As a recent college grad, I want to share the dos and don’ts of college essentials. Trust me I know what I’m talking about😚 I’ll help you to not make the same mistakes as I did
Sections
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Shower/Toiletries
Appliances
Laundry/Clothes
Organization
Shower/Toiletries
Get a plastic shower caddy!!! When the mesh caddies get wet, they get moldy and track water everywhere. Plastic shower caddies dry fast and are easy to clean.
Plastic Shower Caddy
Get a tooth brush head case!!! You’re gonna have your toiletries out on a communal counter and this will help keep your tooth brush sanitary. This is also easier to clean than an entire toothbrush case
Toothbrush Cap Protectors
Appliances
My desk lamp had a USB charging port and a regular outlet. This saved so much space on my desk and looked so much more organized
LED Desk Lamp with USB Port, AC Outlet, Organizer
My mini fridge was my pride and joy. I kept snacks, leftovers, and drinks 😏 this is a great cheaper option compared to other fridges.
Mini Fridge with Freezer
There is no space in dorms for an entire fan — which is a pain because it gets so hot. This is a great alternative because you can clip it on your bed or desk.
Fan with Clip
Laundry/Clothes
GET A LAUNDRY BASKET THAT ROLLS. You’re going to wait until the last possible second to do laundry and it’s going to be overflowing. You’re not going to want to haul a huge basket on your back. This is so much easier and looks sleek. If you’re going ...
Rolling Laundry Basket with Wheels
This was a life saver. Dorm closets are tinyyyy. This helped create more space for the rest of my closet.
6 Tier Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer
Organization
Space is LIMITED in dorms. This helped me organize my drawers so I could find everything easily. From hair ties to jewelry, this was a great purchase
Drawer Tray Organizer
These are so cute and organize all your stuff and knick knacks. It’s functional but still aesthetically pleasing and lightens up your dorm
