can someone give me a list of absolutely everything I should bring to college?

Question

just assume I don't have a roommate and I need to bring everything myself............please unless you list everything don't post an answer. thanks. I don't want to forget anything

Answer 1

Here goes:

Living:
1) Bed (a loft is best since you get more space out of it - see link below)
2) Mattress and box spring - you'll want it to be comfy.
3) A papasan, captain's or desk chair
4) A makeshift desk: lay a finished shelf (you can get this at Menard's or Handy Andy) across two stacks of jaffa blocks or two file cabinets; this is easy to pack, easy to move, and gives you storage. My wife hates mine (says it looks too dormlike) but a regular desk will run you $100, while the makeshift one costs less than $50.
5) Two changes of bedsheets.
6) Two pillows.
7) A light blanket and a heavy comforter/blanket.


Clothing:
1) Laundry detergent and COLOR SAFE bleach
2) Fabric softener sheets
3) Dresser for your non-press clothing. You'll want 8 days' (so you can go a week without doing laundry) each of:
Underwair (including bra and pantyhose if you're so inclined)
Socks
t-shirts (long-sleeve if you'll be in a cold area)
shorts (with zip-off legs if the temp changes drastically)
swimsuit/trunks
3 days' workout clothes
4) Wardrobe (if there isn't a closet) for your press items. Again, you'll want 8 days' each of:
button-down shirts
pants and/or skirts (if you're so inclined)
3 nice dresses or 1 suit with three ties (for special events,
such as fraternity/sorority rush and commencement)
Ties to go with the suit
5) Steam iron w/auto shutoff
6) Hangers for all of the above
7) Workout shoes
8) Shoes you don't mind wrecking in a game of football
9) Dressy shoes
10) Boots (for hiking or snow)
11) 2 belts to go with clothing
12) Two laundry hampers (pop-up or collapsible are perfect; one for lights, one for darks)
13) Delicates/lingerie bag (if you have items that need to be washed but line-dry)
14) Folding dryer rack (either over-the-door or stand-up; keeps your towels and swimsuit from getting mildewy, and also saves money on the dryer)
15) Box fan (helps with the dryer rack)
16) Ironing board (you don't really need one; lay the item on top of a towel on a flat surface).

Bath stuff:
1) Bathrobe (if you have a communal bathroom)
2) Two towels, two hand towels, two loofas or washcloths
3) A shower caddy (either hand-held or hangs on the wall, for the communal bathrooms or private bathroom, respectively)
4) Toothbrush,toothpaste, mouthwash and floss (you only need to floss the teeth you want to keep)
5) Soap/body wash
6) Shampoo/conditioner
7) Razors (and cream or gel, if you're using a wet razor)
8) Deodorant and colgone/perfume (only need 2, one for parties, one more subtle to spray when you are running from working out to go to class and don't want to stink)
9) Hair gel
10) Q-tips (unless you plan to grow potatoes in your ears)
11) TOILET PAPER (freshmen ALWAYS forget this)
12) Any cosmetics you may use. My high-maintenance cousin Elyce bought two 'caboodles' - one to hold her makeup, one for her nail stuff (she does her nails like three times a week).
13) Eyeglasses, case, sunglasses, case, eyeglass cleaner and eyeglass repair kit.
14) Contact lenses, solution, case, enzymes, etc (I gave up on contacts my junior year - too much work)
15) Shower shoes (unless you like athlete's foot)

Medicines (yes, a separate section)
1) Ibuprofen, low-strength (you can take more if you hurt worse)
2) Allergy medicine (even if you don't have allergies - dorms are dusty places, and you may not be used to the local flora; I recommend Loratadine, which is generic and runs about $.10 for a once-a-day pill)
3) Multivitamin (you will NOT eat as healthy as you do at home; trust me, your mind does not work well when it's not well fed)
4) Pepto, Gas-X or Phazyme, and Bean-O (in case the dorm food is terrible; I actually loved our dorm food, when from 148 as a freshman to 170 as a sophmore)
5) First aid kit (basics - bandages, antibacterial salve, gauze, etc)
6) non-mercury thermometer
7) Combo heating pad/cold pack (A company called Bed Buddy makes one for about $14; it's worth it when you sprain a muscle)
8) Vitamin B (best thing for hangovers)
NOTE: DO NOT TAKE TYLENOL OR ASPIRIN FOR A HANG OVER. It can cause liver damage. TAKE IBUPROFEN
9) Any prescriptions you currently take.

