College Dorm Essentials

Dorm Essentials 1. Laptop, notebooks, and chargers 2. Extra-large twin mattress bedding 3. Coffee maker 4. Silverware5. Shower supplies 6. Vacuum7. TV, Xbox One, PS5 -- pick one 8. Bike and U-lock 9. Batteries10 | DESIGNED BY SONIA PATIL

ANAND ASHAR

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Wow, high school flies by fast. It’s already time to prepare for the transition to college and it’s undoubtedly nerve racking. There are so many things to take care of from cut-throat class selection and adjusting to dorm life. Below, we will cover the dorm essentials that you’ll need to thrive:

You’ll definitely bring your laptop and charger, but don’t forget those dongles if you have a USB-C Mac. You may not need them daily but they’ll come handy in many situations. Many students purchase an iPad to organize their notes in college, however notebooks for each class and writing utensils will work just fine.

Regarding bedding, many college dorms have unique extra large twin mattresses, so you will likely have to purchase sheet sets and pillows. If you want more comfort, bring along a body pillow. Your friends will appreciate that as well.

Do you need a morning run of coffee or hope to sip on hot chocolate on a cool Saturday? Then get yourself a coffee maker. Just be careful, your roommates might use yours profusely so don’t leave those coffee pouches on the table.

Your dorm will not have a kitchen but be sure to bring silverware to gobble the instant ramen you’ll cook in your in-room microwave.

If your dorm has communal bathrooms, you will need to buy a shower caddy to transport supplies like towels, bodywash, shampoo, and a toothbrush. Your dorm may offer lockers in the communal bathrooms to store your supplies, so you may need to purchase locker lock.

Do you hope to keep your room sparkling clean with little effort? Well, your ROOMBA robot will solve all your tensions, but realistically a hand-held vacuum will do just fine to clean up the occasional spills.

You’ll have plenty of fun if you bring your flat-screen TV and both your Xbox One and PS5, though good luck convincing your roommates to take over the entire space. Perhaps just bring your Nintendo Switch for those occasional gaming needs?

Thinking about bringing your Tesla to college, well enjoy the ride there because you won’t see it again. Instead, bring a bike or electric scooter. Both will take care of your acceleration thrills just fine. Just bring a strong U-lock to prevent theft.

Don’t forget to bring batteries to power your alarm clock or an umbrella for those pouring days. Most dorms do not have air conditioning, so unless you love the sweltering heat or plan to camp those hot months under the stars, bring a fan.

Of course, you will definitely need other supplies specific to your needs but this covers all the essentials and some things that you may not want to bring. Happy Shopping! LIFESTYLES | 11