These 15 Dorm Cooking Essentials Will Help You Avoid the Dining Hall

Vtopmart Airtight Food Storage Containers, 7 Pieces ($24)

It may not be fun to think about, but when you're living in a dorm, mice can happen. The best way to keep critters out of your room and keep your food safe (and from going stale!) is to seal any nonrefrigerated items in airtight food storage containers. This seven-piece set can fit everything from open bags of chips to little packets of oatmeal, and comes with chalkboard-style labels you can update depending on what you put inside.