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According to most films about college, the average person makes their first real friends within 20 minutes of arriving on campus. Hold on, though. Unless you have a film crew following you, you’re probably not going to meet every member of your wedding party by accidentally stumbling into them on move-in day.

Are you overwhelmed or anxious about the transition to online learning? Good news! You’ve come to the right place. Let’s get real. This is a messy school year. There’s no sugar-coating it. During this period of global turmoil due to the coronavirus, students such as ourselves are impacted in ways we could’ve never foreseen. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, online classes were optional and supplemental. Now, for better or worse, this learning platform is suddenly in the spotlight, as it is thrust onto the entire educational system. Depending on whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, this transition to school at home could either be seen as a welcome change or a major mental health risk. Introverts, people who are typically more...

#10 Pomona College Pomona College, located in Claremont California, receives the number ten spot on our list. Most Residence Halls on campus at Pomona are constructed in elegant Spanish style architecture. Each Residence Hall is in close proximity to a pool and features a lounge and grassy courtyard. Freshmen and sophomores at Pomona live on South Campus, while Juniors and Seniors live on North Campus. #9 The University of Texas at Austin The flagship university of the Texas system, UT is an incredible place for students. With a 31 billion dollar endowment, UT has recently spent millions on upgrading their dorms. Most dorms at the University of Texas are above average, however, the reason why UT is on our list...

The following list will cover all of the different items that you will need for college. Plenty of incoming college freshmen tend to buy items they assume they’ll need, but never end up actually using. This comprehensive Dorm Essential List has been put together by a team of college students from their own experiences.