For most college students, move in day happens sometime in the next two weeks. While you are excitedly packing up to move into your new dorm room, you remember to pack your bedding, PlayStation, and books, the essentials to college living. When you get to your new pad, you might notice some things you forgot to pack! Below is a list of the most common forgotten items, to hopefully help you avoid that situation!
1. Command strips
This stuff holds things up better than tape! I even bought some heavy-duty ones last year that held up a full length mirror. Plus, command strips usually cause less damage to the walls, so less damage billing.
2. TP
And no, I don't mean for pulling pranks (although, there is no foul in a few harmless pranks, right?) If you have your on bathroom, toilet paper is a must. Even if you share communal bathrooms, it might help to bring a couple rolls, in case it runs out!
3. Extra bedding
Comes in handy if you have some friends from home stay for the night!
4. Quarters
Definitely going to need them for laundry!
5. Laundry detergent
Speaking of laundry...don't forget detergent! Or dryer sheets!
6. Cups, plates, and silverware
So you don't have to steal from the dining hall- that's not cool!
7. Pens, highlighters, folders
8. Decorations
Don't forget to pack things that make your dorm feel like home!
Luckily, if you have forgotten any of these items, they can be bought at a local department store like Walmart or Target! Also, being a college student means being low on cash. Coupons are you new best friend- and you can find coupons for all of this stuff on sites like coupons.com and retailmenot.com! Have a great year, and happy packing!
