After this year’s high school graduates walk across the stage, many of them will transition into preparing for their first year of college. That includes all the big and little things that make life on campus a lot more comfortable.
Swipe ahead for a list of essential items you can grab for your future college student on Amazon.
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Your recent graduate is very likely to pack quite a few of their possessions to take off to college. This 4-pack of large moving bags is perfect for packing away clothes and linens in a way that’s much more organized that using trash bags.
Buy from AmazonMaybe you’re buying stuff for someone who keeps their room pretty clean on a regular basis. But if your future student is the messy one and their room mate is the tidy one, it would help to at least provide most of the cleaning tools and supplies. This stiffer mop can handle hard surfaces in any room.
Buy from AmazonMaking a first impression on dorm mates, potential friends and professors is an important part of college life. Make that process a bit easier with a mirror they can check out their entire outfit in.
Buy from AmazonIn the same vein, being able to carry everything you need down the hall to take a showers quite beneficial. There’s nothing worse than having to make multiple trips to and from the bathroom while trying not to be late for class.
Buy from AmazonCarrying laundry down the hall, to a basement or another building can be stressful with just a regular hamper. This one includes backpack straps for way easier transportation of dirty clothes.
Buy from AmazonHelp your recent graduate save a ton of space in their new closet or wardrobe with these space saving hangers. You can hang up to 9 garments on one hanger without taking up more space than just one or two garments on normal hangers.
Buy from AmazonSince the college experience is primarily about school, your future student shouldn’t be limited to reading at a desk. And to be fair, this is as great gift for a gamer who is likely going to spend lots of time infant of a TV or monitor.
Buy from AmazonTo save space, consider this slim, no frills TV stand. It has wheels so it can move around, it tilts up and down, and its height adjustable to fit anyone’s needs.
Buy from AmazonTo put it plainly, there’s a ton of different germs floating around any heavily populated place. Make sure the air in your future student’s living space is clean and breathable with this single room air purifier.
Buy from AmazonAccidents happen in many different forms and similar to the tool kit, it’s best to have a first-aid kit on hand at all times.
Buy from AmazonWhether you’re into fashion or have a pretty active lifestyle, you likely have a few pairs of shoes. Help your recent graduate save some space with this shoe rack that leaves the shoes visible, but out of the way.
Buy From AmazonAfter a long day of classes, studying and on some days partying, a good night’s sleep is very important. A plush memory foam mattress topper can transform that dorm room mattress into something much more comfortable.
Buy from AmazonMoving into a new place often requires some type of furniture assembly.
Aside from that, things will break no matter where you live, so it’s best to be prepared for anything.
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