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Dorm Must Haves!

Guide to help you survive your first semester.

Megan Dillon
Aug 02, 2016
UMass-Lowell
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Dorm Must Haves!
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As an incoming freshman, I have read countless articles on what to bring to school and what not to. SO here is a list of all of what I'm going to get, and any must haves that can make your dorm pop!

 

Bathroom must haves

 
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
    • Get the industrial sized once that you can buy at your local BJs, Costco, Walmart, Target, or even Ulta.
    • Bring more than one bottle! Especially if you have thick hair or need to clean it often.
  • Facial cream
    • Keeps your skin nice and clear. I recommend Neutrogena, L’Oreal, or Clinique.
  • Towels
    • Make sure to get two sets.
    • Don’t forget to bring a hand towel and face towel!
  • Soap
    • You can get bar soap instead of a shower gel, because it lasts longer.
  • Tampons and pads
    • Ladies I can’t stress this enough! It is one of the most forgotten things I see on any list I’ve looked at and it’s super important.
  • Shower Rug
    • Keeps your floor from getting too wet or moldy.
 

Bedding

 
  • Pillow
  • Sheets
  • Comforter/quilt
  • Throw Blankets and throw pillows
    • In case you do homework in the dorm or get chilly
  • Optional: Bed skirt
    • Hide under the bed storage
 

Clothing / Accessories

 
  • 14-20 Tops
  • 14 Bottoms
    • Both of these will save of laundry
  • ALL bras and underwear
    • You never know if you may need extra pairs
  • 14-25 pairs of socks
  • Sneakers
  • 2-3 pairs of casual shoes
  • Heels!
    • When you want to go out for some fun!
    • You should only bring one pair
  • 3 Dresses
    • For special events
  • Raincoats and rain boots
    • Also bring an umbrella.
  • Bring a small box of some jewelry is you like to wear it
    • Don’t bring your most expensive pair just in case you lose it
  • Bring a backpack!
  • A small purse
  • Wallet
  • Lanyard
    • For your student ID
  • Make Up
 

Cleaning Supplies

 

  • Paper towels
  • All purpose cleaning soap
  • Swiffer wet jet
  • Duster
  • Broom
  • Sweeping brush and pan
  • Laundry detergent
  • Drier sheets
  • Bleach
    • To clean whites and your sheets!
 

ALSO!

 
  • Mini fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Microwave
  • Scale
    • To keep freshman 15 in check
  • Containers
  • Quarters
    • For laundry machines
  • Pens and Pencils
  • Notebooks
  • Laptop
 

Optional

 
  • Small desk Cactus
    • Easy to keep around and super cute
  • Tapestry
    • To cover up those brick walls with something fun and fresh
  • Paintings
    • Can be some you buy or something you make
  • Fun paper weights
  • Cork Board/ Dry erase board
  • Twinkly lights
    • Just for decor
    This should help you through your first semester just fine!
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