COLLEGE DORM ESSENTIALS: things you never even knew you needed!!

[@leahgensel]

omg this video has been up for 16 hours and there WAS A TYPO IN THE TITLE!! leah u dumbo lmaooo i fixed it but hope you enjoyed the video lol :))

[@alondral9722]

Don’t worry this video is awesome 🥰🥰💖

[@monicabella1126]

👏🏼👏🏼✨✨✨👑👑🙌🏼OMG the #lumiy lightblade lamp is crazy good. ALmost EVERY room in my dorm has one of these sOO I also got one!!! WOW it so good

[@bmagirl3]

like how ur wearing a conserve the earth shirt but u wash ur towels every time u use them

[@ihateyouall7026]

Georgie O'Connell she didn’t say that. She brought four towels, specifically so she *doesnt* have to wash them every time she showers.

[@luciferseventh1679]

leah lorraine How much clothes did u bring?

[@WoOkcwb]

I have a feeling you would be the mom out of the friend group

[@leahgensel]

HAHAA i definitely am 😂

[@avagrace3645]

Hailey L she seems like me and I’m definitely the mom so I think your right

[@LegacyProVideo]

Honestly, same. 😂

[@blueowl3535]

She always has what everyone needs, but no one knew they needed. Definitely the mom of her friend group 😂👍🏽

[@meridithgraham]

FACTS

[@wm8395]

THANK YOU FOR GETTING TO THE POINT AND HAVING A LIST READY! It’s relieving on seeing a video without a long intro seeing the KZbinr NOT getting off topic about the materials.

[@c3lestial333]

bathroom robe - good for communal bathrooms spare towels - always good to have washcloths + hand towels beach towel - use for studying on the grass or going to the beach shower caddy - need shower shoes hand soap - bring enough toilet paper - have to supply your own toilet paper if you have your own bathroom cleaning supplies kitchen reusable cups + plates - buy a cheap set, not paper plates & plastic utensils brita - have your own water ice cube trays - buy it if you don’t want warm water dish soap - to wash your dishes... room mattress topper - makes bed more comfortable extra sheets - when you don’t have tome to wash your currently used one, always good to have another one bed skirt - hide everything under your bed only if you have your own bed full size mirror - really good to have big hamper - buy a sturdy hamper rain gear - always prepare for whatever weather condition power strip extra long phone charger - if you’re bunking & the outlet is far away extra hangers - good to have these if you’re planning to buy more clothing extra blankets nail polish/nail clippers (nail products in general) tampons/pads - stock up mini pharmacy school supplies backpack laptop stapler scotch tape/tape dispenser laptop case misc. trash bags vacuum/broom air freshener - always check with your roommate if they’re okay with it

[@leahgensel]

omg this was literally so concise and hit all my points, a genius

[@khushboodev8993]

BATHROOM robe Towel + handtowels Shower caddy Shower shoes Hand soap Disinfecting wipes Pee safe KITCHEN plates + spoons + glass + bowl Water bottle Dish soap + towel ROOM mattress Sheets - 3+4 Full size mirror 10 foot phone charger Hangers Extra blankets. Nails stuff Pads Stapeler Tape MISCELLANEOUS trash bags + cans Brooms Air fresheners ❤️❤️

[@tammy6496]

khushboo dev thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@lesonyafire310]

Omg thank you sooo much. These long videos are a headache but much needed

[@laurens3857]

Big hamper?

[@sebastianleman2170]

tysm

[@avian7078]

Lauren S so the cheap ones don’t break and to hold a lot of clothes

[@chelsey8737]

I'm not even going away for college but I watch these religiously

[@bore964]

Chelsey Abbott yess 😂😂😂

[@arianareyes447]

SAME

[@aserratt]

I'm 15 and already thinking abt which colleges i wanna go to

[@chelsey8737]

@@aserratt that's the best thing to do. Figure out everything ahead of time so that you're not rushing to do it last minute. Figure out all of the financials- will you get financial aid, will your parents help you, can you pay for some of it on your own and everything else you possibly can as soon as you can. Itll make your life soooo much easier. You don't need to sign your life away at 15 to a college but I just went to my local JC and there was a lot of stuff that I never anticipated needing to workout so doing as much of that stuff as you can early will save you so much stress

