Half the dorm lists online are padded with junk. Here’s what actually earns its space.
Fix the bed first
A mattress topper is the best purchase you’ll make — dorm mattresses are brutal. Get real Twin XL sheets and one good pillow.
Power and storage
A surge protector with USB, an extension cord, over-the-door hooks, and under-bed bins reclaim a shocking amount of space.
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Skip these
A printer (use campus ones), a second mini-fridge, and most decor.