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Frestec Mini Refrigerator With Freezer ($145, originally $190)

If you want to cook or eat in your dorm room, having a mini fridge is a huge perk. You can stash cold drinks, fruits and veg, or frozen, microwaveable favorites like mac 'n' cheese or burritos for whenever a hunger pang strikes. This affordable option is just more than three cubic feet, has enough room to share with your roommate, and comes in a few cute colors that'll match your room style.