15 dorm essentials for new incoming Oklahoma college students

May 18, 2023

School is coming to an end and many students are heading to start their first year at university. It can be intimidating trying to figure out what you need to bring. According to Business Insider with some additions of our own, here are 15 dorm essentials that are necessary for your first year at college.

Dorms often mean communal bathrooms shared with lots of other students. A good pair of waterproof flip flops prevent slippage and protect your feet.

A shower caddy is a great way to keep your personal items organized and make trips to the shower much easier with everything in one place.

When it comes to making decisions for your dorm, keep in mind that you'll probably be using these decorations for the coming years. Especially in a dorm, you'll be sharing your space with someone else, so make sure you're consulting with roommates.

Similar to making mindful decisions about decorations, it's important to invest in a long-lasting laundry basket that is good quality and has a pattern or color that you will like for the coming years.

More:Parent's practical guide: What OKC parents need to know to get kids ready for school

Dorm rooms come with limited space, so investing in a power strip is important so you can keep all your devices charged and ready for class!

Dorms beds are notoriously uncomfortable. Save yourself the backpain and invest in a comfy mattress topper.

You don't want to pay that annoying extra fee at the end of the school year if you damage your walls, but you also shouldn't sacrifice decorating your dorm to be comfortable for you. Removable hooks are the perfect solution.

More:Is vitamin water actually good for you? It's complicated, experts say.

A dorms only has so much space, and if you want to stay organized you're gonna need storage bins.

College is really just you, your laptop and your water bottle against the world. All jokes aside, it's important to hydrate and you want to make sure you have water accessible to you in your dorm.

You don't need to haul a full-sized Dyson vacuum up to your dorm, but make sure you are prepared with cleaning supplies. Everything from dustpans to handheld vacuums are helpful to have on hand. Dorms can get dirty and dusty super fast with students coming in and out, so make sure you're cleaning up after yourself.

A robe or towel wrap is a college essential. A dorm is a shared space so you're going to be seeing a lot of people. When coming out of the shower, make sure you're comfortable and secure heading back to your room.

More:Report: these are the top 10 colleges and universities in Oklahoma

Whether you're studying in the library or curled up in your dorm, there's not a lot of privacy on campus and you want to make sure you're not disturbing your roommate or the people around you.

Bathroom mirrors are never enough. Invest in a full-length mirror so you can comfortably get ready in your dorm.

Dorm rooms often have hard floors which become cold in the winter. Spruce up your room and make it warm with a cute area rug.

Don't forget a desk lamp! You need them for studying, especially late at night when your roommate is sleeping. They can also be nicer than the harsh fluorescent color of the overhead lights.