Living with someone new is always tough, especially that first year of college. We’ve all heard the horror stories from someone and their first random college roommate, but is it really that bad?

I think moving off to college and living with someone completely random is all part of the adventure in going off to college. It’s an important step in growing up away from the comfort of your home. It’s easy to live with someone you know or went to high school with, but what’s the fun in that? Living with someone new brings on the opportunity to experience unfamiliar things and potentially a new best friend. Of course, some times it doesn’t work out, but years down the road you’ll be able to look back and laugh at how weird your first college roommate was. I say pass up the comfort of living with one of your friends, and start college with something new by living with a complete stranger.

It’s your first time off to college to live in the dorms, and you have no idea what to bring or decorate your dorm with. Not a problem. Dorm Digs has all the fun and fashionable college dorm essentials you need to create a space you love.

Dorm Digs is here to help you organize your new home while not compromising on style and fun. Dorm Digs has you covered from great wall decor, to simple dorm room storage and organization and stylish college dorm accessories. Join us on facebook and twitter to receive all the recent gossip on new featured items and great sales.

Moving away to college is a very exciting time. Finally, away from your parents and off on your own to make new friends and enjoy new experiences. With that comes the task of getting ready for life in the dorms. We’ve created a simple dorm room checklist to hopefully make the transition a little bit easier. These are some of the essentials, but feel free to post your additions in the comments below.

Bed needs

• Fans
• Alarm clock
• Bed linens/towels Carpet/throw rug
• Compact refrigerator
• Computer
• Cup/mug/glass/plate/bowl/silverware
• Dish soap
• Posters

Bathroom

• Shower caddy
• Toiletry items/soap dis
• Medicine

Food Related

• Small microwave
• Cups
• Coffee mug
• Tea mug
• French press
• Dishes
• Small towels

Desk

• School supplies
• Plants (real or fake)

Social Needs

• Radio/stereo
• Bean bags
• Chairs
• Futon
• TV/VCR/DVD player

Closet & Clothes

• Small repair sewing kit
• Rolls of quarters for laundry
• Clothes drying rack
• Hangers
• Iron
• Laundry bag
• Laundry detergent