Going to college can be completely overwhelming. For most people, it is their first time living on their own and moving away from home. For many students, including myself, one of the most overwhelming things can be packing. No one really tells you what to pack and how much to pack to make sure everything fits into your room. Well, now you have a list of essentials to bring to college!

1. Command Strips! Lots and lots of command strips!
2. Pillows
3. Sheets
4. Mattress pad
5. Blankets
6. Cell phone charger (and bring an extra one too to keep in your book bag!)
7. School supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, binders, loose paper, note cards, sticky notes, etc)
8. Flashdrives
9. Book bag
10. Books for your classes
11. A PLANNER!!!
12. Umbrella
13. Insurance cards
14. Driver’s license (or identification card)
15. Birth certificate
16. Money or Debit/Credit Card
17. Laptop and charger
18. Snacks
19. Case of water
20. Flashlight
21. Batteries
22. Any kind of shampoo, body wash, etc. (girls, you will have a TON more than the guys!)
23. Robe
24. Towels and washcloths
25. Shower tote (if you don’t have your own bathroom)
26. Shower shoes (again, if you don’t have your own bathroom)
27. Hangers
28. Mirror
29. First Aid kit with all the essentials
30. Garbage can
31. Lamps
32. Little vacuum
33. Broom and dust pan (if you have hard floors)
34. Clothes and shoes
35. Cups, coffee mugs, plates, bowls, forks, spoons, etc.
36. Microwave (if you don’t have one already in the apartment)
37. Mini Fridge (if you don’t have one already in the apartment)
38. Coffee maker (if you want to make it through those 8ams!!)
39. TONS of extension cords
40. Power strips
41. Speakers and headphones
42. Television
43. Laundry supplies (detergent, softener, laundry basket)
44. Pictures of family and friends
45. Posters, wall decorations, etc.
    
    

There is a lot more things that you can bring, but these are just some essentials to bring to college. Again, it all depends what kind of dorm or apartment that you are living in. Make sure you check with your roommates also if you have any to see what they are bringing. Good luck with college! It truly is the best years of your life.