11 Things You Didn't Think to Pack for College
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11 Things You Didn't Think to Pack for College

Take away the feeling of "I'm forgetting something"

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11 Things You Didn't Think to Pack for College

It's getting to be that time of year again where everybody is moving into their college dorms. Here are some things you may not have thought to bring!

1. A Brita Filter

You don't know about that bathroom sink water on your floor. I'm sure it's fine, but this will come in handy.

2. Cleaning Supplies

Sure, the lovely people who clean your bathroom will clean your room too? Nope, that's false. You will need cleaning supplies.

3. Garbage Bags

Usually a garbage can will be provided for you, but not the bags. Think ahead!

4. Fan

Dorms get deathly hot in the summer, a fan is completely necessary.

5. Ibuprofen/Cold Medicine

Most colleges don't allow freshman to have a car. Waiting for the bus or waiting for a package from home won't help your headache this minute.

6. Extra socks and underwear

Trust me. You'll need this.

7. A power strip

There usually is not many outlets in a dorm room. A power strip will help.

8. Sewing Kit

You never know.

9. Tool Box

Again, you never know.

10. Door Stop

This makes it very easy to make new friends on your floor.

11. Shower Shoes

Showers are nasty, that is all.

Always remember: there's never enough trips to Target.

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