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My essentials for college!
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items My everyday things I use as a senior in college and used in my dorm! 🎓🧸Â
Including: ✏️ School Supplies ✏️ Apartment|Dorm Accessories
Including: ✏️ School Supplies ✏️ Apartment|Dorm Accessories
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School Supplies
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Apartment|Dorm Bedding
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Living Necessities
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Desk/Vanity & Storage
School Supplies
What I keep in my bag!
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I am OBSESSED with my LongChamp bag. It's so chic, and the perfect size to hold all of my belongings!
Le Pliage Original L Tote bag
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If you have a tote bag that doesn't already come with built-in compartments, this is an absolute MUST-HAVE! This one fits perfectly in my LongChamp… make sure you get the correct size!
Doxo Purse Organizer for Longchamp Le Pliage M
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I LOVE this laptop! I’ve had it for over three years, and am going into my senior year of college and I’ve had zero issues out of it! I have to do A LOT of work on my laptop for school, and I also use it to play games and still have lots of storage l...
MacBook Pro 14-inch Laptop - Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB ...
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This is the cutest laptop case I have ever found! It is also very thick and protective!
Vandel Puffy Laptop Sleeve 13-14 inch Case
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This cup keeps my drink colder than ANY other cup I’ve ever tried… including my Stanley’s. Bonus points for being leak proof!
HydroJug
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The smoothest pens on the planet!
They also don’t smear when highlighting or accidentally smudging your hand!
Sharpie : Gel Pens
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My favorite highlighters to use!
Very vibrant, and I love the clear view
Sharpie : Highlighters | School & Office Supplies
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I love using sticky notes for everything! I also enjoy having a variety on hand, depending on what i'm using them for.
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 15 Pads, Multi-Size
Apartment|Dorm Bedding
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This brand seriously has the most comfortable comforters I have ever slept with! I have had this specific one going on for almost 3 years now, and it is in perfect condition after consistent use and washing! It is so comfortable that I influenced my ...
Coma-holic® - Coma Inducer® (with Butter) Oversized Comforter - Warming Taupe
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Yes, I sleep with king-sized pillows on my full-sized bed! It's amazing!!
Utopia Bedding King Size Bed Pillows, Set of 2
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My bed in my college apartment is HEAVEN! The reason why is because of three things, and this is one of them. Our apartments have the standard mattress that comes in dorms, and if you have ever felt those, you know they are not comfortable! I put thi...
IULULU 3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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This is the cherry on top of my bedding for comfort! I am not a fan of just memory foam mattresses or covers by themselves, and this adds the perfect amount of support!
EASELAND Queen Mattress Pad Pillow Top 60x80
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I highly recommend some good sheet sets. Also, a queen-size will fit a full XL mattress!
Linen Home 100% Cotton Percale Sheets Queen
Living Necessities
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Having an outlet extender is an absolute must for a dorm, and it's beneficial everywhere else as well!
TESSAN 8 Outlet Power Strip, 3 USB, 5 Ft
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You NEED a fan! Dorm rooms can be extremely stuffy. I also love to have a fan run whenever I sleep and as white noise!
Amazon Basics 16" Pedestal Fan with Remote
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I love having a collapsible drying rack! I think it has definitely helped to prolong the quality of my clothes. Also, ik a lot of specific brands like Lululemon call for air drying!
Foldable Clothes Drying Rack 40x28.8 White
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I was so unsure about ordering outdoor furniture for our apartment balcony off of SHEIN lmao, but I AM IMPRESSED!! This was so easy to put together, it has held up, and it is such a good price!
4-Pieces Patio Conversation Set Outdoor PE Rattan Wicker Chairs with Table - Shein US (p-36509112)
Desk/Vanity & Storage
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I have used this vanity mirror since 2022, and it is still in perfect condition! The bulbs are super bright, and the mirror is a great size too!
FENCHILIN Lighted Makeup Mirror 10X Mag
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It is also essential to have somewhere to store your makeup/skincare! Unfortunately, at both my dorm and apartment, my desk did not come with large drawers! So everything is stored on my desk, but this helps tremendously!
Aveniee Corner Bathroom Counter Organizer 2 Tiers
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I have switched back and forth from using this as a pencil holder and a makeup brush holder, lol! It can hold a lot of each!!
HSYMQ Gold Metal Pen & Makeup Brush Holder
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This is such a great, affordable option for extra clothing storage underneath your bed or somewhere else! I also love that it is not an eyesore.
3 Drawer Wide Tower Dark Gray - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Portable Universal Storage, No Assembly Required
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I have used this for all 4 years for storage, and I will continue to use it forever! I also love that it's not such an eyesore.
3 Drawer Medium Tower Dark Gray - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Portable Universal Storage, No Assembly Required
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These are the holy grail whenever it comes to moving and storage for anything! They are also very durable
TICONN 6 Pack Large Moving Bags with Zippers