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dorm stuff you ACTUALLY NEED
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items this is a list of things you will actually need living in a college dorm as a 3rd year college student who lived in the dorm 2 years. no need to get extra stuff before you move in, it will just create clutter!
the most important thing to invest in for your college dorm is a good mattress topper. the mattresses provided in the dorms are thin and very uncomfortable. I got a 4 inch topper for my bed and have used it for going on 3 years now. I can’t recommend...
Down Alternative & Gel Memory Foam Mattress Toppers | Lucid©
you need a mattress protector. this will not only protect you from bed bugs and other yucky things but it also is waterproof and will protect your mattress and topper from getting wet and growing mold.
usually, I just keep mine on my mattress and t...
Waterproof Mattress Protector
I used my 3 tier rolling cart as a bedside table/nightstand. it is helpful for storage but also having easy access to things you need before bed or while in bed.
personally, i stored my nail polish and nail stuff on the very bottom, my products in ...
3 Tier Rolling Cart
Storage Ottomans are helpful for storing things that need to be hidden from naked eye. Personal items, paraphernalia etc. Lol Be careful using this to get up onto your bed, that’s how I broke mine😭
Storage Ottoman Seat
Personally this is something that I reached for many times during the year, if your roommate has one you don’t need to buy another, but I would iron my clothes when I wanted to look extra put together or when I was dressing for a professional event, ...
clothing iron
velvet hangers are better than plastic in my opinion. they are not slip, and the design looks elevated and boujee.
Velvet Hangers
MEDICINE!!!
YOU WILL GET SICK IN COLLEGE.
these are a list of some over the counter medications I used when sick, they can be bought before hand at a drugstore or at your schools health clinic.
- DayQuil and NyQuil Liquicaps
- Vicks Vaporub
- Alle...
Vicks DayQuil Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom Medicine LiquiCaps - 24ct
GET A GOOD WATERBOTTLE!!
It will help you stay hydrated throughout the day and the metal insulated ones keep your ice from melting.
I recommend an Owala, Stanley or Yeti for insulation.
Water Bottle
CHECK IF YOUR DORM HAS CENTRAL AIR FIRST!!…
in my dorm at UMass Amherst there was no AC and the move in was late August. September is still hot!! This brand of fan is so good very powerful wind. my friends always love my fan compared to theirs. I go...
DREO Fan
Dorms smell musty sometimes from laundry and food and just being old.
Febreze
you will need these to hang posters, decor, hooks etc.. get them!!
Command™ Picture Hanging Strips & Products | 3M United States
I found myself needing scissors more than I thought I would
Scissors
you will need different kinds of tape, double sided, clear, etc!!
Scotch Tape