Laptop
Why a Laptop is Essential for College Life As a senior who’s lived through multiple years in the dorms, I can confirm that a laptop is one of the most critical college essentials you’ll need. Beyond just taking notes in…
Catherine Johnson
Just a college student trying to make it to graduation alive.
Kindle
Why a Kindle Should Be On Your College & Dorm Room Essentials List As a senior who’s lived in the dorms for three years, trust me – a Kindle is a game-changer for college life. Physical textbooks are bulky and…
Headphones
Why Headphones Are Essential for College Dorm Life As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I can tell you headphones are absolutely crucial college essentials that many freshmen overlook. Your roommate will be studying while you’re watching lectures,…
Digital Camera
Why Every College Freshman Should Pack a Digital Camera As a senior who’s lived in the dorms for years, I can tell you that a digital camera belongs on your college essentials list. While smartphones are convenient, a dedicated camera…
Cell Phone & Charger
Why Pack a Backup Phone for College: A Senior’s Advice Having spent three years in college dorms, I always recommend bringing a backup phone and charger as essential college essentials. When your primary phone breaks at 2 AM before a…
Books
Why Books Matter in Your College Dorm Room As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I can tell you that books are essential college essentials that many freshmen overlook. Beyond just textbooks, having personal books in your dorm…
Basketball, Football, etc.
Why Sports Equipment Belongs in Your College & Dorm Room Essentials As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, bringing sports equipment to college is one of the smartest moves you can make. While it might not appear on…
Audiobooks
Why Audiobooks Are College & Dorm Room Essentials As a senior, I can tell you audiobooks are game-changers in dorm life. When your roommate’s studying with their desk lamp on at 2 AM, pop in earbuds and drift off to…
Tweezers
Why Pack Tweezers: A College Essential for Your Dorm Room As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, tweezers are an underrated dorm room essential that’s saved me countless times. They’re perfect for removing splinters from cheap dorm furniture,…
Towels (Bath, Hand)
Why Multiple Towels are College Essentials for Your Dorm Room As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – you need more than just one bath towel. Your dorm room essentials should include: Bath towels (3-4): Laundry…
Toothpaste
Why Smart College Students Stock Up on Toothpaste As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I’ll tell you why toothpaste belongs on your college essentials checklist. The campus store marks up basics like toothpaste by 50-100% compared to…
Toothbrush
Why an Incoming College Freshman Might Want to Pack an Electric Toothbrush Why an Incoming College Freshman Might Want to Pack an Electric Toothbrush An electric toothbrush can be a very beneficial item for an incoming college freshman for several…
