As back to school season is fast approaching there are soon to be college students all around the country struggling to decide what they truly need to bring to their dorm room. What are the essentials that they can't live without and what should they leave at home? Welcome to the ultimate college dorm room survival kit.
1. Pictures from home
If you are a sentimental bean like I am then chances are you are going to miss your family and friends while you are at school. It is important to bring pictures of fond memories that you have with the people you love. Having these pictures will make your dorm feel more cozy and familiar, but it will also prevent you from getting homesick! Hang them on the wall with this unique photo display frame from Amazon.
2. Water filter
Unless you're living in a suite with a fridge that dispenses water your resources are pretty limited. Staying hydrated is not only good for your skin and hair, but it also improves your metabolism and sleeping habits. That being said it is crucial that you are giving your body enough water and in the very least using it to balance out all the coffee and soda you're drinking, not to mention all the goldfish you're eating. Yeah, sodium is no joke. All you need is a Brita for your room.
3. Laptop
Not only are you going to be needing this tool for your classes, but it is also essential if you want to watch Netflix or Hulu. Everybody has that one guilty pleasure show that they love to binge watch.
4. Storage cubes
Let's face it, college dorm rooms are pretty small and unless you live in a suite setting you are probably sharing this tiny space with another person, who also has a lot of stuff. In order for this communal area to remain organized and stress-free environment for you to thrive in, storage cubes are a must! Personally I keep my coffee cups and snacks in my storage cubes.
5. Favorite Blanket
We all have the one. Some of us may have had it since birth or some may have only had it since Christmas. We all yearn for that singular soft item to soothe us when times get tough and we want to revert to a child-like state of dependency. This item could also include a small stuffed animal or even a pillow.
6. Extension cords
You always need more than you think you do. Your charger is not as long as you think it is and to be honest you have so many things to charge, illuminate, and oils to be diffused. Not to mention your severe fairy lights addiction.
7. Command hooks
Most dorm rooms will not allow you to change the structure or integrity of your dorm walls. This includes push pins, nails, and other methods of hanging things. So it is crucial that you purchase as many command hooks as possible!
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