With only about one week left until summer, it is just about time to rest your brains, sleep and chill until the fall when school starts. And if you are heading off to college, summer will be the time to get ready for a new start, and with that comes buying much needed supplies and things that you are going to need to make your dorm days happy days.

Allow me to break your supply lists down by category:

First off Dorm Needs

• Comforter/sheets/bed sham. Most of your bedding can be found at Target, or Bed, Bath and Beyond. I suggest Target because it is cheaper, and in my eyes more fun to shop at.
• Bed Risers. If you have seen the dorm, and if the beds seem kinda low, bed risers can raise the bed off an additional 6 inches. This is especially good if you plan on having under bed storage.
• Back rest/body pillow. These are great to have if you plan on having study sessions on your bed. However I must warn you: These may lead you to fall asleep.
• Bins/Storage. Some dorm rooms can be kinda tiny, so every inch of free space to store stuff is crucial.
• Cleaning supplies. When you move into your dorm, I suggest cleaning it before you move your stuff in. Now most colleges do clean the dorms prior to new students moving in, but you can never be too safe. Keep Lysol/Clorox wipes around at all times, and invest in either a mop or vacuum cleaner to upkeep your living space.
• Cooking supplies. Sometimes campus dining can be a tad mundane, so if you get bored, making your own food you know is always an option.

School Supplies

What is a proper school year without the proper supplies to get you classroom ready?

• Binders/Notebooks. Some professors lecture and you take nots at your will. Sometimes if you are lucky they will give you notes just so. To keep up, get a good binder/notebook to keep everything handy.
• Pencils, pens, highlighters. These will help make your study sessions easier.
• A good computer. Many college campuses give students free laptops when they enter as freshmen, but yet don’t give that option if you transfer in. So invest in a sturdy laptop that will take you into the college years and beyond.
• Folders to hold your syllabi.

Thats is pretty much all I can think of for the moment, if I come up with anymore, there will be a part 2.

Krystal