It’s that time of the year again. Moving in can be rather stressful, especially for you freshman. You strut into Target, grab your cart, ready to conquer the semester. However, the hundreds and thousands of options Target provides are enough to make your brain go haywire. Do you really need that set of 12 towels or that fancy bronze throw basket? Do not fret kids! Here is a comprehensive list of everything you need to survive in a Manhattan College dorm. Suite style or Traditional we’ve got you covered!
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Bed aka the most important part of your room:
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Twin XL Sheets
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Pillowcases
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Ideally two pillows to sleep on, but one is good too
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A cozy comforter
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A plush throw blanket
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One giant throw pillow or two small throw pillows
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A body pillow
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A mattress pad
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A foldable bedside table
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A bedside lamp
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Desk, the place for doing your school work and makeup:
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Memory cards and USB flash drives
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A stapler and staples
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A set of pens, pencils, and highlighters
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A sharpener and an eraser
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Rubberbands
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A ruler
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Tape and Scissors
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Glue
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A pencil holder
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Notebooks
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Planner
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Sticky notes
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Index cards
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Folders with pockets
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A desk lamp
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Stackable desk storage trays
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A good makeup mirror
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A makeup holder
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Your makeup and makeup brushes
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Cotton pads, q-tips, and makeup wipes
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A jewelry stand
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Closet Essentials:
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Hangers
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Scarf and belt clip hangers
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Over the door shoe storage
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Tiered cloth hanging shelf
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A mirror
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Other Room Essentials:
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Towels
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Mini iron and ironing board
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Storage bins
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Trash cans
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A Fan
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Laundry bag and supplies
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Bulletin board and pushpins
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Dry-erase wallboard
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Picture hangers (double-sided tape for concrete walls)
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First-aid kit
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Power cord
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Rug
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Sewing kit
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Vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies
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Fridge and microwave
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Traditional-style must-haves:
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Shower caddy
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Shower slippers
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Earplugs or noise-canceling headphones
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Eye mask
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Fabric room divider
Even if you’ve moved in already, keep this list handy to help you pack for next year! I hope this essentials list makes college-shopping less stressful!