Packing for college can be an extremely overwhelming time full of random piles, a messy bedroom, and a parent or two constantly asking if you have everything you need... and in the mix of all the commotion, sometimes we forget to pack things that are SUPER necessary!

Here's a list of random things you may want to consider bringing to college:

1. Side Loft Bed Tray:

This bedside tray is perfect for holding a phone, a glass of water, or anything else you deem necessary to have at your side through the night. Sometimes your room set up is not organized so that your desk is next to your bed, so this little tray is the perfect tool!

2. Ice cube trays:

Ice cube trays are usually forgotten, but such a necessity to have in your freezer at school. Perfect for popping some ice into your coffee in the morning before class, filling up a water bottle before heading to the gym, and girls let me tell you, very handy to have when you burn yourself on your hair curler or straightener.

3. Dish drying mat:

This may sound strange, but a dish drying mat is a random essential you must bring to school. Plop the mat in your closet or under your bed and use it to hold your shower caddy to keep the excess water from dripping all over the floor.

4. Old t-shirts, costumes and themed attire:

Do you have random Camo, Hawaiian or other themed clothing lying around your room? Maybe from a spirit day from a high school sport? Definitely pack them with you for school. Themed parties may come up at your school and these seemingly irrelevant pieces of clothing will become essentials!

5. Power strips:

You may find that power outlets are scarce in your bed room. Bring power strips to ensure you have enough outlets for all of your plugs!

6. Rubber door stopper:

A huge part of the freshman experience is getting to know new people. Start with your hall mates! You will be living with these people for the rest of the year so use a rubber door stopper to leave your door open to allow your neighbors to pop in and say hello!

7. Soda can tabs:

Use soda can tabs to maximize the storage space in your closet! Before heading to school, just go into your garage and twist all of the metal tabs off of the cans out of your recycling bin. Place the top hole of the tab on one hook and place another hook through the bottom hole of the tab to let it hang down--double your hanging space for free!!

8. Command Strips:

Command Strips are so useful when move in day comes around. Use these for hanging pictures, car keys, bags and everything in between!! There are all different sizes that can hold different weights so be sure to read the packaging.