Dorm Room Essentials
Duvet or Blanket
Without this, eating is gonna be so messy and unnecessarily hard
Dining set (cutlery, plates and bowls)
I know we all have ipads and laptops now but you can never go wrong with these
Pen and paper
Keeps doors open for airflow and makes you popular with flatmates
Doorstop
For when you're favourite item of clothing fails you
Mini-sewing kit
You’ll plug your phone, laptop, and maybe three other things into it.
Extension Lead
Careful what you put in here or else everything will taste spicy
Blender
Gonna need this for those long assigned readings
highlighters
Byproduct of the traditional uni shopping trip, popular for washing clothes
Your IKEA furniture isn't gonna build itself
Mini tool-kit / screwdriver
Without one of these, your laundry trips will be messy
Laundry Bag
You'll need one for pasta, rice, vegetables, fruit...
Colander
You won't think you need it until exam season comes round
Clear Pencil Case
Helpful for those late night munchies
Snack drawer/box
This is essential if you're aiming for an ensuite, the rooms aren't huge and airy
Dehumidifier
You'll want to protect yourself room from the past occupiers with this
Mattress Protector
The most forgotten kitchen item, often borrowed from flatmates until you buy one
Can opener
It is used in both a digital and an analogue format and holds your entire uni life together
Academic Planner
For the clumsy ones amongst us
First aid kit/plasters
Makes jumpers look brand new again
Fabric shaver
These can either protect your deposit or get you nasty fine if you're not careful
Command Hooks and Strips
One of the most popular kitchen appliances this year, you'll have to beg though
Airfryer
You bought it as stationary but you mainly used it in the kitchen
Scissors
Freshers Flu
Medicine Cabinet/Tissues/Paracetamol
It can turn a dodgy-smelling kitchen tap into something you start to trust
Water-filter jug