Most students don’t get to choose their bathroom setup, but if you do, consider getting a dorm with a bathroom shared by roommates. While dorm cleaning staff do a great job cleaning the communal bathrooms, the lack of privacy and hassle of frequent trips sucks.
If you’re stuck in a communal bathroom setup, you’ll want to bring a cheap pair of flip flops to play it safe on the sanitation end. You can use a towel for moving between your dorm room and shower, but we’ve noticed many students opt for a bathrobe.
Most students bring two bath towels and a small pack of hand towels with them to college. You’ll also need to find a place to hang your towels, so consider bringing a wall attachable towel hook. You can always hang your towel on the back of your closet door if your dorm has communal bathrooms.
Students with communal bathrooms need a shower caddy to store and transport their toiletries. We recommend getting a plastic shower caddy with drainage holes and a handle that can attach to a wall hook. While health risks are low, it’s still a good idea to keep personal hygiene items off the floor in communal bathrooms.
Stationery options like a wall-attachable shower caddy or countertop storage container are great if you have a private bathroom. A sink organizer is also helpful for keeping your hygiene products separate from your roommates.
You should visit your school’s housing website to find out what shower accessories your dorm provides. Students with private bathrooms usually need to bring a shower curtain and hooks.
Students with private bathrooms should bring a no-slip shower mat and bathroom rug to avoid potential injuries getting in and out of the shower. We recommend you contact your roommate or suite-mates to discuss who’s bringing what.
You’ll need to bring an adequate supply of toilet paper if you have a private dorm bathroom. Most students split the cost of a 24 pack with their roommate to save time and money.
You’ll need to bring a plunger and toilet bowl cleaner if you have a private dorm bathroom. Most students prefer using toilet bowl cleaner tablets because they’re hassle-free and last up to 6 weeks.
Personal hygiene is an overlooked aspect of college life, and many students let their living environment become a complete mess. As a freshman, you should get into the routine of keeping your dorm bathroom clean and organized. Dedicating a few minutes a week to bathroom maintenance will not only benefit yourself but also help to avoid making a poor impression on friends and other visitors.
Staying in shape can be difficult for many college students, especially those who don’t monitor their weight. Having a scale in your dorm room is a great way to keep you focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Temptations are everywhere in college, and students have a difficult time making good lifestyle choices. Eating unhealthy, skipping the gym, and consuming too much alcohol only skim the surface of poor decision making.
We recommend you sit down and create a set of health goals for yourself before arriving at college. A lot of college students use MyFitnessPal for creating diet and fitness plans. The free tool provides nutritional information on types of food and lets you create a daily journal log to track your calorie intake.
Another way to stay fit is by finding a gym partner to keep you motivated. You should establish friendships with other students on your floor and look for someone with the same goals and outlook in mind.