-- Posted by xkisskiss90 at 1:22 pm on July 17, 2008 I am moving out in about a month and a half to my dorm room in UVa.  I know the basic things to bring (bedsheets, microwave, fridge, etc.) but what are somethings that are often overlooked and forgotten?? -- Posted by aka anton at 1:23 pm on July 17, 2008 things you like to do, maybe a tv, computer, condoms.... -- Posted by Permious at 1:23 pm on July 17, 2008 You can never have too many sharp knives. Nowhere seems to have enough. They seem to get stolen a lot. -- Posted by Micus at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 A broom. Also, if I were you I'd invest in a nice tempurpedic mattress pad(doesn't need to be name brand, Target makes one too), they can run between 20 and 30 dollars, and they make a HELL of a difference to the mattress. Dorm beds are usually really shitty, just sayin. -- Posted by JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes. Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter). If you have a roommate, you'll definitely want to talk to her/him so that you don't get doubles of the big things. -- Posted by Permious at 1:27 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes. Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter). Shower shoes? Popcorn as a conversation starter? Wow. They sure do things differently in CA!   -- Posted by SoaringFalcon2010 at 1:29 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 1:27 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes.    Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter). Shower shoes? Popcorn as a conversation starter? Wow. They sure do things differently in CA! haha yea you need shower shoes in any dorm you stay in. you shouldntget in a shower cause everyone in your suit uses em. and you can get fungis and athlets feet from it. -- Posted by 2kewl4u2know at 1:30 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes, shower caddy, cleaning supplies, food, entertainment, a cooler for your laptop (if you have one), a phone (not JUST a cell phone), silverware and dishes...a lot of "home" items like that. -- Posted by JennyColada at 1:31 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 1:27 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes.    Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter). Shower shoes? Popcorn as a conversation starter? Wow. They sure do things differently in CA!   Anytime anyone on the floor made popcorn we were all immediately in their room trying to grab some, so it was nice at gathering everyone around, thus...conversations would start. And you've never heard of using shower shoes in communal showers? Ew. -- Posted by fedoragirl at 1:31 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes are a good idea because the public restrooms are gross. Bring lots of paper towels/toilet paper.  Don't forget your phone charger!  Lots of shampoo and conditioner.   -- Posted by Porcelina at 1:31 pm on July 17, 2008 These were my beautiful lists: First: mugs teat tweezers nail clippers robe/towels pens/pencils pencil sharpener cork board shower flip flops bath caddy plain sleep shirts notebooks and binders highlighters razors/shave gel deodorant desktop mirror shampoo/conditioner hairspray tampons and the like lotion toothbrushes, yes, multiple toothpaste external hard drive ibuprofen laundry detergent power strips trash can/bags area rug first aid kit broom/vacuum clock Second: flash drive hangers face wash body wash hair gel AA batteries AAA batteries storage units laundry basket toner foundation mascara Third: hair dryer straightener jewelry hair ties/pins lamp/small light water cup I obviously spooged over list making. -- Posted by Permious at 1:33 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:31 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 1:27 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes.   Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter).    Shower shoes?    Popcorn as a conversation starter?    Wow. They sure do things differently in CA! Anytime anyone on the floor made popcorn we were all immediately in their room trying to grab some, so it was nice at gathering everyone around, thus...conversations would start. And you've never heard of using shower shoes in communal showers? Ew. You can't get AIDS from communal showers so protection seems like a waste of money. -- Posted by Porcelina at 1:35 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 4:33 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:31 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 1:27 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes.        Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter).     Shower shoes?     Popcorn as a conversation starter?     Wow. They sure do things differently in CA!      Anytime anyone on the floor made popcorn we were all immediately in their room trying to grab some, so it was nice at gathering everyone around, thus...conversations would start.    And you've never heard of using shower shoes in communal showers? Ew. You can't get AIDS from communal showers so protection seems like a waste of money. Ever heard of MRSA or Staph infections? You will get those easily in communal showers. Staph broke out in one of the dorms where none of them used shower shoes, and one of my guy friends contracted MRSA, he also never wore shower shoes. -- Posted by Evangelion at 1:37 pm on July 17, 2008 cleaning supplies. -- Posted by Permious at 1:40 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Porcelina at 1:35 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 4:33 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:31 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 1:27 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes.   Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter).     Shower shoes?     Popcorn as a conversation starter?     Wow. They sure do things differently in CA!   Anytime anyone on the floor made popcorn we were all immediately in their room trying to grab some, so it was nice at gathering everyone around, thus...conversations would start.   And you've never heard of using shower shoes in communal showers? Ew.    You can't get AIDS from communal showers so protection seems like a waste of money. Ever heard of MRSA or Staph infections? You will get those easily in communal showers. Staph broke out in one of the dorms where none of them used shower shoes, and one of my guy friends contracted MRSA, he also never wore shower shoes. I don't know what MRSA is but it doesn't sound like AIDS. Shower shoes seem like such a waste of money. -- Posted by Porcelina at 1:43 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 4:40 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Porcelina at 1:35 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 4:33 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:31 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from Permious at 1:27 pm on July 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:25 pm on July 17, 2008 Shower shoes.            Popcorn (great for movie nights, a fantastic conversation starter).         Shower shoes?         Popcorn as a conversation starter?         Wow. They sure do things differently in CA!          Anytime anyone on the floor made popcorn we were all immediately in their room trying to grab some, so it was nice at gathering everyone around, thus...conversations would start.        And you've never heard of using shower shoes in communal showers? Ew.     You can't get AIDS from communal showers so protection seems like a waste of money.    Ever heard of MRSA or Staph infections? You will get those easily in communal showers. Staph broke out in one of the dorms where none of them used shower shoes, and one of my guy friends contracted MRSA, he also never wore shower shoes. I don't know what MRSA is but it doesn't sound like AIDS. Shower shoes seem like such a waste of money. You buy a pair of flip flops for 3 freaking dollars. That certainly costs a lot less than the doctor bills and pills you have to take if you contract either MRSA or Staph. -- Posted by Sammygirl at 6:42 pm on July 20, 2008 You can buy a pot/kettle. I've been told that they come in very useful especially when you're living off KD. You plug it in and its a pot and you can heat your food in it. Can be very helpful.