COLLEGE + DORM ROOM ESSENTIALS 2020!! 📚🛏️

Hey guys 👋 I made a couple of tiktoks about this and people seemed to enjoy them so why not make a video about it? Here are all the things you'll need for your dorm room and college life in general this coming semester! Stay safe!
also if i sound tired its bc i am lol
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[@deleteitfat5101]

my anxiety got me preparing months early

[@KillaKelzz]

FR

[@Nerdosaurous]

Bro same

[@brisiaaxd7245]

Mine got me preparing 5+ years early (mainly for fun)

[@lavenderhoney2220]

ME TOO BAHAHAHHAH

[@clueless1766]

@@brisiaaxd7245 same here

[@deborahwey4183]

i think another essential is cleaning supplies, they have them at dollar tree!

[@419waywardkid5]

Fr. My sister went to target to get all her cleaning stuff but my ass was like umm dollar store has what I need

[@mikaylal3117]

Good idea!!!!thank you!!!

[@AikiraBeats]

@@419waywardkid5 right I feel like people sleep on those

[@tigertank06]

@@419waywardkid5 😂

[@hollandcsuzy3719]

I can't believe I'm going to college this year. Thank you for the video!

[@kiararenea8166]

I'm so excited!!

[@zyiiree8465]

same!! I’m excited but nervous at the same time :(

[@ashlieb5678]

Same I’m surprised I’m going to college

[@esthera4985]

@@zyiiree8465 samee

[@nishii_-jk1fv]

Me too!! So excited!!

[@giaxalyse]

ALSO double check what comes with your room/dorm before you buy it!

[@animdoodle]

Yes yes yes!!!

[@laurentahuka5172]

‼️‼️‼️

[@F1mus]

I remember at the end of every year there were like a billion mini fridges that people just gave away... you can just get one of those.

[@F1mus]

At least in New House.

[@F1mus]

And maybe not a billion but you can probably find at least one. :)

[@cindyb3028]

Or go dumpster diving on move out day🤣

[@msdreamy4429]

Shopping list so you dont have to keep skipping through the video to write them down :))) First Priority For communal bathroom -shower shoes -shower caddy -bathrobe (optional) Room -commando strips (adhesive wall hooks) -hand held vacuum -cloth hamper (i’ve personally heard rolling hampers are a great idea) -phone wallet thingy -mini fridge Second Priority -rolling cart -mattress topper -pair of slippers -desk lamp (studying lights) -bed risers -BRITA filter -airpods and/or headphones (optional) -kettle (if allowed) -NEED A FAN -ipad pro (optional) -multiple subject notebook -mirror with lights Third Priority -stain removal stick -emergenC powder -first aid kit/bandaids -mini stapler -scissors -nail clippers -tape

[@ayasuniverse]

best comment

[@jinellec]

you are a god send. thank you

[@mothclaws8019]

just a heads up, you missed the lint roller!

[@Iamalive]

hey guys...I’m probably gonna go to boarding school soon 😭😭 and I’ve watched SOOO many of these videos. So basically I combined all the things that several KZbinrs tell you to pack for both college and boarding school into a google doc…if you’re interested in checking it out here is the link 💖: docs.google.com/document/d/1ckfWJJ0waMeG4nWBN2UuqVNV3Wd_wLOPxuGpDP89fs0/edit?usp=sharing if you can be kind enough to comment with some suggestions please do that to

[@monicajun3879]

when i dont graduate hs till 2022 but still be taking notes

[@gigibyte_]

same, but 2 years later than you

[@detroitbecomebeyonce8321]

I’m preparing in advance lol

[@ashlea2215]

2023 for me lmao

[@ninahs9897]

2025 for me

[@lunacherry7028]

2026 for me 😂

[@monzerratmagana8029]

I'm getting ready to go to college in about 3 months. I absolutely love how you included pictures. Most of the other videos I've seen, youtubers dont put photos or explain what it is. Thank you!!!

[@pinkisaha2618]

All the best✨🎇

[@cindyye1723]

Category 1- 5:32 Category 2- 11:42 Category 3- 13:36

[@anamia7]

Roses are red violets are blue Category 1 starts at 5:32 Spongebob Ain’t red Patrick ain’t blue The 2nd category starts at 11:42 Roses are just like bricks category 3 starts at 13:36 😊

[@katiejwilson06]

i like ur pfp

[@AllyMaas]

I'm gonna be a senior in college and this is the most accurate and helpful list ever! The amount videos like this I see with unnecessary stuff is ASTRONOMICAL.

