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College Dorm Essentials
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items First year college freshman. Things that you need but no one actually talks about.
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self care
bathroom
In room-
sound niche but these are really helpful
NO ONE talks about trash cans. You will not want to have bags laying around with trash or having to go to the trash room every time you want to dump something. Trashcans with a lid are highly reccommended as you will be throwing away food and contain...
Kitchen Trash Cans
Yes everyone talks about this one, and yes, you will need one. The room will get dry and you will get sick.
Humidifier
these bags will make move in/out WAYY easier. can fit so many things and are very easy to carry. Pro tip if organize your things based on spaces (e.g: bedding ,bathroom, clothes, etc.)
Moving Bags
if you have your bed on the floor or lofted, your best friend will eventually become the floor. Buy a rug large enough thatll cover the middle of the room. thank me later.
Fluffy Rugs
the chairs given to you are very uncomfortable. it is important to make your desk a comfortable space because youll be spending most of your days there. a cushion allows room for extra movement and longer times sitting down.
Cushion Pads For Chairs
yes. you will only have very little main lights and bright lights will not be helpful late at night (your roomate might get mad) these will make your room cozy and nice.
Led Lights
Everyone talks about the food you bring for your dorm but never how to eat them. eventually you'll need a fork or spoon for something, wether is food or measuring drinks. these plastics sets are way more convinient than the singular metal fork you mi...
Plastic Spoons And Forks
self care
everything and anything you need to keep your sanity :)
walls are thin and no one respects quiet hours. When you might have a 9am on a friday people will be screaming in the ahllways at 2 am. Trust me this will make your sleep better.
Earplugs for Sleeping
the first few nights will be hard to get used to, some days youll have caffeine late at night. avoid those sleepless nights with melatonin.
Natrol 10 mg Melatonin Gummies Sleep Support
you won't be doing laundry every week and when you wash your face you will not want to dry it with the only body towel you own. these are perfect and disposable.
Clean Towels | Premium Face Towels for Clean, Clear Skin
spending money and space on water bottles is not very effective, and going to the dining hall everytime you want water will get annoying quickly. this is the most convinient and cost efficient thing you could get.
Home | Brita™
college is hard, your diet wil consists of french fries and energy drinks. that and your lack of sleep will eventually catch up to you, avoid the college flu epidemic and take your vitamins!! this will help your immnue system allowing you to concentr...
Vitamin C Supplements & Pills
bathroom
small shareable space, make sure to make it the most convenient
If you plan to live on dorm for college and you have communal/private bathroom i 100% recommend getting a shower caddy. Even if you have a private bathroom it is hard to find space to bring your stuff into the showers. This makes it way easier and ef...
College Dorm Bath Essentials
yes. toilet paper. it sounds silly, but you have no idea how many people forget to bring in toilet paper, paper towels and tissues. and yes they come in handy.
CVS