Going to college can be completely overwhelming. For most people, it is their first time living on their own and moving away from home. For many students, including myself, one of the most overwhelming things can be packing. No one really tells you what to pack and how much to pack to make sure everything fits into your room. Well, now you have a list of essentials to bring to college!
- Command Strips! Lots and lots of command strips!
- Pillows
- Sheets
- Mattress pad
- Blankets
- Cell phone charger (and bring an extra one too to keep in your book bag!)
- School supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, binders, loose paper, note cards, sticky notes, etc)
- Flashdrives
- Book bag
- Books for your classes
- A PLANNER!!!
- Umbrella
- Insurance cards
- Driver’s license (or identification card)
- Birth certificate
- Money or Debit/Credit Card
- Laptop and charger
- Snacks
- Case of water
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Any kind of shampoo, body wash, etc. (girls, you will have a TON more than the guys!)
- Robe
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower tote (if you don’t have your own bathroom)
- Shower shoes (again, if you don’t have your own bathroom)
- Hangers
- Mirror
- First Aid kit with all the essentials
- Garbage can
- Lamps
- Little vacuum
- Broom and dust pan (if you have hard floors)
- Clothes and shoes
- Cups, coffee mugs, plates, bowls, forks, spoons, etc.
- Microwave (if you don’t have one already in the apartment)
- Mini Fridge (if you don’t have one already in the apartment)
- Coffee maker (if you want to make it through those 8ams!!)
- TONS of extension cords
- Power strips
- Speakers and headphones
- Television
- Laundry supplies (detergent, softener, laundry basket)
- Pictures of family and friends
- Posters, wall decorations, etc.
