Hey lovelies,
So I'm a junior in college, but this is my first year away from home. I'm realizing how important certain things are to have, that I really didn't think to worry about at home.
Here are my top 10 random college necessities!
- A stapler. Now, I know most libraries and academic buildings have a stapler that's available to use, but if you're running late, and your professors are insane, if you hand in an un-stapled paper, they hand it back to you. Make sure you have some type of stapler, or paper clip at all times!
- Lysol spray. For everything and anything you can think of. This stuff does miracle work.
- A steamer. Mine is a mini "to-go" one from Bed Bath and Beyond, and was the best $20 I've ever spent. My college is very strict with our dress code, and if we show up looking like we rolled out of bed, they ask you to leave, and you get a zero for the day. But in general, wrinkles, unless purposely added to clothing, are not cute.
-Neosporin, bandaids, ect. The weird thing about college is, when you get a cut, your mom is not there to help. Weird, I know, right?
- Some type of food, or snack. Eating at the dining hall every single day and night gets old kind of quick. Granted, my schools main focus is culinary, but whatever. My go-to dinner alternate has been the Annie's White cheddar organic mac & cheese cups. They're quick to make and cheap to buy, and yummy too.
- Makeup wipes. Seems simple, right? We always have makeup wipes until suddenly the packs you've purchased all seem to disappear. Cleaning your makeup off your face is one of the easiest ways to avoid breakouts.
- A charger. For whatever electronic device you may be using. Like any other 20 year old girl, I'm a train wreck without my phone or laptop. Make sure you keep either a full charge, or a "juice-pack" with you, in case you need it!
- Postage (stamps, envelopes, ect). I don't know about you, but I'm 20 years old and I've never had to buy postage. Our generation is so use to emailing and texting, that we forget the postal service exists. I'd prefer a letter to a text any day.
- Toilet paper. Again, something I've never had to purchase at home. Regardless of the common idea that girls don't poop, we do. And the four of us go through toilet paper like it's nobody's business. It's just something you don't think of, but when you run out, you realize how important it is!.
-Patience. This first month has been the adjustment period for me. I've never lived with anyone else, aside from family. I love my room mates, but this is a very different life than living at home. Sounds cliche, but keep calm. Take each day for what it's worth, and embrace every second of college. Whether you're in bed, eating popcorn and watching lifetime movies til 3am with the girls, or frolicking around the new town, enjoy it. Make it worth your while.
I hope everyone's having a beautiful October so far.
What are your essentials?
Let me know!
-K.
