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College Essentials Most People Forget to Pack 🎒❌
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Macie Petropoulos
Every year, I see students rushing to the store for things they forgot to bring on move-in day. Don’t let that be you! I put together this list of commonly forgotten essentials—little lifesavers you’ll definitely need but might not think to pack.
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Needed for Move In Day

 
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Trust me you will need them all the time.
Fiskars 8" Performance Softgrip Non-Stick Titanium Fashion Scissors Black/Gray: Stainless Steel, Office & School Use
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Band-aids, pain relievers, and essentials for small emergencies.
Johnson & Johnson Travel Ready Portable Emergency First Aid Kit, 80 pc
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Keep the germs away!
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals with Plant Based Alcohol Pump Bottle - 8 fl oz
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Door mat for when you throw off your shoes when you walk in the door.
1'6"x2'6" Gateway Utility Doormat Charcoal - Mohawk: Skid-Resistant Outdoor Floor Mat, Low Pile, Recycled Rubber
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For anything you need to hang on the wall. They hold all year long.
Command Refill Strips White: Adhesive Hooks, Plastic, 16 Pack, Max 5 lb Capacity
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For hanging coats, towels, and bags. Saves a ton of floor space.
Command Large Utility Hooks Value Pack
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Everyone’s phone battery is going to be low, and someone’s will die so definitely get this. I have this specific one and I absolutely love it because you don’t have to keep track of a cord to charge the portable charger, you just plug it into any out...
myCharge PowerHub Plus 6000mAh/15W Output Power Bank with Integrated Charging Cables - Black
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For quick or long trips back home!
Large Original Duffel Bag
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Nobody like to walk to class in the rain but it makes it even worse when you don’t have an umbrella!
Totes Super Mini Manual ECO Compact Umbrella - Black
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Quickly removes lint and pet hair from outfits.
Travel Size Lint Roller - 30 Sheets - up&up™
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Alarm, clock, music, and Alexa all in one. You will be surprised how many time you say “Alexa…”.
Amazon Echo Spot, Smart Alarm Clock with Vibrant Sound and Alexa (2024 Release) - Black
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Alarms when pulled in case of an emergency.
The Original Personal Safety Alarm for Women by Women–Loud Siren, Strobe Light and Key Chain in a Variety of Colors
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Power outages happen when your not prepared.
Ozark Trail Single Mini LED Flashlight, 50 Lumens, Handheld, 3 AAA Batteries, Teal - Walmart.com
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Fixes loose buttons or small tears in minutes—you will need it when you least expect it.
Fiskars 27pc Travel Sewing Kit with Case and TSA Compliant Scissors
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Better to be safe than sorry.
Guard Dog Security Quick Action Pepper Spray: Lightweight Plastic, 6.9" Height
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If you’re short you will need this. In college dorms you often have to stack your stuff virtually to make room so you don’t want to carry a chair over every time you need something from a top shelf. Especially for the top of your closet.
Mainstays One Step Folding Step Stool, Black Plastic
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