[@sarahday5070]

Just a tip: a lot of dorms will allow you to borrow vacuums from the RA or front desk!!

[@unfinishedcgirat]

"no one ever has nail clippers" *laughs in violinist*

[@bellaxo1115]

*laughs in lesbian*

[@abbyag]

Lol same I have a pair in my case at all times

[@user-rl8ur2zc5z]

*laughs in lesbian violinist*

[@themagicalcupcakeunicorn5755]

@@user-rl8ur2zc5z LMAOOO

[@damisolaadedeji1992]

also, if your ego won't be easily brusied, you can get the Samsung Galaxy tab S7 or S7+ which are the equivalent to the iPad pro. they're $100 less (S7 - $649, S7+ - $849 vs. iPad 11" - $799, iPad 12.9" - $999) and they come with the pen. You don't have to buy a separate pen, which costs over $100 with the iPad.

[@jcpark1125]

Samsung notes are EXCELLENT!! My brother has a Samsung note and the experience is really AWESOME!

[@explorer4555]

I think apple products are, like you said, only bought for ego and not quality. I can't think of one apple product that can't be bought for better quality with less money in another brand

[@xho4598]

@@explorer4555 you do know samsung's flagships are more expensive than iphones right

[@explorer4555]

@@xho4598 okay and? You can still buy a phone just as good or better than IPhone for way less. You pointing out one exception doesn't prove anything

[@xho4598]

@@explorer4555 saying apple products as a whole is really courageous of you, cause apple's got some of the best displays and speakers in the market, what about the XDR screen, can you find a 6k display, almost perfect colour calibration out of the box for that small of a price? Don't really think so

[@noorn.2887]

Starting university at 21, moving far away!!! SO EXCITED TO BE A DOCTOR!!!!!

[@jaspreetbal9476]

Good luck!!

[@erakuci813]

Good luck❤️hope everything goes extremely well🙌 it’s a long road but keep your spirits high💗✊🏼

[@noorn.2887]

@@jaspreetbal9476 thanks bestie!! 💛

[@noorn.2887]

@@erakuci813 it’s so tough but so much fun!! love itttt thank youuuu. 🙈

[@syedaabidi7838]

good luck!

[@gabbybashizi8242]

guys! airpods do also work w android, so if you have a samsung or something you can use them too! (I do) they work really well and like she said, they're super useful :)

[@jcpark1125]

Think it this way. Airpods are BLUETOOTH EARPHONES. It will work for ANY DEVICES. Android, Windows, even TVs! (I know bc I tried it for all).

[@hannahparker4174]

Old navy flip flops are great shower shoes

[@vanillacoconutbeach]

🌺for my future reference🌺 🌟first priorities -(for those who have a communal shower space) ✨The Shower Trio✨: shower shoes, shower caddy, bath robe -power strips, command hooks/strips, handheld vacuum -laundry hamper (backpack style), phone wallet cases, mini fridge 🌟second priorities -cart/trolley thingy (good use for a bedside table etc), mattress topper, indoor slippers, desk lamp, bed risers, brita water filters, light up mirror -kind of pricey but useful to have things: airpods, a pair of nice headphones, a kettle, a fan(works for white noise too), ipad(pro)+apple pencil 🌟third priorities -tide to go, emergen-c(vitamin supplements that work for you), first aid kit/bandaids, mini stapler, lint roll, scissors, nail clippers, tape

[@takalanajae]

it's not even close to preparing for move in yet but my anxiousness has me making my list months in advance bc im scared to forget something lmaoo

[@aakankshachawla5599]

Some tips from my own experience: Get that convertible hot and cold gel pack (didn't realise the importance till I sprained my feet) As many people have said getting crocs is helpful And an eye mask for sleeping is a life saver if you and your roommates have a conflicting sleeping schedule

[@rebekahwilliams2113]

10:28 this is what i do for school, it keeps everything in place and you can't lose it. It also lightens up your bookbag. You can also record your class so if you miss any notes, you can go back and listen to it again to get your notes in order. Sometimes if I study, I print out those note pages, hole punch them, and put it in a binder just to kind of study from them and keep my eyes off of the light of technology for a while lmao. I don't have an ipad pro, I have an ipad 7th gen and it's compatible with the 1st gen apple pencil. So yes the ipad is really helpful, if you're not a apple person, there's other tablets where you can get a stylis with. Hope this helps for those who are considering. (sorry if there's a ton of spelling mistakes).

