9 things you absolutely do not need to bring to college

Just before September rolls around, college students far and wide start prepping for the year ahead — typically with a massive shopping trip to Target.
There are so many things one needs to live comfortably in a dorm including (to name just a few items): shower shoes, a million pens, a laundry basket, and ear plugs (for when your roommate decides to pick up acoustic guitar.)
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But more often than not, a few use