Academics
1) Your textbooks
2) A D-ring (ie, open and close) binder for each class.
3) Section tabs for each binder so you can organize:
a) Syllabus (comes in handy when you need to call your prof)
b) Handouts from class
c) Your class notes
d) Any research you've printed out for a project
4) Pencils, pens, looseleaf paper
5) A calculator (business calculator if you're taking business or accounting courses; graphing calculator if you're taking higher math)
6) YOU DON'T NEED A COMPUTER. Most campuses have plenty of facilities. If you bring your computer, make sure you have your monitor, tower, cords, peripherals, printer, scanner, mouse, keyboard, etc.
7) A jump drive to save your work. You'll probably have server space anyway with the school, on which to save documents, but this is a good "just in case". A 256MB jump drive (probably good for your entire four years) will run you $20.
8) Report covers and file folders.
9) Any class-specific items (ie, art supplies, safety goggles, etc)

ENTERTAINMENT
1) An MP3- or CD-player. Something cheap is preferable since theft of these items is common.
2) Instead of bringing your nice CDs, bring only burned copies. If these are stolen, so what? You have the originals at home.
3) A folder to organize your burned CDs.
4) Good headphones (useful for snoring roommates)
5) Batteries, especially reusable (electricity is free in a dorm; batteries aren't).
6) Don't bring a TV, DVD-player, VCR or radio. It's just extra stuff. Really. If you do bring it, keep it small and cheap.
7) Deck of cards and a party game like Settlers of Catan (yes, I am a nerd, but the parties are fun).
8) A combo lock for when you go to work out (it's the only form of entertainment most of us can afford).
9) Any various fun things that help you to meet people (ie, devil sticks, tarot cards - don't laugh, I met almost every girl in my sophmore dorm simply because I had learned to read tarot)

FOOD:
1) A small, under-the-bed tub for your favorite snacks. This keeps you from going to the vending machine all the time.
2) A small canvas bag for grocery shopping (its easy to spend too much at the store; you really don't need much anyway).
3) Two sports bottles (ie nalgene), in 1/2-liter and liter sizes (for working out and going to class, respectively).
4) Powdered drink mix (crystal light, gatorade, etc).
5) Travel mug (for coffee)
6) Disposable utensils and plates, unless you like doing dishes in the communal shower.

BOOKS
1) Bible or an inspirational text (you will need it)
2) A favorite book - mine is "Einstein's Dreams" by A. Lichtman
3) No other books - you have a library there, after all

FINANCIAL
1) A budget. Figure out how much you can spend, and stick to it.
2) Money for deposits on electricity, cable, phone, etc, as necessary.
3) A checkbook (even if you only use the debit card)
4) Nevermind that, leave the debit card at home. Use a credit card with a low balance. If someone steals your debit card, you may be out a lot of money. A credit card offers more protection. Just pay if off every month and be prudent.
5) A cash account locally with a semester's worth of expenses as figured in your budget. It's good to have a local bank on your side.
6) Cell phone and headset to call your folks for more money (you'll run out at somepoint; my mom was impressed that I didn't ask for help until my fourth semester).
7) The prepaid gift cards for places like Blockbuster, Panera, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, and local grocery stores, which you asked for as graduation gifts.
8) A firm resolve to abstain from sex, or some sort of birth control. I had to throw it in somewhere. Seriously, there's a lot of pressure when you have a bunch of attractive people together (unless you're separated by gender, such as at Oral Roberts), and it's good to prepared.
9) Health insurance information and auto insurance (though it's best ot leave the car at home). The worst time to call mom and dad is before you go to the ER because you fell and busted your ankle on an icy sidewalk.

