Soon, many of us will be heading off to face our first year in a university setting. Whether we are freshmen or seniors now, the question of what to bring is always a pressing concern– how is one expected to fit their entire lives (closets, toiletries, and knick-knacks) into a small, boxy room?

According to current and prior college students across the nation, here are some packing essentials for the budding college attendee that you won’t want to forget when you do your move in.

1. An extra set of bedsheets. This will be handy in case any spills happen, and you’ll definitely need a back-up set for wash days.
2. A fan. Fun fact: many of the UCLA dorms don’t have centralized heating/cooling units. A desk or standing fan might make the difference between a good and a sweaty, restless night of sleep.
3. Noise canceling headphones. Dorm walls are notorious for being paper thin. Invest in a pair of durable, high-quality noise-cancelling headphones for studying, sleeping, and de-stressing.
4. Shower caddy. I’ve seen this one hit the top of many packing lists. Due to communal bathrooms being common, a shower caddy is the most hygienic and convenient way to move around your soaps, creams, loofahs, etc.
5. Mini toolkit. These can be found a dime a dozen on Amazon, with essentials like tweezers, screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, and more, just in case you need it (and you probably will).
6. Mattress topper. These are sold at any local Walmart. They add a layer of comfort and protection on top of the same mattresses that have been reused throughout the semesters.
7. Hanging hooks. Again, very accessible. Due to limited floor space, many students must resort to hanging up their lighter items. This will require the hanging hooks that are glued on (to prevent damage to the wall).
8. Lap desks. For those who work in bed or foresee themselves getting sick in their first year, a lap desk is a compactible item that might save you a lot of discomfort and soup/cereal spills.

Among other things, these were the 8 most essential (and easily forgettable) college packing essentials.