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College essentials!
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items Here is your absolute mandatories to ensure an amazing school year!!
Sections
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dorm
bath
clothing
Decor
dorm
Everything you'll need in your dorm!
by far the best extension cable I've ever bought! Especially because I only had one outlet!!
Power Strip Tower 12 AC Outlets 4 USB Ports
This made my bed feel like literal clouds! Dorm mattresses are by far the most uncomfortable thing ever so a mattress topper is essential!
Novilla 3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Topper Twin
While this is not an absolute necessity it has saved me from getting sick so many times!!
LEVOIT Core Mini-P Air Purifier, 3-in-1 Filter
Hangers are a definite necessity! These ones are affordable and durable and have lasted me 2 years in college so far!
Utopia Home Plastic Hangers 50 Pack White
Hangers are essential considering you dont have much space! These ones were able to hold a lot and didnt damage my walls!
Wall Hooks 13LB Adhesive Door Hanger 4 Pack
I had these last year for my pillows and bought them again this year! They are so great whether you want firm or super soft!
EIUE Hotel Collection 2 Pack Queen Pillows
These are great for move in and move out! They are also really compactable so i was able to fold them away and they took little to no space!
TICONN 6 Pack Extra Large Moving Bags w/ Zippers
Ive used this both years! Last year I used it to store clothes and it was so helpful! This year Im using it for food and other random things and it keeps everything organized and out of the way!
TAHAVICE Over Door Organizer, 15 Pockets
This is so helpful if you are lofting your bed! I got this and it saved me so many trips out of bed!!
Lilithye Bedside Caddy Organizer with Straps & Bottle Holder
bath
Essentials for your college bathroom! Whether it's communal or private!
shower shoes are also a must especially for communal bathrooms!! These ones are comfortable and have holes so the water filters through!
shevalues Women's Arch Support Shower Shoes
a shower caddy is essential especially a mesh one! I got this one for my second year instead of a hard plastic one and this held everything I needed!
Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy 8-Pocket Large
clothing
These are the clothing essentials you absolutely should have in your wardrobe! Evrything is under $50 besides coats!
a sweatshirt is a must have! the amount of classrooms that are freezing or just in the fall and winter you need one!
EFAN Womens Oversized Crewneck Y2K Hoodie
Decor
Not an essential, but these things will elevate your space and make it homey!
These made my dorm feel so cozy and saved me from the unbearable overhead lighting
suddus 200 LED Fairy Curtain Lights Warm White
this is also super fun especially if you want some colorful mood lighting! I used these my first year and they didnt rip the paint off the walls!
KSIPZE 100ft RGB Bluetooth LED Strip Lights