Find Out What Dorm Room Essentials to Pack

How to choose essentials

Common dorm room essentials

• A laptop - chances are you will not want to rely on the computer lab to get your classwork done, take advantage of dorm and campus wi-fi by bringing along your laptop which will serve you both for classes and in your down time
• Study and homework materials - don't forget, you're going to university to learn, so make sure you pack notebooks, pencils, pens and anything else you will need to get your classwork and studying done
• Noise-cancelling headphones - unfortunately, dorms are not the quietest places on earth and when you need to hunker down and get your work done these will come in handy
• Shower shoes, towels and a shower caddy - since you will most likely be sharing a bathroom (hence the term 'communal bathroom') you are going to want to invest in shower shoes to protect your feet, some nice fluffy towels and a shower caddy to transport your shower necessities in
• Proper bedding - to make your dorm feel more like home -- and less depressing -- buy comfortable and proper bedding for your university provided bed and don't skimp on a mattress topper and pillows
• Kitchen supplies - the dining hall isn't open 24/7, so pack at least one set of dishes, some snacks and a water pitcher with a built-in filter to keep you hydrated at all times
• Clothing, hangers and a laundry basket - just because your mom won't be doing your laundry doesn't mean you should give up on being a functioning member of society
• Toiletries and personal medication - don't neglect yourself while away at school by studying hard and partying harder, make sure to take care of your body, and yes, this includes your own personal hygiene
• Storage solutions - invest in various storage solutions to save space in your university dorm, like under-the-bed boxes or stackable crates
• Posters, photos and other decorations - to make you feel more comfortable and less stressed while away at school, bring decorations to liven your room up, including photographs of your loved ones should you start feeling homesick
• Power strips and extension cords - because these will definitely not be provided by the university
• Cleaning supplies - finally, do not forget to pack cleaning supplies as you will be in charge of keeping your dorm in a semi-liveable state, remember, the university will check up on your cleanliness with inspections to ensure you are living in a healthy environment