[@Gabriela-jg1bd]

When you feel like senior year is already over and you’re ready to over prepare for the new move lol

[@seanzamora9923]

Who else is getting ready for College^^

[@lavenderhoney2220]

I remember watching these types of videos my sophomore year, now I’m gonna graduate in a month 😭

[@aonalrabeeah1142]

Stop me too bestie holy shit

[@kpopandtea6864]

@@aonalrabeeah1142 I was just coming into Highschool and now I’m a senior

[@aonalrabeeah1142]

@@kpopandtea6864 i graduated 2 weeks ago and I going to move in for college this week 😭😭 for a summer program

[@kpopandtea6864]

@@aonalrabeeah1142 oof I’m scared to graduate 🥲

[@aonalrabeeah1142]

@@kpopandtea6864 honestly it was the weirdest feeling ever. It was so weird.

[@ayllarose1072]

Also, a rocket book is a really nice thing to be honest. It’s to take notes, but super helpful. It sends the notes to your phone in any place you want.

[@carolberto7584]

It’s funny how I’m in 6th grade and love watching college vids, like it can be moving in, packing, moving out, day in life, or anything else 😂

[@cielphantomhive609]

I feel like just yesterday I was a 6th grader watching these videos, but here I am as a senior 🥺

[@carolberto7584]

@@cielphantomhive609 wow 🥺

[@syedaabidi7838]

you are not alone bestie

[@xxoffsightxx3962]

I was watching these in 6th grade too. I’m now a sophomore in college.

[@beckyserma9341]

Sameeee🥲🥲

[@noqh_]

for the notes thingy how u said getting an ipad pro so you can know where everything is, get a rocketbook it is a notepad that u write on like a normal notebook and upload it to the app and the pages are reusable it’s amazing

[@jcpark1125]

If your only goal is to keep ONLY NOTES organized, you don’t need iPad. But as an iPad user, I use it for wayyyy more things. Like filing my documents, annotating LOTS of pdfs that my teachers gives out and powerpoints. I use it to convert word docs and powerpoints to pdf and write on them as well. I can switch tabs to access my notes and MOST importantly...I read ALL my textbooks in my ipad! I regret buying 3 hard copies in my first sem when I can get pdfs for free or at wayy lower prices. Everything is in one place and I only need my ipad, my apple pencil and a Bluetooth keyboard to go. My back won’t hurt like crazy anymore specially since I’m a college commuter (I got no car cus I’m an international student).

[@ruthcorbin4575]

if you can't afford a rocketbook, another alternative for uploading and organizing notes online is the adobe scan app and a regular notebook. it's what what i use and the photo quality is pretty nice

[@wwandmitski]

is it better to have an iPad or a laptop for college?

[@noqh_]

@@wwandmitski I only had an i pad with a keyboard my freshman year and had no problems, so I would say I pad, unless you need certain programs for majors like engineering that are only on computers.

[@sackedpotatoes4170]

My first year of college I spent at home because of Covid. I’m so ready to leave and start living my life, thanks for the advice!

[@callydavenport3982]

For vacuums I got a $15 little vacuum from Walmart and it’s so good!! I def recomend

[@arcee7425]

I have been binging on her videos since yesterday, and still i cant stop, NINA you are AMAZING

[@katiekmusic]

I really wish I brought a handheld vacuum freshman year. Being in a space with three other girls... So much hair

[@Qweeby77]

nina is the definition of a college channel xD

[@pixelatedbaddie2242]

Lol that’s my name and I didn’t notice that was her name and i was like “huh-?”

[@Izzy-rb3ig]

Me watching as a freshman in hs 👁👄👁

[@beccalosey1871]

bahaha samee

[@carolineborham1126]

lol same. i’m a sophomore but i’ve been watching these types of vids since last year

[@Izzy-rb3ig]

@@carolineborham1126 it’s an obsession 😎😎

[@Iputnoeffortinmyvideos]

Same here but it's always better to get an idea early

[@medharudraraju2360]

Same

[@jennajackson4715]

Get a Microsoft surface pro instead of a MacBook if you want to be able to write notes and keep them on your computer!! I love mine and all my notes are so organized!

