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Top College Bound Dorm Student Study Necessities

in Back To School, College, Family Living on 07/28/17

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If you have a first time college bound student, or a college student returning to the dorm, they will need some things to be prepared for the upcoming school year.

Shopping for the college student living in the dorm is a whole different ballgame than shopping for back to school in their early years, yet, it can still be much the same.  

You want to make sure to fill their dorm room in such a way to make a great study place for them as well as their home away from home.

Make sure your new or returning college dorm bound student is set up with everything they need to succeed in their studies!

Top College Bound Dorm Student Study Necessities

They still need paper, pens, backpacks, notebooks, but you’ll also need sheets, towels, lamps, an alarm clock, etc.  Over the next few weeks we’ll be rounding up the top items they’ll need.  We’ll start with study items, after all that’s why they’re going, right?

Make sure to download our thorough college dorm essentials checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your new space.

No need to be overwhelmed, just get organized, do some smart shopping, start early and you’ll get it all done in good time and for less money!

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Be sure your student is ready for whatever comes their way. Whether it’s their first year or last set them up for success!

You might also like our other College Bound tips:

College Dorm Room Essentials

College Bound Necessities – What To Pack

Cleaning Necessities For The College Bound Student

College Dorm Room Storage & Organization Must Haves

Prepare for success in college with these study necessities. From desk organizers to noise-cancelling headphones, equip yourself for effective studying.
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