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things i wish i bought before college
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items starting college and living away from home made me realize there were so many little things i didn’t think i would need until i actually needed them or things that i didn’t actually need but bought because of those “college essentials” list. from dor...
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this is such a need because dorm rooms WILL never have enough outlets when you actually need them, especially if you share the room with other people. ps. if you want to avoid arguments on who should take the outlet or what—buy that extension cable f...
universal socket extension cable/cord
as a tote/shoulder bag girly, girlll, i get it. cute shoulder bags complete the outfit. but after carrying my MK shoulder tote around college, my shoulders and back started fighting for their lives 😭. a good backpack is honestly an investment becaus...
a sturdy backpack!!
okay, hear me out! 😭 college is so much more tolerable when you have the right soundtrack. whether i’m commuting to campus, walking to class, studying at the library, doing chores, or just trying to romanticize my life a little, having my music with...
apple music
we’re going back to basics, you know? storage organizers really complete the neatness of your dorm and make everything feel so much more put together. especially when you have dorm mates, having your own organizers gives you a designated place for yo...
different-sized storage boxes and organizers
as someone who likes to meal prep, food containers are literally my lovelies. these containers make it so much easier to portion out meals, keep leftovers fresh, and have everything ready whenever i’m too busy or tired to cook. especially as a studen...
food storage containers
one of my faves, you’ll never see my bag without this essential lol, it’s perfect for sunny days and because you can bring it around with you.
mini pocket fan
for the girls who hate losing their little things and hate getting up at night to reach for something you forgot. a small caddy is perfect for keeping your everyday essentials together like chargers, pens, hair ties, medications, or literally anythin...
bedside caddy
adhesive hooks, especially these ones hang a lot of things: bags, towels, keys, cords, headphones—if it can hang, it deserves a hook. they’re actually such a tiny purchase but makes a huge difference when you’re working with limited dorm space
adhesive hooks
i genuinely underestimated how useful this would be before college. but having one place to throw all my dirty clothes actually kept my room from looking chaotic and it makes laundry day so much easier. definitely go for this one that’s lightweight a...
laundry hamper