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From a college kid - things you ACTUALLY need in your dorm and for recruitment! 🏫🛁🛏️
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items I picked some of my top recs, not just the basic “shower shoes” and “woozoo fan” ones you see - but things that you wouldn’t necessarily think about and that were actually helpful to me as a college student in the dorms!
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As someone super allergic to dust, and has an insanely dusty room, I couldn’t live without this! Easy to store and comes with a few dusters.
Swiffer Dusters Dusting Starter Kit - 6ct
I used this to set my shower caddy on in my closet to collect the water and soap. This was so helpful for wet dishes as well. One time my body wash leaked but the mat made sure it didn't go anywhere else! The rubber makes it easy to clean as well. Co...
Large silicone drying mat
I keep this on my nightstand, and it definitely helps limit the amount of wires near my bed. It chargers my watch, AirPods (through the case!), and phone wirelessly and was especially a lifesaver when I would get water in the charging port. I still l...
3 in 1 Charging Station for iPhone, Wireless Charger for iPhone 16 15 14 13 12 11 X Pro Max & Apple Watch - Wireless Charging Station for AirPods 4 3 Pro
I don’t know what I would do without the magnetic wallet on the back of my phone!! I keep my school ID (to scan in everywhere on campus) and whatever other card I need to bring with me (credit card, id, etc.) and I have never lost it or forgotten it!...
MagSafe® Compatible Card Wallet 2.0 – Stone
I love to use bar soap before my body wash, but for awhile i didn’t know where/how to store it properly, so it would just roll around in my shower caddy. I got this cheap travel case and it helped keep it clean and it’s easier to dry!!
Leodye Travel Soap Case Leakproof Soap Container with Lid Portable Bar Soap Holder for Traveling Transparently Soap Dishes for Bathroom Shower Gym School Campin
These were life-saving for me having to move dorms and fly my stuff across the country, very durable and hold so much!
TICONN 6 Pack Extra Large Moving Bags
aside from my bath/face towels, I used these for my dishes and cleaning around the room. They were great for quick clean up and could hold a lot of liquid (spills)
USANOOKS Microfiber Cleaning Cloths - 12 Pcs
Love these because I can put them in the microwave and fridge, they can be stacked/stored inside eachother for saving space! Small medium and large included with lids
BESTÄMMA Food container with lid, set of 3 - glass
All of my friends LOVED sitting on my bed and said it was the most comfortable. This was just one of the layers, it’s more comfy than my bed at home!
Best Price Mattress 3 Inch Ventilated Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Cooling Gel Infusion, CertiPUR-US Certified, Twin XL,Blue
This is the final (3rd) layer to keep it all in place and adds a little extra padding. It makes the layers feel secure and stops it all from sliding off!
DROVAN Mattress Pad Twin XL Size - Extra Thick Mattress Topper Cover - Pillow Top Deep Pocket with Breathable 7D Spiral Fiber Filling Cooling Mattress Cover
This is the first layer, it covers the nasty school mattress and is your first layer of padding! I linked the other two layers as well for the most comfortable dorm bed ever
BEDLORE Waterproof Mattress Protector, Noiseless Twin XL Size Mattress Pad with Deep Pocket Fitted Up to 6"-15", Soft Breathable Dirt-Proof Mattress Cover for College Dorm (Gray)
Sorority recruitment must haves
By the second day, I had band-aids all over my feet due to blisters from my shoes and walking around all day. Definitely keep a small pack in your purse/bag for a quick application and wear them overnight with some Neosporin as well.
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Family Variety Pack - 30ct
It doesn't need to be this exact perfume, but I got one of the sample/travel-size perfumes for my bag to reapply throughout the day and before seeing my next chapter. It kept my confidence up, knowing I wasn't going to smell bad because it was hot ou...
Libre Absolu Platine Travel Spray - Yves Saint Laurent | Ulta Beauty
I kept this in my backpack for long days when I had back-to-back classes; it made me feel better knowing I had the option to reapply my deodorant, especially during August/September when it still got really warm out. (Used during rush as well!!)
Dove Beauty Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Mini Deodorant Dry Spray - Travel Size - 1oz
I got a compact mirror from CVS to keep in my bag for makeup touch-ups and to check my hair. A lot of girls used their phones, but I felt like it didn't work as well
Conair Compact 2-Sided Makeup Mirror - 1x/5x Magnification - Black
My friends and I ate these like crazy throughout the whole weekend. They were not only yummy, but we ate a few after a snack or when bored.
Altoids Classic Peppermint Breath Mints Hard Candy