The time has come. The very last issue of the Talon for the 2022-2023 school year by your class of 2023 seniors. Therefore, I thought it would be very fitting to write a bittersweet but incredibly useful article about college. This article will include a comprehensive list of everything you will need to bring to college, from clothes and hangers to a trash can and clothing steamer. Of course, some of these items may depend on your personal needs and interests, but this packing list is intended to help seniors like me who need a list to make sure nothing is forgotten!

Bed:

• set of twin xl bed sheets
• comforter
• mattress pad
• memory foam mattress topper
• Bed bug cover
• Bed/sheets suspenders
• bed raisers if bed allows it for storage underneath 
• 2 regular sleeping pillows
• Decorative pillows
• Headboard for bed
• Bed skirt
• throw blanket

Storage:

• Storage bins
• Storage ottoman
• Storage rolling cart
• plastic cubby for clothes
• shoe organizer
• Jewelry organizer
• Bedside shelf/organizer
• desk organizer

Decor:

• fan
• rug
• bedside lamp
• desk lamp with charging port
• makeup mirror that lights up
• Pictures/picture frames
• Art for walls
• Window curtain (if there’s a window)

Cleaning Supplies:

• small vacuum
• swiffer
• bathroom cleaners if suite, not if hall bathroom 
• Countertop cleaner 
• Windex 
• Dust spray and towel

Clothes/Shoes:

• skirts
• sweatpants
• jeans (white and blue)
• jean shorts

• athletic shoes
• dresses
• dresses
• T-Shirts (lots of school color)
• nice going out shirts
• Pjs 
• underwear
• socks
• rain jacket
• puffer jacket 
• sweatshirts
• work out clothes
• casual sneakers
• tennis shoes
• heels
• slippers
• party shoes that you don’t care about losing/messing up

• baseball hat 
• sunglasses 
• jewelry
• winter hat
• gloves
• college jersey

Food/Kitchen:

• mini fridge
• Microwave
• Brita
• Keurig
• Chip clips
• Paper towels
• Disposable dishes, cups, utensils 
• water bottle

Bathroom:

• bathrobe
• body towels
• face towels
• shower shoes- rubber old navy flip flops
• shower caddy with holes

Personal care:

• body wash
• shampoo
• conditioner
• deodorant
• hairbrush 
• perfume
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• floss
• razors
• Lotion
• face wash
• Face serums
• Gua sha
• Face exfoliating scrub
• face toner
• moisturizer
• makeup bag
• Makeup organizer
  • primer
  • concealer
  • blush
  • bronzer
  • mascara
  • eyeliner
  • setting spray
  • highlighter
  • lip stick
  • lip gloss
  • eyeshadow
  • makeup brushes
  • beauty blender
  • Lip liner
  • Spooley
  • Eyebrow makeup
• loofa
• nail clippers
• lip balm
• tweezers
• nail polish
• nail polish remover
• q-tips
• Cotton pads
• Jar for q tips and cotton pads
• Straightening iron
• Curling iron
• Blow dryer
• Hairspray
• Hair heat protectant 
• makeup wipes
• hair ties – black
• tissues

Electronics:

• Phone
• 10 f00t phone charger
• Laptop 
• Computer charger
• AirPods 
• speaker
• extension cord
• power strip

Laundry:

• laundry basket
• laundry detergent
• stain remover
• Dryer sheets
• Fabric softener 
• lint roller
• drying rack

Bags

• gym bag
• suitcase
• duffel bag
• purses

Misc:

• hangers
• Hanger stacker
• fireproof safe
• trash can- 12 L, small one for bathroom, small one for bedroom, big one if in a suite
• trash bags
• umbrella
• Iron or steamer
• Over the door mirror (full body)
• Lock
• Command hooks
• Command strips
• First aid kit
• Bandaids
• Gum 
• Bug spray
• Sun screen
• Tanning oil
• Beach towel
• Air filter
• Air purifier 
• Closet dehumidifier 
• futon couch if bunk bed?
• tray that clips on to bed
• tv?
• hdmi cord
• party/costume basket 
• crocs, umbrella, towel in bag if raining 
• Advil/ Tylenol
• Tums
• Liquid IV/Pedialyte 
• Air freshener

Study:

• backpack
• planner
• binders
• notebooks
• paper
• Regular and mechanical pencils
• calculator
• highlighters
• scissors
• tape