With senior year coming to an end, many students are making plans for college. Students with decisions already made have started to imagine life as a first year college student. It can be exciting having so much freedom, especially when it comes to living independently. Part of this is the formation of a comfortable living space for the year.
However, for these living spaces to be a safe space, there are some necessities that make the space complete. Through extensive research online and tips from previous students, this is a list of dorm essentials for college.
Dorm halls are commonly packed with many different people with varying habits. More than not, numerous people crammed into one space can lead to issues like poor air quality, odd air conditioning and even sickness. Two highly recommended options for these issues are fans and air purifiers.
As far as fans go, small, portable ones are the way to go. The big ones easily take up too much space in a small area, so options such as the ever popular Iris Woozoo fan is a good alternative. Air purifiers control the air quality in dorms, reducing the risk of illness and preventing stuffy rooms.
Storage is important, especially in small areas that function as the primary living area. Storage should be lightweight, portable and relatively small. Many dorms have adjustable beds that have space to put items underneath. A commonly suggested option for dorm storage are the three drawer storage cabinets with wheels. These are sold at many stores including Walmart, Target and Meijer.
Cleanliness is an important aspect of comfortable living, this is especially true with shared bathroom spaces. Freshman dorms usually have communal bathrooms, which leads to the need to walk back and forth from the bathrooms with all items. For girls, this is commonly the most difficult due to the number of items that are used to get ready. A spacious, waterproof shower caddy is the most handy in this regard. Mesh shower caddies are a popular choice, especially the spacious, quickdrying ones. These can be moved easily from one place to another and can easily be cleaned by being placed in the washing machine.
These dorm additions are just a few of the many ways to make a dorm more like a home. Freshman year of college may be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a comfortable place to go back to everyday.