#dorm ideas

at least one cookie jar, even if you don’t bake. put store bought cookies in it. 100% guarantee it will bring happiness

a rug. rug hooking is fun and easy to learn also

plants! especially herbs! bonus points if they’re in cute lil pots

throws, pillows, and blankets for optimum coziness and homey feel

diy decor like pompom tassels, banners, knit/crochet/felted/macrame things to fill up boring walls (check your rules on hanging things first)

knick knack dish

soft lighting like a salt lamp or fairy lights

vintage pieces to display (old pyrex bowls, figurines, pictures, memorabilia)

wicker baskets/bins. idk they’re so quaint

cute stationary

a quilt. because quilts. also, bedskirts will generally hide any underbed storage from view

books, especially to educate yourself on hobbies and interests

mason jars are adorable, cheap, and make great storage

^enamel jars are easily thrifted and can hold bulk items

scented candles/wax burner (if allowed!)

November 3, 2020

Hi everyone! I’m leaving this Saturday morning and made a packing checklist, perhaps y’all find it useful for some last-minute inspiration.

For the bed //

2-3 bedding sets

memory foam pillow

comforter

1-2 decorative blankets

plush animals

mattress protection

For the desk //

laptop, laptop charger, mouse, mousepad

Ethernet and HDMI cables

tablet, tablet charger, apple pencil, screen wiper, tablet bag

Bluetooth keyboard

USB sticks

phone, phone charger, headphones (in-ear and over-ear)

phone and apple pencil accessories (extra nibs, SIM pin)

laser printer, toner, printer paper, USB cable for printer

portable chargers

Fitbit watch, its charger and USB stick

black pencils, mechanical pencil, 0.7 refills, eraser, sharpeners

all types of rulers

stapler with refills, hole punch

sticky notes, page flags, highlighters; green, red and blue pens

A4 plastic sheets and folders

sharp scissors

desk lamp with extra light bulb

1-2 white paper notebooks

black sharpies

painter’s tape

pencil and pen holders (for example cups)

my 2 planners

chair pillow

calculator

old notes, workbooks and books

For the bathroom //

shampoo, soap, shower gel

flip-flops

toilet brush

2 hairbands and a hairbrush

deodorant (spray + roll-on)

travel-sized dry shampoo

towels

shower cap

normal and electric toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss

razor blades and epilator kit

skincare and makeup

nail polish, nail polish remover, nail scissors

makeup remover, cotton pads, q-tips

small bathroom rug

mirror and tweezers

2 glasses: 1 for water, 1 for holding toothbrushes

For the kitchen //

forks, knives, spoons, teaspoons, chopsticks

plates and bowls

pasta spoon, wooden spoon

small pot and cover

gooseneck kettle

kitchen gloves

cloth and paper towels

cutting board

non-stick pan

3 cups

detergent, dishwashing gloves and sponges

cup measurements

bottle opener

microwave containers

loose-leaf tea and tea filters

different spice mixes

strainer

For the clothes organizer //

clothes ofc

waterproof jacket

ski equipment

beanies, gloves, scarves

laundry bag

clothes iron

clothes hangers

2 knee protective sleeves

sunglasses w/ case

suncaps

bathing suits

For the room - general //

sturdy umbrella and small umbrella

4 bags

medicine box

tampons

cleaning supplies

slippers

reusable water bottle

storage ottoman

hand sanitizer

air freshener

keychain

lanyard

AAA batteries (electric toothbrush and Bluetooth keyboard)

perfume, earrings, bracelets, necklaces

polaroid camera with refills

water spray (to cool off)

I’m in a single on the fourth floor of a house built in 1877 or something. I’m above the back staircase and I overlook a parking lot but also the main campus street which is really cool. I’m on a floor with 8 or so other people and we share 2 toilets and 2 shower stalls, but if they’re occupied we can just go downstairs and use the 3rd floor which has 4 of each and shit ton of space, a kitchenette, and more people.

And here’s some pics!