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"What do I take to college with me?"  |
| Suggested List of Items to Take With You If You're Living On-Campus |
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Replies: 53 Last Post Sep. 17 8:37am by kellyjutter
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I was talking with a friend of mine who is getting ready to leave for college within the next week and she realized she had no idea what to take with her. It made me realize that some freshmen will be in the same situation. So here goes; Here's a list* of things you should consider bringing; - Alarm clock - Backpack - Bedspread, pillow, and mattress pad (most schools use the x-long twin size mattresses so you would have to buy special sheets which can be found at Wal-Marts, K-Marts, Targets, and other stores- just ask a sales associate about it and they could help you out) - Blankets and sheets - Clothes hangers - Comfortable walking shoes - Computer disks (3.5 floppy, CD-RW, and/or Zip disk-- but most people use jumpdrives anymore) and printer paper - Desk lamp - Dust rag, dust spray - First aid kit (you can buy one already packed for you or you can just create one yourself) - Laundry supplies (liquid detergent, softener, stain treatment, and a basket/bag, drying rack-- whatever you feel you'll need) - Office supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, tape, stapler, paper clips, scissors, etc) - Raincoat / umbrella (recommend two-one to have and one to lose) - Rolls of quarters (for laundry) - Shower bucket (to carry your shower supplies) - Shower shoes - Telephone and/or answering machine (some schools prefer a certain frequency due to wireless internet, so check with your school on this to avoid problems) - Towels and washcloths - Hygiene accessories (hairdryer, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush/comb, pads/tampons, etc) - Batteries - Flashlight/Radio (for emergencies) - Water filter (a lot cheaper to get than buying bottles) - Kitchen needs (plates, cups, utensils, can/bottle opener, chip clips, etc) - Storage boxes (under the bed storage is really nice) - Waste basket (some schools already provide one) - Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape (bottle of Goo-Gone just in case you want to remove them in the future) - Bulletin/dry erase board with supplies - Toolkit with basic tools - Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer (some schools already provide these) - surge protector and/or extension cords - bicycle and equipment to go with it (emergency tire repair kit, small bike toolkit, helmet, bike lock, etc) Also, if you plan to live with a roommate to try your best to communicate with them on what things to bring and to avoid bringing two of the same thing (like TVs, box fans, computers, etc). Try your best not to bring everything you own or a lot of clothes. Just make sure you have about 2-3 weeks worth of clothes if anything. Make sure it's a wide variety of different sorts; pjs, dress, casual, warm weather, cold weather, etc. *Used Ohio University's list of suggested items to bring as example with some editing. [Updated for the comin school of 2007-2008] Post edited at 12:49 pm on June 22, 2007 by dreamweaver
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Batteries, hairdryer, flashlight (?), comfortable PJs (for weekends, because sometimes you're just too lazy to get dressed). I found my water filter (I had a Brita pitcher) to be AWESOME. It's so much easier than buying bottled water (and no way was I drinking So Cal tap water!).
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Oooh. Umbrella wasn't on my list. Do you mind if I add mine just in case mine has some stuff that yours doesn't?
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omgosh. thankies. my sister has been puzzling over what to bring lately. i will show her this. lol
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This is the list I used and I had everything I needed, yet not too much extra stuff (extra stuff doesn't really fit in a dorm). Kitchen Needs Plastic bowl and cup Coffee cup Fork, knife, spoon Can/bottle opener Chip clips Room Needs/Storage Bedside lamp Alarm clock/clock radio Waste-paper basket Milk crates or other sturdy storage cubes (a collapsible crate also comes in handy for carrying laundry or other things) Stacking baskets Under-the-bed storage trays Lots of hangers Desk lamp Fan Drying rack Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape Bulletin board and push pins Dry erase wall calendar/board Toolkit Electronics Computer and printer Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer Head phones Surge protector Extension cords 3-2 prong adapaters Phone (check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication. Should be cordless, with multiple message boxes in the answering machine unless you're using voicemail) Portable CD or cassette player (great to use at the gym) Linens/Laundry Supplies Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets. Check with school for size needed -- some college twin beds are extra long) Towels (3 each of bath, hand, and face) Pillows (2) Headrest pillow Mattress pad (check with school for size needed -- some college twin beds are extra long) Blankets (2) Comforter and duvet cover (makes laundering easier) Clothes hangers (wire takes up less space, plastic are easier on your clothes) Laundry bag/laundry basket Laundry marking pen Laundry stain remover Roll(s) of quarters Quarter dispenser Lint brush Sewing kit Toiletries/Misc Pepto-Bismol® Imodium® Aspirin or ibuprophen Vitamin C Neosporin® Band-Aid® bandages Cough drops Shower tote Shampoo & conditioner Hair-styling products Bath and face soap Traveling-soap container(s) Toothpaste and toothbrush Dental floss Comb/brush Tweezers Nail clippers Hair dryer Razor and shaving cream Lotion and/or facial moisturizer Q-tips® Office/Desk Supplies Floppy disks Phone/address book Assignment book Heavy-duty stapler and staples Printer paper Pens and pencils Pencil holder and sharpener Notebooks Pocket folders Labels of various sizes 3 x 5 cards Post-it® notes Paper clips Rubber bands Scissors Highlighter pens (multiple colors) Ruler Stackable desk trays (at least 4) Hanging files or folders Dictionary and thesaurus Stamps/envelopes These Can Be Purchased upon Arrival Paper towels Trash bags Light bulbs All-purpose cleaner Zip lock bags Kitchen storage containers Laundry detergent (tablets are easiest to manage) Fabric softener (sheets are easiest to manage) Dish soap Wet wipes Tissues Clothing Guidelines 21 pair underwear 21 pair socks (more if you play sports) 7 pair pants/jeans 14 shirts/blouses 2 sets sweats Pajamas Slippers and/or flip-flops 2 sweaters (if appropriate) Light/heavy jackets Gloves/scarf/hat (if appropriate) 1 pair boots 2 pair sneakers or comfortable/walking shoes 1 pair dress shoes 1 set business attire 1 set semi-formal attire (optional) Shared Items (Check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication) Audio equipment TV and/or VCR and/or DVD player Coffee maker/hot pot Microwave/toaster oven Small refrigerator Area rug Camera Posters/art Post edited at 8:39 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 by MoonlitEden
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Don't forget to put a whiteboard outside of your room (on the door) so that people can leave you messages and notes!
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Some other things to consider: -A mini fridge (if you have $$ to spare. I got one for my room $35 at a yard sale, its a old mini bar and its worked for the last 5 years and still does) -Curtains -Shower curtain (If you have your own bathroom in your dorm room) -A dresser or (reccomended by me) big tubberware containers to store clothes in, slide them under your bed to save space in your often crowded dorm room) -Whiteboard and/or corkboard - great for keeping your deadlines organized. -And an agenda for the same purpose -large poster of the periodic table of elements (to be cool, even if your going to like law school) -Laundry basket and/or hamper -You may want to consider a safe, strong box, or somewhere else to hide your valubles - you don't know your room mate, and you don't know who they might bring over.
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Oh, and microwavable popcorn is nice. EVERYONE comes running when they smell it.
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