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45 Essentials Every Dorm Dweller Needs To Take To College

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Brianna Polka

Jul 24, 2017

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45 Essentials Every Dorm Dweller Needs To Take To College

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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!

Command Strips! Lots and lots of command strips!
Pillows
Sheets
Mattress pad
Blankets
Cell phone charger (and bring an extra one too to keep in your book bag!)
School supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, binders, loose paper, note cards, sticky notes, etc)
Flashdrives
Book bag
Books for your classes
A PLANNER!!!
Umbrella
Insurance cards
Driver’s license (or identification card)
Birth certificate
Money or Debit/Credit Card
Laptop and charger
Snacks
Case of water
Flashlight
Batteries
Any kind of shampoo, body wash, etc. (girls, you will have a TON more than the guys!)
Robe
Towels and washcloths
Shower tote (if you don’t have your own bathroom)
Shower shoes (again, if you don’t have your own bathroom)
Hangers
Mirror
First Aid kit with all the essentials
Garbage can
Lamps
Little vacuum
Broom and dust pan (if you have hard floors)
Clothes and shoes
Cups, coffee mugs, plates, bowls, forks, spoons, etc.
Microwave (if you don’t have one already in the apartment)
Mini Fridge (if you don’t have one already in the apartment)
Coffee maker (if you want to make it through those 8ams!!)
TONS of extension cords
Power strips
Speakers and headphones
Television
Laundry supplies (detergent, softener, laundry basket)
Pictures of family and friends
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.

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