Utilize this college packing list to remember ALL of the essentials of dorm living. You don't want to wake up one day and realize you forgot your bladder infection pain relievers, the day you get a bladder infection you will thank me for that piece of information!
Bedding
- mattress pad/mattress cover
- a few cute throw pillows
- comforter
- a couple throw blankets
- 2 sets of sheets
- 2 fluffy pillows
- pillowcases
- your favorite stuffed animal(s) - but only a couple!
- shampoo
- conditioner
- body wash/soap
- face wash
- lotion
- hand sanitizer
- shower caddy
- toothbrush, toothpaste
- floss
- deodorant
- shaving cream
- razors
- hair ties
- bobby pins
- straightener/curling iron/etc.
- hair dryer
- perfume
- makeup essentials
- makeup brushes
- flip flops/shower shoes
- shower curtain (if necessary)
- shower mat and rug (if necessary)
- several towels
- loofahs
- wash cloths
- bathroom cleaning supplies
- air freshener
- scale
- mouthwash
- Q-Tips
- headbands
- fingernail/toenail clipper
- feminine hygiene products
- toilet paper
- cute, decorative beauty bins for makeup organization
- hairbrush
- antibacterial wipes
- very important: bladder infection pain relievers (a UTI is no fun, especially when you don't have any meds!)
- Tylenol/Ibuprofen
- cough medicine
- Midol
- cough drops
- decongestant
- antihistamine (allergy meds)
- Tums
- any prescription medications
- cozy chair/beanbag chair
- cute rug
- potted plant(s)
- Christmas lights (for pretty lighting)
- posters/wall hangings
- whiteboard/bulletin board - with pins and markers!
- command hooks/strips
- closet shoe organizer
- floor or desk lamp
- plastic organization drawers
- over-the-door full-body mirror
- hangers
- photos from home
- trash can
- laundry detergent - I use pods!
- dryer sheets/fabric softener
- quarters (lots of them!)
- easy-to-carry laundry basket/hamper
- Tide pen
- a few pairs of jeans
- as many sweats/yoga pants as you can fit
- one nice outfit (in case of a job interview or social event)
- one nice pair of shoes
- flip flops/sandals
- comfy sneakers
- pretty flats
- supportive tennis shoes
- several t-shirts
- sunglasses
- a few sporty workout outfits
- most importantly, the clothes that you wear the most! Don't bring things you never wear, they'll just take up closet space, which happens to be very minimal.
- women's multivitamins
- cottage cheese
- cheese slices/string cheese
- sandwich meat
- tuna
- carrots
- low-fat salad dressings
- fresh fruit/veggies
- salsa
- hummus
- low-fat cream cheese
- water bottles
- healthy juices (V8, Naked, etc.)
- soy/almond milk
- protein shakes
- popcorn
- mixed nuts
- trail mix
- corn chips
- instant mashed potatoes/rice
- protein/granola bars
- whole-grain bread/bagels
- low-fat cream cheese
- 1 large, multi-subject notebook
- a few folders
- tons and tons of pens in different colors (for organization!)
- sturdy, heavy-duty backpack
- pencil bag
- graphing calculator
- highlighters
- scissors
- tape
- post-its
- note cards
- laptop
- chargers for all of your electronic devices
- gaming console and cords (if applicable)
- power strip
- extension cord
- flash drive
- headphones
- your favorite movies!
Misc.
- reusable water bottles (for hot and cold beverages - coffee before class is a must in the winter months!)
- mugs, plates, bowls, and silverware - but not so much that you can't store it!
- umbrella (everyone forgets this!)
- yoga mat, exercise gear (see my post for the best workout gear for your dorm! Click here for the link!)
- broom and dustpan
- vacuum
- toilet brush
- hand soap
- microwave
- mini-fridge
- rice cooker for your microwave
- food scale (for counting calories)
- tupperware containers
- earplugs
- student ID/important documents and debit/credit cards, money, etc.
- calendar
- fun magazines
- iPhone speaker
- duffel bag
- coffee maker (this has uses other than making coffee - melting queso for your party!)
- a board/video game that you and your friends love!
- your mom's Netflix password
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