College Dorm Survival Kit for University of Memphis Students
Tiger Bookstore wants to welcome all the new and returning University of Memphis students! U of M students begin moving into campus dorms this weekend, so Tiger Bookstore has compiled a list of some often forgotten items for your back to school college dorm survival kit.
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Over-the-counter remedies for headaches and body aches, such as Tylenol, Aleve, or Advil
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Hydrogen peroxide, Neosporin, first-aid cream, alcohol
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Pepto Bismol
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Airborne (a natural medication to help ward colds away)
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Anti-bacterial gel
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Band-Aids in a variety of sizes and shapes
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Gauze and medical tape
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Compresses or gel ice packs
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Portable tissue packs or tissue boxes
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Cough drops
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Flashlight
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Alarm clock (always have a back up to your cell phone alarm)
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Extra batteries (back up your alarm clock with batteries!)
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Small toolbox
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Duct Tape
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Mini-safe or lock box for your valuables
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All your phone numbers written down in the case you lose your cell phone
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Extra cell phone charger (wireless cell phone charger would be even better)
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Earplugs
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Flip flops or water shoes for communal bathrooms and showers
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Extension cords and surge protectors
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Small fan
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Febreze
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Wrinkle Release Spray
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Snacks like dried fruit, nuts, pretzels, crackers
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Extra paper, printer cartridges and USB drives
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Bottle and can opener
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Quarters for laundry facilities and vending machines
These are just a start! Follow these links to see a full item list for guys and girls compiled by Campusgrotto.com. We want to hear from you! What do you have in your college dorm survival kit?