Here is a list of a few things you might want to think about getting for your dorm room. Your future home away from home.

• Lamps! During the day, the Florida sun floods the rooms with light. At night, it’s a totally different story. Lamps come in handy. Ones that are easy to move are great since it may take a few tries to figure out how you like your new dorm room.
• Two sets of bedding. Ah… college happens?
• Extra pillows. Sometimes friends come over and there aren’t enough places to sit. Pillows come in handy. Plus, they are soft and comfortable.
• Storage containers. All shapes and sizes. I put my CD’s and video’s in two small ones. My seasonal clothes in large ones.
• A night stand. Where else do you think your alarm clock is going to sit? Think about multi-functional. A chair that also can store things away? Space is limited.
• Bed padding! The most amazing thing ever created for college students! Grab a few and enjoy the soft bed full of comfort! Everyone should enjoy college, down to their bed.
• A few towels. One week to another can be crazy, wild or boring. Washing clothes and towels might wait 2 weeks.
• A TV
• A mini fridge. Things for snacks.
• A microwave.
• A shower basket to keep all your personal toiletries in and not mix up with your roommate or to get lost in the bathroom, you know, for those who share and have to carry their stuff in and out of the bathroom. Think about it, do you really want to be standing in a towel or a bath robe carrying 4 or 5 things in your arms, trying to unlock your door, praying that a bunch of crazy boys don’t run down the hall and yank your towel down.
• Cork boards. Yes, there is an ‘S’ at the end! Having a cork board on your door can be great! Let everyone know that some one’s birthday is coming up, or that Lynn won the basketball game. Plus, they are great for reminders, meetings and classes, etc.
• A place setting for two. The caf. gets boring. Some times students order out. Don’t forget the forks and knives!
• A hard pillow to lean on. I do most of my typing in bed, with a hard pillow behind me to keep me awake. I like to be comfortable while I write.
• Wall Art of course! White walls are no fun to look at for 8 months!

Stay tuned. More to come! Right now, I have some things to do.