So, many of high school students have graduated! Congratulations! And likewise, many of you are going to college. That means a roommate, or a few, a meal plan, a whole new school and the first taste of adult life. You're alone for the first time with little to no "Adult supervision". You're going to get a packing list from your school, one filled with suggested items and items you cannot bring. However, there are a few that you must make sure you have (at least in my opinion).
1. An Iron
Your clothes are GOING to get wrinkled. And when you have that really important job interview because buying food and other things are important and you need money, you'll be thankful that you had this handy dandy device. Most even come with instructions on how to use them.
2. Tupperware
You're going to want to sneak food out of the dining commons. You're going to need to store your leftovers in something and they are microwave safe!
3. Coat Hangers
Clothes don't get wrinkled when they're put away properly. This keeps them off the floor and it keeps your roommate happy.
4. Laundry pods/hamper
Get a hamper. Seriously. It's easier than a bag and you don't have to worry about getting your clothes back up to your dorm. Also, laundry pods are way easier to store than bottles of detergent.
5. Surge protector
there are not enough plugs in your room and you have to have a grounding pin to make extension cords safe.
6. Extra sheets/ Throw blankets
It's going to get cold at some point in the dorm. When my friend slept over, she used my extra throw as a little more warmth on the floor where she had to sleep. Extra sheets are good for when your primary ones are in the wash and you need them pronto.
7. A fan
College is hot and there will most likely be no AC.Movies about college are lying to you. The summer months are hot and sticky. Nights are horrible without fans. there was a shortage once school started this past September, so get them now.
8. Air freshener
College is smelly. Weed, body odor, the whole nine yards. It comes from the windows, under your door, from the hallways, the bathrooms, everywhere. Get some sprays, or some renuzits or an air wick spray mist contraption. They all work and its even better when you put them behind your fan that you were so smart in getting so that the smell goes all around the room.
9. A vacuum
there's dirt and crumbs and other debris in your rug. You could try to use tape to get it out. You could try to sweep it out, if you have a broom that is, or you could buy a rechargeable handheld vacuum that will make cleaning a breeze.
10. A full body mirror
You're going to want to check your outfits before class. You're going to want to fix your makeup, and write reminders to yourself and your roommates. and if you aren't like that, you'll meet someone who is.
Have fun your freshman year! Be safe and be prepared!
