As a sophomore student, I have lived almost 2 years on my own, and let's just say that there are few things i regret buying, and wish bought something else differently. Not the "it's pretty but don't know what it's for", more the "I'm so glad i bough...
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Storage
bed and mattresses
others
hygiene
Storage
Never enough storage. You're going to have more things that you thought, and it will keep growing every year.
Hang it over the door, over the wardrobe door, over locker door, anything.
Lifewit Over Door Organizer, 5 Section Clear
You don't want to keep standing up every ten minutes to search things.
Bedside Caddy - Amazon.com
This is perfect if u want to organize, or have a "throw everything and hide it" bin
Amazon Basics Collapsible Fabric Storage Cubes
bed and mattresses
Good sleep is very treasured. You will have most night craving for sleep, and when you get to sleep, you don't want that shitty dorm mattress.
Dorm mattresses are the worst. I can not said enough how much this topper safe my back.
ELEMUSE Dual Layer 3 Inch Mattress Topper
Great if you're the type working from bed, or even for watching from ipad.
NiHome Black Bedside Shelf with Foldable Tray
Use it separately with your sleeping blanket. Use it for a "i need a blanket but don't want to sleep with a dirty blanket" situation
Bedsure GentleSoft White Throw Blanket
others
This is so important. You're goint to regret not having any type of cord extensions. DON'T FORGET THIS!
TESSAN Flat Extension Cord Surge Protector Power Strip
Trust me, dorm could be VERY hot. You can put it on your desk, or bedside. It's compact, so u can fit it anywhere
DREO Bedroom Desk Air Circulator Fan w/ Remote
I know thia isn't really allowed, BUT if you can sneak it in, it would be a life saver.
Electric Hot Pot 1.5L Mini Ramen Cooker Grey
hygiene
Important if u don't wanna juggle things to the bathroom hoping u don't drop anything.
EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy Portable
Definitely a game changer for cleaning, especially in allergy season or you're just sensitive to dust.