[@SamElle]

ahhhh yes, i remember watching these types of videos before my freshmen year of college!

[@lucygilpin9986]

I love the recent content!!! My twin sister and I are both going into our freshman year of college and she sent me your tiktok and I told her oh that's nina I've been watching her since she moved into MIT! So keep doing you ! you're a queen

[@woody8391]

As you listed odd the stuff in the 3rd category, I realized I had that idea in my bedroom. MUST HAVES!

[@sschrute910]

no one: the little poster in the background:💃🏽💃🏽🕺🏽💃🏽💃🏽🕺🏽💃🏽💃🏽🕺🏽💃🏽🕺🏽💃🏽💃🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽💃🏽🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@reginahay4998]

Thank you a million times!! I’m starting college in September so this is a life saver!

[@aron6897]

I have a Samsung and use AirPods they work the same just when u pair them to other devices you just click on them in Bluetooth settings no need for finding them clicking the button, like just so you know:) have a nice day bai

[@jcpark1125]

You can use Air battery to check the battery level of your airpods in Android.

[@ReabetsweRadebe]

I'm leaving in a few weeks and this was so freaking helpful. You mentioned things I didn't even think of, thank you so much

[@zakiyawiltz]

Yes I love her honesty!!! And she’s so beautiful I don’t understand how she doesn’t have 1M subscribers yet:))😍😍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@KimberlyChen]

I NEEDED THIS THANK YOUUU

[@mia7061]

SHES PERFECT OMG

[@ewabiernat5337]

CROCS. I SWEAR BY CROCS. they're more sturdy than usual slippers so they're okay for quick night snack trips too.

[@kinseyterry463]

Thanks for the lists at the end of each category- very helpful 👍

[@lisneybonne3232]

I'll be a Senior this year so yes..I am a year far from college but I am really organized so I have to see what may be helpful for me in the dorm.

[@liviifries9922]

love how u focused on the actual essentials lol so many people talk about frilly stuff you don’t need. I also made a video about essentials and it’s the ESSENTIALS

[@vvvviiiicccc100]

OKAY. you ARE heather. ur so gorgeous it’s not fair 😫

[@flooredfitness]

I loved the wallet stick thing on the back of my phone until it started demagnetizing my student id and I struggled to use it. Be careful using those!

[@cyrineh5602]

I needed this video thanks queen Nina ❤

[@the_originative_author3893]

Love the video; it was very helpful! You're very pretty too!🌻

[@vishakhasingh5295]

Omg. She's gorgeous.

[@snowflake8191]

Omg she’s so pretty

[@zarlyngoodwin8530]

First time watching your videos, you are so sweet and genuine!

[@sarahzhang7491]

bruh thanks for this im making my dorm list rn

[@oniko.mp3]

This is one of the first dorm videos I’ve seen where the video is actively engaging (or atleast for me.. I have a short attention span) and it’s crazy because the setting is the same throughout the entire video but you still manage to make it super fun to watch! Liked the video =) Then I found out you’re an MIT student! Totally subscribing

[@emilyfae6683]

You’re the first person to mention nail clippers and I can’t believe I almost forgot them- made me remember tweezers too

[@madameee4274]

Literally like 3 more months until I go to college, time went by so fast 😭

[@henissacharles1851]

This definitely helped! Thanks! Starting grad school in 2 months :)

[@Slastar91]

Moving during the summer. So excited!!! 🤩

[@oboinbri]

Thanks for making this video, it was very informative. It sucks not having what you need!

[@user-yt7zg4yl5m]

Me praying I get accepted so I can move out 😅

[@user-yt7zg4yl5m]

@Alexia Ledoux I got accepted they called me and said that I didn’t need to do the whole application after I sent my intent to apply…. But I’m not going and I’m staying home for community college now :/

[@sonnetshea1981]

Instead of an iPad Pro, you can also get a rocketbook (it’s a reusable notebook that you can scan each page and send it to a google drive/email/etc) I used it during remote learning to send my teachers my notes and it was very helpful.

[@SerHergen]

Best dorm room is my bedroom because of online classes :|

[@juliekang4071]

I love this video! This helped me sm

[@donutsueme5937]

This is such a QUALITY video. Thank you

[@Mary122744]

This is a GREAT video!!! I have reviewed soooooo many for family and this is the best!!

