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College dorm necessities
20 items
By
Shelbi Holloman
Here is a list of things you might need for your dorm as a sophomore in college
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A mattress topper is so needed! Those beds are uncomfortable
Official Website for Tempur-Pedic Toppers | Upgrade Your Mattress ...
Now for every dorm needs space! You will need space and starting with your clothes, using hangers that can hang multiple things will save space
Retail Skirt & Pant Hangers | Store Supply Warehouse
Get a big trash can! I learned this the hard way and the areas became so disgusting because of the trash that was collected
Trash Can - Amazon.com
Another thing that can save space! This can be in closets and I put mine under my bed
Storage & Utility Carts - Rolling Kitchen & Bath Carts - IKEA
There is not enough outlets in the room, so getting an extra especially a strip will help so much in college
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Surge Protectors
This will be your holy grail!! I got the plastic but I did notice that mesh ones have more pocket space
Portable Shower Caddy - Amazon.com
Please please get a laundry hamper that is plastic and has wheels! You will get tired of carrying your laundry
Sterilite Ultra Wheeled Laundry Hamper with Lid
This is more so for the community bathrooms, shower shoes will protect your feet
Best Shower Shoes - Amazon.com
Same as the shower shoes! Get you some slippers that you can walk around in, the floors and ground are nasty
Slippers - Amazon.com
Get a desk mirror! It’s small so it saves space and get one with lighting for when the big lights can’t come on
Desk Mirror - Amazon.com
Remember save space! You will collect over time and will have no where to put them
Vanity Organizer - Amazon.com
Make sure to get your pouch/cover up for your laptop or iPad! Protect your things
Pink Laptop Case - Amazon.com
I wouldn’t recommend a vacuum or swifter! Get that broom and dustpan.
Broom - Amazon.com
A hanging mirror for the ones that want a full body mirror without taking up too much space
Hanging Mirror - Amazon.com
Most colleges won’t allow candles so I used wall plugs to help keep the room smelling fresh
Wallflowers Fragrance Air Freshener Plug In – | Bath & Body Works
I wish I had gotten a shoe rack for when I was in college because it definitely would’ve been easier
Small Shoe Rack - Amazon.com
For the ones with tons of accessories get a hanging bag for them! You can see all you have without them getting tangled and yet again saves space
Hanging Jewelry Organizer - Amazon.com
Not a big fan lover but if your dorm is like me it gets too hot and AC doesn’t work
Fans in Cooling - Walmart.com
Get you a mat but make sure to maintain it!!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Bath Rugs
You will need a planner! It will get busy and stressful
Erin Condren: Custom Planners, Notebooks, Journals & Stationery
