What to bring to college
Dorm life necessities
Air Freshener
Alarm Clock
Batteries
Blanket/Comforter
Bottle/can opener
Flashlight
Fun Tack
Headphones
Magnets
Mattress pad/egg crate
Outlet extenders
Photos
Pillows/pillowcase
Posters w/ poster tape
Power strip
Sheets (extra long 80x34)
Shower cady
Shower Slippers
Storage cubes
Suction cups
Telephone
Towels
Washcloths
Wastebasket
Bulletin Board
Dustpan
Fan ( a must if your school does not have airconditioning)
Mugs
Glasses
Dishes
Utensils
Cleaning
Glass cleaner
Light bulbs
Paper towels
Sponge
Trash bags
Vacuum
Dish Detergent
Laundry
Bleach/colorfast bleach substitute
Color safe sheets
Dryer sheets/fabric softener
Laundry bag
Laundry detergent
Stain stick
Other Impportant items
First Aid Kit
Sewing Kit
Tool Kit
Optional
Coffee maker
Microwave
Popcorn maker
Reprinted from http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/18717/2026/3
Packing advice
- Shop early—it is less stressful and you don’t want to be fighting with your parents before you leave about what you need to buy for college.
- Remember to bring things that make you feel at home: photographs of family and friends, important mementos, or anything else that will make your dorm room personalized.
- Don't bring all of your clothes. Dorm rooms are small and you will not have enough space for four seasons of clothing.
- Come to terms with your lifestyle. If you do not iron maybe its best not to take up the space in your closet and don’t bring it.
- Check with your roommate before you get to school to make sure you don’t bring two of everything. (ex. Microwave/TV/Floor rugs)
Reprinted from: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/9761.html
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