Preparing for College

Hi everyone. I will be going to college this fall and hope to get the financial aid side of it figured out quite soon. But this thread is for any ideas/things I might be forgetting?

List of things to bring...

twin bed sheets x 2
pillow
comforter
bath towel set x 2
toothbrush
toothpaste
mouthwash
dental floss
deodorant
razor
shampoo
fingernail clippers
hair dryer
cleaning supplies
air freshener
laundry detergent

dish soap
plastic dishware
coffee cup / mug
portable container for coffee or other drink
can opener
microwave
mini fridge
snacks for dorm (healthy snacks...should be interesting o see how this paleo thing will work while living on campus. )

first aid kit
vitamins
aspirin
cold medicine
band-aids
roll of quarters
sewing kit / scissors / safety pins
batteries

umbrella
key ring
flashlight
camera

poster putty for hanging stuff on walls
throw / rug for floor
iron (to iron clothing)
laundry bag / basket
clothes hangers
1-2 dressy outfits and shoes for more formal affairs
work-out clothes and shoes
bathing suit
light jacket
heavy coat, mittens, hat and scarf
rainwear
slippers

computer
USB flash drive (16 GB) / external hard drive (320GB)
backpack/messenger bag
writing utensils
dictionary
thesaurus
calculator
day-planner
collapsible boxes / storage bins
stapler / hole punch
various school supplies

important paperwork (i.e., birth certificate, social security card, passport)





That's all I can think of at the moment..it is an art school, so I will likely not need much for a backpack. Any help/tips are much appreciated. Thanks.

 

Orientation will be in mid-June. I can't wait!

 

if you are going to be living in a dorm, I suggest getting the following:
- Locker or trunk and a lock for it
- Fan for next to your bed (so you don't have to listen to roomie snore/ breathe)
- Some sort of plastic caddy to easily store toiletries and carry them to shower area
- Some sort of water proof flip flop to wear in shower, you don't want to get athletes foot or some weird fungus


I'm sure I'll think of more later

 

I'd leave your important paper work at home!!!!!!! Stuff tends to disappear in college dorms.

pico tank
certain baby preventive devices
fake ID
umm sure there's more, but thats a good start!

 

A small strong safe for your valuables.

An open mind to not completely buy into the liberal/socialist propaganda they'll be shoveling into your spongy young mind....

 

Yes, I will be in the dorms. The rooms already include a safe (big enough for a laptop) for each student. The dorms are doubles, and include a little breakfast nook area and one bathroom (w. shower). I will be sharing with 3 other residents. I'm not sure whether I had a fan on the list, but I'll be sure to add that.

haha. Thanks guys.

Possibly a FW pico. I will need to see if I have time for one or not. I've heard they keep you very busy as a freshman here.

 

Patience. Bring plenty of patience.

You'll be ready to go a round with every one of your room/suite mates before the year is over.

 

Still get a trunk and a lock. Mostly for food, it's the most stolen item. But anything you don't want to see run away should be locked. I really believe most people don't intend to steal it (whatever "it" ends up being).. they are going to "borrow" it but just never end up getting it back to you.

I would still consider the flip flops for the shower.. I knew lots of peoples in my dorms that got foot problems from other. We had a similar layout to yours, 3 ppl to a room, each room had a study area and a bath room and every 2 rooms shared a living room.

Also, some basic cleaning supplies are prudent.

 

Yes that microwave is now your best friend!!! I never had a problem with roommates stealing from me so I never needed a lockbox or anything

 

Condoms. You dont wanna make that msitake, keep safe kids.