![]() ![]() Slippers are also handy.Ī whiteboard on the door is fun for leaving messages or letting people know if they are in or out. It’s a fact that dorm students spend 78% of their time in PJs (a fact I just made up, but still, trust me, it’s important.) By about week two, the dorm becomes one giant pajama party. These little touches will make their new environment feel like home in no time.Ĭomfy pajamas that can be seen in public are important. If they don’t already have one, they’ll need a laptop for work projects, “research” and those all important Facebook updates. Even if they aren’t caught without a charger at a very inopportune time, they know someone who will be. Invest in one of these from Home Depot($22.36) and your kid will thank you (or at least have enough battery to FaceTime you).īring spare phone and/or device chargers as well. There will never be enough outlets (or the existing ones will be positioned annoyingly out of reach behind the closet). ![]() ![]() In my day, note-taking in class was done by hand, but as I am old as dirt, definitely look into their electronic note-taking preferences. Binders, lined paper, a clipboard, stapler, 3 hole punch, it’s all pretty similar to high school. Get lots of pens, then get a few more, because pens cannot be contained. OFFICE SUPPLIESĪs amazing as dorm life is, it is still school after all. If they want to be a dorm-hero, pick up some nice hand soap to leave in the bathroom for everyone to use (antibacterial is especially handy for contact lenses wearers). Remember the basics like shampoo, toothbrush, etc., and grab a cheap basket or caddy to lug them back and forth. These are definitely recommended for communal bathroom living.ĭon’t forget a good razor! You want their transition to higher education to be as smooth as possible (see what I did there?) You really can’t go wrong with Gillette, and we love their Fusion ProShield 2 in 1 Shaving Foam($3.97) and ProShield Razor($14.97), which lubricates before and after the shave. These are a must and two sets mean they don’t have to do laundry as often. The bathroom will almost certainly be communal, so this stuff is important.Ī bathrobe will make getting back to their room after a shower less awkward. Otherwise, an iron might come in handy (especially if they need smarter clothes for their job). If they happen to be one of those students who always remembers to get their clothes and fold them immediately, great for them. Fabric softener is also a good idea if they want their laundry to smell like home. Pods are great for throwing in the washing machine when they really needed to do laundry (like, three days ago). Sorry, kids, time to wash your own stinky socks.Ī large hamper or basket with wheels will help ease the trek to and from the laundry room like this one from Bed, Bath & Beyond ($49.99). Some dorm kitchens might be locked after dark, so having a stash of granola bars will come in handy. They’ll make more friends (read: fewer enemies) if they do the washing up once in a while. Invest in this 20 piece pack from Canadian Tire ($29.99) and it should last them until Christmas. They’ll lose knives and forks, loan them out or leave them to fester unwashed. Get them a few extras so they have spares when they’re entertaining (and when mom and dad come to stay). Generally speaking, you can bring or rent a room fridge (worth the investment) and there should be a microwave in the common area, so make sure they have microwavable dishes and dish soap as well. Or keep homesickness at bay with a photo of the pet dog. This is a must if the dorm is not air conditioned.Īdd a little personality to their room with a favourite poster or print. This, in addition to their phone alarm, isn’t a bad plan (those 8 am classes are brutal.) Raising the bed on risers or milk crates create much needed extra storage space. Versatile storage or space saver items are a hot commodity. Not absolutely essential (especially if they use their laptop for most viewing) but a good idea if you have a spare or don’t have a communal area. We love this neon IKEA desk lamp ($14.99)-and yes, there will be many IKEA runs in your near future. Save your babies eyeballs when they’re churning out their last-minute paper on feminist theory. ![]() Neaten up their closet with plenty of hangers. A mattress protector isn’t a bad idea either. Get some cute sheets, a comfy bedspread, and a good pillow to support that brain as it grows with knowledge. Studying, sleeping, hosting-you’ll be spending a lot of time here, so get cozy. But what do they need anyway? Here’s a checklist to make sure you have the essentials.Ĭlick here for a printable dorm checklist! BEDROOM It’s exciting but nerve-wracking sending your child out into the world on their own. If you think watching your baby go off to kindergarten is hard, imagine sending them off to college or university. ![]()
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