[@divinyst5027]

@@chelsey8737 Yes, but I'm 12

[@vanessanoelle]

this is the best college video I have seen so far! and I have watches at least 100 so far. so fast paced and mentioned things no one else has. thanku thanku

[@leahgensel]

vanessa tavares you’re welcome!!! i’m glad it helped :))

[@Agcookie80000]

Okay you’re literally the best. Very straight to the point with a LIST! I enjoyed every second of it, thank you boo

[@iman88]

Am i the only one that was looking at her mirror vibing in the back the whole time? Only me? ok.

[@norovoon7873]

Me

[@utubegurl4076]

Me

[@chantelk8112]

Her whole video i was trying to figure out whether that was a mirror or a fan. Thank you for clarifying 😂

[@ellamaree4890]

Halfway through the vid I realised it was the fan reflecting!

[@viktoriaulveraker7211]

i was fealing uncomfterble with looking at the fan and i could not stop noticing it so i hold my hand over.

[@audreanikole]

definitely the best video i’ve watched thus far, not the same 10 things everyone else says

[@leahgensel]

thankyou!! i really tried to think of things that i used last year that i never thought of bringing hahaa

[@embridge5957]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL !! me & my roomie met this week and we’re binge watching all things college lol we also got so inspired and made our own channel !! so thanks for making this 💛💛

[@hannahrumick3001]

I LOVE how you jumped into the video and didn’t have a lengthy annoying intro and this was SO helpful thank you

[@leahgensel]

thank uuu

[@luxemarie]

“i had a comforter and 2 blankets, i’m a blanket person” me with 14 blankets on my bed: 👁👄👁

[@leahgensel]

hahaha if i could’ve fit 14 blankets on my tiny little twin bunk i would’ve

[@2triangles]

"namaste! That was weird ... I don't know what I'm doing." So so so good!!! Thank you for that. And the list.

[@cassiemalec1909]

i usually don’t comment on youtube videos but i had to because I’ve watched so many of these college essentials videos and this one is the most helpful so far!!

[@leahgensel]

aww thankyou!! that means so much ☺️

[@clairenguyen406]

lived in a dorm this semester and I literally had everything you listed UNTIL RAIN GEAR LOLL. I walked in the rain and got soaked every time sigh

[@monetcache]

imagine having a professor that demands stapled papers but has no stapler lmfao what

[@leahgensel]

welcome to college HAHA

[@Harini-oo6rj]

This video was a while ago but I literally can't thank you enough for this because I'm moving 6 hours away for college and have no clue on what dorm life is like so thank you

[@graceyringstad7390]

youre the only person with this type of video that didn't have super long and unnecessary intros and explanations. You just got right into it and I appreciate it.

[@ishapatel9023]

Hi! I’m new to your channel, I just wanted to say I love you you get straight to the point of the video instead of having a 2:00 long intro like other videos I’ve watched. Thanks for that 🙃 P.S I love your aesthetic!!

[@hadyl6832]

100% recommend bed skirts omg you neeed the bc most people don’t think they’re necessarily needed

[@lashontajoe6486]

Love your conserve earth shirt🌏❤️ also getting reusable plates and utensils are a great idea!

[@denisajuah6416]

This is the best college dorm essential video. I've looked at a bunch of other videos, and this was the most useful by far. Thanks!

[@kryskestrel]

yo i'm a junior in college but i would totally have appreciated this as a freshman - good job leah!

[@lblackwell7515]

For the bowls and stuff, I personally suggest a sturdy plastic set! Just because I know some people, like myself, are very clumsy and may drop and shatter glass 😅

[@pan.beautey]

one of the most helpful videos. the other ones only talk about superficial stuff

[@beambaapol]

This is actually very useful unlike a lot of other college essential vids. Thank you

[@sassycat3653]

I am in 8th grade 14 years old idk why I like to watch these videos but why not lol

[@bennyboyd338]

same

[@candace6893]

heres todays encouragement! Jesus Christ died for each of our sins on the cross, was buried, and rose again on the third day! now because of him we can escape the eternal punishment we deserved and can have eternal life if we so choose!

