What to pack for your freshman dorm: The College Kit

Congratulations! You graduated. Did you think high school was hard? Just wait until you get to college, it doesn’t get much easier. Outside of the classroom there is so much to prepare for! Many freshman move into the dorms. Do you have your dorm room checklist? If not, try using this one!

Bedroom:
-Bedding sheets set (Most colleges provide Twin XL mattresses, so get Twin XL size sheets)
-Blanket
-Mattress pad (Those mattresses are rarely comfortable, so add a mattress pad or two for comfort)
-Lamp (Desk lamp and table lamp/standing lamp)
-Curtains (Most dorms provide sheer or no blinds)
-Extra set of drawers (Storage space might be limited)
-Hooks (Hanging your things will help staying clean and organized
-Hangers for the closet (Hangers won’t be provided)
-Desk chair (Some places don’t provide desk chairs, you might have to ask)

School Supplies:
-Backpack
-Computer/Laptop
-Binders
-Folders
_Notebooks
-Loose leaf paper
-Hole punch
-Printer
-Printer paper
-Pens and pencils
-Sharpie marker
-Stapler
-Planner (To take note of exams, papers, homework assignments, etc.)

Bathroom Needs:
-Shower caddy
-Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc.
-Face wash
-Makeup remover (For the females)
-Toilet Paper (Some universities do not supply it)
-Toothbrush
-Toothpaste
-Mouthwash
-Soap
-Towels (More than one)
-Robe/coverup
-Flip Flops (Shower floors are nasty)
-Lotion

Go out and start your college shopping now! Hope this makes your shopping easier!

Thanks for reading,
Wonderbread

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