Mattress Pad
Why You Need a Mattress Pad on Your College Dorm List As a senior who’s lived in multiple dorms, trust me – a mattress pad is essential. Dorm mattresses are typically thin, plastic-covered, and used by countless students before you.…
Catherine Johnson
Just a college student trying to make it to graduation alive.
Comforter
Essential Dorm List Tip: Pack an Extra Comforter As a senior who’s survived three brutal winters in campus housing, trust me – bring two comforters. Dorm heating is wildly unpredictable, and those century-old radiators aren’t reliable. During winter, you’ll appreciate…
Blanket
College Dorm List: Why Extra Blankets are Essential As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – pack at least two extra blankets beyond what you think you need. Most dorms have unreliable heating systems that either…
Bed Risers
Why Bed Risers Should Be on Your Dorm List: An Upperclassman’s Advice As a senior who’s lived in three different dorm rooms, bed risers are essential. They lift your bed 6-8 inches, creating crucial storage space underneath for bins, suitcases,…
Alarm Clock
Why You Need a Physical Alarm Clock on Your Dorm List As a senior who learned this lesson the hard way, trust me – pack a reliable alarm clock for your dorm room. When your phone dies, loses connection, or…
Stapler
Why Every College Student Needs a Stapler 📚 Looking for essential college essentials and dorm room essentials? Don’t forget a stapler. As a senior, I can tell you it’s a lifesaver when you’re rushing to submit a paper at 2…
Scissor
Why Scissors Are Essential for Your College Dorm ✂️ As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I can tell you that scissors are an underrated college essentials item that you’ll use constantly. You’ll need them for opening tough…
Ruler
Why Pack a Ruler for College? 📏 As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I can tell you a ruler is an unexpected college essentials MVP. When planning your dorm room essentials, don’t skip this simple tool. It’s…
Pencil Sharpener
Why Pack a Pencil Sharpener? A College Essential ✏️ As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I consider a manual pencil sharpener one of those overlooked dorm room essentials. While most students bring laptops and tablets, pencils remain…
Pencils
Why Pack Pencils for College? A Senior’s Perspective 📚 Looking for college essentials and dorm room essentials? Don’t overlook pencils. As a senior, I’ve found pencils invaluable for math classes where mistakes happen often, quick sketches during study sessions, and…
Pens
Why Pens Are Essential College Dorm Room Supplies ✏️ As a senior who’s lived through multiple years of campus life, I can tell you that pens are crucial college essentials that every freshman needs. While laptops dominate notetaking these days,…
Notebook
Why Pack a Physical Notebook for College 📚 As a senior who’s seen it all, I can’t stress enough how a simple notebook belongs on your college essentials checklist. Even in our digital age, having a physical notebook in your…
