The Summer before going away to school I was consistently having anxiety over what to pack. I always lived with my parents so they would purchase all my necessary supplies. I didn't want to forget anything which led me to heavily over pack for this next chapter of my life. These are some necessities that you should definitely bring with you to college.
Kitchen Supplies
1. Microwavable plastic plates/bowls/cups/utensils
2. A descent size pot
3. Tea/coffee
4. On the go mug for your coffee/tea
5. Strainer for mac and cheese/pasta
6. Dish towel
7. Sponge
8. Dish soap
Food
1. Pasta and sauce
2. Mac and cheese
3. Ramen
4. Chips
5. Popcorn
6. Candy
7. Granola bars
8. Cereal
Bedding
1. A mattress pad
2. Multiple sheet sets
3. A thick and cute comforter (especially if it gets cold where you go to school)
4. More than one fuzzy blanket
5. At least two pillows
6. A husband pillow (yes, that is what they're really called)
7. A mattress cover
Electronics
1. T.V.
2. Your laptop/tablet
3. A surge protector
4. A fan
5. A mini-fridge
6. All your chargers
7. A hairdryer
8. Headphones
Medicine
1. Advil
2. Allergy medicine
3. Decongestant
4. Tums
5. Vitamin C
Shower Supplies
1. A shower caddy
2. Shower shoes
3. Shampoo/Conditioner
4. Body wash
5. Face wash
6. Razor/shaving cream
7. Several Towels (the bigger the better!)
8. Hand towels
Cleaning Supplies
1. Kleenex
2. Paper towels
3. Clorox wipes
4. A broom
5. A Swiffer sweeper
School Supplies
1. Notebooks
2. Calculator
3. Pens/pencils
4. Every highlighter (in every color)
5. Stapler and staples
6. A planner
7. A calendar
8. Sharpies
9. Microsoft Word
10. A printer/ink/paper
11. Index cards
12. A backpack
13. Sticky notes
Laundry Supplies
1. Detergent pods
2. Dryer sheets
3. A laundry basket
4. A clothes rack to dry clothes that cannot go in the dryer
5. Stain remover
Decorations
1. Command strips/hooks
2. Pictures and posters
3. Lights to hang around your room
4. A rug
Outerwear
1. A raincoat
2. A light jacket
3. A heavy jacket
4. An umbrella
5. Rain boots
Beauty Supplies
1. Makeup
2. Deodorant
3. Lotion
4. Perfume
5. Tweezers
6. Toothbrush/toothpaste
7. Sunscreen
8. Chapstick
9. Makeup Wipes
10. Q-tips
11. Nail polish remover
12. Cotton balls
13. Nail polish
14. A hairbrush/comb
15. A ton of hair ties
16. A nail clipper/file
Clothes
1. Shirts/pants/skirts/dresses
2. A lot of socks (they will always get separated and lost)
3. Underwear
4. Gym clothes
5. Sandals/flip flops
6. Boots
7. Sneakers
8. A bathing suit
9. A few formal outfits
Other
1. A door stopper
3. Board Games
4. A full size mirror
5. Hangers
6. A lanyard for your key
I hope that this list was helpful for incoming freshman, or anyone else that is moving away from home for a long period of time. Don't forget that in a dorm room there is a limited amount of space so try to only bring essentials! Good luck everyone!
