As high school graduates walk across the stage throughout the month of May, many will start preparing for their new journey as a college student.

Part of this means living in a dorm room for the first time and settling down to make it feel as homey as possible.

Here are our top 10 picks for Amazon dorm room essentials that every college freshman needs to make their new space feel like home away from home.

HUANUO Lap Laptop Desk (Amazon)

When doing boring homework or writing essays, you want to be as comfortable as possible. And while many dorms provide a desk, sometimes doing work in the bed can help when working for long periods of time, which is why a lap desk can be necessary.

While there are many to chose from on Amazon, the HUANUO Lap Laptop Desk has 4.6 stars and is listed as Amazon’s choice for this specific type of product.

12 Pack Stronger Closet Organizers and Storage Clothes Hanger with 5 Holes Closet Storage for Heavy Clothes (Amazon.com)

Dorm rooms often come in the size of a shoe box, meaning closet space can be just as small. In order to maximize space a closet organizer can work wonders. However, don’t forget to clean out your closet before move in day too.

Attmu Mesh Shower Caddy for College Dorm Room (amazon.com)

This will always be one of the first recommendations when reading up on what to buy for your dorm room as many do not have private showers.

The Attmu Mesh shower caddy is a great pick because it has ample space, is light weight and won’t collect any water droplets from your used shampoo bottles.

2 Pack Power Strip - 12FT Long Extension Cord (Amazon.com)

Power strips and extension cords are both necessary in any living space, but having a 2-in-1 power strip and extension cord can make life easier when living in an awkwardly set up dorm room, especially those with the weirdly high twin beds.

Amazon Basics 3 Speed Box Fan, 20-Inch (Amazon.com)

A box fan serves two purposes. The first and most obvious one is to cool down the room, but the other is to block out any noise from rowdy people in the hallway or just outside street noise.

Box fans are loud enough to block out most noise while still blending into the background creating a simple white noise to fall asleep to.

If box fans aren’t your thing, standing fans can work just as well.

Mkono Macrame Sofa Armrest Organizer (Amazon.com)

This is something that may be useful even for those who aren’t living in a dorm room, however, when space is limited, smart storage options are a must.

Many bed caddy have a basic, functional look, but the Mkono Macrame organizer is a much more stylish option. You can also get a stylish, yet masculine option is here.

Crock-Pot SCR151 1-1/2-Quart Round Manual Slow Cooker (Amazon)

Slow cookers are of course great for the busy person, which perfectly describes the average college student. And lets be honest, for some college students, this is the first time they are learning to cook for themselves, and a slow cooker is the perfect place to start.

A small slow cooker such as the 1.5 quart crock-pot takes up minimal space while creating good, home cooked meals that often take minimal effort.

Electric Hot Pot (Amazon.com)

Another great cooking option for college students is an electric hot pot, which is basically an electric sauce pan. As compared to a countertop electric burner, this takes up less space and is easier to carry around.

Hot pots can make a variety of dishes, but is especially great for making the coveted dorm room ramen noodles.

EASELAND Twin XL Mattress Pad Pillow Top Mattress Cover Quilted Fitted Mattress Protector (Amazon.com)

Often, the mattresses that come with dorms aren’t the most comfortable, which is why a mattress topper is so necessary for a comfortable night’s sleep.

There are endless options to choose from. A common option being a basic quilted pillow mattress topper, however, a foam mattress topper also makes a huge difference.

Dorm room dinnerware set (Amazon)

When it comes to dorm room dinnerware, you obviously don’t want a full ceramic set. The 28-piece Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set provides a modern, sleek look to eat one’s meals without spending too much money. You can also find Another great option is here.

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