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Does A Dorm Room Really Need These 10 Items?

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It's almost that time again. Students all over the world are getting ready to go back to college. So, it's important to make sure young scholars are prepared for late night cramming sessions, sketchy roommates and other inevitable campus life situations. That's why we've complied a list of dorm room essentials all college kids need for the upcoming fall semester.

Click through our slideshow to see just what every pupil needs before heading back to university.

Dorm Necessities

Mini-Fridge(01 of10)

Having a mini-fridge in your dorm will make all the difference during a late night cramming session when the cafeteria is closed. This compact wonder from Compact Appliance also acts as a dry-erase board: A good way to remind yourself of tasks or tell your roommate to stop eating your food.(Compact Appliance photo)

Full-Length Mirror (02 of10)

College kids can easily lose track of time, which means they'll throw anything on just to make it to class before the professor notices. It'll be essential to have a full-length mirror, like this one from Ikea, to make sure your underwear isn't showing and that you have both shoes on. (Ikea photo)

Safe(03 of10)

Sometimes students don't always get to choose their roommates. Rather than worrying every time you leave the room, buy a safe to store credit cards and other valuables. This Go Vault is perfect because it can be hung on a closet rack. (Dorm Co. photo)

Bath Caddy(04 of10)

A bath caddy will be a life-saver when you're shuffling back and forth between your room and the communal bathrooms. You can store everything from shampoo to toilet paper in this bath bin by PB Teen. Oh, and don't forget your flip flops! (PB Teen photo)

Bed Lifts (05 of10)

A dorm room isn't exactly known for having a lot of storage space. It'll be a good idea to buy an inexpensive pack of bed lifts, like these from Bed, Bath and Beyond, so you can keep books and clothes underneath the bed. (Bed, Bath and Beyond photo)

Air Fresheners (06 of10)

Since most dorm windows don't open, having an air freshener is the only way to freshen up the room. Especially, when you smell an unpleasant odor coming from either the laundry, garbage or fridge. Glade offers a variety of automatic sprays in cool finishes. You'll thank us later, we promise.(Glade photo)

Extra-Long Sheets(07 of10)

We assume you're bringing sheets with you to college, but are they the right size? Dorm beds need extra-long sheets like these from Residence Hall Linens. (RHL photo)

Bed Pillow(08 of10)

Dorms provide pretty generic furniture, which means there aren't a lot of cozy spots to relax. But with an armed pillow, like this one from Target, you can sit comfortably practically anywhere! (Target photo)

Laptop Feet(09 of10)

Chances are your laptop will be on all the time while in college. So, in order to keep it running smoothly, purchase laptop feet like these from Think Geek, which will tilt your computer and keep it cool.(Think Geek photo)

Charging Station(10 of10)

Being in college means being on the go. Which, of course, means toting your smart phone, laptop or iPad/Kindle/Nook everywhere. To ensure full battery life at all times, a charging station is a must. This one from Dorm Co. has a cool look that hides cords. (Dorm Co. photo)

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