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College Necessities
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items As a college student, I know what you need and what is a waste of money for your dorm. Here are some of my favorite college necessities!
Sections
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Storage
Tech
School Supplies
Dorm Essentials
Storage
All the best things to make more storage spots in a small dorm.
Great to save space in a small dorm! Can use it for shoes, misc items, decor, and can put things on top of it as well! Great to use with the fabric bins in this list!
11" 6 Cube Organizer Shelf White - Room Essentials™: Bookshelf Storage Cubes, Bookcase Cubbies, 3 Shelves
These are perfect to go in cubbies or shelves in your dorm! Can use for snacks, clothes, or other storage! Comes in a wide variety of colors!
11" Fabric Cube Storage Bin Gray - Room Essentials™
I use this to store my makeup products and jewelry on my desk! The vertical storage is great to save space and the height allows for tall makeup products to be in the bottom area. The three sections on the top are great for separating your everyday n...
Spinning Turntable Makeup Organizer Clear - Brightroom™: Skincare & Vanity Organizer for Bathroom
These ottomans are great for storing blankets or misc items. You also can use it as a stepping stool to get into your bed if it is taller!
Cole Classics Square Storage Ottoman with Lift Off Top Gray - HomePop: Upholstered Footstool, Wooden Legs, No Assembly Required
This drawer cart is great for a dorm to use as a nightstand or just as drawers. The clear drawers help you stay organized and know where everything is. And it has wheels so you can easily move it if you need to access something behind it (or if you j...
Sterilite 3 Drawer Storage Cart, Plastic Rolling Cart with Wheels for Home, College Dorm, Craft Room, and Desk Organization, 2-Pack, White & Clear
Tech
My favorite tech to add some fun to your room!
I use this every day in my dorm! Perfect for in the dorm or for going outside! Hikes, picnic, beach volleyball, pool days, and more! The sound quality is incredible and it gets really loud for its size.
JBL Flip 5 | Portable Waterproof Speaker
You can turn your PC monitor into a TV with just a Roku and a speaker with an aux cord! Perfect for the dorm! Pair this with the JBL Flip 5 speaker I have in this list for the perfect budget and dorm friendly TV!
Roku
School Supplies
Even though college is super fun, you still have to do school. Here’s some of my most recommended school supplies to help you get through college!
This backpack is super cute! It’s the one that I use every day for class!
Jester Backpack
This notebook is great so that you don’t have to carry around a lot of stuff. It’s also nice for studying so you don’t have to worry about forgetting a notebook in the dorm when you’re all the way at the library!
Five Star 150pg 5 Subject College Ruled Notebook 9.5"x6": Spiral, School Supplies, Acid-Free, Water-Resistant, Multicolored
I am very picky about my pens and have tried many different brands. These are my current favorites! They flow well and dry relatively quickly. They lasted me all school year using them daily!
BiC Gelocity 8pk Quick Dry Gel Pen Multicolored Ink Ocean Theme: 0.7mm Point, Art & Stationery, Office Supplies
Dorm Essentials
This section is a collection of my top dorm essentials. You need these!!
I use this every single day to make my coffee! Save so much money and brews delicious iced coffee in minutes!
Mr. Coffee® Iced™ Coffee Maker with Reusable Tumbler and Coffee Filter
This air purifier saved my health. The dorm gets all dusty and gross. This helps filter the air and lessens the chances of you getting sick! I seriously stopped getting sick once we put this in the dorm.
Levoit Core 300 Air Purifier White: 3 Settings, 100-300 sq. ft. Coverage, ETL & CARB Certified, Captures Allergens, 45W Electric
Your dorm is going to have way less outlets than you think. An extension cord like this with a flat plug and USB ports are great for saving space and providing lots of power.
Philips 4-Outlet Surge / 2 USB-A 720 Joules 4' Braided Cord - White
Your dorm has lots of germs and is probably going to smell bad. Using this can help clean the surfaces in your room while also helping it smell incredible!
Clorox Eucalyptus Peppermint Ready-to-Use Disinfecting Mist - 16 fl oz
Your dorm is going to be and get gross. Having these on hand is great to clean up spills, weird remnants, and to help your room always smell fresh!
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 75ct/3pk
My roomate and I use this to help keep track of what we have planned. And it’s fun to see the time pass!
U Brands 20"x 30" PINIT Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar Board Wood Frame
You’re gonna lose your hair ties and wish you bought some of these. Keep a big pack like this somewhere in your dorm so you never have to struggle with not having a hair tie!
Goody Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties - Black - 51ct
Get yourself some batteries for your dorm. You’ll thank me later when it’s 2am and you need batteries and nobody nearby has any.
Energizer Max AA Batteries - 24pk Alkaline Battery
A full length mirror is ESSENTIAL! This one is so cheap and you can hang it on the back of your door or just on a wall to save space!
13.5" x 49.5" Framed Door Mirror White - Room Essentials™: Modern Style, Hangs Horizontally/Vertically