4 days ago
College dorm room essentials: students and parents in the US, tell us your must-have items
We're putting together a guide to dorm room essentials – and we need your help.
Students and parents alike, we want to know the must-have items that got you (or your child) through college. What small gadget made living in a tiny space more manageable? What do you wish you'd brought from home?
Send us your recommendations for the best technology, bedding, decor, kitchen and bathroom supplies, storage solutions and anything else that improves dorm life. Feel free to link to a specific product.
They could be practical – the best mattress topper for a hard single bed – or fun, such as the best string lights to improve a gloomy vibe.
Whether you're a current student, recent student or parent, email us your recommendations at
We'll feature the best and most helpful suggestions in our upcoming college dorm essentials guide. A Guardian journalist will follow up with you directly about your recommendation for inclusion in a future story.