That should be sufficient. Please let me know if I forgot anything.

I spent 6 years in undergrad (2 bachelors, 2 minors), so I'm pretty used to this stuff. Good luck!

Answer 2

Number 1: Your best pillow.
Number 2: Your Laptop
Number 3: Your absolutely must have favorite everything LIST
Number 4: Some type of Bank Account
Number 5: Your paperwork: as in, Who are you?
Number 6:
Number 7:
Number 8:
Number 9:
Number10:A very great, confident, SPIRIT and loving personality

Answer 3

1. check with your college. They may have a check list of things you can and cannot bring for the residence halls.

2. Check local shops like Office supply stores. They'll have exhaustive lists of what kinds of school supplies you might want.

3. Here's a check list from Bed Bath and Beyond. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/bts01_Checklist.asp?order_num=-1

4. Mostly, just relax and know that even if you forget your toothbrush, there's probably a solution readily available...and learning how to deal with problems is one of the reasons you're going to college!

5. Have fun!!

Answer 4

Most schools provide you with basic furniture (bed, desk, chair, dresser, wardrobe or closet). Make sure to check with your school on what they do and don’t advise bringing (and what you’re not allowed to have). I also recommend looking up a few lists and combining them to make sure nothing’s forgotten. Worst comes to worst you can always buy something or have your parents send it to you.

Things you'll absolutely need (unless your school tells you otherwise):
Clothes (make sure you have clothes for all types of weather wherever you're going like warm coats or tank tops)
Shoes
Sheets
Pillows
Computer
Storage options (bins, crates, boxes, plastic drawers, etc. You’ll probably want a variety of these)
Clothes hangers
Office supplies (paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, calculator, tape, stapler, stickey notes)
Towels, washcloths
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, cups, deodorant, shampoo, soap, razor, shaving cream, etc.)
Ethernet Cord (even if your school has wireless, have one just in case there are problems)
Power Strip
Laundry Detergent
Clock (unless you just want to use your phone)
Cell Phone
Drying Rack
Fan
Hamper/Laundry Bag
Desk Lamp (or some other small lamp)
Cleaning supplies (gloves, chlorox spray, chlorox wipes, paper towels, air freshener etc.)
Medications (prescription and over the counter such as pain meds)
Band-Aids
Headphones
MP3 Player
Ear Plugs
Batteries
Card/Board Games (at the very least bring a deck of cards)
Passport
Drivers license
Water Bottle
Cash (and credit cards, but make sure you have lots of cash in small denominations)
Health insurance info
Slippers
Bed risers

Things That Depend on Your Living Situation (whether you have your own bathroom, kitchen, living room, etc.):
Toaster
Microwave
Chairs
Ottomans
Plunger
Toilet Brush
Hand Towel for the bathroom
Pots/Pans
Cooking Utensils
Eating Utensils
Plates/Cups/Bowls
Cutting Board
Cookie Sheet (and other baking items you may use)
Ice Cube Tray
Shower Caddy (or some way to carry items to and from the shower)
Toilet Paper

Things You May Want:
TV
Speakers
Printer
Tea Pot/Coffee Maker
Decorations
Bulletin Board (and thumb tacks)
CD Drive if your computer doesn’t have one
Blank CDs
External Hard Drive
Stress Balls
Colored Pencils (drawing is a great stress reliever)
Stuff Animals
Pictures/Picture Frames
Mini fridge (I recommend about 4 cubic feet but it depends on your needs and space)
Car (and any accessories you’d need with it like an ice scraper)

Answer 5

Clothes
Bathroom things (toothpaste, shampoo, etc)
Bathrobe
Plastic flip flops for showers (most of them you really dont want to stand barefoot in)
Towels
Fridge
Computer
Bedsheets
Pillows
A small reading lamp, a lot just have a big flouresent light on the ceiling
Personal things you want
Laundry detergent
Laundry Basket or bag
TV

Answer 6

1. yourself
2. everything else

Answer 7

I agree with the last guy.

Answer 8

If you can't figure it out yourself, you probably should not be going.