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Everything you need to get for your first year of college! A full packing list and items that you can send to your hotel to set your new dorm up. Good luck in college!
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Bed
 
Bathroom
 
Storage

Bed

 
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Definitely need a comforter.
All Season Comforter Down Alternative Filling - Becky Cameron, Ivory, King/California King
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Definitely need a comforter
Swift Home | Floral Pintuck 2-Piece Comforter Set White Twin/Twin XL
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Thin blanket for when it’s too hot
White Microplush Full/Queen Fleece Blanket by Bare Home
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For extra warmth or when the comforter gets too hot
Noble House Super Comfy and Extra Cozy Microplush Takoda Throw Blanket (50" x 60") - Takoda
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You should have at least two bed sheets: one to put on while the other washes
Twin XL : Sheets & Pillowcases - Bedding
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Extra pillow to cuddle
Body Pillow White - Room Essentials™
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If you like studying or eating in bed, this compact desk is perfect because it’ll fold up and fit in small areas
Foldable Lap Desk, Teacher Supplies - up&up™
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A must have if you want to sleep comfy. College mattresses are hard and bouncy so this gives you extra soft padding
Twin/Twin XL Machine Washable Quilted Microfiber Mattress Pad - Room Essentials™: Polyester Protector, 180 Thread Count, OEKO-TEX Certified
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Bathroom

 
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Shower slippers for those community bathroom showers
Slippers
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To keep your items separated and organized from your roommates
Bathroom Storage Baskets
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You should have at least two towels: one to use while you wash the other. Or just in case. Always good to have an extra
Bath Towels
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You’ll obviously need toothpaste, why not get some back ups?
Colgate Optic White Pro Series Whitening Toothpaste, 3 Pack
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Storage

 
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To store items when you live there and then when you move out. Sturdy and durable. Stacks very nicely
Storage Bins
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More compact for clothes or squishable items. Can shove random things inside that can’t fit in bins
Storage Bags
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Extra storage that acts like an extra chair or table. Stylish and cute so it doesn’t stand out
Plush Furniture Ottomans
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Perfect storage-stool combo! Extra storage and acts as a stool or chair
Amazon Basics Round Linen Ottoman with Storage
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For your desk or for toiletries
IRIS USA 3-Drawer Desk Organizer, 2-Pack
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