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college educated ~ the essential list if you're going to be a freshman or sophomore in college and you're living in a dorm or apt for the fist time.
105 items
By
Maryann Niederman
survival guide for dorm life, studying and weekends from someone who graduated
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Sections
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Study
~ i hate college but love all the parties ~
self care **
chill
how do I make food???
Study
for when you have to go to class to graduate
Book bag!!! So cute so perfect so many colors and such good quality
Baboon to the Moon City Backpack 16" Laptop
For long nights at the library
Owala FreeSip 40oz Insulated Water Bottle
iPad!!! It's on sale amazing for having in class
Apple iPad Air 13" M4 128GB Wi-Fi 7 Starlight
Obviously these are essential to studying or early classes
Alani Nu Variety Pack Energy Drinks, 12 Pack
MacBook hands down the best
Apple 2026 MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro 8GB 256GB
For studying / reading
Amazon Kindle 16GB New Model - Matcha
iPad keyboard for class and also protects the iPad
Hamile iPad 11th/10th Gen Case w/ Keyboard
Another cute backpack option love north face
The North Face Women's Borealis Laptop Backpack
Note taker
soundcore Work AI Voice Recorder and note taker by Anker, 64GB, 32H
Calendar for your room so you can plan things
Skylight 15" Wall Planner & Chore Chart 2026
lil mouse
Travel Pink Wireless Bluetooth Mouse 1200DPI
Portable multi use charger
Portable 10000mAh Power Bank w/ Cables Pink
If you like to write things down to remember them
POPRUN 2026-2027 Academic Planner, 8.5x10.5, Weekly & Monthly, Hardcover, Light Pink
Coffeeeee
Everyday Dose Bold Mushroom Coffee 90mg Caffeine 30 Servings
Wireless headphones these are super cute and comfy
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Chilled Lilac
Cutie iPad pen for notes
Stylus Pen USB-C Fast Charge for iPad 2018-26
Charger + plugs
iJoy Flexible Power Strip - 3 AC & 2 USB Ports
Study chair
GTPLAYER Velvet Tall Office Chair with Wheels
Hole puncher
PaperPro inCOURAGE 12-Sheet 3-Hole Punch Pink
Portable printer !!!
Gloryang Inkless Portable Wireless Printer
bed rot.
Adjustable Laptop Bed Desk with Cup Holder, Pink
For all nighters
Keurig K-Mini Mate Single Serve Coffee Maker
Prime student membership so cheap so worth it
Amazon.com: Amazon Prime
Kindle free trial
Sign up to Kindle Unlimited for a Free Trial
Free audible trial !!
Amazon Audible Plus (Free Trial)
Online textbooks and sell them for cash !!!
Rent Textbooks - Online Textbook Rental & eBooks - Chegg
Create study guides and prep for exams
Snaplearn Tech
~ i hate college but love all the parties ~
2am at a frat house
How else will you remember the night jk. chic film camera. Comes with a Kodak film for immediate use.
KODAK Snapic A1 35mm Film Camera, Ivory
Or obviously the digital camera option
5K 80MP Dual Screen Vlogging Camera 18X Zoom
alexa play *pregame *playlist
Amazon Echo Dot Max, Alexa Speaker, Amethyst
To clean up your bad decisions
Broom & Dustpan Set for Home & Office Pink
Amazon Music free 30 days!!
Amazon Music Unlimited | 100M Songs Ad-Free
to make your drink taste better
Obrilo Water Enhancer Drops - Cherry Limeade, 2x2oz, Zero Sugar
another cutie purse
Women’s Small Crescent Mini Vegan Leather Bag
Tailgate approved bag!
Ginogento Clear Bag Small Crossbody Purse
Soooo cute for tailgates
Custom Embroidered College Pennant Lace Tank Top, Team Spirit Shirt, Game Day Outfit, Personalized School Crop Top, College Team Tank Top
Cute cute cute
Custom Embroidered Lace Spaghetti Top,Sport Teams Shirt, Ironic Game Day, Game Day Ribbed Cami, Retro College Mascot Top, Sorority Sister
SO cute order ASAP
Custom College Top for Football Game Apparel Personalizable University Top for Tailgate
MUST HAVE
Daily Drills Tank Top, Custom College Tank, Gameday Tank Top, Any School Custom Tank, Football Season Outfit, Tailgate Tank
Rhinestone top
Custom gators rhinestone shirt tank top| college bed party
Also obsessed with
Custom School Spirit Tube Top
Maryann Niederman
Custom college bag tag | college bed party | college gift
For your drinks lol
Custom University, College, and School Tumbler, Personalized College Can Cozies
self care **
bc college is a lot
Prime video
Prime Video: Movies, TV, Sports & Live TV
Sleep mask
Kitsch Contour Pillow Eye Mask - Blush
Towel wrap for post shower 1000% recommend
ANUFER Womens Adjustable Bath Towel Wraps with Headband Fuchsia L
These hair towels are perfect for quick drying and keeping your hair protected. Great for any hair type!
TENSTARS 5 Pack Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
Cutest hair ties
48 PCS Boho Elastic Hair Ties for Women
Obsessed with this hair dryer and it's easy to store
L’ANGE Axia HaloRing Ionic Hair Dryer Rose Gold
Shower / bathroom shoes ... trust me
Women’s Arch Support Flip Flops - Summer Sandals
Shower caddy 1000% essential
EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy with 9 Pockets
Cute makeup box
Caboodles On-The-Go Girl Makeup Box, Pink/Green
Makeup mirror!!!
