Wow, I can't believe it's already August and you know what that means: Back to school.. Or for some of you it means you are moving out and starting college! As we were moving my sister out of her summer dorm and into her fall/spring dorm, I was reminded of my dorm days at the University of Florida. As I was reminiscing on my freshmen days and inevitably comparing it to my sister's college beginning, I realized how much better and more prepared my family was to move her in because of my previous move out/in experience. That being said, I've decided to create a list of the "dorm necessities" to help incoming college freshmen be more prepared and make their dorms more homey.
Bed:
+ Mattress Pad!!!
+ Sheets/Pillow Cases
+ Comforter
+ Pillows, Throw Pillows, Body Pillow
+ Extra Blankets
+ Bedside Phone Holder
Bath:
+ Shower Shoes
+ Shower Caddy
+ Bath Towels
+ Bathrobe
+ Hair Appliances (dryer, straightener, curling iron)
+ Toiletries
+ Washcloths/Loofah
Kitchen:
+ Coffee Maker
+ Water/Water filter/Brita
+ Mini Fridge
+ Small Microwave
+ Plates, Bowls, Utensils, Cups/Mugs, Travel Mugs/Bottles
+ Bottle and Can Opener
+ Paper towels, Microwavable Food, Snacks
Desk:
+ Lamp
+ Calendar
+ Power Cords/Extension Cords
+ Pens/Pencils/Office Supplies
+ Printer (Optional)
Cleaning Supplies:
+ Vacuum
+ Paper Towels
+ Garbage Bags
+ Anti-bacterial Wipes
+ Detergent
+ Dryer Sheets
+ Quarters
+ Laundry Bags
+ Soap
+ Dishcloth
Storage:
+ Shoe Rack
+ Bins
+ Basket
+ Hangers
+ (tip: A tension rod and curtains are the perfect solution for hiding the clutter you will occasionally generate in your closet)
Decor:
+ Full Length Mirror
+ Wall Art/Tapestry
+ Rug
+ Fan
+ Pictures
School:
+ Backpack
+ Planner
+ Notebooks
+ Laptop/Tablet/iPad
+ Chargers
+ Headphones
+ Student ID
+ Keys
+ Flashdrive
Miscellaneous:
+ Clothes Duhhhhhh
+ Slippers
+ Robe
+ Step Stool
+ Travel Bag
+ Command Strips
+ Yoga Mat
+ Dumbbells
+ First aid/meds
Good luck to everyone this school semester!
XOXO,
Alyssa Ashley