The freshman move-in process isn’t complete without the phrases, “We forgot…” or “We should have brought…”

For new college students and their families, the stress of college move-in often leads to key essentials being overlooked, forgotten or left behind.

Pinterest boards can be made, Target runs complete and checklists triple-checked — but move-in still often entails last-minute shopping trips or Amazon orders.

The Post-Gazette spoke with Pittsburgh college students about the most important freshman dorm essentials that may be overlooked or forgotten. Here’s what they had to say:

A good mattress pad, Lindsey D’Angelo, Duquesne freshman studying education

“It really makes a difference,” Ms. D’Angelo said. “I don’t think any college beds are very comfortable… Those dorm beds are made o

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