I wish I had a cute boyfriend…
college packing list
from august of last year to this past friday, i lived in two different dorms and i’ll be moving into my first apartment ten days from now. i know moving can be really stressful, especially if you aren’t sure what to bring!! here’s what i would pack if i had to do it over again, i’ll add extras for comfort at the bottom!
bedding:
- mattress topper
- fitted sheet
- flat sheet
- blanket
- comforter/duvet
- sleeping pillow
bathroom:
- shower caddy
- shower shoes
- shampoo
- conditioner
- soap
- toothbrush/toothpaste
- skincare products
- makeup (if you wear it)
- makeup mirror
- haircare products
- hairdryer (if you use it)
- razors (if you shave)
- q-tips
- towels
- robe (if you like)
- toilet paper (if you like)
school supplies:
- laptop/tablet
- charger
- phone charger
- surge protector
- extension cord (if you need it)
- pens/pencils (not all professors allow laptops in their classes)
- binders/folders
- post it notes
- planner
room essentials:
- laundry hamper/cart
- laundry soap/dryer sheets
- ottoman storage cube
- foldable storage cubes
- HANGERS
- trash can/trash bags
- mini-fridge
- coffeemaker
- desk lamp
- a couple mugs
- a measuring cup
extras:
- extra pillows/blankets
- area rug
- shoe rack
- pictures of friends/family
- calendar
- dry erase board
- wrapping paper (one of my rooms had a built-in bulletin board so my mom and i covered it with wrapping paper)
- pushpins
- tv
- printer (depends on the person, but i’m glad i bought mine!)
- printer paper/ink
- paper plates/napkins
- plastic silverware/cups
- ID holder
- card games/game consoles
- camera
- art/pictures/posters for your walls
- string lights
- an extra chair (if you want)
- seat cover (for your desk chair)
- COMMAND STRIPS (be careful with removing them!!)
feel free to add on to this!