The College Kid's Survival Kit: Dorm Room Essentials
Funny how setting out for college can be so exciting for some, and so daunting for others. Regardless of which category you fall into, moving into college accommodation requires a lot of organization and is stressful on many levels.
These 10 essentials will help get you settled and comfortable, and will come in handy for many moves to come.
Pack Wisely
Conventional suitcases take up valuable storage space and limit you in what you can pack into them. A trunk not only fits larger items, but can serve as additional storage space for books and clothing, or even as a coffee table should you need one.
Organization is Key
Space is a hot commodity in most dorm rooms so making the most of every square inch you have is key to staying organized and clutter-free. Wall caddies will keep your workspace cleared of stationery and other loose items you aren't immediately using.
Bathroom Hygiene
Public washrooms are less than ideal at any level but given that most of us are faced with sharing the facilities with perfect strangers for a year or two out of our lives, there are a few necessities no-one should go without: shower shoes are number one on that list.
Keeping It Together
There is nothing worse than getting into a communal shower only to realize that you have forgotten the soap or shampoo in your room. A carry-all or a sturdy make-up bag will keep all your shower necessities together and prevent further inconvenience!
Laws of Laundry
An easy to carry tote bag or laundry basket will be useful for hauling your laundry to the laundry facilities. Hanging your clothes instead of using the dryer will save money in both the short- and the long term, as you will decrease your laundry budget and your clothes will last longer.
First Aid Kit
Hopefully emergencies won't present themselves too often but when they do, you won't regret being prepared! A basic first aid kit is easy on space and will come in handy for anything from blisters to black outs.
Starving Student
Peanut butter toast and Mr. Noodles are a far cry from mom's cooking! Living in a dorm room generally means limited access to a kitchen but a microwave coupled with a good reserve of non-perishables will help keep you from starvation.
Coffee Cravings
Get your jolt of java without leaving your room. Having a coffee maker will save time and money, and a machine like this conveniently brews into a travel mug for those early morning lectures.
Surge Protection
Make sure your electronics and hard work are protected from lightning and power surges with a surge protector - you will be grateful you have one when disaster strikes!
Universal Charger
Charge anything from laptops to cell phones, with a combined wall and auto charger. A universal kit will make sure your electronics are up and running no matter where your studies take you.
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