22 Things You Don't Realize You Need For College | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

22 Things You Don't Realize You Need For College

No one realizes how much they actually need.

1267
22 Things You Don't Realize You Need For College
Pinterest

I promise you, you will forget everything you need. Don't be cocky. Listen to me and make sure you bring these things to college.

1. Forks and Knives

For when you don't wanna eat dorm food :)

2. Paper Towels

Necessary. So so necessary

3. Socks, So Many Socks

BUY IN BULK. BUY A JUMBO PACK. BUY SO MANY SOCKS.

4. Blow dryer

You are gonna hate it if you have to shower and go out in an hour and your hair is wet. But there's an easy fix. Bring a blow dryer.

5. Tan and Pale Makeup

Girls. Do this. You don't know when you are gonna be pale or tan. This fluctuates throughout the year. Take this suggestion if you don't take any of the others.

6. Pictures

Some people forget to bring a lot of these. But give yourself options, include a picture of everyone you love and put them everywhere for when you are feeling homesick and want to make your dorm look cute.

7. A Rug

This makes your room more comfy :)

8. Clorox Wipes

Disinfect that dorm from top to bottom when you move in. And many times throughout the year. It will help with not getting sick and you will feel much better about yourself.

9. Colored Pencils

For when your teacher decides he's teaching third graders and assigns you to draw or color something for a project.

10. A Calculator

I didn't bring this and to this day I use my friends every time I have a math test. Don't be this person, bring a calc.

11. Jergens

When you are pale, you are gonna want to be tan

12. Garbage Bags

These will come in handy in multiple situations. you have no idea how many people forget these.

13. A Keurig

Coffee in the morning is a godsend. If you're a coffee freak and too cheap to go to Starbucks or Espresso everyday, I recommend it. I buy coffee everyday, whoops.

14. Speakers

For when you are getting ready to go out. If you get ready in silence, you are really weird.

15. Paper Plates

Also for when you wanna order food instead of eating dorm food :)

16. Multiple Phone Chargers

Maybe your phone charger will stop working, maybe you need to keep one in your backpack in case your phone dies during the day. Bring back ups, you will loose it and wonder how in the world you lost a phone charger in the smallest room in the world. But you will loose it.

17. Benadryll/Advil

You hungover? Advil. You break out in a weird rash? Benadryl. You have a headache? Advil. You can't sleep? Benadryl.

18. NyQuil/DayQuil/All the Quil's

These will help you get through class when you think you are dying and just want to sleep for eternity. Otherwise you have to go buy them feeling miserable. Ugh.

19. Nail Polish

Maybe your bored and want something to do. Paint your nails. Maybe you have formal coming up and don't have time to go get a mani/pedi. Paint your nails yourself. Maybe you just failed a test. Paint your nails. Instant mood boost.

20. A shit ton of Hair ties

Girls, you will lose all your hair ties. I promise you. Buy in Bulk.

21. Tissues

You are gonna get sick. Don't think you aren't. Every college kid is sick for at least 3 months out of the school year. Tissues will help you.

22. Umbrella

It rains in most places. Don't be the person that shows up to your first college class soaking wet. I promise you it's not a good time. Also, check the weather everyday, it will come in handy.


Honestly, bring everything you can think of. If you don't use it you can always bring it home but if you need it at a certain moment, I guess Amazon can get it to you in a day, but still. Overpack people. But for sure don't forget these things, because I sure as hell did.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

The Struggles of Being A Last Semester Senior, As Told By Michael Scott

25 reasons your last semester in college is the best and worst time of your life

334
Michael Scott

The day you walked onto your school's campus for the first time you were scared, excited, and unsure of how the next four years of your life were going to turn out. You doubted it would go fast and even though you weren't positive about what your future plans would hold, you had plenty of time. You figured out your major, added a minor or two, joined a handful of organizations and all of the sudden you're here. Your final semester of undergrad. Now you've got 25 problems and graduation is only one.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Syllabus Week At UD Explained By "The Office"

"The Office" understands the struggle of the first week back from winter break.

389
the office

January 19th is the first day of the second semester at the University of Dayton, and students couldn't be more excited. However, the excitement that students are experiencing may be short-lived once they see what this semester's courses will entail. Although students will be happy to be back at Dayton, they may realize this semester will be more difficult than they predicted. Here are some things that happen during syllabus week explained by " The Office."

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Your Friend Group, As Told By Disney Princesses

Each Disney Princess has their own personality, and chances are you've got a friend in your group to match it.

991
Disney Princesses

The dynamics of any friend group are usually determined by the personalities which make it up. Chances are, while personalities may overlap, each person in your friend group holds his or her own place. It is the differences which bring the groups together and keep them functioning. No matter how functionally dysfunctional your friend group may be, if you're anything like me, you feel absolutely blessed to have found such a wonderful group of humans to call "your people." Here is what your friend group might look like if they were Disney princesses (and that wasn't just a thing you all pretended in your heads):

Keep Reading...Show less
dorm roon
Tumblr

College is a place where you spend four years exploring opportunities you never knew were there, creating the person you are, and making life-long friends. College is hard, but it is worth spending four years there. Just because college is difficult doesn't mean that it's not fun. There are plenty of great memories you can make during your four years if college. Here are ways college is designed to be the best four years of your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
college shirt

These individuals excel in their studies, fueled by both natural intelligence and hard work. From the ambitious Entrepreneur to the talented Theatre Person, each student on this list embodies a unique aspect of college life and showcases the diverse interests and passions found on campus.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments