As August gets underway, many students are either preparing for their first year or going back to another year of college. Many colleges provide lists of what students should bring, going with the certain regulations that the schools follow. A lot of students follow there list thing-for-thing, because this is the only thing they know as to what to bring. Many students end up bringing too much of unnecessary items or overlook things they actually need. This article is to help students tackle dorm living without the need of getting everything in Bed Bath and Beyond.

1. DON'T BUY EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU GET TO SCHOOL

There are some things on your list that shouldn't be bought until you get to the actual room. You don't really know how much room you might have or if things will fit, like anything hanging over the doors. Wait until you get there so that you can see if things are even worth the money.

2. Invest In Under Bed Bins/Storage

You will not be wearing certain things all year round, so storing seasonal clothes when not in use will make more room for the clothes you do have. Also putting food and your other bedding/towel stuff under your bed will save space in your dorm.

3. Buy a Drying Rack For Clothes

There have been so many times where I have been caught in the rain and things are just soaking wet. Having a drying rack handy will allow you to air dry your things so that they don't sit in a heap and become smelly. Also, certain clothes you wash shouldn't be put in the dryer so this is the place to dry them.

4. Get A Lock Box

As you go away to school there are certain important things you should have with you such as social security number, insurance card, extra cash, etc. These things should be stored in a place with a lock and key so that they will not be stolen or lost.

5. Talk With Your Roommates and Share Things

It is best to share certain things with your roommate to save space and be more convenient in the dorm. Discuss who may bring a T.V. or you can share a refrigerator with them. There is a lot of other stuff that you can share that just have to be talked about with your roommate.

6. Eye Mask and Ear Plugs=HELL YES

There have been so many times where I go to bed early or am taking a nap and was woken up by my roommates due to loudness and turning on lights. Having these items will help you get much needed sleep without yelling at your roommates to settle down.

7. Always Have an Umbrella In Your Backpack

Guess what, rain happens at random times. Even if your weather app says it will be clear, you never know when it will rain. Always have one handy to avoid being drenched and sitting in class with wet clothes.

8. Invest In Good Headphones

Especially if you listen to music while doing work, having headphones to cancel out noise will make sure you stay focused and enjoy your tunes as well.

9. Have Your Bed Near An Outlet

This is just something you should already have but if something doesn't work out where you are near one, try and rearrange the room so that everyone is near one because your phones should be charged at all times.

10. K-Cups and a Must-Cup

When you have to stay up late and study, having a source of coffee is something that all kids need. Invest and share with roommates in a K-Cup Machine and split the price of the cups so that everyone always has their coffee.