Heading off to college can be so exciting, new office supplies, new fall outfits, and meeting up with new & old friends. However, it can be stressful when thinking about all the things that need to be done and purchased for the new school year. All the details about moving in, getting time to shop when you have a summer job, new class schedules, as well as scheduling the new school year’s social events.

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Let’s make shopping for all of the dorm essentials quick and easy as well as keeping the cost down. Here is a list of the items that every new college needs to start the year off well prepared. Having your temporary Home away from Home stocked and organized gives your mind the relief to concentrate on your new studies.

Best of luck in the new year and in your new career!

College Must-Have for a Successful Year!

Alarm Clock:

Having a good alarm clock so you can get to class on time is the most important. Here are two suggestions at a great price for the heavy sleeper (who no longer has mom to wake them up)

No Ticking, Twin Bell with Backlight & Load Alarm.

Clocky Runaway Alarm Clock on Wheels.

Ecolution Patented Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper

Back to school supplies graphic with a mint green microwave popcorn popper bowl filled with popcorn

FAST GOURMET POPCORN: Choose beautiful, durable temperature-safe borosilicate glass for better popcorn popping experiences. No oil or butter needed

Desk Lamp with USB Charger Port:

College Dorm Essentials Freshman Year silver desk lamp

A moderate price desk lamp that is sturdy, adjustable, and has a charging port.

College Dorm Essentials Freshman Year white bed lamp

Clip-on Bed lamp with Charging Port and flexible Gooseneck (dimming)

Music & Communication with Echo Spot Alexia:

College Dorm Essentials Freshman Year echo spot

Echo Spot connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service to play music, read the news, answer questions, set music alarms and so much more.

Power Strip Surge Protector 10 Ft:

College Dorm Essentials Freshman Year black power strip

Many colleges will not allow extension cords only surge power strips here is a long 10 foot

White round power strip with USB ports and a red switch

Power Outlet Strips, 4 USB Ports Desktop Charging Station with 6-Outlet:

White One Beat 3 outlet surge protector wall adapter with two USB ports

3-Outlet Surge Protector with 2 USB Ports:

Time Blocking Time Management Worksheets:

With so much going on and so much to do, it is hard to keep your mind straight and calm. I design Free Time Management Worksheets to help students get & keep organized each week and every day. I will send my favorite Time Management – Time Blocking designed for college students right to your inbox.