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September 2024

Starting college is an exciting adventure, but moving into your first apartment can introduce a flurry of uncertainties. Between juggling classes, meeting new people, and adjusting to a new environment, it’s easy to overlook some essential items when considering what to bring to college. 

Whether you’re a freshman stepping out on your own for the first time or a senior moving off-campus, forgetting important items can cause unnecessary stress. To help you avoid that first-day panic, here are 17 of the most commonly forgotten items every college student should have in their apartment.

School is back in session, scary movies are back in theaters, pumpkin-spice everything is in stock, and the crisp air of fall is beginning to settle in — at least in some parts of the country. You’re ready to pull out the seasonal decor and create some cozy. But what do you do when your fall weather is anything but predictable? One day, it’s 87ºF and sunny, and the next, you’re reaching for a cozy sweater. Sometimes, you feel like experiencing three seasons in one day. Um, this does not feel like the perfect Star’s Hollow-esque backdrop for your Gilmore Girls binge. 

Not everyone gets to enjoy the full spectrum of four seasons, either—if you have a fleeting or mercurial autumn, you might have to put a little extra thought into cultivating “pumpkin spice and everything nice” vibes in your home.  

Luckily, no matter where you live, you can embrace the aesthetic of fall without overcommitting to heavy, warmth-inducing decor. Here’s how to bring the charm of autumn into your home with flexible and stylish decor that suits any climate.