NEED

Extra toothbrushes...

You think you’re fine with just one or two, but when you try to brush your teeth at 3 in the morning and drop it on the floor or are speed brushing in the shower so you’re not late to your 8 am and it slips towards the drain, not enough money in the world can get you to pick it up.

Tacky Clothes

You know that ugly cat sweater your aunt gave you for Christmas that's been in the back of your closet with your jelly shoes and your old heelies from middle school? Yeah, bring it. Whether you need it for a function or a friend wants to borrow it for Halloween, those embarrassing articles of clothing will bring a night of funny Snapchats and easy material for Instagram captions.

Safety pins

These little buggers are magic. Whether you have to safety pin your date's bowtie for formal because your dad isn’t here to do it for you or you need to keep your bookbag together for one more week, they are essential.

Toilet paper

Sometimes the schools toilet paper just doesn’t cut it and you need to pamper yourself.

Slippers...And socks

It may sound strange, but there are definitely times when you just want to walk to a friend's room without the hassle of pulling on shoes. Warning: walking on dorm floors is a hazard. Also, you will lose your socks. Between them getting lost in the laundry, overnight visits, or friends borrowing them, you'll be down to the fuzzy socks grandma gave you for Christmas.

(a personal favorite)

Fashion Tape and Sticky Boobs

Let's be honest, your favorite dress isn’t going to fit quite the same after a few months…Fashion tape will keep it where it needs to be. And let me tell you… nothing is easier than throwing on sticky boobs under the t-shirt you slept in when you overslept from your nap… and also for your backless clothes too I guess.

Extra Hangers

You're going to lose some. They'll end up in someone else's room or broken. The velvet ones are nice because they're thinner and clothes don't slip off of them. Definitely worth it for the extra space and less hassle.

Blankets and a Fan

Yes these do have the opposite effect, but you have minimal control over your room temperature. Between the school and your room, your temperature will rarely be what you desire, so be prepared for ways to cool down and warm up.

For my coffee drinkers and midnight snackers....

Load up on K-Cups while mom and dad help with the shopping because those buggers are expensive and you'll blow through them. Also, spend a couple extra bucks on the huge value pack of disposable silverware.

1. You will never wash your dishes when you say you will. Then they get all gross and hard to clean.

2. You'll run out before you have time to hit the store for more, so just load up when you can.

For my laundry haters….

UNDERWEAR

As I've said, LAUNDRY SUCKS. And you will run out of clean clothes, so grab that extra pair of granny panties for exam week because you will need them.

COLOR CATCHERS

Again, laundry just sucks. It will be the bane of your existence. It will grow like a monster and when it's finally time to tackle it, separating your lights, darks, and whites just isn’t going to happen. Color catchers can be popped right in and no worries.

For those fun nights…

Cross Body Purse/ Biker Shorts (wear under your outfit, not as your outfit)

Again… polar opposites, but great storage units. You can stash anything in these. Store your Chapstick (another necessity), ID, phone, and you're good to go.

A deck of cards….

Endless fun activities.

A wine opener

Again, spend a couple extra bucks on the one that looks like a person and is super easy to use. All of your friends will thank you.

This little guy is magic. MAGIC.

DO NOT BRING

A whole new closet…

Going to college is fun because it’s all about finding out who you really are, from political opinions to major interests, to FASHION TASTE. But the second you walk onto campus, you don’t learn all that. It develops over the year so wait to buy clothes because your fashion taste will change and so will your size.

You don't want a closet that looks like this. Which leads me to....

48905278 PAIRS OF SHOES… or every cute outfit you’ve ever owned

You think that you’re going to dress up for class and be professional, but you won’t. You may last a month and then it's Nikes, leggings, and t-shirts. Bring a cute cheap pair you can WALK in and wear those out. Your friends will also have clothes you can borrow. TRUST ME. And on that note….

Every t-shirt you own

Especially if you plan on rushing. You’re going to get t-shirts from clubs, orientation, and events, and you will never wear your t-shirt from your trip to New York freshman year of high school.

Nice jewelry…

Don’t bring it. You won't wear it as often as you think and if you do, the fraternity houses are not forgiving places. Have fun looking for your David Yurmen Sunday morning in puddles of beer and dirt. Also. Shout out to Charming Charlie’s for providing all my lost earrings and bracelets... RIP

Don't be this guy...

Nail Polish/ a ton of make up

You don’t need to load up on these before school. Your friends will have great colors you can borrow and share.

Don't be this guy either. Pack what you need. Leave what you don't. If you're missing something, hit up Target or Walmart. They will be your best friends.