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freshman college dorm NEEDS
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items i'm a college freshman who packed little and realised i actually do need these items so trust me when i say you need it 😩
i love warm water and honestly microwaving water for a long time wasn't a sustainable idea so i decided to invest in one (the first pic!) and it's one of the best decisions i've made. you can also make soup in it if you want to! just make sure you cl...
Electric Kettles (Gooseneck & Glass) - COSORI
oh my gosh these are life changing. especially if you live on a high floor. trust me you do not want to carry your heavy clothes up and down it's so troublesome. get yourself one of this!!
Rolling Laundry Basket with Wheels | Storage Solutions
i have a rectangular white one and i don't know how but you will always have trash that fills the bin up quickly so get a big one that fits ur room so you don't have to keep making trips to take the trash out!
Room Essentials Trash Can
you WILL be sick of campus food and want to cook on your own so get a pan! it's a game changer
Best Nonstick Fry Pans | Hard-Anodized & Ceramic Coating
i got one at the start of the year thinking i wouldn't need it but it's actually been quite useful! if you're somebody who likes to make their own coffee or matcha or have perishables, this is also definitely a need.
Dorm Fridge Mini Refrigerator: Compact Sizes & Features
this goes without saying 🤪
Ice Cube Trays: Plastic & Silicone Options with Lid
for when you have wrinkled clothes but you're in a rush. i have been using this waaaayyy too much but it is so convenient and time saving compared to an actual iron/hand held steamer. i just take my outfit out, spray this on, get ready and when i'm d...
Downy Crisp Linen Wrinkle Releaser Spray - 33.8oz: Dye-Free, Ready to Use ...
you don't want your bottles touching the nasty communal shower floor so get this. most college dorms just have hooks so don't get the plastic ones (unless your situation is different!)
Mesh Shower Caddy for Dorm Gray - Room Essentials
i use this for my facial wash/ toothbrushes and all that good stuff because it's so much easier!
J&V TEXTILES Portable Shower Caddy, Bathroom Organizer Basket, Perfect ...
i mounted my bed to the top notch so i could have more storage underneath and this definitely helped hide some of the ugliness 😩
Twin XL : Bed Skirts
these are under $10 and protect ur feet from communal bathrooms! i've been using mine since high school in 2024 and they still work perfectly
Women's Flip Flops Shade & Shore: Slip-On Sandals
unless you don't mind the hard brick of a mattress the school provides you, get a mattress topper!! it's so much softer and it's like you're sleeping on clouds
Mattress Toppers & Pads
most dorms will allow u to have an extension cord only if there is a surge protector so make sure you have one!!
Surge Protectors | Power Strips & Safety Gear
this one is for anybody w long hair and likes to curl em 🤪 . this saves you so much time in the morning and it takes about 10-20 minutes to finish your whole head of hair depending on length and thickness!
Hair Curler
somehow someway lint will find its way into your life and u have to be prepared
Lint Remover & Fabric Shaver | Best Lint Rollers & Cleaners
gotta remove the lint off your clothes somehow🤪
Lint Rollers
majority of freshman dorms do not have ac. this saved me when i first moved in and it was stale and hot air in my room!!
Woozoo products at Target
i don't care what detergent u get BUT do not get PODS!! sometimes laundry machines are not strong enough to do a whole load and i've found the plastic part stuck on my clothes multiple times so definitely get the liquid form!!
Tide products at Target
it's natural to fall sick but zircam stops that from happening so if the frat flu is going around, take this and double up on your vitamin c!!
Zicam products at Target
you're not going to carry your clothes to and fro from the bathroom it's such a hassle. all you need is a robe and a towel with your mesh shower caddy and shower slippers and you're good to go :)
Robes for Women
if you're going to put your bed on the highest notch, you'll need a step stool to go with it and what better than an ottoman. functional + more storage
Storage Ottomans : Dorm Furniture