Should I Bring This?
Things you may not know you need in college!
By: Hayley Lane
As National Decision Day becomes closer by the day, seniors are currently making important decisions such as where they want to go after high school, what they want to study, and if they want to commute or live on campus. For those who decide to live on campus, there are many checklists available to assist you on what to bring and what not to bring to your dorm. However, there are a lot of items left off of these lists that incoming students may not have thought of, but wish they had brought with them. Here are 15 ideas that may help you later on!
Bed rail
If you are sleeping on a bed that is much higher than your bed at home, such as a bunk bed, it becomes much easier to fall off!
Amazon Echo Dot
The Amazon Echo Dot cannot only be used as an alarm and speaker, but you can also set your Alexa to have special skills such as flashcards- a perfect study buddy!
Noise canceling headphones/Earplugs
These are perfect for those times when you just need peace and quiet while studying or reading.
Bike
This won’t apply for every college student, but a bike may be an efficient transportation method to get to classes and places around the campus without having to pay a parking fee.
Portable charger
This item will come in handy when our phones start running low in battery, for instance during your back to back classes or on a night out.
Themed clothing
A few examples include Hawaiian shirts, random sports jerseys and construction vests.
Tide stain remover stick
If your college doesn’t include the price of laundry in the tuition, it can start to get expensive! A stain remover stick is a quick and cheap solution if you spill something on your clothing.
Bed caddy
Creating more storage is always a wise idea, especially if you plan on living away from home for a few years! Some extra storage on your side table can help keep things in order.
Food containers
A perfect place to store dining hall food and snacks for later if you don’t feel like leaving your dorm room but want something to eat.
Mini projector
If you’re unable to bring or fit a TV into your dorm, projecting a movie onto the wall or ceiling is a good solution!
Safe
Unfortunately lots of jewelry and valuables get stolen. It is a good idea to keep your valuables in a safe area, to not only keep them protected, but to also help give you peace of mind knowing they are in a secure place rather than buried somewhere in your room.
Umbrella
A simple and very practical for rainy days, but an easy item to forget.
Planner/Agenda
Managing a whole new schedule is difficult, which is why a book to plan out activities, classes, and work can be super helpful and help ease stress.
Cables and Tv Devices (Ethernet, TV cord, Roku, Firestick)
If the wifi is ever down, or if you want to stream, having a TV device is great to have on hand to keep you busy.
Over the door shoe hanger
This is another efficient way to conserve space. An over the door shoe hanger is perfect for convenient shoe storage. Since there are so many pockets, you can even share with your roommate if you want, or use it to hold additional things.
Image from cnn.com
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