There may still be around a month to go, but let’s face it – college is just around the corner and it’s never too early to start shopping for it! Here are some tips to keep in mind while college shopping so you can make the best of your budget.
I can’t stress on how important this is. You may believe that you know exactly what you need, but trust me, you’re going to forget everything you wanted the second you enter a shop. Take a few minutes and jot down a basic (or a detailed) list on a paper or your phone.
Dorm rooms have pretty tiny closets.
The most common ones are cotton and microfiber. Microfiber tends to attract lesser dust and wrinkles. However it is not as breathable as cotton and may make you feel hot. If you get warm easily, consider cotton instead!
Make sure they are on your list: umbrellas/rain coats, extension cords, shower shoes, an external hard drive/pen drives, duct tape and a first aid kit.
You may not necessarily need this during your first semester, but it’s a good idea to have one in case an interview pops up!
Everyone else isn’t going to be sleeping at the same time as you.
Also get some dish liquid and towels.
You shouldn’t keep your door closed at all times, but it doesn’t need to be wide open either!
Many colleges provide cleaning services, but they aren’t going to clean up spills or get some dusting done for you. Even an old cleaning rag will do the trick, but make sure you carry one.
So you can avoid laundry rooms for just a few more days.
Or, you could plan out a decor idea and divide the items between yourselves!
You may believe that you’ll only use your laptop/tablet for most of your classes, but many teachers prohibit the use of electronic devices during class. Also, writing something down is always better than typing it out.
No matter how many items you cross off your list, you are most likely going to end up shopping extra stuff anyway, and storage bins will give you the extra space to keep them.
Don’t end up buying two pairs of everything you don’t need. You could even go shopping together to get to know each other before college starts!
College shopping might seem pretty stressful at first, but it doesn’t have to be. Know what you need and decide a budget, and get ready for move-in day!
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