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Dorm essentials!
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This is a useful list for new college students or returning ones. I have used majority of this stuff and found it useful!
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Dorm room!
 
Bathroom!
 
Electronics!
 
Cute decor!
 
heathly snacks (No freshman 15)

Dorm room!

Bedroom needs for dorms or simple decorations!

 
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Very affordable and really cute patterns of Twin XL sheets!
Twin XL Sheets in Bed Sheets & Pillowcases(1000+)
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Ottoman for storage or sitting, whichever you prefer!
Storage Ottomans : Dorm Furniture
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Different air purifiers that you may need to stay healthy during the semester!
Air Purifiers - Walmart.com
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Mirror with lights for your desk and you can store some stuff!
Gold Desk Mirrors | Various Sizes & Compact Designs
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Best mattress toppers, you'll need it! Dorm mattresses suck!
Twin-XL Mattress Toppers in Mattress Toppers & Pads(721)
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Drawer organizers! Highly recomend as drawers can become very cluttered!
Drawer Organizer Sets
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Have a mini fridge handy to store your own stuff
Mini Fridges & Compact Refrigerators(1000+)
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Def add a microwave to your dorm room! Some days you don't want to go to a dining hall!
Microwaves - Walmart.com
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Bathroom!

Dorm room bathroom needs weather you have your own or share one!

 
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Shower shoes for when showering, highly recommend!
Shower Shoes
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Different shower caddy recommendations! Hard and soft!
Shower Caddies : College Dorm Bath Essentials
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Different bath towels!
Bath Towels
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Different soap dishes for bar of soap!
Soap Dishes in Bathroom Accessories(1000+)
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Toothbrush and toothpaste holder!
Toothbrush Holders in Bathroom Accessories(1000+)
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Electronics!

Electronics that you may need and accessories!

 
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Laptop mouses that are affordable and wireless!
Laptop Mouse
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Different laptop stands for desk and bed!
Laptop Stands : Home Office Furniture Accessories
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Power extension cord, you will definitely need it with how minimal outlets you get!
Extension Cords - Walmart.com
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Wireless headphones for when your walking through campus or studying in the library!
Wireless Earbuds - Headphones
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Extra plugs to go over the regular 2 plug outlet!
Multi Plug Outlets in Outlets(95)
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Cute decor!

Cute simple dorm decor!

 
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Fairy dorm lights to hang pictures or just for more light!
Dorm Room Lights
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Picture frames to remember loved ones while away!
Picture Frames - Walmart.com
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Cute and easy dorm head boards!
Dorm Room Headboard
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Add a rug to your dorm! you wont regret it!
Area Rugs : College Dorm Decor
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Sunset light! Add it to your dorm!
Sunset Lamps in Novelty Lights(211)
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heathly snacks (No freshman 15)

Affordable healthy snacks for college students to prevent the freshman 15!

 
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Better than regular beef jerky and way healthier!
Chomps Snack Sticks
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Best yogurt by far and health!
Chobani Flip Yogurts
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Best healthy popcorn hands down!
LesserEvil : Popcorn
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True fru gets me everytime!
Tru Fru products at Target
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Great mini snack for on the go!
Balanced Break Snacks
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Love these for when I don't feel like eating at the dining hall!
Lean Cuisine products at Target
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Best healthy ice cream that is yogurt instead!
Yasso products at Target
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These tuna packets have lots of flavor and can be paired with rice or a salad!
Tuna Pouches
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Better than gushers or fruit roll ups!
bettergoods Mixed Berry and Strawberry Fruit Strips Variety Pack, 0.5 oz, 24 Count
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Great filling snack! Different flavor options!
Quaker Rice Cakes
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