by Becky Robbins

Created on: August 26, 2009   Last Updated: September 03, 2009

Heading off to college is an exciting adventure. Although you want to pack everything, including the kitchen sink, it probably won't all fit in your dorm room. However, there are ten essential items that you cannot be without at school.

1) Two words: Mini Fridge. Sure you have a meal plan, but chances are, you will be studying late into the night and get the munchies. Or you're hanging out with your friends and the cafeteria is no longer open. Instead of trying to break through the bars to the food, as many have tried before you, the mini fridge will allow you to store some goodies. You can keep necessities like beverages, pudding, or whatever cold snacks you like to have handy.

2) Two more words: Shower Shoes. Who really wants to know what is lurking on the bathroom floors in a college dorm? Yes, the bathrooms get cleaned, but your feet sure don't want to pick up any nasty germs. Even though you may have shared a bathroom at home with your parents, siblings, and even your pets, but this is different.

3) Computers are a must in this day and age of technology. It's up to you whether you choose a desktop or a laptop. Laptops tend to be popular because they are easily transported from your dorm to the library and to class. It is not uncommon for students to set up laptops so they can take notes. With the recent introduction of netbooks, carrying that laptop is even easier. It is small and light making it easy to carry around. It can go everywhere with you.

4) Quarters, quarters, and more quarters. If you aren't able to head home every weekend to do laundry, you are going to need lots of quarters. At 75 cents or more per load, over a semester, the laundry will add up. Even if you do two loads per week, you'll be spending at least $3.00 per week on laundry to wash and dry. Unless you want to become known as the smelly kid on campus, you will need a hefty supply of quarters.

5) Mementos, mainly pictures, make the best decorations to brighten the walls of your dorm room. It is not uncommon to miss your family, even your annoying little brother. Having pictures of family and friends will remind you of all the good times. It is comforting to see the faces of your biggest supporters right there. Besides, if you ever have a bad day, your pictures will remind you of all the good times you've had and help brighten your day.

6) A good alarm clock is another college essential. Some people like to wake up to the soothing sound of the ocean while others need that incessant

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