the ultimate list of what u NEED to pack for ur college dorm *brutally honest edition*
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2021
- if ur a freshman, u better watch this to find out what to bring for college (and what to leave at home). that is a threat. this is the ULTIMATE guide for ur freshman dorm: decor, bedding, clothes, bathroom stuff...everything!
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disclaimer: just speaking from personal experience here! always check ur specific dorm's policies to see what is and is not allowed. love y'all and good luck with your freshman move in !! not sponsored.
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“Get the second pillow not the second set of sheets” yeahhhh just in case you, hypothetically, leave for a weekend then come back to your dorm to a random spot on your pillow… thanks for the advice Sydney👌👌
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Im packing rn, the timing is EVERYTHING
Can we appreciate the fact that she made a spreadsheet for us! Like you can tell that she genuinely wants to help us out.
shouting into the void: LIBRARIES HAVE FREE TEXTBOOKS!!!!!
Not mine :,)
Also.... z library
pov: you’re packing for college, bingeing all of syds college videos, stressing outa your mind when this video pops up and comes to the rescue
I would recommend bringing wash cloths/rags instead of a loofa! They’re more versatile, less mildewy and gross than a loofa, easier to store, etc. In my dorm I would hang it with my towel after my shower to dry then toss it in the laundry bin after to get washed. I brought about 8 or 10, just depends on how frequently you do laundry. Way easier and cleaner :-)
I literally do this💯
"don't bring a dry erase board calender"
me... I legit use it every day regardless of having a planner..
I did the same 😅 I wrote all big assignments and exams on it and it saved my butt so many times
I knew there would be some controversy w this one so u do u - personal opinion is that it’s better to write it down on something that u will always have w u and that isn’t just chillin in ur dorm :)
Same I have like 4 planners & to do list books but I still put overall task on a dry erase board
yep, i really gotta be able to see my weeks planned out so I don't forget cuz if I can't see it then it just doesn't exist 😭
Me looking at the one I bought as she’s saying that 🧍🏽♀️
I was literally having a breakdown about what to pack for college and the notification for this showed up. You are my savior 🙏🏼.
omg sameeee
Start with thinking about the things you use every day and make sure you pack that first. Then make sure you have a plan of where to put/store all of it. Then go to clothes, don’t pack anything you don’t wear a lot, and if you bring stuff you don’t use by thanksgiving or Christmas take it home. For school supplies, if you do hand written notes bring small binders with tabs or folders with the ability to put 3 hole loose leaf paper in. That way you can make your notebook the size you need and not waste any.
Other school supplies you need are, pens (multi color) pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, stapler, tape, paper clips, and a planner!! It’s so much easier to hand write vs keep track in your phone. It will also help you remember by writing it down
oof that will be me when i go to college 🤣
I would say, another useful object, at least for me, was a can opener. For those times when you eat in the dorm, and need to open up canned goods.
it’s not syd if it’s not brutally honest
i actively have used my phone calendar, a bullet journal, AND my dry erase calendar to stay on top of everything and i’m about to be a junior
Same but I'm about to be a senior. I had a paper calander that stuck on my desk freshman year and it wasn't it. I got salsa on it my first week and it leaked through all the way to like January or February 😂😭
@@kimwebb5154 i thought about getting one and thought of that exact problem. we found what worked though. :)
You are superhuman
Here is a tip about laundry for avoiding crowds: 6 am on any day. I also had to walk under an busy archway (like outside) to get to my laundry room because I was in a building with a split first floor. So I was motivated to go avoid people since I didn’t want people walking by to just see me outside with a clothes hamper.
I lived on a split floor too but they gave us split laundry rooms too. So if my side was busy I would just go steal theirs
If only I could wake up at 6am 😭
Or just on a random day like a Thursday or a Tuesday
Idk why but walking to the laundry room carrying your bag of clothes feels kinda embarrassing. Personally I liked doing my laundry at night, because the room was usually empty. Plus, sitting in the laundry room at like 1am is kinda peaceful n nice
I was a night owl and did mine at like 3 am. Was amazing
if you have a communal bathroom- get a wrap towel!!! It’s literally the best purchase i’ve made
Basically, there's alot of variety of what a person needs based on their personality or specific school. Pretty much everybody overpacks freshman year, it's okay, you learn. If you're going home over breaks for sure then what is helpful is packing some clothes seasonally or taking some stuff home that you didn't use (especially if you realize you need to bring stuff back to school that you didn't think of.) I didn't feel like I needed a mattress pad ever, my school's beds were adjustable in height, I never used a desk lamp, a printer was very useful for me because I'd print out papers last minute or at night and either the library wasn't open or I wouldn't want to trek across campus to spend money to print, etc.
