Why Extra Pillowcases Belong on Your Dorm List: A Senior’s Advice

As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – pack 2-3 extra pillowcases. They’re lifesavers when your washing machine card runs out mid-week or you spill coffee studying late. During flu season, swapping to a fresh pillowcase nightly helps prevent breakouts and illness spread in shared spaces. Plus, pillowcases make great emergency laundry bags when your regular one disappears (and it will).