Just a heads up for incoming freshmen, many dorms don't allow electric water heaters/kettles! Also, a vanity mirror is great for contact wearers, even if you don't wear makeup, because who wants to put things in their eyes in a communal bathroom? Not me!
My college doesn't even sell bottled water on campus! Instead there are water bottle refill stations in a lot of the buildings and everyone just has big reusable bottles!
I just can't get over how REAL you are! It's the best thing finding a RUclipsr like you because you actually understand the struggles of school and are able to share your advice. You're so relatable and it's awesome. I'm going to be a junior this year as well, but on the opposite side of the states :) Yay for 15th grade!
+Jessica M Hi Jessica!! I just wanted to let you know that this comment made me so happy. I'm so flattered that you feel that way because I totally always have these conversations where I feel like some youtubers don't seem like real people to me 😂 but that's so awesome! It's so cool to see that someone my grade is watching. To 15th grade!! 😊
YES HYDROFLASKS ARE AMAZING!!! I'm from the bay area and once I filled up my hydroflask at home in the morning, drove to Santa Barbara, spent the night there and left my hydroflask in my car, and then the next day I drove to LA and by the time I got to LA I still had FULL ICECUBES IN MY WATER BOTTLE
Hydroflasks are SO popular in Oregon! One time I was traveling and the TSA dude saw my hydroflask and gave me free checked bags!! Great video Anne Marie I am loving these college tips and will for sure be buying a vacuum for this fall!
I was going overboard, especially when it came to my dorm.. I bought a Television stand and even wanted to buy a couch, got like 10 pillows & even a giant Rikkakuma bear.. I took WAYYYY too many clothes.. I wasn't dorm shopping. I went Apartment shopping haha..
Definitely the electric kettle, especially if you're a coffee addict who wants to save $$$. As for everything else it's more of a preference issue. If you end up moving off campus and buying a bed bigger than a Twin XL then the mattress topper becomes useless. Also, I would like to add that you should probably invest in a Brita. If the place you're going to isn't known for good tap water, then definitely get one. Plus, if you move to a different city, you may just need it.
There's this Bluetooth speaker I bought from Best Buy. It was like $20 but I got it for $10, the brand was Insignia. It was labeled Stereo Speaker. It looks a lot like a Beats Pill. I know the quality most likely isn't nearly on par with a Pill, but it was so economical, and it's very loud and it's lasted many months. I love mine. So if you're looking for a cheaper option, this is a good choice. Also, instead of noise-cancelling headphones, earbuds are a good option! You can wear those when you're sleeping too. 💜
Decor is easier to switch out, but bedding can get expensive. I'll probably use the same comforter all four years unless I end up with a different size bed, but I'm definitely buying new sheets because mine are pretty gross. If you buy a more versatile comforter, it would be really easy to change the theme of the room.
It's actually really helpful that people make these videos. By this time, I've heard like 10 times to bring a vanity to college, but before that I never even thought of it! For me, it'll be a necessity though, so it's helpful that people make these videos.
I'm a college freshman bout to enter my second semester and this list is 100% true. Literal gold. Also I love my Bose headphones. They save me. Soooo worth money.
Soo i'm about to start my sophomore year. New semester, new major... So stressful! But your blogs reveal so much truth about college and im glad a youtuber is telling the truth! Lol
I'm starting my freshman year of university this September and my mom mentioned bringing a good vacuum because I'm terrified of bugs. So glad you mentioned this too so I don't feel so weird about using a vacuum for that purpose :)
Thank you so much for this video! I needed it! I'm moving in one week to Chicago and College always seems a bit scary but I appreciate all your videos because it makes me look forward to it (:
I find it so odd hearing Americans talk about 'electric hot water heaters' - nearly every home in the UK will have one of these, but we just call them kettles! I suppose it's due to the national obsession with tea XD
I drink tea and coffee as well, but I use the Keurig reusable K-cup. I use the same cup for both, and just buy the tea and coffee in bulk. Great video!😊
I think I was one of 3 people who used our dorm vacuum. It was nice to be able to borrow one instead of dragging one to college. This might be something worth exploring before buying your own. I would add a couple things to your list. One is a good mini fridge - so worth the investment. Now that I'm an adult my husband uses it in his workshop. Second is a good little humidifier. It got soo dry in the dorms that we were all having major nosebleeds. Just a couple things to consider 😃
Great video! I'm starting college this month, but I can already vouch for the good backpack. I took a lot of AP classes in high school and had to carry around a lot of textbooks so I got a good backpack last summer!