I graduated 3 years ago but lived in the dorms all 4 years so I came to check out if this list is accurate. I'd agree with pretty much all of this. I'd also recommend having extra chargers in your backpack (phone, computer). If you have a HIKE to class and don't go back to your dorm during the day between classes, you'll want to have your phone and laptop chargers with you. also, I went to school in an urban setting. crime happens, protect yourself. I had pepper spray (check if its allowed at your school) and a personal alarm (handheld, you pull a little string and it sets off an alarm) attached to my room keys.
Me, a Senior in college who has commuted the past 3 years of college and is commuting in the Fall as well: ✍🏼 No ✍🏼 Loofa ✍🏼 Got it! ☑
the fireball is iconic.. ALSO bed bath and beyond has so many college "Essentials" that are scams. Don't fail for them :) One thing you didn't mention is to ACTUALLY bring bowls, plates, and metal silverware. Even if it's one set of each, it is so much easier that constantly buying paper products which are horrible for the environment. Also, you do NOT need a brita if you live in a dorm because it will take up most of your mini fridge... because if you like healthy food and want to use your fridge for most of that, you are going to have NO space because of your brita ... so leave it at home unless you want to waste your money on a meal plan :)
But you don’t put your keurig in the fridge. I put mine on my storage thingy
@@bangtanphoenix7280 I’m an idiot I meant Brita 😂
i was actually gonna buy a brita while living in my dorm while only liking fruits lmao
brita water bottle. game changer
@@raewebb7761 I know this was two years ago but I love you I forgot this existed
i’m finally going into college this year and can actually apply this advice to my life, i feel like i’ve unlocked a new level to watching your videos :) thanks for being all cool and wise and such i couldn’t do it without ya
the fact that I was coming on to youtube to watch a video like this... and you are the one making it makes me happy :)
Thank you!! I’ve been binging all your old vids and college packing lists, and I was so excited when I saw the pop up!
Omg i needed this video so bad. I’m in a dorm this year and I got no clue what I need
College grad here: definitely get a drawer organizer, used that everyday and storage bins! I personally used a whiteboard calendar everyday to stay organized. A back pillow for your bed is great for watching movies and chilling in bed. Also make sure you bring some personal items (pictures, decor, blanket, ect.) you don’t need to go crazy with it but make it a nice place to come back to.
Also for a laundry bin get one that ROLLS!!!! You do not want to lug a heavy bin all the way to the washers and dryers…not fun 😅 and don’t forget a robe! I never got one and regret it
As a former RA toasters and hot plates are typically banned in college dorms.
I'm packing right now and your list has been a godsend (and yes, I've had this video saved since August and I leave in a bit over a week now). I've shared it with my parents and we're using it to make sure I get everything. Literally please accept my eternal gratitude and thanks, you've made this already stressful time a little bit less stressful. Thank you thank you thank you :))))
I would recommend a small clothes steamer! It is much more portable than an iron and it doesn’t need a board or a flat surface to work properly. It’s hard to just forgo an iron ESPECIALLY if you are the type who hates to fold clothes as soon as you take them out of the dryer.
Senior in college but I'm still watching this video! (and I just bought a few new things for my dorm, including the EXACT storage ottoman you linked in the Google Sheet)
Always putting so much time and effort into us 💖💖💖 will forever be my fav Syd
Been watching you for years now I’m finally going to college this fall!!! Your advice is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
please this is EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED
My state/school literally has 100 degree weather in August, then snow in September with sun the next day, plus lots of days of rain. You need to pack for all weather 😅😂
dude the spreadsheet is crazy thanks so much!
I'd really recommend doing your laundry on week days, late at night if you've the energy because the chances of unoccupied laundry machines and empty rooms is substantially higher.