[@candace6893]

haha yea I'm 14 and watching these video too 😂

[@MoMorelife]

you already know that I'm watching all the ads to support my good sis -college students supporting college students 😭💙

[@leahgensel]

wow i don’t even know you but i love u 😭🥰

[@MoMorelife]

leah lorraine 😭💙 I love your energy and your videos!! I'm hooked!

[@abbypotts1276]

this is defiantly the most helpful vid I've watched so far!! super direct and to the point compared to others who just drone on about other nonsense that isn't necessary. thank you !!

[@gillyk2027]

wow this was the most helpful college vid ever!! i'm moving in and less than 2 weeks and keep panicking about forgetting things so thanks for helping me prepare and easing my nerves :)

[@MoMorelife]

ok this was actually so helpful, I wasn't expecting to have so much to add to my list! thank you !!

[@shughes3072]

As soon as I clicked on the video I knew it was going to be good. You are so inviting and seem happy and excited. So thank you!

[@leahgensel]

ahh ur so nice ty !!!

[@irock550]

This is probably the most helpful and beneficial video of this kind that I’ve seen!! You were very specific about everything & that’s what we NEED

[@user-pr9ul1wl3q]

Hi i am from abroad but after watching a ton of college move in videos i wanted to also mention that a bedside table that can be attached to the bed could come in handy especially if someone's bed is put up really high 😊😊

[@bekahdriggers2087]

just wanted to say that this video was SUPER helpful while i was trying to pack!! i was so stressed about forgetting certain things and she brought up a ton of good ideas:)

[@leahgensel]

yay glad i could help!!

[@michaylacatron2411]

I'm literally going into high school but i watch these religously cause i'm terrified of being an actual adult and fending for myself

[@roshni.i227]

Here's a book recommend- Grow The F*ck Up: What Your Parents Should've Taught You In School But Never Did by John Kyle. It contains a list of tasks adults should be able to perform and teaches you how to do it! Hope you find it helpful. Learning it early never hurts.

[@emilyelizabeth8589]

i just came across this video and i love it, i’m going to be in college next year and this was really helpful! on a side note.. i absolutely love your shirt where did u get it?? :)

[@leahgensel]

it was a gift but i think it was from american eagle!!

[@indiae.2457]

This is for sure the best "dorm essentials" video I've watched!

[@keepingupwiththejayda4773]

“Lift up the skirt and pull it out”

[@leahgensel]

lmaooo when i was editing i definitely thought to myself “i could’ve worded this better”

[@brooklyn7840]

saving this video for when i start school shopping in july!

[@chelseylavigne7154]

I love this video so much, you’re straight to the point and you have very helpful tips♥️ I’m going to university in the fall and I feel much more prepped with this video:) BLESS

[@Ada-yk9kw]

One of the best videos out here! I'm going to uni at the end of August but Im already preparing😩

[@cassandrasapien5949]

Just a suggestion: Instead of having ice cube trays, you can have reusable ice cubes / water bottle ice sticks. I am getting 2 sets so I always have one in the freezer ready to go and one I am using currently

[@svmxac]

i’ma be a freshie at sdsu, and your videos are what made me excited for it. 😁

[@leahgensel]

awww thankyou ❤️

[@Percy26candy27]

Who else watched the fan in the mirror the whole time

[@victorysampson]

Crack! It’s crack that you smoke🤣

[@user-xx1if7wx1p]

What kind of demon possessed your mirror tho lol

[@leahgensel]

it's the reflection of my ceiling fan haha

[@candace6893]

heres todays encouragement! Jesus Christ died for each of our sins on the cross, was buried, and rose again on the third day! now because of him we can escape the eternal punishment we deserved and can have eternal life if we so choose!

[@mkay8894]

@@candace6893 Truth !!!!

