Student LIfe

Cleaning supplies are essential to dorm room living. You will need paper towels, antibacterial wipes, and an all-surface cleaner. These things will help keep your room and bathroom fresh and disinfected. Dish soap and a dish brush or sponge are another must for any college student living in a dorm. Other cleaning supplies would include a broom, mop, and vacuum, depending on your dorm room’s flooring, to keep away crumbs and possible spills. Then one last thing would be laundry detergent and anything you use beyond that to clean your clothes and keep everything fresh! These items will help you keep your space clean and be essential for passing room checks. 

Another aspect of dorm room essentials is organization. Storage bins, hangers, and a shoe caddy will help your dorm room stay organized and not stress a student during the busy semester. More organization items include drawer organizers, laundry baskets, and file holders. These will help students keep their content organized and in its place. The last thing a student needs during exam week is not to be able to find their textbooks or notes. An organized dorm makes for a less stressed college student! 

Since students will keep a few groceries and snacks in their room, they will need a few things to go with them. Dishes are an essential aspect of dorm room living. Another option is if a student wants something other than authentic dishes, they could bring plastic utensils, paper plates, bowls, and cups (but make sure they are microwavable and safe). Whether a student is a coffee or tea person, a few mugs will likely come in handy (or to-go cups). Bringing a portable water bottle from class to class is also helpful. One last useful thing to have in this department is napkins.

An essential part of being a college student is a sleep schedule. Sleep is vital to a student’s success and well-being, so here are a few sleeping essentials in a dorm. Bedding with sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and a comforter is necessary to live in a dorm and keep a healthy sleep schedule. Bringing an extra blanket or two is recommended, so a student can stay comfortable and extra warm if the dorm ever gets cold. It is also recommended to bring a memory form or mattress topper for extra comfort.

For any college student, school supplies for their classes are tremendously essential. Beyond required textbooks, a few stores will be helpful to go with the necessary course elements. Notebooks and pads are ideal places to keep notes, and using highlighters, pencils, pens, sticky tabs, and letters is essential to keep notes organized and easier to study. A stapler and notecards are some more critical supplies to add to a dorm room. These will help to keep assignments organized and be helpful tools for studying.