Oh my gosh this video came out at literally the perfect time!! So perfect, thanks so much!!!
oh & professional outfit is SO IMPORTANT regardless of your major - we have a pre-med/medical fraternity & it was required for interviews and even general meetings to dress business casual/formal & some clubs required it as well - so 10/10 recommend having something
As a international first year student, I appreciate this work!! I was thinking about these informations like…. A LOT! Thank you. I’ll be looking forward more college videos like this ;))
Syd always has the most creative intros I’m here for it😂
You are the best Syd! Wishing you a good luck! 👍😁👍
Not even a second of the video in and I already feel called out lmao 🤡😂
I’m literally packing rn you’re a god send 😭
BRO WHAT THE PAINTERS TAPE TRICK IS SO GOOD
turning 27 in a month, been out of college for over 5 years, commuted all 4 years of college, never watched one of your videos before, but this came up on my home page and i of course had to watch
i absolutely love your videos i’m moving ny- ca for college in september and i’m completely lost, watching your videos have helped :)
if you have some sort of internship or clinical hours where you have to look professional, I would recommend getting a steamer, they are like 15 dollars on amazon and they are so easy to use
My college allows thumb tacks to hang stuff! Perfect timing for this video, I’m leaving in less than 2 weeks! Thank you!!
Graduated from college 7 years ago but still fully invested in this advice 😂🙃
I'm an incoming junior, and you have been my college guru/mentor since I was a senior college. 🌝
I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE
As a guy who carries around a wallet, I feel singled out.
the thing is that guys have pockets in pretty much every pair of pants...absolutely not the case for women
I had a small wallet attached to my keys in college
As a woman who carries around a wallet, me too. 😂
@@Ginnybellebeauty FACTS and the pockets are actually USEFUL meanwhile I can fit maybe a nickel in my wack ass pockets lmao
I do too but the card holder is 100x easier. Especially if you go out a lot. I never brought my wallet to a party, just ID, school ID, room key, and a little bit of cash just in case.
The mesh shower caddies can be washed in the washing machine!
Good luck to your brother next year! Thank you for the recommendations!
if you are living with a roommate: earplugs and/or eye mask! sometimes your sleep schedules won’t line up and that’s okay! but i found these ESSENTIAL when i’d want to go to bed early or take a nap during the day:)
god bless the spreadsheet holy lord ily
I love your honesty
i didn’t go to college and don’t plan on it but i love watching ppl talk about what to bring to college lmaooo
for people who enjoy having your room smell nice, i HIGHLY recommend buying a small oil diffuser and a few essential oils that you like. it is SO MUCH less expensive then buying a lot of candles and risking burning down your building.
don't do this without asking your roommate. some people are extremely sensitive/allergic to things like that and a dorm is very small enclosed space.
Little plug in scent things are also good!
I already graduated a year ago but yet here i am. I absolutely agree with syd!
Loved this video Sydney!
Why did I watch this whole video? I'm going into my fourth year of college and I've lived at home this whole time. I literally take all online classes.
i use a dry erase board (a regular blank one, to put extra stuff on it) and the calendar one along with my agenda and my phone's notes + google calendar to keep track of everything bc my memory is trash. if you feel you need one, get one. But if you find yourself not using it much, sell it to others in your dorm hall or online. that's just my advice for anyone who may be in between on getting one
My freshman year of college started in 2010 and yet this video captured my attention throughout.
Love the straight info! thanks
This video is everything! I love it haha
I actually need to see this.
This is the first one that didn't tell me to bring tapestries and extra chairs.
Hi Sydney! Thanks for the tip! Love the video!
never clicked so fast! thanks for being cool and inspiring me to make my own channel :))
i’m living my dorm life vicariously through this 20 min video even tho i literally commute to college 🙃
If you do prefer loofahs, buy 5-6 at the beginning of each semester and change them every 2 weeks. Same with sponges for dishes - buy a multi-pack and make sure you change them out!
Verrrrrry helpful! Thank you so much, love your videos!
don't have a dorm cause going to cc but I still find these vids so satisfying lol
Not me being an RA and taking notes because last year was foggy 😭🥴
also, you can wash the mesh caddies and it’s much more easier to do that than cleaning up plastic mildew on the plastic caddies!!
ur so cool for making a spreadsheet. ty!!
