Last year, right around this time I was freaking out about what I needed for my dorm room. Obviously I had never lived on my own (well actually I did, but it was only for a month and it was an art summer camp, but that doesn’t count). My sister’s been through this process before, so I was really lucky.
But since many of you out there don’t have an older sister, or brother who’s been through this process before, I am now your acting older sister. Everything on this list is something that you should have. I’m putting explanations next to items that may seem questionable, so that you don’t think this list isn’t reliable. (adapted from the collegeboard.org) Room Needs/Storage Bedside/Desk lamp—actually comes in handy if you have to wake up earlier or stay up later than your roommate. Alarm clock/clock radio—or just use your phone? Mini trash can Storage bins—get a lot of these…I fully used three and still needed some more. Under-the-bed storage trays Fan—not always necessary if you have an …
