As you get ready to move back into school, it is important to make sure you have everything you need to live successfully in your dorm room. From essential toiletries to study aids and organization tools, the list of things to help ease the transition back to school go smoothly.
Clothing
Going to school on the East Coast means that you will see rapidly changing weather between when you move back to campus and Thanksgiving, between the dog days of late summer to heavy fall rains and surprise snowstorms in the early winter. You’ll need to make sure your closet is ready for any storm or heat wave that can come your way with light jackets, jeans, and different types of shirts. Bring a pair of sturdy, weather-resistant boots, as well as regular shoes and dress shoes. You should have at least one professional outfit for presentations and interviews, and one outfit for more formal occasions like dances, dates or Greek Life events.
Dorm Accessories
You’ll need to bring items from home that you use in your day-to-day life, including toiletries, bedding, and cleaning supplies. Make sure you have two sets of sheets and at least two sets of towels. Bring a shower caddy to contain your shower supplies, as well as a pair of knockaround flip-flops or shower shoes. For in-room meals or snacks, bring either a place setting you can wash or paper plates and utensils. Since you will be living there for an extended period of time, you should also bring posters, photos and other decorations to transform your dorm into your own space.
Study Aids & Tools
Even if you suspect that you’ll be using your laptop for most of your classes, you will still need to make sure you have basic school supplies. Pack a few notebooks to cover each class, an assortment of pens, index cards, a stapler, and a ruler. You can never go wrong with an extra pair of scissors or a roll of tape in your dorm room, or highlighters to help you keep key passages fresh in your memory as you study.
Virtual Student Storage in the Greater Boston Area
If you have discovered that you have brought too many things to fit into your dorm room, contact OnDemand Storage about securing a virtual storage unit! We will pick up your things and bring them to our secure facility. You’ll never need to step foot in the unit! If you decide that you want something that you’ve put into storage, just log into your personalized dashboard to schedule a delivery. You’ll be able to see a full inventory of everything you have stored with us. OnDemand Storage can be reached by calling (855)215-6617 or by filling out our online contact form.
