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6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room

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6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room
By D'Shonda Brown · Updated May 1, 2024

With fall around the corner, students are preparing for their return back to college campuses after a year of isolation. Whether it’s your first year as a freshman or you’re coming back to rule your school as a graduating senior, going back to your dorm prepared with all the bells and whistles is one of the most important first steps of any school year. Rather than rushing to your nearest department store, Girls United has you covered for your ultimate back-to-school swag so you can have your dorm life on lock!

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Check out this list below of essentials every college student needs to make their dorm life more organized, less stressful, and a livable customized experience unique to the student based on their needs. See below!

Air Purifier

With the new Delta variant of COVID out on the prowl, you should not only be protecting your peace but your immune system. Though some colleges are allowing students back on campus with mandated vaccinations, your health is first and foremost and you can keep it in check with an air purifier. Clear your space of any lingering coughs, sneezes, or unwanted health disturbances by adding this to your cart. ($119, OCM)

6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room

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Underbed Storage

We all know that college dorms don’t give us that much space for all of our clothes, and on top of that, sending clothes to and from home is a quick way to kill your wallet. Where are you supposed to put all of your off-season clothes? Never fear – the underbed storage bag is here! Stuff your large sweaters or short shorts into this fabric-lined bag and slide it under your bed to make extra room for the more seasonal ensembles. ($17.95, OCM)

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6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room

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Shower Bundle

You weren’t thinking about hopping into your dorm’s community shower without any flops on, were you? Now, you don’t have to thanks to OCM’s shower bundle complete with toothbrushes, washcloths, and “showaflops.” Keep all your toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash organized in one caddy with the ultimate shower solution! ($30, OCM)

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6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room

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Energy Kit and Stress Buster

Nothing says “mood uplifter” to a college student than junk food and stress balls. With this care package specially curated for college students during stressful times, you’ll be able to stay on track just in time for final exams and term papers with these tasty “brain-boosting” treats. ($32, OCM)

6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room

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50-Light LED String Lights

You can’t be the typical college student without a set of fairy lights. Set the mood for yourself and live in the ultimate starry night with these battery-powered string lights. This white, 50-bulb string light set will complete your dorm room and give it that pop of ethereal pizazz. ($19.95, OCM)

6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room

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50 Piece Twin XL Bedding and Bath Set

Want to move into your dorm in one trip? The Ultimate Room Collection let’s you do just that with its complete bedding and bath set. This set comes with a vintage-style trunk of your choice, gel foam mattress topper, first aid kit, surge protector, dry erase board and more! ($599.99, OCM)

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6 Essentials Every College Student Needs For Their Dorm Room

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