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College essentials I actually use
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items Dorm finds that are practical, affordable, and genuinely helpful.
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College Essentials
Air purifiers are also a nice essential to have, but honestly, you might not need one for your dorm. I would suggest you wait till you move in to see if you need it. I bought an air purifier for my dorm room, but I didn't end up using it because my r...
Air Purifier
Portable chargers are great to have, especially if you are not good with charging your phone, it is good to have in your bag for when you are on the go, because one thing you don't want is a dead phone that you can't easily charge.
Portable Charger
Mattress topper is one the most important must-haves for living in college dorms. I use this Mattress topper myself and I can attest that it is very comfortable and relaxing. It comes with the strap so that it's not always slipping off when you lay o...
SINWEEK 2 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin XL
Shower caddies are one of the very important college essentials. I would recommend a mesh shower caddy so that you can easily fit more things in it, and you can wash it when it gets moldy. I used the plastic one and it wasn't a terrible experience, j...
Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy 8-Pocket Large
You need a good fan, any type of fan for those hot dorms, I personally use this one and it is amazing.
Woozoo WOOZOO 3-Speed Oscillating Fan with Remote & Timer Free Standing Desktop Fan, 8 in. Fan Diameter, Black 512328
Surge Protector Power Strip - 9 Outlets, 15FT, White
You need painter's tape if you want to decorate your side of the room to avoid ripping of the paint at the end of the semester. Trust me, get the painter's tape; it is truly worth it.
Duck Brand Clean Release Painter's Tape 0.94in x 60yd
Best pillow… if you want a pillow, get this one, it very nice and sturdy. Has a good fluff and shape that will fit in your twin xl.
Utopia Bedding Queen Down Alternative Pillows, Set of 2
I think laundry bag are better than basket for you dorm room. Because of how convenient they are, you can fold it and put it away, unlike baskets that just takes up space.
Extra-Large Heavy Duty Laundry Backpack
If you are going to loft your bed, don't get ottoman, get a step stool. It's just better, ottomans can disappoint but step stools won't. If you need storage a bedside nightstand/drawer would be nice.
Handy Laundry Folding Step Stool - Black
I LOVE my medicine box, I searched a lot to be able to find this one. The others were not meeting the standards I set for a medicine box…I don't know why I had a standard for a medicine box but I did. This one is simple and easy to manage.
JUXYES 2-Tier Stackable Storage Box with Handle
Pretty straightforward, I used it for my posters, which I placed the painter tape on the wall and then a command strip to hold it up.
upsimples 12x16 Black Picture Frames 3 Pack
Need this for your medicine box… to keep the “boo-boo” away
BAND-AID Travel Ready First Aid Kit, 80 Pc
This is the shower caddy I used…I love the mini caddy.
Bath Bliss 2 in 1 Portable Shower Caddy Grey
The most important for move in day, I used this one and it's great, no complaints. I bought exactly 6 of them and it held 95% of my stuff for move-in.
6 Pack Heavy Duty Large Moving Bags w/ Zipper
You will know if you need to use this…(e.g. for your underwear until laundry day)
Muchfun 3Pcs Honeycomb Mesh Laundry Bags 12x16
Goggles… for my STEM baddies
Super More Anti-Fog Safety Goggles Clear
Very very nice, this once can hold up your towel.
Command 5 lb Large Utility Hooks, 7 Hooks, 12 Strips
It's nice enough…my sister and I set it up and it was bit shaky but it does it's job well. It's pricey now, find something cheaper if you can, use this as an inspiration.
Satifur Tall Nightstand with Charging Station and Drawers, Bedside Table with 4 Fabric Drawers, LED Lights, and 2 Storage Shelves, White
VERY sturdy bed riser… get this if you want to loft your bed for storage underneath the bed
Mainstays Black Plastic Tall Bed Risers to Raise Your Bed for Storage, 4-Pack, 6.75 in x 6.75 in x 8 in
You don't need this… I am just putting it here because I love wall clocks, they are useful to me, and this one is beautiful.
SHARP Matte Teal Wall Clock 12" Inch Silent Non-Ticking Modern Stylish Quartz Clocks Battery Operated, Easy to Read
A very nice minimalist storage, I love it for its durability and accessibility.
Mainstays Black Canvas Polyester Storage Basket with Handles