College Handbook: The Chico dorm room/apartment checklist
Nobody wants to experience a flash of panic their first day living on their own, whether it’s in a residence hall or an apartment. This list includes the “bare necessities” you should have on move-in day. Dorm essentials Flip flops: To protect your feet from whatever’s lurking between the tiles in the residence hall shower floor . Shower caddy: So you can carry all your hygiene items to those showers without making them touch the floor, either. I’d suggest buying something that’s easy to clean, otherwise it’ll get rusty or moldy. Microwave/mini fridge: You’re not always going to want to eat at the dining hall. Having a fridge for milk and energy drinks and a microwave for heating up leftovers from Tea Bar or Madison Bear Garden (The Bear) is always a wise choice. Sleep mask and earplugs: If you’re a heavy sleeper, you’ll be fine. For the rest of us, however, many sharing close quarters with a stranger for the first time, sleeping is an adjustment. If you’re lucky, your roommate a...