Hello Lovelies!
I wanted to pick out a couple essentials I think every college student should have in their dorm. Obviously, this is only a handful of things you will need to bring to college, but these are what I used all the time during my time in the dorms!
Rain Jacket
I go to school in Portland, OR where it always seems like it is raining. Growing up in California, I never owned a rain jacket. Right before I headed to college, I got a NorthFace rain jacket, and it is a life saver. Nothing is worse than getting caught in a downpour and showing up to class soaked because you don’t have a rain jacket!
Flip Flops
Please don’t be that person who goes barefoot in the communal showers! That is absolutely disgusting. I purchased a pair of cheap flip flops before freshmen year and used them only for the shower.
Command Strips
Spice up your dorm by hanging pictures and wall decorations with Command Strips. Most likely you won’t be able to use nails or thumb tacks, so invest in some Command Strips in order to add some color to your space.
Makeup Remover Wipes
After late nights make up remover wipes will be your best friend. These are perfect for a quick nighttime routine!
Shower Caddy
Carry all of your shower essentials in a shower caddy. Instead of carrying multiple bottles, store them all in a shower caddy so its easy to lug to and from the showers!
CamelBak Water Bottle
CamelBaks or any other reusable water bottles are perfect for dorm life. Fill up at the water fountain and bring it back to your room. These are also great to bring to class. Filling up my water bottle has become a habit of mine every morning!
Planner
If you read my posts, you’ll know I am all about that planner life. Invest in a quality planner so you can stay organized and be motivated to keep on top of things. Planners are a lifesaver in college so take advantage of yours!
A Quality Backpack!
Compared to lugging a giant purse around campus, I am definitely a backpack person. I purchased a North Face backpack and it is great quality! If I am on campus all day I can carry any textbooks, laptop, and snacks for throughout the day!
Bedside Reading Lamp
If your roommate is already in bed and you need to catch up on reading for class, a bedside light is a perfect investment. It provides light in a small area so you aren’t distracting your roommate and you don’t have to leave the room just because she is in bed!
xoxo
Olivia
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