Can you do a video on what opportunities college offers for you? Also maybe a video of what you do with your free time or items that can save us money/ budgeting suspenses. Thanks! ^_^ great video too!
Congratulations on going into your junior year! I'm going into my junior year as well and I agree with all ten items on your list! I got an amazing 450 watt soundbar on amazon for like $60 when I was going into my freshmen year!
YESSS A good supportive backpack is a must! Literally do not know how people use unsupportive backpacks. Hydroflask is a must too! Especially if you are in AZ!
FYI- if you clean your coffee maker (vinegar+water, then rinse 3X) then add tea bags to the basket, no need for another coffee filter. You can make 4-12 cup of tea, ice the rest for the next day.
I don't have a Hydroflask, but I do have a Swell (though it appears that they're the same thing, just with a different shape and by a different company from what I've heard), and I would strongly encourage everyone to invest in a Hydroflask or Swell. Having a nice, well-insulated water bottle is seriously so great. I work at a dog hotel, and I have to stand for hours in the sun while the dogs are outside. With a regular water bottle, my water got warm after sitting in the sun for an hour. The first day using my Swell, I forgot that I took my water bottle out with me, and it was baking outside for hours longer than I was even out for. When I went to get it, the outside of it was insanely hot, but the ice inside was like I had just poured it. Invest your money in a good water bottle. It may give you sticker shock, but it's so worth it.
+Thao Le thank you so much! This comment means the world to me! I continue to make videos because of comments like this and kind people like you, so thank you 😊💕
I was on the fence about saving up for some super nice noise-cancelling headphones, but I've seen them on four college videos, so I'm definitely going to do that now.
Your necessities that you keep in your backpack! I got a big Swiss Gear backpack and I'd like to what I should keep on there other than my laptop and books.
The backpack one - can confirm! When I started uni, I hadn't needed one in years, so I just got this cheap little fashion thing. 1. it wore out quicker. 2. it was too small to carry everything I needed. 3. it damaged my notebooks - it became a huge pet-peeve of mine that the corners always curled quickly because the bottom of the bag wasn't sturdy, and because it had a drawstring opening. 4. it absolutely couldn't handle massive textbooks and electronics all at once. I couldn't wait to replace it.
The coffee maker thing is so true. You can do more with a coffee maker then just make coffee. You can make macaroni, ramen, pasta, you can boil eggs if you are persistent, you can heat up vegetables... Coffee makers can do a lot for you...
New subbie and don't want to be needy but😁😁😁 could you make a clothing haul of suggested things to wear for class or different activities? All I have are Nike shorts and t-shirts.... Thx a bunch! Love your channel!💕
I love watching your videos. You seem serious about your college life and not clieche or shallow like some other USC students. You are very natural and I just love that 3> Feel like I'm watching my friend's video who has totally same interests with me!
The backpack one is 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 trust me, during exam times when you need to carry around your laptop, textbook , notebook and snacks, the fashionable backpack will not do it for you!!
This video is so cool! I just made a video like this on my channel after completing my first semester at MIT. We share a lot of similarities and differences!
Hydroflasks are my favorite water bottles now too! My entire family was using them long before I was, but then when I finally started using it I never looked back, I take mine with me everywhere, seriously the best investment lol
Hi! I've been looking into vanity mirrors with lights and I can't figure out which ones would be good quality. Yours looks awesome! What is it and would you recommend it?
Most of these aren't a necessity. Really just check to see what your dorm room has, what your roommates are bringing, and of course your budget. Really sort through the needs and wants, like mattress topper vs headphones
Very helpful! My campus (ohio state) is really huge but they hate bikers there. Luckily i have most classes around each other and my dorm so i'm able to mainly walk of take the campus bus. I never thought of the hydroflask, i'm not a big water person but i plan to make some changes once in college so ill be getting one a.s.a.p!
