The number one mistake college-bound families make? Making assumptions & shopping before they have a housing assignment. Every dorm has different layouts, bed sizes, and restrictions. For most essential items, buying now is a massive gamble. Don’t make assumptions! (you’ll probably end up regretting them later…) Instead, save monthly in a separate account or try our Gift Card Method: 1. Buy one gift card a month to Target, Walmart, or Amazon. 2. Save them until your assignment arrives. 3. Shop w

A “Dorm Bundle” seems like the easy button, but here’s why we skip it. A dorm bundle is a ‘convenience pack’ of items for a dorm, usually including bedding, bathroom supplies, storage items, and a handful of little things. They’re often pushed by retailers or even included in your housing information or orientation packets. They come with: ➡️ Thin, low-grade bedding. It’s always microfiber, which tends to run hot and stretch out. The sheets pill quickly, and comforters may not make it through th

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