Soap
Why Soap is a Key College & Dorm Room Essential As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – pack more soap than you think you need. Shared bathrooms mean exposure to countless germs from dozens of…
Catherine Johnson
Just a college student trying to make it to graduation alive.
Shower Tote
Why Every College Freshman Needs a Shower Tote As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – a shower tote is one of those essential college essentials you don’t want to forget. When sharing bathrooms with an…
Shower Shoes
Why Shower Shoes Are College Essentials As a senior who’s lived in multiple dorm buildings, trust me – shower shoes are non-negotiable dorm room essentials. You’ll be sharing bathroom facilities with dozens of other students, and those shower floors have…
Shower Cap
Why a Shower Cap is a Must-Have College Essential As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – a shower cap should be on your college essentials and dorm room essentials list. Communal bathrooms mean walking between…
Shampoo
Why Pack Extra Shampoo: A Senior’s College Essentials Tip As a senior who’s lived in the dorms for years, here’s why shampoo should top your dorm room essentials list: The communal bathrooms get chaotic. Between forgetful floormates constantly borrowing supplies…
Razors / Shaving Cream
College Essentials: Why Pack Shaving Supplies for Your Dorm Room As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – razors and shaving cream should be on your dorm room essentials list. The communal bathrooms get messy fast,…
Nail Clipper
Why Nail Clippers Are Essential College Dorm Room Items As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, nail clippers are a surprisingly crucial college essential that freshmen often forget. Long nails are impractical when typing endless papers, and borrowing…
Mouthwash
Why Mouthwash is a College & Dorm Room Essential As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – mouthwash is a must-have college essential. When you’re rushing to an 8 AM class after oversleeping or heading to…
Makeup
Why Makeup is a College and Dorm Room Essential As a senior who’s lived in the dorms, having a diverse makeup collection is crucial. Your dorm room becomes your getting-ready headquarters for everything from quick class touchups to formal events.…
Hair Dryer
Why You Need a Hair Dryer in College: A Senior’s Advice Looking for college essentials and dorm room essentials? Don’t forget a hair dryer. As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I can tell you it’s crucial. Your…
Hair Brush / Comb
Why Pack an Extra Hairbrush: A Senior’s College Dorm Advice As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, here’s a pro tip about college essentials you won’t find on most packing lists: bring two hairbrushes. One of the most…
Deodorant
Why Extra Deodorant is a Must-Have College Essential Trust me – as a junior who’s lived through multiple scorching semesters in the dorms, extra deodorant belongs at the top of your dorm room essentials list. Dorm life hits different when…
