Everything you’ll ACTUALLY need as a college freshman, coming from a rising senior. Beauty, dorm needs, school supplies📚
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Dorm Essentials 🛏️🧖🏾♀️
School supplies on the go📚
Beauty/ health 🏥💄
Dorm Essentials 🛏️🧖🏾♀️
Definitely get a full size hanging mirror 🪞 These can go on the back of the door to check your outfit before class
Wall Mirrors - Hanging Mirrors
Storage is limited, especially in shared dorms. Storage bins can give you a little more space
Storage Containers & Bins
These ironing boards can be hung up in a closet & are so convenient. Small enough to iron clothes on your bed & folds back up
XABITAT Table Top Ironing Board with Wall Mount
Reusable plates are helpful if you plan on cooking or using a microwave 🍳
Reusable Dinnerware Set
Some sort of desk organizer to optimize desk space
Desk Organizer
GET ONE OF THESE! You don’t want to be lugging your laundry around, these will make laundry days so much easier
Laundry Baskets On Wheels
Bring pictures or posters to help bring your space to life! You’ll be living here for the next 8 months, so make it pretty✨
All Frames
Definitely get some sort of rug to bring your space to life
Shag Rugs: Modern & Classic Styles by ...
You will have trash in your room, so don’t forget to get a trash can!
Trash Can
If it is not already provided in your form definitely get a microwave! You will want to make some quick snacks in your room at night or in the morning. The communal microwaves get dirty quickly
Microwaves
Dorm beds can be incredibly uncomfortable, so get one for good sleep 😴
Mattress Topper
Cute bedding is super important! When you have a nice space you will feel better, so make it represent you!
Dorm & College Bedding
Communal bathrooms are gross, so please protect your feet!
Shower Shoes
Get some sort of slipper for walking around in the dorm or even in the residential hallways
Slippers
Get a laundry bag if you don’t want to roll your laundry around
Laundry Bags
Easy to bring back and forth to the shower
Mesh Shower Bags for Dorm, Camp, Pool, Gym
You WILL need a Brita 💧
Water Filters & Water Filtration Systems | Brita®
Makes laundry so easy
Shop Pacs and Tide PODS® | Laundry Detergent
You will need to hang things up, most schools don’t provide hangers
Shop Amazon.com | Hangers
The lights in your dorm can be too bright sometimes, this lighting is definitely for a more chill & calm atmosphere
Starry Projector Light
Desk lamps are helpful for late night studying
Best Desk Lamps
Adds personality to your dorm
Decorative Throw Pillows: Square & Rectangle
You will need to sweep your dorm because it will get dirty
Broom and Dustpan Set - Adjustable Handle
Wipe down your surfaces, living in a shared space is not always the cleanest
Cleaning Supplies - Walmart.com
To hang up anything
Command hooks
A laundry basket that can be turned into a bag to carry to the laundry room
Laundry Basket
College dorm 101 essential! Minimal outlets in dorms, so this will optimize your charging space 🔋🔌
One Beat Power Strip USB C, 3 Outlets, 4 USB
School supplies on the go📚
Get a decent & reliable backpack. Make sure it is comfortable because you will be walking a lot
Backpacks
If you like to write your notes make sure you have pens and pencils. Have extra because someone always needs one; also good for signing the roll ✏️
Mechanical Pencils
So important to stay on top of all of your assignments in college! A planner is definitely useful
LifePlanner™ | Custom Weekly Planner
Headphones are definitely necessary, walking on campus, studying in the library, watching netflix, you’re going to need them 🎧
All Headphones
Essential for listening to music on the campus shuttle, in the library, or dining hall
AirPods
Most assignments are online so it’s best to have a fully functional laptop 💻
Laptops & Notebook Computers
Saves you money from having to buy water on campus
Owala
Useful for quick things if you don’t want to use your laptop
iPad
So useful when preparing for an exam or presentation.
Amazon Basics Ruled Index Cards, 1000 Count
So useful for quick spills on the go!
Tide to Go Instant and Effective Stain Remover
You will need to charge your phone on campus & most of the outlets will be taken our won’t work
Portable Charger
So useful for holding your ID & other important cards. Goes right on the back of your phone
Phone Case Card Holder
Beauty/ health 🏥💄
These small mirrors can be placed on your dorm desk. Lighting might not be the greatest in a shared bathroom & this gives you your own space 🪞 💄
Vanity Mirror with 9 Dimmable Lights
Keep a chapstick in your backpack when you are on the go!
ChapStick
So useful for clearing up some space, small enough to fit on your desk
Makeup Organizer
Keep a small pack of wipes in your backpack to wipe down spaces on campus
Hand Wipes
More secure than just a regular towel & comfy
Robe
Put any type of medicine, band aids, and other health things in here. Getting sick is very common in college
