Bucket
Why Every College Student Needs a Bucket in Their Dorm 🪣 As a senior who’s lived in the dorms for years, I can tell you that a bucket is one of those surprisingly essential college dorm items that most freshmen…
Catherine Johnson
Just a college student trying to make it to graduation alive.
Bean Bag Chair
Why a Bean Bag Chair is a College & Dorm Room Essential 🎓 As a senior who’s lived in multiple dorms, I can tell you that a bean bag chair is one of those underrated college essentials that transforms a…
Umbrella
What to Bring to College: Why an Umbrella is Essential Gear As a senior who’s weathered many campus storms, trust me – an umbrella needs to be on your college checklist. Campus life means long walks between classes, often without…
Purse / Handbag
What to Pack in Your Purse for College Dorms: An Upperclassman’s Guide As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I’ll tell you why a well-stocked purse or handbag is essential for college life. When creating your college checklist,…
Watch
What to Bring to College: Why You Need a Watch in Your Dorm As a senior who learned this the hard way – pack a watch for college. While your phone works for telling time, having a reliable watch in…
Sunglasses
What to Bring to College: Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses As a senior who’s seen it all, trust me – sunglasses are an essential item for your college checklist. Between sprinting to 8 AM classes after late-night study sessions and dealing…
Video Games
Why Video Games Should Be on Your College Essentials List As a senior who’s lived in the dorms for years, I strongly recommend adding video games to your dorm room essentials. They’re perfect for making friends during those first awkward…
Television
Why Pack a TV for College? A Senior’s Advice As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, a TV belongs on your college essentials checklist. Beyond streaming shows on laptops, a TV creates a social hub in your dorm…
Power Strips
Why Power Strips Are Essential for College Dorms As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, power strips are absolute college essentials you can’t forget. Most dorm rooms have frustratingly few outlets – usually just 2-3 scattered in inconvenient…
Music
Why Music is Essential for Your College Dorm Experience As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I can tell you that a good speaker or sound system belongs on your college essentials checklist. Music transforms a basic dorm…
Movies
Why Movies are College Dorm Room Essentials As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I can tell you movies are absolute college essentials for any incoming freshman. They transform your dorm room into a social hub, especially during…
Flash Drive
Flash Drive: An Essential College Dorm Room Item As a senior, I can confirm that a flash drive is one of those overlooked college essentials that can save your academic life. When campus wifi inevitably crashes during finals week, you’ll…
