Claire’s Love List
Hey, Claire here!
As the founder of the College Savvy blog, here are my top recommended products and services.
These are items I personally owned in college and would buy over and over again!
Essential Dorm Products
Here are the products you absolutely can not live without if you’re moving into a college dorm!
prime student
If you’re a college student, you can get 6 months of Amazon Prime completely free! I used Amazon Prime ALL THE TIME in college, especially when I lived in a dorm.
Looking for more of our top dorm room product recommendations? Here are 21 absolute must-have dorm room essentials.
Dorm Bedding
I’m SO passionate about my dorm bedding recommendations. If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s not getting a good night of sleep.
Dorm mattresses tend to be thin and hard, so it’s crucial that you get the right bedding. Here are the must-have items to turn your dorm room bed from feeling like plywood to feeling like a luxury hotel bed.
Looking for more dorm room bedding recommendations? We have a whole guide for how to make your dorm bed more comfortable without spending a ton.
College Resources
College is a HUGE adjustment period. You go from living with your parents to figuring everything out on your own.
From managing your schedule, to buying your own groceries, to trying to get ahead in your classes, there’s a LOT to deal with in college. To make the transition a little bit easier, here are some of our favorite resources and services for college students.
Rate My Professors
I used this website ALL the time in college when I was picking out classes. You can see each professor’s rating based on reviews by actual students.
Grammarly
Grammarly helps you fix any spelling or grammatical errors in your papers, emails, text messages. You can use it on your phone and laptop!
myhomework
This mobile planner helps you keep track of all of your assigments. The app will send you reminders about due dates and syncs your notifications across your devices.
noonlight
This is a must-have safety app for college students. If you’re ever feeling unsafe, just open Noonlight and hold the button. If you release the button without entering your PIN, Noonlight will send your location to authorities.
Need more productivity or lifestyle tools? We have a full guide to the best apps for college students.
College Backpack Essentials
Packing your backpack for the first day of school? Here are the most important items that every college student needs.
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