Leaving for college is an exciting time for any student, but especially for freshmen leaving the nest for the first time. Now I’m sure if you’re like me you will look up a ton of different ‘college lists’ when you start shopping and packing for school, and they’re super helpful, but not always reflective of what you’ll actually use.

Check out Marena's tips for what you need to bring with you to move into your college dorm

When I was first moving in to my dorm at the University of Florida, I was quite nervous as to what to expect. When I entered my dorm room for the first time, I saw that there were two twin sized beds, two desks, two closets, and two drawers for your clothes. I was not surprised at all that my dorm looked extremely plain and bland. 

Here's what you need to bring to college to make dorm-life a breeze.

Our University of Florida On-Campus Specialist Daniela Suarez-Rivero shares her college dorm checklist for moving into the dorms at UF.