Aspiring to be Anna: College Packing List

Tomorrow morning bright-eyed and bushy tailed freshman are going to be rolling up at my school and will be preparing to take on their first year of college. Almost a year ago to the day exactly, I was one of them. Welcome week was one of the best weeks of my life! Exhausting, but amazing! Between late night ice cream runs, paint slip and slides, community service, and the constant irritating pull of the lanyard they enforce you to wear around your neck (I shoved mine in my pocket mostly sh) you barely had time to breathe before you had an early breakfast to attend before more activities ensued. Flash backwards a few hours and I was passed out in my car during our seventeen hour car trip. Go back a few more hours to about four a.m. when I was still packing my bags!

Let's face it. I am a huge procrastinator. If you give me a deadline, I will wait within the hour to complete it. I'm one of those perfectionist procrastinators where I feel like I don't want to start because I want everything to be just perfect but then have to throw something together anyway because I ran out of time. Whew I suck. So that's why almost a year ago today I was also weary eyed and less than bushy tailed and shoving t-shirts into a suitcase that I had already filled three sweatshirts ago. 

To save you from this and also me (because let's be real) I have put together a list that I'm going to use and maybe it'll include some things you hadn't thought of yet or you find just in time to shove that last random item you absolutely cannot live the semester without. 

Please keep in mind that your dorm may not allow you to have some of these items or you may not have the use for some of these items. For instance if you use a community bathroom at school you might not have need for a toilet cleaner. It's just a guideline that you can edit to fit your needs :)

Bathroom                        

Loofah

Towels

Hand towels

Washcloths

Shower caddy

Shower shoes

Shower curtain

Shower cap

Rug

Trashcan

Febreze
Rag towels

Bedroom

Mattress pad

Comforter

Sheets x2

Pillows

Pillowcases (double whatever you bring)

Extra blankets

Accent pillows

Favorite stuffed animals

Alarm clock

Rug

Head board 

Febreze

Door stop

School and Desk 

Lamp or clip on light

Drawer organizer

Printer

Chair

Mouse + mouse pad

Ethernet cable

Printer paper

USB drive

Calculator

Notebooks (One for each class)

Pencils 

Pens

Sharpies

Highlighters

Index cards 

Stapler + staples

Paper clips

Rubber bands

Pencil sharpener

Scissors

Folders 

Tape

Glue

Colored pencils

Crayons

Whiteout

Calender

Bookends

Bookshelf

Ruler

Hole punch 

Binders

Loose paper

Backpack

Laptop

Planner

Post it notes

Blank CDs

Power strip + Surge protector

Extension cord

Personal

Makeup 

Make up remover

Make up bag

Contacts + Case

Glasses + Case

Sunglasses

Blow dryer

Extra hair ties, bobby pins, headbands, hair bows

Brush

Straighter

First aid kit 

Medicine 

Prescriptions 

Organize

Storage ottoman (For seating also)

Under bed storage

Closet storage

Desk storage

Hangers (Scarf, shoe, skirt, pant, belt)

Bed risers

Cork board or dry erase board

Pins or dry erase markers

Batteries 

Light bulbs 

Tool kit

Sewing kit

Duffle bag

3m hooks 

Bedside storage

Cleaning 

Toilet cleaner

Broom + dust pan

Paper towels 

Wipes 

Hand vacuum

Trash can bags

Decorations 

Full length mirror 

Picture frames

Wall art 

Washi tape

Toiletries 

Shampoo 

Conditioner

Body wash

Hand soap

Shaving cream 

Razors

Deodorant 

Lotion 

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Mouthwash

Floss

Toothbrush holder

Nail clippers 

Tweezers

Tissues

Nail polish + Remover

Feminine products 

Vaseline 

Toiletries bag

Hair dye

Laundry  

Laundry Detergent

Dryer sheets

Bleach pen

Stain stick

Laundry basket or bag

Hamper

Clothing drying rack

Iron and ironing board

Lingerie bag 

Kitchen stuff 

Water bottle 

Coffee maker 

Travel mug

Tea bags

Coffee

Coffee filters

Dishes or paper to simplify

-Plates

-Bowls

-Mugs

-Utensils 

-Cups

Fridge 

Microwave

Hand towels

Sponges

Dish soap

Food storage containers

Chip clips

Snacks to start

Fruit

Granola bars

Freezer meals

Cheese

Yogurt 

Peanut butter

Bread

Cereal/Oatmeal

Little snacks (Goldfish, cheez-its, pretzels...)

Milk

Water pitcher

Ice cube trays

Miscellaneous 

Umbrella 

Rain boots

Sleeping bag

Headphones

Camera + Charger

Phone + Charger

I-pod + Charger + dock + Cord

Flashlight

T.V. 

Fan

Keep With You

Health insurance card

License

Student i.d. 

ATM card

Emergency cash

If Needed or Allowed 

Step stool 

Tent 

Athletic bags 

A few books to read for fun

Duffle bags 

Suitcases

Instruments

Extra seating (bean bag, cube, fluffy chairs)

A few movies/cd's

Incense 

Shower curtains 

Pictures

Floor lamp 

Ear plugs

Bathing suit

Pool/beach towel

Hope this helps ease some stress you may be feeling and I hope you have an awesome year!