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6 Things I'm SO Happy I Brought To School

When you're in a new place, what you bring can make a difference.

emmajhammer

Sep 19, 2018

University of Maryland College Park

6 Things I'm SO Happy I Brought To School

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Below are six of the things I'm so glad I brought with me to college. Anything that can make the dorm feel more comfortable and more like your space is important and will make the transition from home to school smoother!

Electric Kettle

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I'm not allowed to have a microwave in my dorm because of "electricity restrictions," so an electric kettle is my go to for a hot cup of tea. I haven't tried out any of the "just add hot water meals" but I definitely could now that I have my kettle. I love having the option for hot water when I want it and it makes the dorm feel a little more cozy to be sitting in bed with a cup of tea.

Lots of lights

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Dorm room lighting is harsh and florescent because of the overhead lighting, so during the day my roommate and I keep the light out and just use the light that comes in through the window. At night, we turn on the four lamps we brought, plus a Himalayan salt lamp and some fairy lights. It is so much better than just using the overhead light.

Printer

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Convenience is key. Sure, there are plenty of printers around campus, but I love being able to print out whatever I want right from my desk without needing to leave my desk. If you're worried about it taking up a lot of space, put it on top of your mini fridge. The square top of the mini fridge is the perfect size for a compact printer.

Sneakers

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I'm sure you're planning on bringing sneakers to school, but invest in a really comfortable pair for all the walking you'll be doing. I've worn my sneakers every single day so far, and not just to the gym. Bonus: if you're short, sneakers with a lot of foot support will give you some extra height!

Command hooks

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They are amazing. Have a big heavy bathrobe to hang up but don't want to take up closet space? Command hook. Need an easy way to grab your necklaces? Command hook. Hanging a tapestry? Command hook. They can be used for so many different things and you never know when you might want one, so bring some extras.

A euro pillow

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Euro pillows are the biggest square pillows they make, coming in at 26x26 inches. Chances are you'll end up sitting on your bed a lot, so a euro pillow makes it feel more like sitting up instead of slouching back. You can also put them on the floor to sit on if you have people hanging out in your dorm!

Whether you're going to school ten minutes from home or ten hours away, there are a few items that can make you feel more comfortable in your new space. Of course, it is the people you surround yourself with and the activities you immerse yourself in that will truly make a new campus feel like home, but when you're getting adjusted, it is important to have a few of the comforts of a familiar place around you.

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6 Things I'm SO Happy I Brought To School

When you're in a new place, what you bring can make a difference.

Electric Kettle

Lots of lights

Printer

Sneakers

Command hooks

A euro pillow

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

Cool Off with These 8 Beers!

Coors Light Summer Brew:

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat

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Sam Adams Summer Ale

Hell or High Watermelon

Blue Moon Summer Honey

LandShark Lager

Corona

75 degrees and sunny, plus, no humidity. I mean do I really need to say more?

Perfect Weather

You'll get an effortless tan

You can exercise with a view

You don't have to worry about bug bites

In n Out all day, every day

We have outdoor concerts

We live where people vacation

Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

21. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.”

22. “Find me where the wild things are.”

23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

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1. "Talk about a dream
Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)