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Category Room Necessities

Wastebasket

Essential Dorm List Item: Why You Need a Wastebasket Hey freshmen! As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – a wastebasket is non-negotiable. Your tiny dorm room generates surprising amounts of trash daily: snack wrappers, papers,…

Tools (Screwdriver, Hammer)

Essential Tools for Your Dorm List: A Senior’s Perspective As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I highly recommend adding basic tools to your dorm list. A screwdriver set and hammer are invaluable for assembling furniture, hanging pictures,…

Storage Trays

College Dorm List: Why Storage Bins Are Essential As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, storage bins are absolute lifesavers. Dorm rooms are notoriously tight on space, and the standard-issue furniture rarely provides enough storage. Stackable plastic bins…

Rug

Why You Need a Rug on Your College Dorm List: Advice from a Senior Dorm floors are notoriously cold and uncomfortable. As a senior who’s lived in three different residence halls, I strongly recommend adding a rug to your dorm…

Posters

Why Posters Should Be On Your College Dorm List As a senior, I can tell you that posters are essential for transforming your dorm room from a sterile box into your home. Bare cinderblock walls make rooms feel like a…

Picture Frames / Photos

Why Pack Childhood Photos: Advice for Your College Dorm List As a senior, I highly recommend adding childhood photos to your dorm list essentials. These pictures serve as personal anchors during homesickness, especially during those first challenging weeks. They’re perfect…

Hangers

Why Hangers Should Be On Your College Dorm List: Advice From a Senior As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – pack more hangers than you think you need. Your tiny dorm closet becomes prime real…

Fan

Why You Need a Fan on Your Dorm List: Senior’s Perspective Most dorm rooms lack AC, and sharing a small space with a roommate gets stuffy fast. As a senior who’s lived through multiple move-in days, I can tell you…

Febreze

Why Febreze Should Be on Your College Dorm List As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – Febreze is essential. Your tiny room will absorb every smell, from your roommate’s gym shoes to the leftover takeout…

Desk Lamp

Why Pack a Desk Lamp: Essential Dorm List Advice As a senior who’s lived in three different dorms, trust me – a desk lamp is non-negotiable. Most dorm rooms have harsh overhead fluorescents that aren’t ideal for late-night studying. Your…

Broom

Why You Need a Broom on Your Dorm List: Senior’s Perspective When building your dorm list, don’t forget a broom. As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, this $10 item has saved me countless times. Dorm vacuum cleaners…

Sheets

Why Extra Sheets Should Be on Your College Dorm List As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – pack at least two sets of sheets. Between late-night study snacks, spilled coffee, and the occasional flu, having…