As graduation gets closer, seniors begin to think about their lives beyond high school. For those who are choosing to go to college, there is something that fills everybody’s thoughts: dorm essentials. Pinterest boards are currently getting filled with lots of dorm inspiration; however, many are asking, “What do we actually need?”
Other than the posters and Polaroids to hang around your room, there are essentials, such as little things that don’t come to mind when you will no longer be living at your home: things like hangers, hampers, laundry detergent and dryer sheets. These are especially important because you don’t want to be left with clothes that smell slightly like mildew.
Another essential that will completely change your dorm experience is a mattress topper Without this, you will be having back pain each and every day, creating a less-than-needed struggle when walking to class.
An additional thing that could be a hit or miss is a mini refrigerator, this could be a hit, if you actually use it. If you don’t, then it ends up being a waste of space and could possibly hold rotting food you forgot about.
Whether you’re getting a small triple economy room or a single with loads of space to yourself, these dorm essentials are a must for your dorm to feel like a new home.