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back to college (updated 2025)
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items for those going back to college or for the first time, wherever you want to change things for the new year or don't know what to get but don't feel like overpacking
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room essentials
first aid/health
room essentials
besides a big mirror, a small one for get ready/makeup it's always a good idea
LED Mirror - Room Essentials™
you'll be grateful to have different siyes of towels/doubles, they come in different colors
White Classic Luxury 100% Cotton 8 Piece Towel Set - 4x Washcloths, 2x Hand, and 2x Bath Towels - Wine Red
a good night sleep is all you want after a long day of class
Standard 2pk Comfort Top Pillow Protector with Bed Bug Blocker - Fresh Ideas
these are completely optional but help keep the pillows cleaner for longer
Room Essentials™ Standard Queen Soft Zippered Machine Washable Pillow Protector- 2 Pack- White
a cute set of sheets will always cheer you up
Twin/Twin XL Easy Care Cotton Blend Sateen Sheet Set Gray Floral - Room Essentials™
i swear by this, always having straighten clothes is important if you want to feel your best everyday or if you're in a hurry
Rowenta Handheld Steamer for Clothes Xcel Steam Easy Blue
you'll thank me later
10pk Thin Plastic Hangers Gray - Brightroom™
prevents smelly clothes (sweat, food stains, drinks, others) to spread all over the room
Collapsible Hamper Gray - Brightroom™
they always come in handy for a quick surface clean
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 75ct/3pk
for night session study when you don't want to wake others up with he big light
Task Table Lamp (Includes LED Light Bulb) Black - Room Essentials™
this!!! if you can, get one, always a good thing to keep all that air clean
Levoit Core Mini Air Purifier
if saving money by meal prepping is ony our list, you'll want to get some glass storage containers
Rubbermaid 5pk 2.85 cup Brilliance Meal Prep Containers, 2-Compartment Food Storage Containers
not the most aesthetically pleasing object but trust me sometimes it's all about saving up space
15 Pocket Over-the-Door Hanging Shoe Storage Tan - Brightroom™
perfect for storing snacks, some quick grab and go food, things you know you'll always use
3 Drawer Medium Cart White - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Portable Utility with Casters, No Assembly Required
it's a bit pricey but i feel like coming back to your dorm and being able to watch a little movie or a series after a long day it's priceless
ARTSEA Mini Portable Projector, 4K Smart Projector with WiFi 6 BT 5.0, Home Video Projector Built-in Android 11.0 OS with Auto Keystone Function
working on your bed with your laptop has never been this comfortable and easy
Corduroy Dorm Lap Desk Green - Room Essentials™
keeping all your bathroom essentials organized
Shower Caddy for Dorm Ivory - Room Essentials™
you can use it as a decor but also to hang some pictures with friends/family
West & Arrow 5'x3.5' LED Vine Curtain String Lights Cool White Remote Control USB/Battery Powered
perfect for one of those everything showers, after a long day but where you also want to be cozy
S/M Striped Bath Robe With Kimono Collar Blue - Room Essentials™
first aid/health
I think we sometimes forget that it's important to take care of us during college and having a first aid kit was always a priority of mine, as small as you want it but essentials when you're away from home but can take care of yourself
during peak flu season or when having an stressful week, these could help you get those levels up a little bit
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Vegan Powder Electrolyte Supplements - Lemon Lime - 0.56oz each/10ct
to disinfect scissors, nail cutters, etc
Isopropyl 70% Alcohol Antiseptic - 32oz - up&up™
I don't feel like I need to explain this because I'm someone that's always cutting herself so bandaids are a must
Band-Aid Flexible Fabric - 100ct
helps me a lot during my period pains when I also get strong headaches
Ibuprofen (NSAID) Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Tablets - 100ct - up&up™
kind of the same as ibuprofen, I always carry one around if someone also ever needs
Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Gelcaps - Acetaminophen - 100ct
these always come in handy when you least expect it
Tampax Pearl Duo Pack Tampons - Regular/Super - Unscented - 34ct
i swear by this one, I also use it when I have a beginning of an ingrown nail and I don't want it to turn worse
Neosporin 24 Hour Infection Protection Antibiotic Ointment - 0.5oz
for a wound if you scratched your elbow hard for example, always helps to keep it covered after disinfecting
Johnson & Johnson Brand Cushion Care Gauze Pads, Small, 2 in x 2 in - 10 ct
another one to have in stock for flu/cold season
Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Medicine Liquicaps - 24ct
also helps the bandage to stay put together + it's waterproof
Band-Aid Waterproof Tape - 10yd