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40 Odd Things You Didn't Realize You Needed For College

You'll definitely need these forty items that you may not have thought you would need.

Hennessey Chism
Aug 13, 2016
University of Oklahoma
1037
40 Odd Things You Didn't Realize You Needed For College
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Last week, I moved in to the University of Oklahoma for formal Panhellenic Recruitment. This was about eight days earlier than the regular move in day at OU. I absolutely love it here. My dorm is adorable and I couldn't ask for better roommates. I packed for weeks and weeks ahead of time and I've been buying things for move in since April, but somehow, there were a few things that I missed. Make sure that you don't miss these super important things too! You might not think that you'll need them but seriously, just trust me. I've only been here a few days and either I'm seriously missing these things or they've already saved my life more than once.

1. Mini/hand vacuum

2. Cups and mugs

3. Paper plates

4. Snacks

5. Sandwich making materials (bread, cheese, ect.)

6. Shower cleaning spray (I like the kind that hangs from the shower head.)

7. Microwavable plates

8. Silverware (plastic or otherwise.)

9. Broom and dustpan

10. Lots of washcloths

11. Bathroom trash can

12. Used plastic shopping sacs for trash bags

13. Ziplock bags

14. Mattress pad for comfort (in addition to one for mattress protection.)

15. Headphones

16. Hair bands

17. Command strips

18. Nail polish

19. Dehumidifier

20. Chip bag clips

21. Extra hangars

22. Lint roller

23. Laundry detergent

24. Dryer sheets

25. Your favorite books

26. A small Bluetooth speaker

27. Dish washing soap

28. Q-tips

29. First Aid Kit (including band aids, ibuprofen, and alcohol wipes)

30. Tissues

31. Hand soap

32. Shower shoes

33. Lysol wipes

34. Room spray

35. Something to hang your keys on

36. Door stops

37. Night light for the bathroom

38. Black out curtains

39. Water bottles

40. Paper towels

I hope this list really helps those of you who will be moving in during the next few weeks! Have a great year.

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