Things You’ll Need In College That Got Left Off The Packing List

You packed your shirts, socks and underwear so you’re all set for college, right? Wrong. Here are a few not-so-essential items that you’ll definitely want to have.

1. Cups

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As silly as it seems, cups are every college student’s best friend. Whether you need some extra caffeine to get you through an all-nighter or don’t want to get your mouth too close to the communal water fountain, you’ll always want to have some mugs or disposable cups on hand.

2. Your Childhood Costume Box

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Think you’re too mature to bring your tutu to college? Think again. Between theme parties and Greek life functions, you’ll get more use out of your costume box in college than you ever did when you were in preschool.

3. Power Strips

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Walking into your dorm room and seeing only one outlet can be disheartening. Bring your own power strips so the four thousand electronic appliances you packed can actually get charged.

4. Food Storage Containers

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It’s hard to cook for one person, so odds are good that anything you cook or bake will leave you with a lot of leftovers. Wasting good food is practically a crime in college, so keep plastic food storage containers around for any leftovers you end up with.

5. A Travel Mug

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If you thought the line at your local coffee shop was bad, you’ve clearly never been to a college coffee shop. Skip the line and save some money by bringing your own hot coffee to class.

6. Medicine Cabinet Essentials

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The absolute worst time to be searching for a bandage is after you’ve already started bleeding. Stock up on medicine cabinet essentials for minor scrapes or days when you don’t feel great.

7. Wrinkle Releaser

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Even if your mom sent you to school with an iron and ironing board, the chances of you actually using them are slim to none. Use wrinkle release spray instead to save yourself a lot of effort and reduce the risk of burning all of your dress shirts.

8. Paper Towels & Trash Bags

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In college, you will spill things. There’s no avoiding it and Mom won’t be there to clean up your mess. College is a BYO-trash bag kind of place.

9. A Can Opener

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You’ll be feeling super grown-up after your first college grocery run…until you can’t open half of the items you just bought. To avoid this disaster, you better invest in a can opener.