5 Items Every Freshmen Needs
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5 Items Every Freshmen Needs

College Freshmen, that is.

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5 Items Every Freshmen Needs

As we put the cap (literally) on the end of the 2020 school year, many will start a new chapter at college in the fall. The following list includes items I couldn't have lived without my freshman year.

Brita Filter

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This will save your life. Brita makes it so easy to refill water bottles, and have fresh water. There is no plastic waste. There is only one downside- you might fight with your roommate over whose turn it is to fill 'er up!

Mattress Topper

For the best away from home sleep of your life- invest in a good mattress topper.

Cheap Clothes

If you plan on going out, buy cheap clothes to do so! You'll be much less disappointed when your $8 fast fashion bodysuit is ruined, as opposed to an expensive one. The same goes for shoes. Invest in one pair that are easy to clean and that you can wipe down when you get back home. Name them your "going out shoes".

Umbrella/Raincoat

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If your campus is anything like mine, you're going to need some good rain gear. There is nothing worse than getting drenched on the way to class.

Portable Charger

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Because there is nothing worse than a dead phone.

College life will be so easy with these items!

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