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College dorm things that I actually used
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Recently finished my first year at college!! Here are things I’d recommend
 
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I love this pillow I don’t like anything on the pillow I sleep on. I’m just picky like that and I like to study on my bed sometimes 😴
Reading & Backrest Pillows in Decorative Pillows & Throws - Walmart
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Most college restrooms are communal! My lights are automatic so this saved me when the lights turned off mid shower
pink-robes - Walmart
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Some say plastic, I prefer mesh it has not had any mold whatsoever I think if it’s not soaked every-time you’re fine
Quick Dry Portable Mesh shower Caddy/Tote/Organizer Pink - Target
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If you get anything on this list… GET THIS I have a foam mattress topper (literally $35 on TikTok shop) and my bed is SO comfortable everyone asks me about it
Twin Mattress Toppers in Mattress Toppers & Pads - Walmart.com
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Water bottleeeee self explanatory
Shades of Pink | Stanley 1913 Bottles, Mugs and Coolers
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Just any slippers I have crocs and they have lasted me years love them
Classic Clogs | Colorful & Stylish Clogs | Crocs
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This is so random but I had a succulent given to me and it is my dorm pet it is thriving I love seeing it grow makes me happy
Mini Succulent Varieties - Mountain Crest Gardens
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You’re gonna need headphones if you have any online classes, I had 3 roomies so this was helpful
Headphones - Buy Authentic Products at the Official JBL Shop
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Get a mirror for sure. I like doing my makeup and hair in the morning so one w a light helps w lighting
Lighted Makeup Mirrors with LED & Magnification - Target
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These come in handy especially in a communal bathroom
Air Fresheners : Target
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Everyone says to get this. As someone with no AC in my dorm in California, get a fan.
Woozoo 5-Speed Globe Fan
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These come in handy for decorating I used them to put up my fairy lights and posters
Push Pins: Clear, Gold, Silver, & Assorted Designs - Target
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Bring medicine 100% this is a MUST!! I got sick 3 times and it wasn’t fun.
DayQuil & NyQuil Cold & Flu Relief - Target
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I had a Lenovo 4 years it was hanging by a THREAD. Bought the Mac neo and I love it my major requires mainly writing assignments which is perfect for this and fairly affordable
Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch Apple A18 Pro chip with 6‑core CPU ...
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When I went to the grocery store or target I always brought a tote bag to put my wallet in and whatever I bought. Paying for paper bags adds up
Gilmore Girls Stars Hollow Icons Tote Bag - WB Shop
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I had like 3 stacks of sticky notes which I found really helpful when studying i would leave a note of equations i wanted to memorize
Staples Sticky Notes In Sizes 3"x3", 2"x2", 3"x5" and more
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