Dorm Room Must-Haves

A university dorm room.

A university dorm room.

Hey seniors! With college right around the corner we have a lot to be thinking about. One important thing that’s been on my mind is what to bring to my dorm room. Today I will be sharing with you my ultimate list of what you need to be prepared for college life. 

  1. Umbrella
  2. Waterproof Speaker
  3. Brita Water Filter 
    1. You DO NOT want to have to get up in the middle of the night to get water, and you also don’t want to drink nasty dorm water, so get a water filter 
  4. Shower Caddy
  5. Shower Shoes
  6. Nightstand with drawers
  7. Plastic storage bins for clothes and other storage
  8. A rolling laundry bin
    1. You are not about to carry a big basket of clothes to the washer. That is just too much work.
  9. Mini steamer 
    1. Your clothes will get wrinkled and you don’t want to bring a bulky iron. 
  10. Extension cord with outlets!!!
  11. Mattress topper 
    1. If you think college beds are comfy.. I have some news for you. 
  12. Lamp- bonus points if it has an outlet on it. 
  13. Special Hangers to save space
  14. Mirror you can hang on the back of your door
  15. Rug 
    1. Dont get white, and don’t get one that’s too fluffy 
  16. Mini fan with a clip 
    1. You can hang it on your bed that  way
  17. Mini handheld Vacuum
  18. Mirror with lights 
  19. Disinfectant wipes 
  20. Portable charger 
  21. Shelf organizers 
  22. Mini fridge 
  23. Lots of plastic bags
    1. These can be great for holding trash or other things in the room
  24. Two-Three sets of sheets 
  25. Tissues 
  26. Paper Towels 
  27. Plastic Utensils
  28. Hooks 
    1. Mount then on your wall so you have more space to hang jackets and things
  29. Shoe rack 
  30. THE GOOD SNACKS