+MAmasBoy FAIZAN it's the best rivalry in sports, my boyfriend is a Michigan guy. It's fun to be competitive with one another!! He actually got me tickets to this past years game at Michigan, needless to say I had a wonderful time while he did not ;) O-H
Annemarie!! I saw you at a small korean restaurant sometime last week? while I was eating lunch with my mom but I was too starstruck to say hi O _ O I just wanted to let you know I love your videos, and you're so preetty!
Just a heads up for incoming freshmen, many dorms don't allow electric water heaters/kettles! Also, a vanity mirror is great for contact wearers, even if you don't wear makeup, because who wants to put things in their eyes in a communal bathroom? Not me!
You can get one just when the ra comes in to your dorm hide it under your bed lol in a container or something
It's great for me. I don't even need a mirror to put contacts in
lifewithjenna I did this with my candles, they all went in my dresser haha
My college doesn't even sell bottled water on campus! Instead there are water bottle refill stations in a lot of the buildings and everyone just has big reusable bottles!
+KVlogsDB wow that is actually so awesome and progressive!
KVlogsDB same here!!
1-Headphones
2-Speakers
3-Matress topper
4-Good computer
5-Vacuum
6-Coffee maker / Electric water heater
7-Transportation
8-A supportive Backpack
I just can't get over how REAL you are! It's the best thing finding a RUclipsr like you because you actually understand the struggles of school and are able to share your advice. You're so relatable and it's awesome. I'm going to be a junior this year as well, but on the opposite side of the states :) Yay for 15th grade!
+Jessica M Hi Jessica!! I just wanted to let you know that this comment made me so happy. I'm so flattered that you feel that way because I totally always have these conversations where I feel like some youtubers don't seem like real people to me 😂 but that's so awesome! It's so cool to see that someone my grade is watching. To 15th grade!! 😊
YES HYDROFLASKS ARE AMAZING!!! I'm from the bay area and once I filled up my hydroflask at home in the morning, drove to Santa Barbara, spent the night there and left my hydroflask in my car, and then the next day I drove to LA and by the time I got to LA I still had FULL ICECUBES IN MY WATER BOTTLE
+Hannah Michelle NO WAY!!!! That's actually so amazing.
Hannah Michelle in from the bay too!
Hydroflasks are SO popular in Oregon! One time I was traveling and the TSA dude saw my hydroflask and gave me free checked bags!! Great video Anne Marie I am loving these college tips and will for sure be buying a vacuum for this fall!
Kiara Madisen they're made in bend Oregon
I was going overboard, especially when it came to my dorm.. I bought a Television stand and even wanted to buy a couch, got like 10 pillows & even a giant Rikkakuma bear.. I took WAYYYY too many clothes.. I wasn't dorm shopping. I went Apartment shopping haha..
that's insane
Definitely the electric kettle, especially if you're a coffee addict who wants to save $$$. As for everything else it's more of a preference issue. If you end up moving off campus and buying a bed bigger than a Twin XL then the mattress topper becomes useless. Also, I would like to add that you should probably invest in a Brita. If the place you're going to isn't known for good tap water, then definitely get one. Plus, if you move to a different city, you may just need it.
I'm a freshman!! In high school...but kinda getting pumped to go to college.
I'm going into freshman year in highschool and same XD
Nat Queen Cole lol it's not that great tbh
Nat Queen Cole you should have fun in high school while you can
Ahhhhhh your uploading schedule has been on point recently!!! Congrats to the giveaway winner!
Hydro flask water bottles are also super popular in Oregon. Probably because they were invented in Bend, Oregon
There's this Bluetooth speaker I bought from Best Buy. It was like $20 but I got it for $10, the brand was Insignia. It was labeled Stereo Speaker. It looks a lot like a Beats Pill. I know the quality most likely isn't nearly on par with a Pill, but it was so economical, and it's very loud and it's lasted many months. I love mine. So if you're looking for a cheaper option, this is a good choice. Also, instead of noise-cancelling headphones, earbuds are a good option! You can wear those when you're sleeping too. 💜
Awesome! These are great suggestions :) Thank you so much!!
