I’ve run college residence halls for over 6 years! Take my advice on what to bring with you during move-in to optimize your space and keep it cozy, too!
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Noise muffling 🧘
Cozy zone 🧸
Stay organized ✅
Squeaky clean 🧼
Noise muffling 🧘
Great for white noise and keeping sickness away—make sure you get extra filters!
Small Space Air Purifier
A fan is a MUST for hot days and noise blocking! You never know what kind of windows you’ll have, so choose a sleek floor model that rotates to cover your whole room
Slim Floor Fan
Tapestries are beautiful AND functional! Noise muffling and wall art all in one
Tapestries
Cozy zone 🧸
Avoid the harsh overhead lighting and opt for a warmer, more comforting option instead
Floor Lamp
Avoid cold feet, especially great for middle of the night bathroom runs! Opt for a washable (not shag!) option for easy cleanup
Washable Rug
Add photos from home to your walls for homesick days, and print out the new memories you make at school all year long!
Photo printer
Stay organized ✅
Stick this to the back of your door and add everything you can think of—classes, assignment due dates, friends’ birthdays, doctor’s appointments, etc!
Calendar Whiteboard
You will NOT want to carry a laundry basket to wherever the laundry room is! Invest in a rolling hamper to make getting your clothes from one place to another a breeze
Rolling Hamper
Add cozy seating for friends (so they don’t have to sit on your bed) AND extra storage space—win win!
Storage Ottomans
Squeaky clean 🧼
Simplify your cleaning routine with an easy-to-store multi-use option
Swiffer Dry + Wet
Small enough to tuck out of the way, but enough to not overflow every other day
Medium Trash Can
Why get a cheap one that breaks every year? Invest in a quality small vacuum and use it throughout college and beyond!
