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Surviving Dorm Life (Without Crying)
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Sleep & Sanity
Bathroom Survival
Food & Hydration
Room Essentials
Sleep & Sanity
Because rest = emotional stability
We do NOT know who slept on that bed before you. COVER. THAT. BED. UP. QUEEN.
Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Twin XL
Dorm Beds are like acutally a crime. I had a “good bed” and it literallly sank in the middle. It's definitely worth it to have one.
2 Inch Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin XL Size Bed
I preasonly don't think it's necessary to but an entire comforter set for a year, or 2 (depending however long your in the dorms). I also just prefer blankets over comforters anyways.
Triple Knit Throw Blanket- Cobalt Blue
sleeping masks are great if you have roomates and you go to sleep at different times and need to block out the light.
100% Blackout Eye Masks for Sleep
This is just another option, but it's weighted, silk, and gel.
Asutra Natural Sleep Mask with Weighted Lavender Silk Eye Pillow & Cooling Gel Mask
Bathroom Survival
I know it's not very cute, but it's draining, functional, and affordable. It's great if your showers are communial. If you have your own bathroom you other options.
Mainstays Small Portable Shower Caddy Frost Plastic
Don't you DARE put your BARE foot on that shower floor. That is NASTY! Put some some sort of shoe on.
Crocs Baya Clogs
This is a more affordable option then buying crocs. They are actutal shower shoes. just DO NOT step that nasty shower floor.
Quick Drying Non Slip Bath Slippers
Food & Hydration
These bowels are inexpensive and microwave safe. I honestly believe you don't need a whole set, especially if you're in the dorms. And during Halloween and Christmass they come out with different patterns ones which just makes it fun.
38-Ounce Round Plastic Cereal Bowl
These are the plates that go with the bowls
Mainstays 10.5" Round Plastic Plate, Gray
These cups also go along with the plates and bowls.
Mainstays Round Plastic Tumbler, 26-Ounce
Hands down, one of the best punches, I have ever made. You put your ramen in it. Fill the water to the line and put it in the microwave for 5 minutes and it's cooked.
Cook Microwaveable Ramen Bowl
These plastic dressers are great for extra storages. It fits under beds and you can store extra clothes or whatever. I personally stored my snacks.
3 Drawer Cart, Clear Plastic Storage Drawers, Wheels Included, Black
Automatic shut offs are allowed in most dorms. It's so useful to have and it's relitavly affordable and compact comapred to others.
6qt Air Fryer
I think a mini fridge is an essential. Espeically one with a seperate door for the freezer. Even if the room comes with one, I still think you should get one so that you don't have to share.
3.5 Cu.ft Mini Fridge with Freezer, Adjustable Thermostat
Room Essentials
Literally so important to have. Especially by the bed and desk.
5 ft Extension Cord Without Surge Protection
I never used my overhead light. The light was very dull and just heard to see at night. And this one comes with plugs and two differnt light settings.
Desk Lamp with 2 USB Charging Port and 4 AC Outlets, 2 Color Temperatures
Command hooks are super useful to hand towels and coats.
Command Medium Designer Hooks, White, 8 Wall Hooks, Damage-Free Hanging
Command hooks are super use. I like to use the bigger ones for towels are coats that I'm using. And I like the small wire uses to stick right by my door hand hand my wallet with my Student ID.
Command Strips, Utility and Wire Hooks, 19 Pieces