One of the best things about getting ready to go to college is obviously prepping your new dorm. I mean, yeah, I'm psyched about actually learning stuff that I have a desire to learn about, but think how cool it would be to have a dorm room that Pinterest would be proud of.

These last couple of years, Pinterest has been my go-to app for things like DIY or project ideas. Recently though, I discovered the dorm room side of Pinterest, and I couldn't have been more excited. Although most of the packing lists are long-winded and kind of unnecessary, it has given me an idea of what I NEED to bring in order for me to be relatively comfortable away from home.

Most importantly, Pinterest taught me how to budget (I actually taught myself how to use Google Sheets) and DIY things I really, really want but can't afford. Without making my own decorations or organizers, I would have had to pay around $450 instead of $400 for school-related supplies. $50 doesn't sound like much, but why would I spend 4 times as much for something I could do myself?

Of course, prepping for the move has also given me insight into how profoundly unprepared I am for college. Honestly, I would never have survived without some of the hacks I've learned. Until Pinterest, I didn't even know anti-wrinkle spray existed.