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<\/a><\/div>\nAs move-in season approaches, Mattress Topper<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some college students find <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n First Aid Kit\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Accidents happen, so it is <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Shower Shoes & Caddy<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While colleges do their <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Power Strips\/Surge You can never have enough <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Command Strips\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n When you move in, it is <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Fan\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Not every college has air <\/span>conditioning<\/span><\/a> in their dorm buildings. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Storage\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n In your dorm room, you <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Dry Erase Board\/Calendar<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Staying organized doesn\u2019t <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Small Trash Can<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Having a trash can in your <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Cleaning Supplies<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n If you\u2019re someone who
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\ncollege students are trying to pack up their belongings to prepare for move-in
\nday. While it might seem like you\u2019ll be simply taking your bedroom with you,
\nhousehold and first aid items are also on top of the college packing list. As
\npacking can feel like an overwhelming process, we\u2019ve compiled a list below of
\nthings you definitely don\u2019t want to forget.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthe mattresses provided in their dorm room just don\u2019t match up to the one they
\nleft at home. A good way to combat this is by taking a mattress topper to
\nincrease the comfort level of your dorm room for the ultimate night\u2019s <\/span>sleep<\/span><\/a>. Pro-tip: consider
\npurchasing the same mattress cover\/topper you have on your bed at home to make
\nyour dorm room feel more like your home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nbest to be prepared. Having a small first aid kit in your room including band
\naids, triple antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, and other common first aid
\nitems might be a good idea. While your college\u2019s medical center is available
\nfor your medical needs, keeping these items in your room can be helpful for
\nminor injuries and in the case that the center is closed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nbest to keep facilities clean and sanitized, there are many students using
\nthem. Having your own pair of shower shoes ensures you keep your feet clean and
\nprotected from anything that might be on the floor. You can\u2019t leave your shampoo
\nand other products in a community bathroom, making a shower caddy another dorm
\nroom staple. Having some organization for your shower items can save you time
\nand keep your stuff clean. A good caddy should be able to get wet and have
\nenough space to carry everything you need from your room to the shower: from
\nshampoo and conditioner, to your loofah, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\noutlets in your dorm room. Having power strips for all your necessities is
\nanother essential. When purchasing power strips, consider those with surge
\nprotection. This will ensure the safety of your <\/span>computer<\/span><\/a> and other valuable
\nelectronics in the event of a power outage or power surge.\u00a0 Be sure to
\ncheck your college\u2019s policy before adding this necessity to your list, as some
\nschools don\u2019t allow them. If they are allowed, making sure that your power strip
\nalso has an on\/off switch is important to abide by many college\u2019s dorm room
\nguidelines that your resident advisor will enforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nimportant to make your dorm room feel comfy and cozy since it will be your home
\naway from home. To many college students, this means hanging up photos of their
\nfriends and family, posters, and <\/span>lights<\/span><\/a> to decorate. When you\u2019re
\ndoing this, remember that if you don\u2019t want to face fines at the end of the
\nyear for wall damage, you need to find another solution. Ung command strips
\nwill allow you to add character and coziness to your space without facing
\npenalties at the end of the year!<\/span><\/p>\n
\nIf you prefer cooler temperatures in your room, having a fan may help. Another
\ngreat role a fan could play is providing white noise to help you study or
\nsleep. In a college dorm, nights can get noisy despite quiet hours, so having a
\nfan to help balance some of that is key. In addition, putting your fan in your
\nwindow will provide extra fresh air should you need it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nmight not have a lot of options when it comes to <\/span>storage<\/span><\/a>. It doesn\u2019t take much to
\ncreate clutter in a small space. You can combat this by having totes, baskets, and
\nplastic drawers to help you organize. In addition, looking over what you\u2019ve
\npacked and eliminating things that you don\u2019t need might be necessary. Having an
\nidea of the storage you need before move-in day is great, but you may also find
\nyourself heading out to the nearest superstore to grab more organizational
\ntools to fill in for any missing pieces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nend at having a place to keep all your items. You\u2019ll also want to consider ways
\nin which you can keep track of your class schedule, due dates, and more. Many
\ncollege students find that having a dry erase board is an easy way to stay
\norganized. Having one allows you to map out your day and keep track of
\nassignments you\u2019ll need to work on. In addition, if you have a roommate, it
\nalso helps you both know where the other is. This might be key if you are
\nplanning to hit the gym together, study, or even if you want to plan time for
\nwhen your roommate will be out to give yourself absolute quiet to study or
\ndecompress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\ndorm room might not be the very first thing that comes to mind when you think
\nof the essentials, but it surely is one. When you\u2019re done snacking or decide to
\ncrumple up the paper you\u2019ve been working on to start fresh, you\u2019ll need
\nsomewhere to put your trash. Pro-tip: purchasing scented trash bags can keep
\nyour room smelling fresh in between taking trash out!<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthrives in a neat and tidy environment, you\u2019ll want to include <\/span>cleaning<\/span><\/a> supplies on your packing
\nlist. Having a broom and even a vacuum if you plan on including an area rug in
\nyour decor can be a game changer when it comes to keeping your dorm room clean.
\nYou should also take disinfectant spray and paper towels for surfaces. These
\nessentials will keep your room tidy and smelling fresh. While it might be
\ntempting to add a candle to your packing list to keep unwanted odors at bay,
\nmany college dorms have policies against it, so it may be best to leave those
\nat home.\u00a0
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