Must-have items for every first-year dorm [Video]

Moving to college is an exciting time in anyone's life. But it can get overwhelming if you don't have everything you need to prosper.

Linens are essential for a warm, comfortable room and getting plenty of rest, including sheets, pillows, blankets, towels and a mattress pad.

You'll need to eat right to excel academically, so bring along plates and bowl, sturdy glasses, utensils, measuring spoons and a can opener.

Don't forget you'll need to study. Bring items like a laptop computer, desk lamp, a dry erase board and a backpack to carry your belongings around campus.

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