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10 dorm room must-haves to make your life easier

Mixed race college student using laptop in dorm
Mixed race college student using laptop in dorm

Moving to university or college is an exciting and nerve-wracking time for young adults, but if you have the right items for your dorm room, it can help with the transition.

From multi-purpose products that will free up space to items that will help you study when things get crazy, take a look at these dorm room must-haves from Amazon.

Shower Caddy Tote

Shower Caddy Tote
Shower Caddy Tote

No one likes communal showers, but this portable shower caddy will make it easy to carry all of the things you need from your room to the bathroom with minimal fuss while keeping everything tidy.

SHOP IT: Amazon, $15

Multi-Functional Alarm Clock

Multi-functional Alarm Clock
Multi-functional Alarm Clock

Not only does this clock have an annoyingly loud alarm that is guaranteed to get you out of bed, it also has three USB and two AC charging ports meaning you can plug in all of your devices.

SHOP IT: Amazon, $40

Noise Canceling Headphones

Noise Canceling Headphone
Noise Canceling Headphone

It can sometimes get noisy at the most inopportune times, so having a sturdy set of headphones is a must for studying.

SHOP IT: Amazon, $80

Wall Calendar

Wall Calendar
Wall Calendar

This fun calendar will spruce up your bare dorm walls as well as help you stay on top of assignments, midterms and exams.

SHOP IT: Amazon, $16

Kettle

Kettle
Kettle

When you’re up late working and desperate for a cup of coffee or tea, a kettle is essential - and this one has an auto shut-off for added peace of mind!

SHOP IT: Amazon, $20

Bedside Caddy

Bedside Caddy,
Bedside Caddy,

With space being limited in most dorm rooms, this caddy will help you keep your space organized and keep items like a laptop, books, magazines, newspaper, notebook, journal, water bottle and more within easy reach.

SHOP IT: Amazon, $23

Disinfecting Wipes

Disinfecting Surface Wipes
Disinfecting Surface Wipes

Being in a dorm is like being in daycare all over again - when one person gets sick, everyone gets sick. Keep these wipes on hand to swab down your surfaces/devices every so often to avoid getting ill.

SHOP IT: Amazon, $5

Underbed Storage

Underbed Storage
Underbed Storage

With space being limited, this clever bag utilizes otherwise wasted space and helps free up dressers and closets.

SHOP IT: Amazon, $21

Reading Pillow

Reading Pillow
Reading Pillow

This pillow will keep you during the hours of readings you’ll be doing - or when taking a break and watching Netflix!

SHOP IT: Amazon, $75

First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit

Because without mom around, you’ll need to take care of yourself!

SHOP IT: Amazon, $15

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