As college move-in season is near, here are some of my best recommendations for all college students as a girl going into her sophomore year! From bedding to bathroom items, I got the essentials for you.
Please consider everything at your own discre...
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Desk/school supplies
Bedding
Bathroom
Kitchen Supplies
Closet
Laundry
Desk/school supplies
Makes your desk look a little bit more put together.
Aothia Leather Desk Pad, Mouse Pad, 23.6x13.7"
I have this exact sleeve for my macbook pro and I love it!
Vandel Puffy Laptop Sleeve 13-14 inch Case
Really comes in handy; especially for big papers!
deli Desktop Stapler w/ Staple Remover, Green
GOOD quality notebooks are always nice to have!
KOKUYO Campus Smart Ring Binders 5 Pack B5
Great for storage if your desk does not already have a hutch. Make sure you take notes of the size!
DormCo College Cube Desk Bookshelf White
Great to have on your desk for lighting and especially if you like to do your makeup!
HIEEY Hollywood Vanity Mirror with 12 Bulbs
Bedding
You NEED good quality twin XL sheets in a dorm!
S VICTORY Organic Linen Striped Twin XL Sheet
Can be used as a cute headboard and doesnt damage the wall and isnt uncomfortable.
DormCo Rainha Ultra Thick Tufted Floor Pillow
Perfect for when you're trying to sleep and your roommate has the light on or if you dont have curtains.
3D Sleep Mask for Women Men, 100% Blackout
Comes in handy when its cold or you have cramps!
EHEYCIGA Heated Electric Blanket Throw 50x60
Great for more storage and as an alternative to a night stand!
Bedside Caddy Organizer with 11 Pockets & Power Strip Holder
Adds more under bed storage!
Home It Adjustable Bed Risers 3/5/8 Inch, 4 Pack
A comforter set is easy and simple to buy as it comes with everything. It even has the size twin XL is what the size of most dorm beds are.
CozyLux Twin XL 5-Piece White Seersucker Set
DEFINITELY a splurge but one of the best mattress toppers on the market and you do need one.
Sleepyhead Twin XL 2" Gel Memory Foam Topper
A very soft, more affordable mattress topper.
OLIXIS 2 Inch Twin XL Gel Memory Foam Topper
Bathroom
I had this exact shower caddy during my freshman year in a communal bathroom; it did its job and I plan on keeping it for my sophmore year.
JiatuA Plastic Storage Basket with Handle
This is another great shower caddy with a removable section which would be perfect if you dont want to take the whole caddy when you're doing basic bathroom things.
Shower Caddy Portable Plastic Basket with Drain Holes
Works so well to prevent blowing up the bathroom and being considerate of others.
Poo-Pourri Original Citrus & Lavender Set 1.4oz
If you tend to have a lot of hair going down the shower drain; this makes collecting the hair much easier before it gets to the drain!
Hair Catcher Shower Drain Trap Silicone Blue
If you have a communal bathroom you will NEED shower shoes because athletes foot is a thing!
shevalues Shower Shoes with Arch Support
I used a dish drying mat to put my shower caddy on after a shower; never got any mold or water caused issues in that area.
2 Pack Caketime Silicone Dish Drying Mat 15x11.5 Pink
Makes coming out the bathroom much easier especially with communal bathrooms!
Women’s Soft Plush Wrap Towel Bathrobe
Kitchen Supplies
Makes cooking in the dorm easy!
Chefman 4-in-1 3.5QT Air Fryer, Black
Definitely getting this for next year; perfect so you dont have to spend too much money on plastic water bottles.
Waterdrop PT-72P 7-Cup Glass Water Filter Pitcher, Pink
Great for boiling water whether you have a stove or not!
Amazon Basics Electric Kettle 1.7L BPA-Free
Perfect and simple if you need to dry dishes efficiently and have sink with no dish washer.
NEZUIBAN Roll Up Dish Drying Rack 17.5x15.7
Closet
The closet wont come with hangers.
Techzoo 50 Pack Velvet Non Slip Hangers Ivory
Great shoe storage!
HAIXIN 2 Tier Adjustable Expandable Shoe Rack
Laundry
Perfect for versatility; has a rolling and a carrying option.
DOKEHOM 29" Slim Laundry Basket with Wheels
This is good for those who like to separate their dirty hamper from a clean hamp to carry clean clothes.
Durable Collapsible Mesh Laundry Hamper Grey
A bit of a splurge but it's sturdy and can be used for laundry or even moving things!
HULKEN Large Black Reusable Grocery Bag on Wheels
This is great when you need to get rid of a quick stain. It actually works really well!
Tide To Go Pen Instant Stain Remover, 5 Ct
Way easier and more portable than an iron which is perfect for a dorm.
OGHom 2-in-1 Travel Steamer & Iron 1000W
Storage/organization
A great storage/organization solution for under the sink to optimize space in a small dorm.
ADBIU 2 Pack Under Sink Expandable Organizer
Great over the door storage. So beneficial!
TAHAVICE Pink 5-Tier Over Door Organizer
Great for drawer organization or just organizing smaller things.
Vtopmart 25 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers
I loved to have rolling carts in my dorm!
SPACEKEEPER 3-Tier Rolling Storage Cart White
Cute and simple storage/organization solution
4 Pack Pastel Plastic Folding Storage Crates
A cute storage option that also could be used as a step stool or seating option
Soft Teddy Round Ottoman with Tray, 17.5in, Dusty Pink
I had these same baskets and they were very cute and beneficial for storage and organization!
MiniArk Small Storage Baskets 3-Pack Pink
Cleaning
Good to have for any gross cleaning tasks or for any other tasks where gloves are needed.
Great on a hot day during the spring and being of fall semesters!
SHEWIND Portable Handheld Ice Cooling Fan
If you go out you will need a portable charger because sometimes you may forget to charge your phone. Especially for Howard students, you need your ID which is only on your phone to get into your dorm!
Kuulaa 5000mAh Portable Charger iPhone
Nightstand area
In college you may not be able to rely on your phone or someone else to wake you up so an alarm clock is beneficial. Just try not to wake up your roommate lol
Geuuap Sunrise Alarm Clock & White Noise
Lighting
Im big on room lighting and this is perfect for adding that ambiance!