LOVE this background music! Where did you find it?
+Katherout LOL forgot to LINK TY FOR REMINDING
HEHEHEHHEHE
My 2 fav college helping youtubers!
So do you use everything you bought your freshman year and use it throughout college? Like your blankets and decor?
Decor is easier to switch out, but bedding can get expensive. I'll probably use the same comforter all four years unless I end up with a different size bed, but I'm definitely buying new sheets because mine are pretty gross. If you buy a more versatile comforter, it would be really easy to change the theme of the room.
+mollymiccee thank you for telling me that! It helps me think about special things I wanna buy.
+mollymiccee yeah! Or you can buy one duvet and change the duvet covers whenever you want to change it up 😊
That would work as well haha I just wasn't smart enough to do that
+annemariechase thank you !
It's actually really helpful that people make these videos. By this time, I've heard like 10 times to bring a vanity to college, but before that I never even thought of it! For me, it'll be a necessity though, so it's helpful that people make these videos.
I'm a college freshman bout to enter my second semester and this list is 100% true. Literal gold. Also I love my Bose headphones. They save me. Soooo worth money.
Soo i'm about to start my sophomore year. New semester, new major... So stressful! But your blogs reveal so much truth about college and im glad a youtuber is telling the truth! Lol
Yes the backpack thing is very important especially if you're a commuter
Thank you! I've been slowly accumulating things for my dorm in the fall and found this super helpful! Love all your videos!
I'm starting my freshman year of university this September and my mom mentioned bringing a good vacuum because I'm terrified of bugs. So glad you mentioned this too so I don't feel so weird about using a vacuum for that purpose :)
Thank you so much for this video! I needed it! I'm moving in one week to Chicago and College always seems a bit scary but I appreciate all your videos because it makes me look forward to it (:
I find it so odd hearing Americans talk about 'electric hot water heaters' - nearly every home in the UK will have one of these, but we just call them kettles! I suppose it's due to the national obsession with tea XD
Americans call them kettles too haha, just depends on the person I guess.
What they don't consider a kettle essential?
+Rowan Davies quite a few universities don't allow kettles because they can be fire hazards
+Rowan Davies no they don't. Few Americans own electric kettles. We just heat our water on the stove or the microwave.
They really do. I've never been to an American house without a kettle. I own one too.
Video starts at 1:30.
The mirror with light is hands down Necessity!! Use mine everyday.
I drink tea and coffee as well, but I use the Keurig reusable K-cup. I use the same cup for both, and just buy the tea and coffee in bulk. Great video!😊
I think I was one of 3 people who used our dorm vacuum. It was nice to be able to borrow one instead of dragging one to college. This might be something worth exploring before buying your own. I would add a couple things to your list. One is a good mini fridge - so worth the investment. Now that I'm an adult my husband uses it in his workshop. Second is a good little humidifier. It got soo dry in the dorms that we were all having major nosebleeds. Just a couple things to consider 😃
Great video! I'm starting college this month, but I can already vouch for the good backpack. I took a lot of AP classes in high school and had to carry around a lot of textbooks so I got a good backpack last summer!
Can you do a video on what opportunities college offers for you? Also maybe a video of what you do with your free time or items that can save us money/ budgeting suspenses. Thanks! ^_^ great video too!
Congratulations on going into your junior year! I'm going into my junior year as well and I agree with all ten items on your list! I got an amazing 450 watt soundbar on amazon for like $60 when I was going into my freshmen year!
YESSS A good supportive backpack is a must! Literally do not know how people use unsupportive backpacks. Hydroflask is a must too! Especially if you are in AZ!
I'm going to be a freshmen soon and this video is so helpful! So glad I found your channel. Keep up the great videos!! :D
FYI- if you clean your coffee maker (vinegar+water, then rinse 3X) then add tea bags to the basket, no need for another coffee filter. You can make 4-12 cup of tea, ice the rest for the next day.