[@hailey6816]

Me looking at that mirror with the fan spinning on it the whole time 👁👄👁 😂😂😂

[@iamjoely]

i love how you just go right into it and not doing a long ass intro

[@josezaragoza3188]

2020 college students left the chat

[@seeyah3027]

Lolllllll

[@joyywangg]

I mean my uni is opening in August so idk how they are going to do it

[@portxr]

first thing on the list is masks

[@theskepticnerd]

Underrated comment man

[@marisajimenez6142]

I’m still moving out to UCLA in the dorms 😳

[@abbymickle5201]

Leah: “You’re not allowed to have candles in dorm rooms” also Leah: *has a candle collection behind her* edit: OMG THANKS FOR ALL THE LIKES WHAT THE HECK!! 💖💖

[@leahgensel]

lol i filmed this at home

[@abbymickle5201]

leah lorraine oh haha that makes sense 😄😂

[@Nelybeans]

KZbin really shady recommending me this in the midst of a pandemic with no clear outlook on how my college is going to reopen fall semester 😒

[@melodyladeensnow3126]

I love your pace! Great for taking notes.

[@seandamon9995]

I’m attending sdsu next year, and all your videos have been super helpful. thank you :)

[@dulcymiellehorses4043]

I really loved this video it’s so useful and practical this must be my favourite type of videos.

[@arrowsminnesota6846]

my daughter is bringing 4 beach towels to use as her shower towels. Space saving hack, beach towels can be multi purpose use, dry faster and 4 folded beach towels takes up the space of 1 fluffy bath towel, plus they are bigger

[@ariamhashel7655]

Idk why I remembered this but you said you lost your windbreaker at the airport. Funny thing is, the same thing happened to me!! It just disappeared and I still don’t know how it happened lol.

[@rare_bear]

“And we would all just share”. Oh girl you’re too nice. I would never-

[@vlogsquad9091]

Love how you said your not allowed to have candles but you have candles lit. Anyway this video was very helpful.

[@leahgensel]

haah i have candles lit because i filmed this at home

[@xanza6971]

I didn’t even know I wanted to watch this but wow I really did haha thanks KZbin recommendations :)

[@shirleylee5034]

Instead of having candles I've opted for a humidifier. You can get a cheap one on Amazon that comes with plenty of essential oils for like $40. No fire and you still get the luxury of a good smelling room. :)

[@Lily-di6hm]

A large swimming kickboard is rlly good for communal showers. I’m a swimmer so I already had a kickboard and let’s just say it was sooo helpful. Put it down on the ground while u shower so when u clean ur feet, u don’t have to like balance and step around on your flip flops. Smack it against ur knee a few times and it’s completely dry when ur done.

[@abigailmary6854]

thanks sooo much this will help for the upcoming year

[@alondral9722]

this video is so helpful & interesting to watch 🤩🦋

[@jordankuck8702]

really great video!! so many things I didn't even think ab out, thank you!!

[@Rynstones]

i will say though, if you're neurodivergent or struggle with depression, paper plates and bowls are the best. i had to switch because I could not for the life of me wash my dishes. (for those with your own bathroom) i would also be conscious of how big your sink is because I know i will be having to wash my dishes in the tub be because the sink is too small in my new dorm😭😭 so just top tip when considering buying dishes

[@hyunjinstan5534]

Reading your description, girl I'm from Chicago too!! :)

[@mediocreshakespeare9354]

Her eye shape is so cute ❤️

[@hourlyazi]

Im so jealous of your dormm i wish i could decorate mine and make it look just as aesthetic, bu im broke so 😢😢

[@monalisa-gj2dd]

i love the thumbnail and you’re so pretty😤💓

[@leahgensel]

ur too nice 🥺🥰

[@madsmissions9885]

I agree with all of the items you mentioned ESPECIALLY THE ROBE! I probably looked like a grandma in my robe but it was well worth it, lol.

[@constancamagalhaes7289]

Im going to college next year yikes im scareeeed

[@leahgensel]

don’t be scared!! it’s such a fun eye opening experience, you’ll have a great time ☺️

[@constancamagalhaes7289]

Omg youre so sweet thank you thank you

[@kodzukenweb]

ahhh i love your nails !! im going to be an international student / freshman at BU this year

[@ljw6087]

I move in tmw and this video was so helpful😫

[@rosemarycrafting1202]

Especially if you're athletic, bring ice packs if you have a freezer or those instant cold packs if not.

