10 essential items every student needs in their college dorm

Your daughter will soon learn that doing makeup in the community bathroom is pretty challenging. Thanks to this desk mirror, she can get ready in privacy with no distractions.

Before your child leaves for college, be sure to purchase a shower caddy. Thanks to this simple buy, your kid will be able to easily transport his or her bath products from the dorm room to the communal bathroom.

Dorm room closets aren't exactly the most spacious. Thanks to this hanging shoe rack, your child can save space and time by easily grabbing the pair of shoes they need to start the day.

Sometimes getting to the dining hall on time before class starts just isn’t an option. With this mini fridge, your kid can keep the necessary snacks by their bedside, ensuring they get to class on time.

Feeling overwhelmed by the lack of space in your teen’s new room? Not to worry, simply place this storage rack on the inside of the closet door and she will remain organized and stress-free.

Having a foldable laundry basket is great for dorm life, as there isn’t much space and it is easily transportable to the basement (or sometimes building across the street) where the laundry machines are located.

Time for your son or daughter to get ready for the communal shower life. Shower shoes are an absolute must-buy item before your kid leaves for college.

This three-tiered wall system is great for adjusting to the rigorous lifestyle of college, and it even adds aesthetic, too.

When freshman year arrives, most students are adjusting to balancing all of the fun that comes with college with 8 a.m. courses. Not to worry, though, this mini Keurig will get your child ready for the day on a regular basis.

While most dorms come with a desk, the lighting is often not very strong. With help from this desk lamp, your child can continue to study in their own abode once they enter the collegiate world.