I decided to help those who are moving to college this fall with a list of things that people usually forget and that you really need in your dorm room.
During my senior year of high school, I started pinning a lot of "what to bring" posts on Pinterest (follow me on Pinterest for a full list of things you need). Some things I bought and I never used and other things I could not live without. So, here is what you shouldn't forget!
1. Step Stool 
This is very helpful if you loft your bed. Both me and my roommate used step stools to get onto our lofted beds! I got mine from Bed Bath & Beyond for a decent price.
2. Flip Flops
You always want to make sure you wear flip flops in the shower, especially if you have communal showers. I just used some of my Old Navy flip flops.
3. Chip Clips 
This was something that a lot of people forget about, but these really come in handy when you have snacks in your dorm. I got a pack of six at Target!
4. Shower Caddy
My aunt got me a personalized shower caddy from Thirty-One Bags that looked like this but had a yellow K. You will defiantly need one of these!
5. Laundry Hamper
This is something you need so you can carry your laundry from your room to the laundry room in the dorms. My aunt again got me a personalized one from Thirty-One Bags that has a yellow K on it too!
6. Kleenex
I just got some cute packs of Kleenex because you never know when those will come in handy!
7. Mattress Pad
No matter what kind you choose to get, make sure you do get one of these. They make your dorm bed way more comfortable! I got mine from Bed Bath & Beyond!
8. Mattress Protector
You never know what is on your dorm mattress; so many people have slept on it, so I recommend getting a bed bug and allergy protector! Again, I got mine from Bed Bath & Beyond!
9. Umbrella
This is a
must. If you don't want to be running through the rain and getting soaked, then get an umbrella and keep it in your back pack. I forgot to grab mine one day and was soaked! I got mine from Walmart.
10. Lint Roller
You never think you need one of these, but trust me, they come in handy, especially if you are in a
sorority or any group where you have to wear nice clothes! I bought one from Walmart.
11. Clorox Wipes
You never know if you're going to spill something or if your room might get dirty;
These work wonders! I constantly cleaned my room with these. I got the three-pack from Walmart that was one pack for kitchen, one for bathroom, and one for glass, and then I also got just a big one of the regular ones!
12. Silverware
Whether you decide to buy plastic or not, you will need silverware! I bought some individual cute pieces from Target, so I had two forks, two spoons, and two butter knives.
13. Med Kit
I would recommend you pack a small box of things like:
- Band aides
- Ibuprofen
- Tylenol
- Cold and Flu medicine
- Benadryl
I hope this helped and good luck this Fall!
