Short-Term Housing Essentials for international students
Whether you're here for a summer program or a single semester, setting up your short-term space requires a different approach than a long-term stay. Focus on portability, convenience, and the immediate essentials to make your temporary US home comfortable from day one. Some items you can bring from home, others might be to bulky to carry with you. We compiled a list for you with items that you might need:
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We recommend you get an Amazon Prime membership for students.
Click here: It is inexpensive and let you send your college dorm room items for free to an Amazon pick-up locker on or near campus. You can pick them up on day one and have everything handy and convenient when you arrive at your new US college. Make sure to time the order, as most Amazon hubs won't hold the orders longer than two weeks.
If you need help with carrying them, just call an Uber ride.Â
We conveniently pre-selected some of the items to keep everything streamlined for you and safe you time. See our Amazon links below:Â
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Core Dorm Room Starter Kit Essentials:
Easy to order list for Amazon with product links
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Required Items for Residence Halls and Suites
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• Bath towels
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• Standard pillows
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• Laptop computer
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• First aid kitÂ
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• Liquid hand soap
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• Clothes hangers
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• Health insurance card and medical records
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• Common over-the-counter pain relief
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• 30-day supply of prescriptions and copies
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• Backpack
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Where to Find Your Essentials
We've partnered with trusted retailers and rental services to provide you with high-quality housing essentials. From temporary furniture sets to kitchen kits and bedding, these selected partners offer convenient delivery directly to your short-term residence.  Student Hub Global may get paid if you buy things, but you do not pay any more.