[@SaraNightfire1]

Storage, storage, storage... Under the bed is best, you will have a lot of loose items, storage will hold them. I learned this quickly. Oh yeah, at the end of the year, my dorm had a "yard sale". aka: Everyone leaving left all their leftover items by the trash can, no matter how good they were. You can find a lot of good items in that pile, just look around carefully, and be sure to wipe them down. Also, with fridges: Defrost them, dry them out and clean them 24 hours before you leave if you have to unplug them. Trust me. Don't do it an hour before, my mom, in her infinite wisdom, did not tell me this. I came back to a science experiment living in my fridge. The smell stepping into my room took my breath away, my dad's reaction was worse. Another lesson from that: Don't buy three different cleaners of the strongest chemicals and use them all at once. I nearly got kicked out of my dorm for that.

[@oliviacutts1334]

This was the best video omg. Getting to the point was the most helpful video, thankyouuuu

[@ameliahammerle5063]

this is definitely the best video I have watched so far for dorm stuff... thank you!

[@cautiouscatchings9437]

Omg yess I needed this video thanks I never had the slightest thought of bringing a “mini pharmacy” 🙏🏽

[@hedyhon4443]

I’m going to boarding school (hs) this year and I’m watching this even though I’m not going to college. Love this and ur so pretty!

[@mari-bb3je]

this is one of the most useful videos i’ve seen on dorms thank you so much!!

[@morganholly5944]

This was honestly soo helpful!!

[@CamrynElizabeth]

this video is so👏helpful👏 I’ll be a freshman this fall so thank you for posting this!!!!

[@cassiaprior453]

As someone who has slept in the top bunk bed forever, I actually do recommend you get a long bed skirt to save humanity from the hideous monster sleeping underneath your bed. Siblings and some college students will understand what I mean.

[@Urrockstargf1]

The amount of stuff i will have to be prepared for is making my anxiety go 📈 as someome who doesn't like sharing their personal space, dorms are my nightmares.

[@Elle-vp5qs]

I wasn't aware people wouldn't know to bring glass plates/bowls etc. Every one I know at college living on campus have their own set

[@lidiawithani6883]

thank you for this! it was very helpful

[@katsimpkins2171]

I’m going to college in the fall and this helped a lot! Thank you!

[@eightmysoul]

Very straight to the point & I love it

[@jasminebowie8858]

in case anyone returned to this vid 2 yrs later, consider reusable ice cubes!! you can use them with more stuff since they dont water down coffee, tea, juice etc & they dont take up as much room as an ice cube tray!

[@NyjeSymone]

could you make a link of the list that you made please 💛video was very helpful 💕

[@teeganohara5698]

Hey, Thanks for the great video. You mentioned some item brands, but it would be cool if you provided links to some of the products you recommended. Especially for the sake of saving money and getting a great quality product that will last a college student. I am really interested in the name brand and link to the hamper you liked. There are just so many products out there and some of them are a waste of money. It is just great that you are providing advice that will save time and money. Thanks again.

[@alissasaquinaula-rousseau3548]

THANK YOU FOR GETTING STRAIGHT TO THE POINT

[@una9719]

this video is so helpful omgggg the best video about this ive ever seen thank u so much

[@Broombatea]

Ahh I’m going to college in 2 months and I’m watching this but I’m going out of state (on a plane from Texas to Maryland) and I don’t think I’ll be able to bring a lot of these things BUT ILL TRY

[@jasminngraves3022]

Hi! I'm in college rn and my biggest advice to out of state students is to try and buy their dorm stuff once they actually get to their college so they don't have to worry about shipping it! Maybe arriving a few days early if you can or just pack the essentials with you and do dorm shopping the first few weeks at your university :)

[@erynz]

i absolutely LOVE your nails!!!

[@LoL-it8ke]

I will move out for Senior High and I don't know what should I buy for the room I'll move into. I also don't want to buy things I don't really need. This helps a lot.

[@user-lu2rx9nw3s]

12:10 the mirror is on the road!

[@andreapadillaruiz]

I move in next week and I still have not bought anything!!! 😬😬😰

[@JudythPelayo]

I’m an incoming freshman love it!