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Dorms can take a little bit of using to if it’s your first time, just getting used to sharing living quarter with people you know very little about, is a big change and might need some transitioning. Also, it could be completely natural if you are a social party animal, you might even have found the place you belong to.
Regardless of which is it, you still are living in a shared space with many other people and got to conform to the rules of the land. But there’s never a rule that says you can’t enhance your situation there a little bit. For every little pesky situation that dorm life might awkwardly produce, there a gadget that can help you with it. Check them out.
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#1 Himalaya Faux Fur Storage Pouf
Mimish Designs offers the latest and greatest in organization and dorm room décor! Mimish’s products are space-saving storage compartments that have a fun and functional zippers, and they are so cozy and fun to sit, read, listen to music, play games and more. The patented design has beans on top and storage on the bottom, so you will never feel what is inside while lounging. Fabrics include: Sherpa, Poodle, Himalaya Faux Fur, corduroy, metallic and a mix of cotton fabric colors (you can even mix and match top and bottom fabrics/colors).
#2 Mini USB Desktop Fridge Cooler
College years are filled with trying to stay up long hours to finish that last-minute assignment. And you’ll generally need a bit of extra fuel to make it to the end of the finish line. So, a dorm essential is this mini USB cooler, which can keep your can of soda refrigerated while you work. No need to worry about your drink getting warm and gross, this cooler will take care of everything for you. It’s ideal if you don’t have a fridge right by your desk, and you can even bring it with you to the library for some late-night studying.
#3 ZMI SoundCannon Turret-I Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Here’s why it’s the perfect speaker for college students:
- Lightweight and portable, about the size and weight of a can of soda.
- Looks cool: Winner of the 2016 iF design award. It has a sophisticated modern design that will look great on your desk or bedside table.
- Easy to setup and connect/disconnect from your devices. Plus our customer service team is always ready to answer questions and troubleshoot issues.
- Strong signal from over 30ft away
- Best of all, it won’t hurt their budget at less than $20.
#4 SockDock 2 Pack Sock Laundry Helper & Storage Hangers
SockDock® is a simple & easy-to-use sock laundry & storage hanger designed to keep socks in pairs while washing, drying, and storing. It is the ultimate time-saving laundry gadget for eliminating the monotonous, mind-numbing task of sorting and matching socks; which makes SockDock® the ultimate dorm room necessity for all students who wear socks! With all of the time saved by SockDock®, students will have plenty of time for studying and partying!
#5 Giantex Portable Mini Compact Twin Tub Washing Machine
Portable Washers are agile and affordable and will save you a trip to the often overly crowded laundromat. They can cleverly be placed in your bathroom, and used in several designated areas in your apartment or dorm. Allowing students the luxury of washing clothes in-house this product is a complete lifesaver and an affordable investment.
#6 BunkTrunk
The BunkTrunk is a safe/locker, nightstand and work surface all in one. The BunkTrunk doesn’t require mounting hardware or take up floor or desk space. It easily fits above the top bunk in college dorm rooms or under the bed. The BunkTrunk has a digital combo, so you never have to worry about losing a key. It even has a power strip with USB ports to charge your gear when it’s locked away. It’s perfect to store textbooks, laptop, jewelry, money, medication and more! BunkTrunk solves a real problem that most college students may not even know they have, until they are in their dorm room, living with a stranger.
