Dorm Essentials Continued - A Complete"Must-Have" List of Necessities FREE time should equal FUN time! These additional dorm essentials are the best way to say goodbye to stress, help you relax and get your mind off the books.
RECREATIONAL SUPPLIES
Hobby Projects Musical instruments Sneakers (preferably with odor eaters!) Favorite workout clothes Tennis rackets, frisbees, footballs or other sports related equipment Yoga/exercise DVD’s and accessories; i.e., mats, exercise balls Swim suit CD Player (don’t forget your music!) Cell phone (and all its’ attachments!) IPOD or walkman, headphones, case, plug in attachments Gaming System Playing Cards 
PERSONAL SUPPLIES
Toothbrush and toothpaste Hair-care products Hair dryer, diffuser, curling iron, straightener Brushes, combs Makeup Deodorant Shaving supplies Laundry detergent, dryer sheets Laundry bag/hamper (preferably mesh since it needs to breathe, if you know what I mean. Who knows when you’ll get the chance to do laundry next, but at least it’s compact and handy when you finally decide to do the wash) Extra rolls of quarters for laundry A couple of framed pictures from home Carrying case for all of your toiletries (to bring to and from the showers) Towels and wash clothes Extra toilet paper and paper towels (nice to have as a backup even if you don’t have a private bathroom) Flip-flops (for the shower) Bottle and can openers Hangers Desk organizer for pens, pencils, erasers, clips, etc. Camera, backup memory sticks, batteries Extension cords (you never know how many outlets are in a room) Iron (you can share with your roommate) Medication and insurance information (along with a list of Doctors to contact in case of an emergency) Stationery and snail mail addresses for correspondence (along with extra stamps and envelopes) First aid kit Flashlight and replacement batteries Sewing Kit Duct Tape (the great fixer-upper!) 
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Daily Planner Sturdy backpack Calculator Blank CD’s Pens, pencils Scissors Computer paper Notebooks Highlighters Folders Paper clips Ruler Labels Stapler Tape dispenser CLEANING SUPPLIES
Broom and dust pan All purpose cleaner (green brand) Anti-bacterial soap Dust clothes Tool kit (a small one) Sponge Glass cleaner for mirrors PLEASE KEEP THESE DORM ESSENTIALS IN MIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Depending on what part of the country you're in now, you might need to dress differently. For example, if you're from Florida and going to school in Vermont, make sure you bring lots of layers, a warm coat, gloves and insulated boots. You get the idea! 
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