Can I just say your makeup is flawless
I don't have a Hydroflask, but I do have a Swell (though it appears that they're the same thing, just with a different shape and by a different company from what I've heard), and I would strongly encourage everyone to invest in a Hydroflask or Swell. Having a nice, well-insulated water bottle is seriously so great. I work at a dog hotel, and I have to stand for hours in the sun while the dogs are outside. With a regular water bottle, my water got warm after sitting in the sun for an hour. The first day using my Swell, I forgot that I took my water bottle out with me, and it was baking outside for hours longer than I was even out for. When I went to get it, the outside of it was insanely hot, but the ice inside was like I had just poured it. Invest your money in a good water bottle. It may give you sticker shock, but it's so worth it.
Congrats on 100k!! For me, your channel is one of the most helpful college-related channels I've ever come across
+Thao Le thank you so much! This comment means the world to me! I continue to make videos because of comments like this and kind people like you, so thank you 😊💕
Lol I swear I never win giveaways 😂 but another great video
Me tooo
Me too even when I try so hard
Congrats on 100k! Your college content has been super helpful for me as an incoming college freshman
I was on the fence about saving up for some super nice noise-cancelling headphones, but I've seen them on four college videos, so I'm definitely going to do that now.
Your necessities that you keep in your backpack! I got a big Swiss Gear backpack and I'd like to what I should keep on there other than my laptop and books.
The backpack one - can confirm!
When I started uni, I hadn't needed one in years, so I just got this cheap little fashion thing. 1. it wore out quicker. 2. it was too small to carry everything I needed. 3. it damaged my notebooks - it became a huge pet-peeve of mine that the corners always curled quickly because the bottom of the bag wasn't sturdy, and because it had a drawstring opening. 4. it absolutely couldn't handle massive textbooks and electronics all at once. I couldn't wait to replace it.
The coffee maker thing is so true. You can do more with a coffee maker then just make coffee. You can make macaroni, ramen, pasta, you can boil eggs if you are persistent, you can heat up vegetables... Coffee makers can do a lot for you...
I'm so happy that you've hit 100000 :) you deserve it and been watching since your high school Vids😊
idk if anyone has or does this type of video but maybe what clothes to bring to college???
Vagabond youth did a "top 10 college closet essentials" video :)
thank you !!!
bring summer / fall clothes first and then go back for winter clothes...and then alternate
I'd love to see a desk tour/organization/decor!
when you get to college can you do a college makeup collection? and a college makeup routine
New subbie and don't want to be needy but😁😁😁 could you make a clothing haul of suggested things to wear for class or different activities? All I have are Nike shorts and t-shirts.... Thx a bunch! Love your channel!💕
I love how real you are
Thank you so much for making this video!! Really helpful!
HYDRO FLASKS ARE THE FUCKING BEST!!!
I REMEMBER THAT BUG! Congrats on 100k! :D This was super helpful!
Yessaiii! hydroflask water bottles are the bomb! I'm from Hawaii and EVERYONE has them but it is a lifesaver!
What camera and lenses do you use?? Great video quality!!!
Great video once again! Congrats on the subs you deserve them + more 💖
I love watching your videos. You seem serious about your college life and not clieche or shallow like some other USC students. You are very natural and I just love that 3> Feel like I'm watching my friend's video who has totally same interests with me!
hey Annemarie! will you do any videos about organization and your system of taking notes???????????? I'm so curious about it. thank you! :*
Congrats on 100K you deserve every single one of them!
+Lovelyn Contreras thank you so much! You're so sweet 😊
Really love your videos! It's super useful and insightful :D
+Sherina Windsor aww thank you!! I'm so glad that you find them helpful 😊
I searched up the hydro flask water bottles and the look good. I'm thinking of buying them for the school year. Thanks!
+Zara Mughal yay! They're awesome and definitely worth the money. You're so welcome 😊
The backpack one is 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 trust me, during exam times when you need to carry around your laptop, textbook , notebook and snacks, the fashionable backpack will not do it for you!!
LOVE my HydroFlask! My boss and I had like a 5 minute conversation about how great they are and how much we love ours. I recommend them to everyone!
+Sia 😂😂😂 anytime I see someone with a Hydro Flask, I always try to bond over it. They're just too great.
I've noticed these are also really good tips for everyday life.
