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COLLEGE ESSENTIALS (FROM A SENIOR)
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items After spending 4 years living at college, I’ve learned what items are necessary (and a bit unnecessary) to bring to school with you. These products saved me and helped tremendously my first couple years.
I usually kept my bed higher up to create more space for storage under my bed. It tended to get a little messy under there, and adding a bed skirt not only made my dorm feel more homey but also allowed me to conceal my mess.
Raised Dorm Bed Extended Length College Bed Skirt Panels
The bright, LED overhead lights they put in dorms make them feel like a jail cell. Putting a lamp in my room was a game changer, it’s perfect for reading at night or if you prefer more dim lighting.
Lamps & Lighting
A shower caddy is NECESSARY, especially if you’re using communal showers freshman year. I recommend a plastic one over a mesh one.
Portable Shower Caddy
Crocs make for the perfect shower shoes! I recommend going in-person to a Croc store to get a better feel of all the colors and options they have to offer.
Crocs at Wrentham
If you’re a makeup girly like me, getting a mirror with lights is a must! The lighting in dorm rooms isn’t always the best, so purchasing a mirror with lights is very helpful. This one is perfect!
HIEEY Lighted Makeup Mirror, Hollywood Vanity ...
Dorm rooms can be HOT during the first month! Getting a cheap standing fan does the job and will keep you cool throughout the day and night.
Pedestal Fans in Fans(148)
I got sick A LOT during my first years in college… come to find out the vents hadn’t been cleaned and there was mold growing. I bought an air purifier and it was the best investment! I never got sick and woke up feeling refreshed daily.
Mold Air Purifiers in Air Purifiers(170)
My parents gifted me a digital camera my sophomore year so I could get pictures from them in real time, and it is truly the best present! It comforted me in times when I was feeling homesick and allowed me to feel like I was part of family events, ev...
Digital Photo Frames in Camera Accessories(1000+)
I purchased a digital camera my junior year and wish I bought one sooner! The pictures are great quality and I can transfer them to my phone super easy! I have the Kodak fz55 but you can get many others for the same quality and at a reasonable price.
Digital Cameras
I have slept with a white noise sound machine for most of my life, but I realized just how necessary it was when I got to college. Having noisy roommates is a REAL ISSUE, but this sound machine muffles out all noise and allows me to get a great sleep...
Dohm® Classic Sound Machine
Headphones are a great purchase for school! I own Airpods and Beats and use them both equally. They are great when you need a boost of music when walking to class, or if you decide to hit the gym every once and awhile.
Wireless Earbuds - Headphones
I love having a hanging shoe organizer at school! I have a skinny one with about 10 pockets, but they are deep and fit all of my shoes. I throw mine in my closet next to my clothes and it saves me a bunch of floor space and space under the bed as wel...
Hanging Shoe Organizers
A water bottle is very necessary when attending school! I take mine everywhere with me, from class to the gym to the food court on campus. I personally use products from the Stanley brand and my water stays cold for hours. Hydration is key!
Stainless Steel, Insulated Water Bottles