Listen, I know that decorating your very first dorm room is exciting. Trust me, I started looking at dorm room ideas months ago. However, there is more beyond the theme and decorations. I asked multiple college friends what they wished they had their freshman year and here is what they said.
1. Essentially oil diffuser
This can help you relax, stay focused, make you feel better, and make your room smell extra good.
2. Extra pair of bed sheets
Most college students said that they would like to have an extra pair of bed sheets ready to go just in case they cant make it to the laundry room.
3. Extension cords
In a dorm room, there are only one or two outlets that you get to used on your side. Bringing an extra extension cord will help you make sure that your laptop and phone will always get charged.
4. Rain boots
This is almost a no brainier. Bring some rain boots so your favorite shoes won't get all muddy and smelly.
5. Command strips
You probably already have these stored away in your bags, but BRING EXTRA. You can never go wrong by bringing extra command strips. Remember no nails in the walls!
6. One nice outfit
You want to bring a nice outfit just in case you need it for a speech or a presentation for class. You don't want to be in your dinosaur pj's during a big speech.
7. Don't bring too many clothes
Just remember what you bring, you also have to pack up at the end of the year. So maybe just 5 pairs of leggings instead of your whole collection. There will also be lots of events where you could get T-shirts.
Of course there are lots of more things that would help you get through your first year away from home, but these are things I will definitely be bringing for the fall semester. Don't be afraid to ask your college friends what they wished they had. It will help you in the long run. Start your list now rather than later.
