5 things that will help new college students survive the worst part of dorm life
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Many recent high school grads are preparing for the biggest shift in their lives thus far: college.
There are many things about college that are amazing improvements for any recently unleashed 18-year-old.
However, not all aspects of the college life are a fantasy. There will be struggles. Roommates will trickily navigate the dynamics of a newly shared space. Professors will assign too much reading on the best weekend of the year.
One of these struggles that you should be sure to be prepared for before you set foot on campus is dealing with a shared bathroom in your dorm.
Dorm bathrooms can be a bit overwhelming, a bit gross, and, to be honest, a bit weird, but in the good kind of weird. Sometimes you’ll get yelled at to stop singing in the shower, other times you’ll find a friend to harmonize with.
Regardless of your situation, here are five items all freshman should have packed to survive their first year in a shared dorm bathroom, from someone who lived it.
A pair of shower sandals
AmazonNo matter how great the maintenance staff of your building is, the floors of your bathroom will be gross. It’s inevitable; their power washers are fighting a war against grime they simply cannot win. Shower sandals will keep your feet safe from all of the dirt that your flatmates have already wiped off their bodies as it floats to the drain. They also make 2 a.m. pizza runs much easier.
adidas Originals Men's Adissage Sandal, $24.99.
adidas Originals Women's Adissage Sandal, $30.
A set of oversized towels
ParachuteWhen I was in college, I had two towels. One was significantly larger than the other. When navigating coed hallways in only a towel after a shower, with the potential of being locked out of your room always in play, I always felt a little more comfortable having cover that went down to my shins. If you have dormmates that like to play jokes, a few extra inches of fabric can make all the difference when they try to catch you off guard. Also, women might consider also snagging a towel dress to make the post-shower scene a bit simpler.
Parachute Home Classic Bath Sheet, $39
VEAMI Towel Dress with Snap Closure, $22.95
Some protection for your toothbrush
QuipKeep your toothbrush as clean as possible. You put that thing in your mouth.
Butler Gum Toothbrush Anti-Bacterial Covers, $2.95
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