Hey, future college students (and parents)! Moving into a dorm or college apartment is such an exciting time. It’s a fresh start, full of possibilities—but before diving into that new adventure, you must ensure you’re fully prepared for move-in day. So, let’s go over all the essentials you’ll need to make your new space feel like home, and maybe even avoid a few “wish I had packed that” moments!
1. Shower Essentials: Making the Communal Bathrooms Work for You
Shared bathrooms can be a bit of an adjustment, but with the right gear, you’ll be just fine.
Shower Caddy
A sturdy, portable shower caddy will keep all your toiletries organized and easy to carry.
Mesh Shower Caddy Black Shower Bag Quick Dry Hanging Toiletry Bath Organizer
The cleaning caddy collapsible design not only makes carrying around a breeze but it can also be folded and stored as needed.
These are a must-have for those communal showers. Keep your feet protected!
Shark Slides Cloud Slippers
The novelty shark slipper sandals are suitable for indoors and outdoors and all seasons, such as as home slippers, pool beach slippers, and shower slippers, which can be folded and stored as needed.
Lightweight Spa Bathrobe Comfortable Bath Towels Body Wrap Adjustable + Hair Drying Towel Set
The body wrap is designed for maximum comfort and absorbency. The microfiber Hair towel is soft and smooth, dries hair quickly, and doesn’t cause frizz.
Philips BikiniGenie Cordless Women’s Bikini Line Trimmer
Trim, shape or style the hair down there with this fun, fabulous trimmer. BikiniGenie has a precise trimmer head that makes it easy to give yourself a flawless bikini line.
Don’t forget any prescription medications, and consider bringing a small supply of over-the-counter remedies like pain relievers and cold medicine.
Nature’s Way Sambucus Cold and Flu Relief Original Elderberry Gummies
help relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as coughs and sore throats, as well as help shorten the duration and reduce symptom severity of the common cold, bronchitis, laryngitis and pharyngitis
Emergen-C Immune Support Gummies, A Boost of Vitamins and Minerals, Orange, Tangerine & Raspberry Mix
A yummy, gummy way to get a daily boost of vitamins and minerals, to help support your immune health whether you’re at home, at the office, or on the go.
Make sure you have enough to last until you can hit up the nearest store.
3. Stationery and Study Supplies: Staying On Top of Your Workload
Finally, but most importantly the tools and all the frills that make college fun. I love a good bunch of pens and markers and stickers and okay let’s be honest this list can go on and on. Make sure you bring everything you love to use when you make notes or journal. The initial days when you are trying to find your footing you don’t need the extra frustration of “I wish I thought of that”s or “I wish I had that”s.
Notebooks and Binders
All-in-one Telescoping Binder Notebook
Compressible rubble-wrapped spine of WOT I subject notebook binder provides a flexible storage space, allowing you to hold more index dividers and files as your needs.
This planner is the best thing I got for our home. Best part is it is undated. So when you are done with a month, you can erase it and plan into the future.
This daily planner focuses on meeting any of your needs. Includes space for schedule, priority, to-do lists, appointments, and meetings and keeps track of schedule clearly with the daily view.
A sturdy, comfortable backpack that can hold your laptop, books, and everything else you need.
I have tried my best to think of everything you will need to make this transition as easy as possible. If you love this post make sure you go through this post talking about all the dorm room essentials you will need for an easy transition to school. And definitely download the free printable checklist. I promise it is the best one out there with everything I have mentioned in this post and space for your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Good luck!
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