Pages: 1 2  Next -- Posted by dreamweaver at 8:28 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 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] -- Posted by JennyColada at 8:31 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 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!). -- Posted by MoonlitEden at 8:31 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 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? -- Posted by hiiiiiii at 8:31 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 omgosh. thankies. my sister has been puzzling over what to bring lately. i will show her this. lol -- Posted by dreamweaver at 8:34 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Quote: from MoonlitEden at 11:31 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 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? Go for it!  The better the list, the better help.  I may just add some of yours onto mine if you guys dont mind.  That way they dont have to search through all the posts to figure it out. -- Posted by Thuggen at 8:35 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Your mom. To cook and clean. -- Posted by MoonlitEden at 8:35 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 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 -- Posted by JennyColada at 8:37 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Don't forget to put a whiteboard outside of your room (on the door) so that people can leave you messages and notes! -- Posted by 4est at 8:38 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 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. -- Posted by espresso8097 at 9:01 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 I'll have to bring tampons? -- Posted by JennyColada at 9:04 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Oh, and microwavable popcorn is nice. EVERYONE comes running when they smell it. -- Posted by dreamweaver at 9:08 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Quote: from espresso8097 at 12:01 am on Aug. 17, 2006 I'll have to bring tampons? For females, duh.  It's an ideal list anyway, so there will be things on it that you may not have to take with you at all. -- Posted by 4est at 9:08 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Quote: from espresso8097 at 9:01 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 I'll have to bring tampons? Yes. For nose bleeds (what, no one else saw Shes the Man?>!) -- Posted by lollerpwner at 9:17 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Well what if you have a lady friend over and she is starting to feel a little... unclean? I guess a lot of that stuff depends on where you live.  Around here we have great water supplies, and water filters aren't required. -- Posted by MoonlitEden at 10:21 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 You're one of the lucky people.  The water here is disgusting. -- Posted by lollerpwner at 10:22 pm on Aug. 16, 2006 Some people around here get the filters, but they just aren't needed. -- Posted by PennyandMe at 8:57 am on Aug. 17, 2006 Well, how do you use any type of water filter if you live in a public dorm and share a bathroom with all the girls on your floor?  Where do you use this??  Are you even allowed? -- Posted by dreamweaver at 9:35 am on Aug. 17, 2006 Quote: from PennyandMe at 11:57 am on Aug. 17, 2006 Well, how do you use any type of water filter if you live in a public dorm and share a bathroom with all the girls on your floor?  Where do you use this??  Are you even allowed? You don't need to use the type of filter that fits over your faucet.  They make water filter pitchers for situations just like this.  Just take it to the sink in the bathroom (sometimes schools have water fountains or seperate sinks for this), fill it up, and let the filter do it's job.  Follow the directions to make sure you're doing it right. Here's what it looks like; -- Posted by PennyandMe at 12:00 pm on Aug. 17, 2006 Thank you so much!!  That looks really neat, I need to look into getting one.  Do you know about how big it is or a price range? -- Posted by fernhs at 12:19 pm on Aug. 17, 2006 Quote: from PennyandMe at 8:00 pm on Aug. 17, 2006 Thank you so much!!  That looks really neat, I need to look into getting one.  Do you know about how big it is or a price range? I've got one of those - about 30cm tall, bit less than 15cm wide? You buy it and then a few times a year change the cartridge. -- Posted by blue child at 3:10 pm on Aug. 17, 2006 I would like to add a footlocker to the list. They are great for stuff that you want out of the way or locked up. -- Posted by Flow Morphia Slow at 9:45 am on Aug. 30, 2006 Quote: from MoonlitEden at 4:35 am on Aug. 17, 2006  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 lol, technically, everything can be bought upon arrival, not just those few things you mentioned.  Unless your college is in the middle of nowhere. -- Posted by dreamweaver at 5:03 pm on Aug. 30, 2006 Quote: from Flow Morphia Slow at 12:45 pm on Aug. 30, 2006 Quote: from MoonlitEden at 4:35 am on Aug. 17, 2006   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   lol, technically, everything can be bought upon arrival, not just those few things you mentioned.  Unless your college is in the middle of nowhere. Sometimes its just best to get them before hand because anything can happen.  And not to mention how crowded the stores become that are nearby to the campus just because other people decide to buy them at the same time.  I mean, the day I move into my dorm will be crazy because it's a rather popular day for all students to move in. -- Posted by Trackangel32 at 9:13 am on Oct. 4, 2006 Other Things I bought: -Bed risers-you can store more crap under your bed -Fan -printer-having your own is so much easier than having to go to the library or use my roomates -Lysol -- Posted by JamesRyan092 at 3:12 pm on Dec. 31, 2006 Air fresheners, A robe, Fingernail clippers and a storage container that isn't clear. (so you can hide things you aren't suppose to have). ahaha.   -- Posted by dumb whore at 11:56 pm on Jan. 5, 2007 This is a cool topic. My sister said she already put a laptop on layaway for me for my graduation but even if I don't get that, LSU has 24-hour computer labs in their dorms. Awesome! Anyways, gosh, I really hope I can most of these things when I go...in like over a year.. -- Posted by sabakk at 8:45 am on Jan. 18, 2007 The computers at the school are fine but it is so much easier to have your own laptop and printer. -- Posted by dreamweaver at 3:55 pm on Mar. 18, 2007 Quote: from sabakk at 11:45 am on Jan. 18, 2007 The computers at the school are fine but it is so much easier to have your own laptop and printer. Very true. I don't know about a lot of schools but my school provides free ink for thier printers, and if you haven't priced ink refills... they're pretty damn expensive.  So check with the school beforehand to see if they do the same and how the whole computer situation works out in the dorms. -- Posted by madmac at 12:06 pm on Mar. 25, 2007 All good questions!  Deciding what to bring with you is a really tough question.  To make it worse you dont need the same things at ever school.  Some have printers you can use for free... so why bring a printer? Others dont.  I found this website.... http://www.ratethedorms.com.  They have reviews of dorms all over the united states and some helpful articles. -- Posted by caesarthegreat at 4:40 pm on April 28, 2007 Also, if you ask your professor ahead of time, they'll usually let you have your laptop out during class. It makes taking notes a lot more easy Pages: 1 2  Next