[@tinasnow8741]

U got a new subscriber bc I'm a junior and I gotta start my college journey so thank you 💙

[@michaeln.2383]

This sounds just like a college degree. Most of what you learn is good to know, but only a little is what you need.

[@wrenwall9637]

yooo this video was seriously the best. Wasn't planning on going to college until after my church mission but here we are, going out of nowhere so it's time to start planning. Thanks!! Love your channel.

[@nicoleatieno9506]

Lds?

[@a.morgan8873]

You are a good ,natural speaker. .. a bit funny too! Thank you.

[@emmab982]

8:17 Galaxy buds would probably be the best equivalent, thy work with all android phones, not just Samsungs, and they have toggleable noise cancelling so they can be used to block out noise in loud places

[@simak452]

One True MIT Queen

[@tomaszcander3400]

Not me being in middle school watching this and learning and getting ready. Like I was just looking at which college I should go to.

[@atree4487]

Oh god, I didn't have a fridge my freshman year and it was absolute hell. I couldn't save any kind of food or buy any kind of food which, if it wasn't Gatorade or protein bars, would rot super quickly because my dorm has no AC

[@vanesas6722]

10:20 as for iPads, make sure that you know before hand if your subjects require a specific program that can’t be downloaded to your iPad. I personally got my iPad Pro for school because I thought it was way more convenient (and it is) than my huge bulky gaming laptop, but turned out that I needed to use Maple for maths, that cant be used on iPad so now I have to practically drag myself to school with an extra 2kg on my shoulder. - help

[@meganbradshaw2539]

your so pretty omg

[@leopardbird1262]

A cheeper alternative to air pods are the skull candy wireless earbuds. Works great for me with having an Android, they are great quality, and only 40$.

[@petranajvirt4260]

I started college in October 2020 and I was so excited about moving to my dorm...but then the second wave hit and I’ve been doing online school for the past 4 months...soo my freshman year kinda sucks😅 love your videos❤️

[@ccyy5587]

i just put on my facemask and found out this was uploaded 1 minute ago *perfect timing*

[@Raya-pl2ct]

Watching this 4 years early 💪💪

[@leshayrahal5607]

The difference between accommodation between in uk and other countries, we get our own room an en-suit and only have to share kitchen and living room with 6-10 people, literally a flat

[@selin-gz7rj]

the trio shower is IMPORTANT af!!!! This is genuinely the most idealistic video content i’ve encountered in yt

[@sonidamalilwe9424]

Am going to college next month.and this really helps..thank you

[@kierstens48854]

bestie i love this vid

[@dayanacastillo1033]

Excited to head into college this year🙈

[@natcorrea7421]

I have a Brita bottle so if you don’t have the space, works well and I find you drink more water with a straw

[@jillianduda7018]

I have never been this early also this is probably a really good video

[@alessiam1659]

The third category is actually more helpful than the "necessity" category.

[@leeann4329]

I highly recommend a pillow for the chair at the desk. It is so hard 😂

[@mangomarmalade]

Saving this for future me! Thank u, this is exactly what I was looking for. An exhaustive list.!

[@mya6014]

Ty for this I just got my acceptance letter to USF and I’m struggling of what ima need to pack

[@kristalasmr]

im leaving to college soon and this is so helpful, im so nervous on what to bring and what to not bring and this was the best video i’ve watched for sure

[@mimiloinoodle]

Samee

[@aesha8689]

same hahaha

[@stephmontvein8328]

Same going in August here

[@catwoman2035]

Me still in middle school watching this and taking notes

[@heidisanchez8069]

This was SOOO useful

[@kaitlynrice9939]

this video was so helpful!! this is super random, but where did you get the boston map hanging up behind you haha?

[@EmelyPhan]

You can boil an egg in a kettle. I would make sure that the water level is higher than the egg and the egg sits in the kettle long after the water boils if you want heard boiled eggs.

[@aonalrabeeah1142]

This was so helpful

[@kaylavanwierst6361]

giiirl, where is your outfit from??? Literally all the outfits you wear in your videos are sooooo cute. could you pleaaase let us now where you got it from😍🥰🥰🥰 xx Kayla

[@blobfish1964]

Trying to be prepared …even tho I’m a sophomore …in high school

[@plqtypus]

same but im an 8th grader lmao