Omg I loved this video! You should do one for apartments
syd out here saving the dayyy
Thanks for being honest about this stuff, because we don't want to waste money on not important things
Omg this is so helpful. I know you mentioned a fan, what about a space heater? I'm worried my dorms gonna be so cold in the winter!
i appreciate this sm bc im a second year but i havent been to my campus yet bc of covid so this is so so so so so helpful! thank you!
our laundry room was open 24/7, best believe I was in there at 2 am procrastinating my school work - and with the umbrella, I was like the only kid carrying an umbrella around when it was about to storm, so it started pouring & I opened it & almost became mary poppins - so that was an F - I ended up just sulking in the rain
Ngl The bed that I had was comfortable and I ended up stuffing my mattress pad in a closet for the semester. The desk lamp was the most useful for me!
you are life saver frfr thank you so much
Thank you. I’ve sent your vid and spreadsheet to three people today
I used my dry erase calendar for math problems and it honestly was so nice to use
I know it sounds odd but I recommend bringing a small bucket. Its useful when the hot water isnt working or during water maintenance. Also easier to wash dishes. You can use it for storage when not in use :)
Also works as step to reach stuff
hell yeahhh… moving out in two weeks and I only have my towels, sheets, and comforter 😅
Gurlll same
sydney is the best person alive
I LOVEEE how blunt you are omg
I am most definitely a “weirdo like you”😂 I always sleep on top of the comforter! It’s just comfier and easier
sleeping on top of the comforter is supreme
I’m not even going to college or Uni yet and this is so useful
realized syd didn’t bleep one of the curses and it made my night
sometimes I just like leaving 1 or 2 for the ✨drama✨
YESSSSS I’ve been so distracted by my senior year really ending a couple weeks ago and my brothers a pain so he won’t help me know what to pack
Also hope this doesn’t sound creepy but what dorm area did you get assigned freshman year? I switched to south and my brother just keeps saying “you should’ve should’ve stayed at east”
thank you for this!!!
Thanks for the spreadsheet pimp it was really helpful. 😂
I LOVE this video syd but I wanna add a note abt the iron/ironing board point: I have some shirts w iron ons that need attention to keep the decal on, so I’m bringing an iron and I bought an ironing mat instead of bringing an ironing board. you can just spread the mat on your desk/floor/whatever, iron on it, and then it folds up really flat. mine even came w an iron rest, and it was really cheap. hope this helps someone!
when I’m not moving into a dorm but I watch the entirety of this video because syd is so entertaining ⭐️👏
this is the best
I’m literally pre-packing a month before I’m leaving
1: to avoid last minute panic packing
2: I need to deep clean my depression room
3: I have to prepare my room for my cat because it’s gonna become his room when I leave
Also I’m getting a single room. Nonbinary privilege
love to watch this as someone in her 5th year of college who never lived in a traditional 2-person dorm room (community college grads rise!!)
Im going to college this fall IM SO EXITED
Thanks Syd! I have literally a week left...
If you have a communal bathroom I suggest a robe. My friend had one and honestly she said it made life easier. Also remember if those hallways are accessible to all genders then there might be guys hanging out in hallways talking to other people in your hall. I think a robe would be nice for more coverage. (If you don’t care then a regular towel will do.) you could change in the bathroom but sometimes it’s easier to change in your room.
Definitely bring 2 sets of sheets and rotate them, when you are washing one set put the second set on. Also once my water bottle wasn’t all the way closed and leaked all over my sheets at like midnight second set of sheets was lifesaver. Having a white comforter is not a problem- you just need to wash it and put a bit a bleach in the machine. It will stay white and any stains come right out. Just my experience, but everyone has to do what works for them.
I would also add to the essentials one of those giant desk calendars (I hang mine up on the wall). I write literally everything on it (classes, meetings, events, major tests, etc.), and color code it. It's way easier than finding whatever you need on your phone or laptop.
And then I would say DON'T bring a million pairs of shoes. My roommate last year had a giant pile that she never touched and my roommate this year brought home more than half of what she brought at the beginning of the year. You're gonna wear your shower shoes, maybe a pair of sneakers, maybe some boots, and maybe some slippers. Even if you're a shoe person, you're not going to be by the second month.