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These dorm room essentials are great gifts for college students
1. Superdanny Power Strip Tower and Wireless Charger
This wireless charging tower and surge-protected power strip can charge up to 14 devices at once. Dorm room outlets are often in short supply, so any college student will appreciate the four extra USB ports and nine AC outlets.
Buy it here: Superdanny Power Strip Tower and Wireless Charger, $36
2. BedShelfie Bedside Shelf
Space can be in short supply in dorm rooms, so this compact bedside shelf from BedShelfie makes a great gift for college students. The shelf slides under the box spring for tool-free installation in seconds.
Buy it here: BedShelfie Bedside Shelf, $45
3. Welly First Aid Kit
College students might not have a first aid kit on their dorm room wish lists, but odds are they'll need a bandage at some point. This compact first aid kit from Welly contains all the essentials, including bandages, tape, ointments, and ibuprofen.
Buy it here: Welly First Aid Kit, $25
4. Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker
This single serve K-cup coffee maker from Keurig might be the most used item in your student's dorm room. Between early morning classes and late night study sessions, they're sure to use this coffee maker for a quick caffeine fix.
Buy it here: Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker, $70
5. Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy
Juggling bathroom space can be a challenge in college, but this eight-pocket mesh shower caddy will help. Students have plenty of space organize and carry their toiletries thanks to the caddy's large capacity.
Buy it here: Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy, $16
6. White Tiger Mini Rice Cooker
When the cafeteria is closed, students can use this mini rice cooker in their dorms. It's not just great for making rice either. They can also make soup, oatmeal, and pasta.
Buy it here: White Tiger Mini Rice Cooker, $48
7. The Beast Mini Blender
Smoothies are a quick, easy, and healthy breakfast for college students. The Beast Mini Blender will help them make smoothies without taking up too much counterspace. Plus, it comes in trendy colors.
Buy it here: The Beast Mini Blender Plus, $119
8. Lepower Clip on Reading Light
Staying up late to study without waking up dormmates is no problem with this clip-on reading light. It has a white light or warm light setting so students can choose the lighting they prefer.
Buy it here: Lepower Clip on Reading Light, $16
9. Sweetfull USB Desk Fan
This mini desk fan has three adjustable speeds to help college students stay cool in stuffy dorm rooms. It's light and USB-powered, so it's somewhat portable too.
Buy it here: Sweetfull USB Desk Fan, $10
10. Layron Ramen Cooker Bowl
If you're going to spend four years living off of ramen, you might as well do it in style. College students can cook ramen in the microwave or with bowling water, and the bowl's design keeps them from burning their hands.
Buy it here: Layron Ramen Cooker Bowl, $14
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