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College Dorm Essentials!! (from a UVA student)
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Sasha Osinovsky
As a college creator, a lot of people ask me what I had in my first-year dorm, so here's my list of ULTIMATE essentials. Storage that works, functional decor, and all the other things that every first-year college dorm needs.
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the BEST mirror to have in ur college dorm! (I've used it all four years of college)
Vanity Mirror With Lights - Amazon.com
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great for mobile storage (toiletries, bar cart, snacks, etc - it's perfect for everything!)
White 3 Tier Rolling Cart - Amazon.com
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there are only a few outlets in your dorm but many things to plug in - do yourself a favor and buy a power strip ahead of time.
Power Strip - Amazon.com
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put this under your lofted bed for extra under bed storage that's easy to organize and reach
Cube Storage Unit - IKEA
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hidden storage + a seat for guests + a stepping stool to get down from ur lofted bed (mine is still with me in my apt 3 years later…)
White Ottoman - Amazon.com
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to hang pictures, coats, towels, etc
Damage Free Adhesive Hooks & Strips | Command™ Brand
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dorm air is GROSS, avoid the freshman flu with a humidifier
Air Purifier & Humidifier Combo, 200ft², H13 HEPA, 400ML Tank, Quiet Mist, APP Control
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glow in the dark smiskis! my roomie and i hid these around the room (and now in our apt) as a fun treat for guests to find
Smiski - Amazon.com
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everyone in your hall will LOVE you because this is somehow the most forgotten and most needed item
Household Vacuum Cleaners - Amazon.com
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miss these sheets and my first year twin xl on the regular
Pink Twin XL Bedding - Urban Outfitters
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communal showers? u need a caddy
Plastic Shower Caddies For College - Amazon.com
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this + vacuum = clean room!
Shop All Swiffer Mopping Products
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To loft your bed on move in day!
Rubber Mallet - Tools & Home Improvement
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a need for thin college mattresses
Twin XL Mattress Toppers & Inserts - Dormify
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