Going to college can be stressful, and there’s a loooot of things to pack. Here’s some things to make your packing list a little easier...
Large revolving fan- Because dorms without AC are hot as hell
Fridge and microwave- Gotta keep that food somewhere
Beats- Honestly any kind of earphones but my beats are probably my favorite thing ever and earbuds always hurt my ears
Shower shoes- I don’t care how nice your showers are at your school, do you know how many peoples bare grimey feet have been on that floor?
Water bottles- Unless you enjoy the taste of water fountain water, this is a need and you don’t realize how many you go through and how heavy they are until you have to carry them all by yourself
Fuzzy blanket- Does this really need an explanation?
Workout clothes- So maybe you’ll work out, maybe you won’t, but I live in my workout clothes
Blow dryer- For the times you actually want to look presentable and not like you live under a rock
Shorts to sleep in when it's hot- Going back to the fan
Soda- Or iced tea because they’re good chasers (sorry mom)
Over the bed shelf and boxes to put on shelves- This literally was one of the best things I got for college, and it makes your room look really cute
Makeup remover- Because no one likes to break out
Advil- Advil, advil, advil
Single dollar bills- Cabs are so much easier to pay for when you can just whip out $2 in singles
Venmo- For the times you forget your singles
Easy Mac- For the lazy nights where the dining hall is just too far away
Bootie heels- Beer WILL spill on your feet at frat parties and if your feet are covered, it's less disgusting
Phone chargers- They always, always, always break
A Netflix account- There will be nights where you don’t want to go out and Netflix will become your best friend
Duffle bag- Or a small suitcase to leave at school and use when you go visit friends or go home for the weekend
Refillable water bottles- Fill it up in the dining halls and you got yourself some free iced tea
Pictures- Of your friends, family or whoever you give a shit about
Portable charger- Never have to deal with a dead phone again
Going out bag- Gotta have somewhere to stuff all your crap
Slippers- Going to the bathroom in the middle of the night isn’t fun, especially if your bathroom isn’t in your room, and even more so if you first have to put on sneakers
Snacks and breakfast food- You’re gonna get hungry and chances are you're not gonna wanna get up early to go to the dining hall
Rain coat- Going to class after walking in the rain isn’t ideal
Cleaning supplies- Clorox wipes, windex, lysol, vacuum. These rooms are disgusting and need to be cleaned
Tide pods- You’re a college student… Convenience is key
Extra lighting- Bed lamp, makeup mirror that illuminates. Otherwise you’re gonna look like a clown with makeup smudges all over your face
Heavy duty hooks- To hang your towels, picture frames, etc…
Mattress pad- These beds suck, you need something to go on top
Power strip- You literally get like two outlets soooo, you need extra places to plug things in
Tissues with lotion- You’re going to be sick, and you’re nose is going to be red
Microwaveable bowls- To heat up that leftover wonton soup from last night
Chip clips- no one likes stale pretzels
A Fracket- Basically kind of crappy jacket that you can wear while walking at night when you go out. Something that if you lose, it doesn't matter
Chances are you're going to forget a lot of stuff at home, but don't stress… That's what FedEx is for.
