In these last few weeks of summer, the last thing most students are worried about is packing and buying things for their new dorm room or apartment. With some planning and initiative, as well as some bargain hunting, moving into a new dorm can be a fun and exciting experience. It gives many students a chance to express themselves in an entirely new way. Whether it’s the comforter with pizzazz, multi-colored storage bins, or your favorite bands poster on the wall, what you buy can make your new place truly your own. Hand me downs from your older brother or sister are usually the cheapest way to furnish your new space, but for those unique things that truly make it personalized you may have to spend a little money. Let us help you avoid the daze that looms over college freshman with a checklist that includes EVERYTHING that you will need this upcoming year. Attached is a printable checklist that you can use as a guide for this back-to-school season. Here is a highlight of just a few key items one the list:
Click this link to open PDF>>> Dorm Checklist
Spice up any dorm with these fun, stackable footlockers. These are perfect for stacking away your everyday t-shirts and jeans, or tossing all your shoes into.
Need a hint for college bedding? Buy a down comforter and duvet cover for easy to was bedding. Washing a comforter is a pain, but with a down comforter you can just take off the duvet cover, throw it in the wash, and put it back on.
This calendar is perfect because it keeps you organized in your busy school schedule, but you can also be creative because it is dry-erase. Turn a boring class calendar into a creative, colorful board.
4. iPod Dock & DVD Player Combo
Here is an instant way to meet friends around the dorm! Prop open the door and turn on some upbeat jams on this iPod dock to invite in some people in the halls. If the small party dies down, turn off the music and turn this iPod player into a convenient DVD player.
5. The Mini Stapler
This item has become one of my top must-haves in college the past few years. A mini stapler can sit on your desk in your dorm, or travels around easily in your bag. This item is great to have on those mornings that a paper is due and you totally forgot to staple the pages together. It is a great way to meet people in class, because there is bound to be a person needing to borrow!
After you get all of your dorm essentials and desk supplies, don’t forget to rent your books at eCampus
Click this link to open PDF>>> Dorm Checklist
SeanJohn
I’m reading Life-Span Human Development
We understand that college students usually do not have hundreds of dollars to throw towards decorating their college dorm or apartment bedroom. You want to have a cool room, without having to cut back on all your other expenses to do so. This video tutorial shows how easy it is to take some cheap finds and put them together to design a colorful, hip room! For under $150 we found all your necessities for this upcoming school season. Send in pictures of your decorated dorms and we will post them here on the blog!!
Kelsey the Intern
I am reading We The People
