As seniors begin to end their last year of high school and begin to prepare for a new stage of their life, there are a lot of uncertainties for what to expect, especially when it comes to what a college student needs to bring with them to college. While there are many things to consider, here are some of the essentials that every college student should have with them.
- Toolkit
Whether you need to tighten a screw or build a bed frame, having a toolkit with you in college is necessary to be prepared in case of any emergency. Having a toolkit with just essentials such as a hammer, wrench, and a screwdriver are useful tools to ensure you never have to worry about a broken drawer or bed frame.
- First Aid Kit
A first aid kit is very useful to have, especially for the minor cuts and injuries that are bound to happen when living alone. It’s useful to have band aids, a wound protection ointment, alcohol swabs and gauze as a base kit to be prepared for these types of events.
- Staple wardrobe pieces
Next it is important to have everyday staple wardrobe pieces that can be used to form a multitude of outfits. Having some neutral shirts and pants along with a couple of good quality jackets or cardigans can really pull a look together and be more useful than a lot of clothes that don’t fit together well.
- Portable charger and a powerstrip
When at college and in an increasingly more technological society, it is important to have technology essentials charged at all times. Having a portable charge ensures that your things are charged at all times. Also, figuring out a good charging system for your room, such as using a power strip, a charger with multiple USB ports or even a retractable charger is important to consider when moving in.
- Air purifier
Especially as the seasons change and college students are around each other, they are more likely to get sick. Sometimes even the “college air” is enough to make students feel nauseated. That’s why it’s important to have an air purifier to ensure that the air feels clean and students aren’t getting sick.
- Item Locator
Having an item locator especially for important belongings is essential when living independently. Especially because college students are so busy, it is easy to lose track of things, even things that are important. Having an air tag or a bluetooth device or app can help keep track of these things and make students have to worry about one less thing.
- Candles/Room fresher.
When living on a college campus, there is no doubt that not everything will smell the best. That’s why it’s important to have a candle or a room scent that will help your room smell clean and fresh.
- Reliable backpack
Going to college means walking to get to your classes, and to make sure you are always prepared, it is nice to have a good, reliable backpack to carry any class supplies or important things. Some good backpack brands include High Sierra, Fjallraven and Jansport.
