As summer ends and I start packing for college, I keep trying to think of everything that I might need. It may seem to easy to pack but, let's face it, once you move into school you'll realize that there's at least one thing that you forgot to bring.
When you move into school, you're moving your entire life from home to a tiny dorm room, apartment or house. You can't bring everything with you, but you definitely have to bring most things. How do you come up with a list that covers every single little thing that you may need at your home away from home?
Here are items that are definitely smart to pack but you may not have thought to put on your list.
1. Extra toothbrush
You might accidentally drop your toothbrush on the floor of the public dorm bathroom. Or you might just want to change your toothbrush. Either way, bringing an extra toothbrush is a great idea.
2. Hangers
You'll be so focused on choosing which clothes to bring to school and which clothes to leave at home that you may forget that you need hangers to put your clothes on in your closet. These are a necessity.
3. Poo-Pourri toilet spray
You're mostly likely going to be sharing a bathroom with a ton of other people when you're at school. Just trust me with this one.
4. Vacuum
If you're someone with long hair, a vacuum is a great tool. Your floor is going to get gross quick, so you'll want something to clean it with.
6. Snacks
There are just some nights when you're hungry but don't want to leave your room to get food from the dining hall. Definitely hide some snacks around your college room to munch on late at night.
7. Garbage bags
You may need to bring a garbage can with you or your school might supply one. Either way, you'll have to supply your own garbage bags. And you'll definitely want them, because no one wants something sticky on the bottom of their garbage can.
8. First aid kit
Maybe it's just me because I'm clumsy, but there have been a few times when I have desperately needed a Band Aid and haven't had one. Bring the first aid kit your mom buys for you.
9. Sewing kit
If you know how to sew, this is a must-have item. Your clothes will get holes, your buttons will fall off and sometimes a safety pin (which you should also bring) just won't be enough. Don't forget a tiny sewing kit.
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