College life is an experience like no other; you’ll make new friends, learn exciting things, and be a step closer to having your dream career. But preparing for college can be stressful, especially if you’ll be living on campus, or away from home for the first time. We put together the top essentials that you will need to ensure you do your first year of college right! Best of all, our items are not too costly, so these our perfect to help maintain your college budget. 1. Shower Shoes and Shower Caddy Dormitory showers are not the cleanest, and you don’t want to start off your first week of school with a terrible case of athletes’ foot. Get a pair of non-slip shower shoes to make your trips to the shower both safe and refreshing. After the shower shoes, the next important item is the shower caddy. The last thing you want to do is find yourself running back to your dorm from the bathrooms soaking wet because you forgot your shampoo in your room. Avoid the hassle and makes your life easier by keeping all your shower essentials in the same place. 2. Mattress Pad Everyone knows that sleep isn’t easy to come by when in college. That’s why when you have the opportunity, you have to make sure you squeeze in as many hours as you can! You won’t have to spend a valuable 30 minutes trying to find that comfortable position if you get yourself a hypoallergenic micro-plush mattress topper. These are a must! 3. Portable Party Speakers Everyone needs to unwind a little bit, and what better way to unwind than have a mini dance party in your room. You can even find speakers that are able to project a light show! If you are looking for a way to impress the other kids in the dorm, you’ve just found it. 4. Electric Water Heater When it comes to late night snacks, Top Ramen has – and always will be – a favorite. Make your life easier by buying a cordless stainless steel electric kettle that can provide you with hot enough water in less than 5 minutes and saves you an embarrassing trip to the food hall in your pajamas. 5. Ear Plugs You may become best friends with your roommate, but there will come a time when your sleep schedules won’t exactly match up. Nothing is worse than trying to get a few hours of shut eye while your roommate is listening to the soundtrack of Mamma Mia! on repeat. And the only thing that may be worse than that, is living with a chronic snorer. The easiest way to get some sleep is to throw in a pair of foam disposable earplugs, you can even find ones that are designed to fit each person’s needs. We hope that you enjoy your college experience, and use the above recommendations to ensure it is as great as can be! Share your experience with us on Instagram or Facebook, and let us know if you have any other recommendations.
