Back to School Series # 3: University Living Essentials

Hello Lovlies!

In this edition I will be covering the different necessities you will need in different types of living situations when or if you decide to move closer to your university.

The first is for a dorm room on campus (Single room -shared bathroom with neighbor-)
- MATTRESS PAD! (Do you want to sleep on someone old mattress? and it will be much more comfortable with one)
- Duvet and pillows
- Desk Supplies (You will have a desk, so bring all the supplies you will need)
- Mini-fridge and Microwave (Find out ahead of time if these are allowed in your room)
- Snacks (If you do not have time to do and get a meal, having easy to make food that can be prepared in your microwave will be very helpful, especially for late night study sessions when the cafeteria is closed.)
- Plastic drawers (You know what I am talking about right?)
- Hangers (Yes I know its obvious but all this organization stuff is very important)
- Cleaning Supplies (Yes it is very important! Clean before you set your room up! and of course keep it clean, but you will also need to make sure the place is spotless before you move out or there is a chance that you will be charged.)
- Laundry Supplies
- Cork Board and Big wall calender (ones you can write on and erase -dry erase-) 
- Lights (Find out if your room comes with a side table lamp or a desk lamp)
- TV/DVD player (If you are not one that will be going home every weekend there is times that you will not have anything to do. Yes most of the time you will be busy and this could be a bad thing, especially if you have no self control but having a TV could stop your bordem if you ever find a moment that you are not swamped with school work. Yes there is usually a common room with a TV by try finding it free where you can watch whatever you want to watch...)
- iPod dock or clock radio (These items could do the same thing, I even  recommend loading your iPod with none lyrical music that will keep you awake and calm to help you focus on your work.)
- All your personal effects is obvious as well but I will include it.
- This includes
            - Toiletries
            - Clothes
            - Jewlery
            - Make up
            - Pictures or memorabilia from home (Such as stuffed animals)

This next list is if you are living in a house, on or off campus.
- First off I recommend that you include everything in my previous list in this list as well!
- MATTRESS PAD! (Do you want to sleep on someone old mattress? and it will be much more comfortable with one)
- Duvet and Pillows
- Desk Supplies (You will have a desk, so bring all the supplies you will need)
- Mini-fridge and Microwave (Find out ahead of time if these are allowed in your room)
- Snacks
- Plastic drawers
- Cleaning Supplies
- Laundry supplies
- Lights
- Cork Board and Big wall calender (ones you can write on and erase -dry erase-)
- TV/DVD player
- iPod dock or clock radio
- All your personal effects is obvious as well but I will include it.
- This includes
            - Toiletries
            - Clothes
            - Jewlery
            - Make up
            - Pictures or memorabilia from home (Such as stuffed animals)
Also you should have
- Money
- Shelves (If you are moving into a place off campus)
- Desk (If you are moving somewhere off campus)
- Food (Split with roommates if you have)
- Kitchen stuff (Do not bring good stuff, it will get damaged -Split with roommates if you have them-)
- Shower Caddy (This is if you are sharing a place with more then one other person, people will steal from you)
- Plenty more that will be essential for you but not for others
- DO NOT OVER PACK!!! (Chances are these places are small and bringing your entire childhood with you from home is not going to turn out well!)

This are some of the basic necessities I would recommend that you bring with you when moving closer to school and away from the parents!

Never Back Down
Never Give Up!

Crystal xxoo