Welcome new Tigers! We couldn’t be more excited to have you on campus with us. Between First Friday Parade, the football games, and classes (not to mention making emotional phone calls back home), we know you’re going to be slammed for the next few months. In addition, remembering things that you wish you had in the middle of the semester can be so inconvenient. So, while you still have some time and energy, grab a friend and check out this list of things that can help make your first year here as amazing as we know it’ll be!
1. Power strip
Not only will they increase the number of outlets you have, but they can also make it more convenient to reach them! Also relevant…
2. Extension cords!
3. Storage bins
These help clean up clutter and keep your room looking gorgeous especially if you get the foldable kind that are easy to put away or go under furniture. Plus, if you get the storage ottomans they can serve as extra seating for friends!
4. Extra umbrellas
Clemson’s weather is pretty unpredictable, and you never want to be left without a spare.
5. Extra water bottles
I’ve lost water bottles on campus and walking across Clemson in this heat with no water is a bad idea.
6. Rain boots
Fashionable and functional!
7. Plastic bags
They fit perfectly in small trash cans, and you never know when they might come in handy!
8. Amazon Prime membership
Amazon has amazing deals for students including textbook rentals. With Prime (which comes at a discount for students) ordering books is an affordable breeze!
9. Snacks
If you’re like me and get hungry at the most inconvenient times, this will be a life-saver.
10. A clip lamp and fan
These are really convenient for keeping up airflow in your room and for late night reading/studying!
11. Bed caddy
I had one freshman and sophomore year and it let me avoid the pain of having to get off my lofted bed anytime I needed something. The caddy kept a snack, a book, and my phone!
12. Lap desk
These are so handy because they let you study anywhere in your room, even on your bed!
13. Futon/chair
Eventually, you’re going to want friends over and they’re not all going to fit on your bed. Having extra seating makes your room cozier and makes having your friends over even easier!
14. Extra blankets
Never hurts to make things a little extra cozy, am I right?
15. Anti-allergen bed cover
You’d be surprised how dirty a dorm room can get no matter how clean you keep it. For people with allergies (like yours truly), this is a life saver!
16. Door stop
It’s a great way to make your space more inviting, especially those first couple of weeks when you’re still meeting people! Plus if your door’s open people will stop by and say hi.
17. Wet wipes
These are great for a quick cleanup and you never know when one of those will come in handy! Speaking of which…
18. Paper towels!
Keeping some extras around never hurts either!
19. Extra medicine
Whether it’s an upset stomach, headache, or sudden cold, keeping some extra Tylenol or Tums doesn’t take up space and might save you at the last minute.
20. First aid kit
My first year at Clemson this came in handy way more often than I thought it would for myself and for others!