NEZZOE 12" Lighted Makeup Mirror, Rechargeable
Ear plugs for sleeping
Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs - Reusable Noise-Reducing
Blanket super soft
UGG Coco Throw Blanket, 50x70, Lavender
Slippers/ house shoes bc the floor can get cold lol
Women's Warm Plush Flower Slippers Non-slip
These shower shoes are perfect ! Quick drying and lightweight.
Men's Arch Support Quick Dry Pool Slides
A fluffy robe when you have to walk from the hall showers to your room
Women's Striped Plush Long Soft Bathrobe
chill
elevated dorm life + bedding + vibes
Fluffy rug!!
Ergocar Fluffy Non-Slip Floral Bedroom Carpet
Headboard cover to elevate the dorm bed
CAMZ Stretch Jacquard Bed Headboard Cover Pink Full
Dorm bed light so you can see to read or study w out bother your roommate
Deyagoo LED Wall Sconce, Rechargeable USB
Fan for your bed !!
FanShelfie Adjustable Fan Holder for Dorm Room
Memory foam and mattress cover !! Sooo comfy
ELEMUSE 4 Inch Pink Twin XL Memory Foam Topper
Head board pillow comfy and helps stuff not fall through
Peachwell Dorm Twin Headboard Pillow Magenta
u better work*tch
Take Your Ass to Class Pink Dorm Rug 2x3ft
For your closet to save space
Kaiferty Over Door Hooks Metal, Pink 2Packs
Wall shelf above your bed for everything
WallShelfie Bedside Wall Organizer - White
Charge everything all at once
ORICO 4FT Purple Travel Power Strip 4 AC 3 USB
Cutest little projector to watch movies and tv
XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus Portable 1080P Projector
The best alarm literally ever so you don't oversleep an exam
Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock & Sleep Audio
Cute candle technically not allowed but dorms smell bad
Fresh Start Obsidian Clear Quartz Candle 8oz
Cute little dorm room accessory
Bwodke OAK Wood Wall Art Bad Vibes Canvas
Cool wall tapestry
QGFM Pink Orange Tiger Tapestry 50x60
More super cute wall art
Supwhd Aura Wall Decor Framed 12x16 Poster
Perfect if you live off campus
COMFEE' 2.1 Qt Air Fryer, 12 Menus, Stainless
Pretend it's 2003 with this cute pillow case
Lisa Frank x Kitsch Satin Pillowcase 19x26
The best cooling duvet in the world !!!!
REST® Evercool® Cooling Comforter Twin XL 68x90
Cute storage bins
HUUSMOT 6-Pack Collapsible Small Storage Baskets
Cute shower supply holder
JiatuA Plastic Storage Basket with Handle
Shower towels
Jacquotha Orange Cotton Shower Towels Set of 2
Laundry bag for taking clothes to the laundry room
Extra-Large Heavy Duty Laundry Backpack
Cute command strips
Adhesive Stick-on Wall Hooks, Pack of 3
Extension cord bc outlets are never in convenient places
EP 6 Ft Outdoor Extension Cord, 12/3 SJTW, Pink
Best comforter EVER
Bedsure Comforter Duvet Insert Twin XL Dusty Pink
So you don't drop stuff through the gaps in the bed
GORILLA GRIP Bed Wedge Pillow for Mattress Gap
Mini trash can
EKO Fandy 0.58 Gal Mini Trash Can Lavender
Bed skirt to make your dorm look comfy and cute
Cottington Lane Ruffled Twin XL Bed Skirt White
Storage basket
Minoisome Felt Storage Basket with Handles
Roomba
ROPVACNIC Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo 5200Pa
Cute wall decor
Personalized Dorm Room Pennant, College Dorm Decor, Custom Name Flag, Dorm Wall Decor, Preppy Room Decor, Student Gift, Aesthetic Room Decor
how do I make food???
chat what's a microwave
Microwave your new best friend
COMFEE' Retro 0.9 cu.ft Microwave 900W Green
Cutie little toaster for your off campus kitchen
bella 2 Slice Slim Toaster, 6 Shade Settings
Pretend your on love island and make a toastie
Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker, Nonstick, Purple
Revolutionary truly made for women in STEM
Microwave Pasta Cooker w/ Portion Tool BPA-Free
Water boiler comes in SOOOO HANDY
RHD 0.5L Portable Electric Kettle, 600W, Green
Mini protein shaker for class / gym
Protein Shaker Bottle 14oz Pink Leak-Proof
Hot jar for food
Simple Modern 12oz Food Jar - Sea Glass Sage
Self explanatory lol
Dash Mini Toaster Oven, Pink, Small Kitchen
For off campus cooking
OTOTO Measuring Cups Set - BPA-free, Dishwasher Safe
Amazing for making oatmeal and stuff
Dezin 1.5L Electric Hot Pot, Non-Stick Pan
Easy little utensil set to keep in your room
Travel Reusable Utensils Set with Case
Microwavable storage bowls for when ur down bad
Maxdot 4 Pcs Microwave Soup Bowls with Lid
Easy dorm safe cooker
Silicone Multi-Steamer Microwave BPA-Free 30.44oz
Go to food storage containers
Borosilicate Glass Soup Containers 4 Pack
Blender for on the go smoothies
Hamilton Beach Portable Blender 14oz Travel Jar
