.College essentials for everything you’ll need to thrive at university. Whether you’re heading to lecture, pulling an all-nighter, or just settling into campus life.
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Must haves before move in
Dorm essentials
Lecture Essentials
Safety essentials
Communal Restroom Essentials
Getting around campus
Must haves before move in
Easy to pack your clothes!
6 Pack Heavy Duty Large Moving Bags with Zipper & Handles, Pink
Dorm essentials
Had this lamp and it was the cutest, but any lamp will do :)
Table Lamps
Dorm buildings are old and most have mold, it never hurts to take precautions :)
Air Purifier
Dorm floors are cold a rug just brings a home vibe.
Rugs
Best under bed storage to keep everything organized
3 Drawer Wide Cart Spaceship Gray - Brightroom™
As someone who has communal Bathrooms, It's easy to just slip them on in the middle of the night.
House Shoes
I Keep all my snacks and extra clothes, so this really puts the room together.
Bed Skirts
once again dorm lighting is horrible.
Fairy Lights
Im using mine for snacks on the go or if i don't want to make a trip to the dining hall.
Rolling carts
Easy clean water access
Brita
Had this exact mattress topper (4 Inch) and slept like a baby, if you don’t decide on this one get a mattress topper that’s AT LEAST 3 inches.
Mattress Topper
the outlets will be placed randomly.
Extension Cords
Invest in good pillows for your dorm room, this will make or break how you sleep.
Good quality Pillows
Have the exact same Magcubic projector and used it almost everyday. It was nice to use as background noise while studying and took minimal space in the my room which was something important to me.
TV, Video & Multimedia Projectors
Cutest floor lamp
ONEWISH Floor Lamp for Living Room
Laundry bag > laundry basket, elevators can always be out of order and you're stuck carrying a basket.
ROLOVE Lighted Makeup Mirror 17x13 with 10X Magnification & 3 Color Modes
Lecture Essentials
You shouldn't need much for your classes, but for items you will need you can find it here.
Have at least 2, most teachers don't care what you use but very little would like you to take notes on paper.
Notebooks | Five Star
One pack of pens will last you.
Pens
Depending on your major many platforms aren’t available on MacBooks. I got this laptop and I have no regrets. I have heard different opinions on it but so far I haven’t had any issues.
Meet the Surface Laptop
I currently have this backpack in lavender and used it for the first semester until I turned it into a gym bag.
The North Face Women's Jester Backpack | Free Shipping at Academy
Safety essentials
It's better to be safe then sorry, invest in your safety
Taser-Self Defense
Pepper spray with dyes will make it easier to detect your attacker.
Best Self Defense Spray
Communal Restroom Essentials
Don’t take any chances, The restrooms aren't the cleanest
Shower Shoes
Best for those in communal restrooms PLASTIC NOT MESH!!!
Plastic Shower Caddy
Easy to put on and go straight to your dorm.
Shower Robe
Getting around campus
College campuses are huge get a scooter or skateboard to ride to class
