12 Things You Need In College

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1. Vertical Shoe Organizer

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With such a small space being shared between two people, a chance to create more space should be taken! A vertical show organizer will help you stack all your pairs up, instead of out! Creating more space for even another shoe organizer n case you have a pair in every color.

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This will help make your dorm feel more like home, and it will bring more of your personality to your space. Pictures of you and your friends laughing will definitively make your darkest days feel more bright, and some positive art will definitely help you feel more motivated to take on the day!

3. A Plant

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A nice, easy to take care of plant will liven up any corner, and there are so many plants that can be useful! For instance, an Aloe Vera plant will help relieve those sunburns caught from cheering on the football team!

4. Board Games

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There will always come a time when you're among a group of friends and someone will suggest playing a board game, and you'll be the person to have them! Games nowadays can range from the classic monopoly to even some mature card games!

5. Air Freshener

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Three day old pizza, unwashed laundry, and smelly roommates can be toxic to your nostrils. Having an air freshener or a wall plug-in is very essential to have in your room. Trust me, your nose and your guest will thank you!

6. Photographs

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Pictures of family members and loved ones are essential for your college dorm. They add a personal touch to your room and remind you of people that are pushing you to do your best in your academics.

7. A Rug

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Adding a rug to your room adds a little more personality to your room. Also, it gives your toes a break from the cold, tile floor!

8. Something That Reminds You Of Home

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Bringing something that reminds you of home can ease your home-sickness. Your favorite stuffed animal from you childhood or a scent that reminds you of home is something that can make the hard days at college a little bit easier.

9. Face Cleansing Routine

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Stress. College is full of it, and with stress comes face breakouts. Making sure you have a good face cleaning routine to help you fight the acne away and can also help you feel more refreshed! Washing your face in the morning and before you go to bed will help protect your skin for the pesky breakouts!

10. Water Bottle

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Water is an essential to have on you because when you're in college, your healthy lifestyle may take a toll because of all the other assignments you have to put before trying to be fit. But even if you don't workout or if you go to the gym everyday water is a basic need in life, and is basically a requirement for any college student trying to live off of coffee and carbs!

11. Mini Vacuum

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Messes are going to happen, you're going to spill your cereal or your going to drop your popcorn all over the place. But when that problem happens to you at least you don't have to try to pick every piece up by hand when you have a machine that will do it for you!

12. Power Strip

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In college it can be difficult to fit everything electrical into only 2-3 outlets. You have to plug in your fridge, your microwave, your laptop and phone chargers, and any other appliance you may have. Having a power strip can be a life saver when it comes to trying to fit all of your stuff into one room you already share with someone, at least with the strip you don't have to fight for when you want light!