What camera do you use! I love the quality!
Do a video about your hair! I love it and you so much 💕
This video is so cool! I just made a video like this on my channel after completing my first semester at MIT. We share a lot of similarities and differences!
I love my hydro flask!!! I think everyone should have one
Soo true mattress toppers are a gift from the gods!
My mom already started yelling at me for "going crazy" with college shopping and all I had in the cart was a makeup organizer and trashcan.
Congrats Ivy!!!
Hydroflasks are my favorite water bottles now too! My entire family was using them long before I was, but then when I finally started using it I never looked back, I take mine with me everywhere, seriously the best investment lol
+Danielle M I know, right?! It's a little bit more expensive, but once you have one, you just can't go back. Glad to see another supporter hehe 😊
Hi! I've been looking into vanity mirrors with lights and I can't figure out which ones would be good quality. Yours looks awesome! What is it and would you recommend it?
Most of these aren't a necessity. Really just check to see what your dorm room has, what your roommates are bringing, and of course your budget. Really sort through the needs and wants, like mattress topper vs headphones
Both are wants.
I'm a junior in high school binge watching "what to take to college" videos
I am obsessed with hydroflasks!!
Shame on you Jacob 😂😂 loved the video btw xoxo💕
congratulations ivy
Lol the *cough* jacob part! :)
Very helpful! My campus (ohio state) is really huge but they hate bikers there. Luckily i have most classes around each other and my dorm so i'm able to mainly walk of take the campus bus.
I never thought of the hydroflask, i'm not a big water person but i plan to make some changes once in college so ill be getting one a.s.a.p!
I go to Ohio State too!!
Go blue
+MAmasBoy FAIZAN it's the best rivalry in sports, my boyfriend is a Michigan guy. It's fun to be competitive with one another!! He actually got me tickets to this past years game at Michigan, needless to say I had a wonderful time while he did not ;) O-H
Emily I-O hopefully i will be able to see you on campus in a few weeks
+Jay Xo definitely!!! Go bucks!!!❤️❤️
You deserve so much more subs! I love your two college dorm hauls and half of the views are probably mine's haha
+Heyitzmekelly awww thank you so much! And I'm so glad that you liked them that much hehe 😊😉
I'm from Hawaii and omg I loooooove hydro flasks, more people need to use them
My mom and I had that EXACT same exchange about a bed topper but now I sleep better at school than home lol
Where did you get your necklace? I love it!!!!
What vanity mirror do you use? I am looking to buy one before I go back to college in 2 weeks :)
Congrats to the winner 😌 and thank you, this video is very helpful❣
congrats on 100,000!!!!
fort the coffee and tea stuff, just get a cheap basic coffee maker (there are mini ones) that you can get for 20-30 dollars
Congratulations ivy!!!!! ☺☺☺
wow 113k subs congrats!!🎉🎉🎊 also don't you get a silver play button?
+Forever Periwinkle thank you!! And yes, apparently! Still waiting on the notification for that hehe
I'm going to be a freshman in college this is helpful
"AHEM *coughs* JACOB."
😂😂 you tell him
Annemarie!! I saw you at a small korean restaurant sometime last week? while I was eating lunch with my mom but I was too starstruck to say hi O _ O I just wanted to let you know I love your videos, and you're so preetty!
Haha, no way!!! Which Korean restaurant??
It's called Jang Ga Ne on Olympic :D
omg vacuming bugs is such a good idea for reals. thanks. haha im deathly afraid of bugs. so thanks girl
I'm an introvert too! 😊❤️
This video is so helpful!
Moving in Sunday/Monday
BOSE ARE THE BEST
I luvvv my hydro flask so much
Are swell waterbottles the same quality as a hydro flask?
"*cough* Jacob" 😂😂😂😂😂
+Monicaa hehehe 😈
I'm a freshman moving in next Saturday 😅
Girl me too!!!!!!!
+Angel Hill That's awesome! Good luck to ya :)
+birdiegirl1998 ahh so exciting!! 😊
Hey if you want some additional tips check out my channel :). Good luck!! College is a ton of fun!
Good luck!
omg love your hair. hairstyle video please