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Dorm and Study Gear Worth Buying

Scholarship money goes further when you skip the giant dorm lists. These are the few things most first-year students actually use. Check your college's housing page first: many ban some items and list bed sizes.

For studying

• Lepro LED Desk Lamp, touch control
  Shared rooms have one overhead light; a desk lamp lets you study late without waking a roommate.
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• Soundcore by Anker Q20i Noise Cancelling Headphones
  Active noise cancelling for loud halls and libraries.
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• Yintar 6 ft Surge Protector, 6 outlets and 3 USB ports
  Dorm outlets are few and far from the bed. Many colleges allow surge protectors but ban plain extension cords, so check your housing rules.
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For the room

• Mesh Shower Caddy, 9 pockets
  Carries everything to a shared bathroom and dries quickly.
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• Niagara Sleep Solution Twin XL Mattress Topper
  Most dorm beds are twin XL, so regular twin toppers and sheets won't fit. Confirm the size with your housing office.
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