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College Items You Forget About But NEED!!!📓🔌
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Here’s some things for college that you probably need but a lot of people forget or don’t talk about.
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On the Go Items for Class
 
Items to keep in your DORM

On the Go Items for Class

Don’t forget these things in your bag!
 
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Idk about yall but I don’t like being hot😂 In the beginning of fall semester it can be pretty warm outside and in some of those classrooms. I suggest getting a mini fan just in case to cool you down wherever you go! This one is strong and has 5 leve...
WHATOOK Portable Mini Fan, USB Rechargeable
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My phone is always dying so I keep this everywhere with me. I’ve had this one for about 3 years and it’s still going strong! It also charges anything pretty quickly even with a regular USB cable. This one only takes A USB cable so I’ll put an updated...
ANKER PowerCore 10K 10000mAh Power Bank
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This is the update version of the other portable I listed! This one takes USB-C cable and can charge multiple devices at once! Perfect for charging your phone and AirPods while in class so you’re ready to continue the day!
Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank, 22.5W Fast Charge
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Really good tote to use for school! It’s durable and has lots of room to put any and everything. It’s convenient to put extra items you may need after class, like clothes if you plan on going to the gym!
BAGSMART Foldable Tote Bag with Zipper
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The weather can change at any moment so you need a good umbrella. I have this one and it’s very easy to use with an automatic open/close button. I’ve had it for about a year and it’s still holding up well!
Mr. Pen Windproof Travel Umbrella - Auto Compact
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I like to have a physical copy of my plans for each day so a planner is very helpful. Assignments can pile and overlap so it’s good to keep this in your bag, write down any assignments due, then look over it every day so you don’t miss any!
Academic Planner 2025-2026 A5 Monthly Weekly
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If you’re looking for a new tote bag for school, work, the gym, whatever it is, this is the bag! It’s spacious, sturdy, has 4 different compartments plus 2 cup holder pockets. I think it’s a good sized bag as well. I use it for my school items plus e...
BAGSMART Foldable Tote Bag with Zipper 16.5''
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You need a good, durable water bottle for class! I have this one and it holds 36 oz so perfect to last for a while. I put ice in this and hours later it’s still there! It’s also really sturdy but not heavy feeling and I love the handle. Also really e...
IceFlow™ Bottle with Fast Flow Lid | 36 OZ
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Items to keep in your DORM

 
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That dorm room air can be really dry😂keep this bigger sized aquaphor in your room! It’s also great for slugging at night or this cold winter days on your body to keep your skin moisturized!
Aquaphor
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Once again the air in the room can be dry and you don’t want to wake up with a sore throat😂 I have this humidifier and it works very well. There’s a similar version of this on that comes with a face mask so that’s even more helpful for congestion!
Crane USA
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A lot of dust gets trapped in the rooms! I had this air purifier and it’s works really good! You can also put essential oils in it to make your room smell good!
AROEVE Air Purifier for Bedroom Home MK01
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If your dorm doesn’t have AC, you need a fan!!! This one is good, keeps you cool especially at night and it has different modes and rotates!
OmniBreeze Tower Fan with Internal Oscillation and Wi-Fi
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Anything can happen at school so you want to have medical necessities at your disposal. This kit has a lot of things for scrapes, scratches, or even just a headache. This should last you a long time as well!
Band-Aid Travel Ready First Aid Kit, 80 pc
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This mattress topper helped me sleep so much better at school! I had the 2 inch, then I got the 3 inch for my bed back home and both are very comfortable. It feels like I got a whole new mattress.
Memory Foam Mattress Topper Queen 2 Inch Gel
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I ended up randomly needing a screwdriver while at school so it’s good to have something like this! You literally never know when you might need to repair something so this is good as a just in case!
Hantinstom 39-Piece Household Tools Kit
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There’s been so many times where I needed a speaker at school and didn’t have one. This one I have and is easy to connect to, stands up on its own with its unique shape, sounds amazing and holds charge very well!
Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth Speaker, IPX7
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If you have any reusable dishes, you need one of these to prevent water from getting everywhere. I suggest this one, it’s good to hold a couple dishes at a time and it’s absorbent.
Dish Drying Mat 12x19 Non-slip Grey
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