<p>Don’t start buying until talking to room-mate to coordinate; big things can be shared, so decide who buys what (fridge, rug, etc).</p>
<p>If you want to make the concrete caves (freshman dorm rooms) less industrial, get tension rods to put up curtains in the windows over the blinds (only way to “install” curtains with the concrete since you can’t drill). Makes it look warmer and also helps to darken the room because the blinds can def let light in first thing in the morning. </p>
<p>Bed risers so you can store more under the bed. </p>
<p>Other suggestions will depend on dorm - if no a/c, then a good fan for the room.</p>
<p>A slender, stick-style vacuum (for the rug already suggested).</p>
<p>Ironing board, iron - bring some dress clothes for career fair, formals, etc.</p>
<p>Desk light. </p>