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13 Things Nobody Told You To Pack For College, Because Who Knew A Mini Stapler Is A Big Blessing

First year away at college? Here are some things you didn't know you needed.

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13 Things Nobody Told You To Pack For College, Because Who Knew A Mini Stapler Is A Big Blessing

Harlee Toothman

I think it is safe to say that thinking about college is exhilarating, to say the least. From finding out who your new roommate will be to figuring out what things you should bring to college… it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement. While you'll probably get consumed with YouTube tutorials and Pinterest projects, coming up with ideas to make your dorm room look better than the rest— there are a few essential items you'll need to bring to college with you that you might overlook.

1. Rolling laundry basket

This saved my life when it came to doing laundry ALL the way in the dorm basement. Trust me it's much easier to roll your 3-week-old laundry than to carry it.

2. Bookends for your desk

You will need these to safely store your $1,000 textbooks!

3. Mini stapler

Keep this in your bag at all times. My freshman year high school English teacher told us to buy one of these and I still have mine. Can I tell you how many times this has saved my life? Sometimes you forget to staple your papers and SO MANY professors take off points or don't even accept unstapled papers. Plus, you'll be a hero when you have a stapler and the kids around you are freaking out about how to attach their paper before the deadline that is in two minutes.

4. Sturdy umbrella

I cannot tell you how many times I have witnessed someone's umbrella flip inside out during the days when you have to walk to class in a tsunami. It's worth the money to save yourself some embarrassment of being THAT person.

5. Clorox wipes

Germs. That's all I gotta say.

6. Blackout curtains

You will want/need these on the mornings you can actually sleep in. No sun shines brighter than in a dorm room.

7. Mattress cover

Three words. Bed bug protector.

8. Shower shoes

If you go to a college where you share a bathroom with everyone in your hall you will NEED shower shoes. You don't want to get a fungus on your foot.

9. Snacks

Once the cafeteria closes down and you're up either cramming for a test or binging Netflix you will want your own favorite snacks!

10. Fan

For when you can't control those dorm room temperatures a fan is a must.

11. Wrinkle release spray

Let's be honest... Who is actually going to iron their clothes? LOL.

12. Tide To Go pen

This has saved my life a million times. I'm a VERY clumsy person who always spills things, and I probably used this pen at least ten times. When you get pizza on your pillow, iced tea on your bedding, a stain on your sweater… This is perfect for getting small stains out of almost any fabric. You're not going to want to (or be able to) throw everything in the laundry. Sometimes you just gotta clean one spot.

13. Plastic utensils

Buy plastic utensils for the nights you eat easy mac or the mornings you make oatmeal. Trust me it's worth it. Sometimes you're too on the go to eat at the caf.

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13 Things Nobody Told You To Pack For College, Because Who Knew A Mini Stapler Is A Big Blessing

First year away at college? Here are some things you didn't know you needed.

1. Rolling laundry basket

2. Bookends for your desk

3. Mini stapler

4. Sturdy umbrella

5. Clorox wipes

6. Blackout curtains

7. Mattress cover

8. Shower shoes

9. Snacks

10. Fan

11. Wrinkle release spray

12. Tide To Go pen

13. Plastic utensils

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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