What do I bring to college?

Question

i'm going to college this fall and i'm terrified (living with 2 others)

can you make a list of things i need to bring with me. I have a lot of stuff how will i be able to fit in into a 13'X15' room with 2 others?!

lol thanks for your help

Answer 1

It's been awhile since I did this, but aside from the obvious things like snacks and clothes, there's a few handy things to take.

A small set of medicines. Stuff for a cold, pepto-bismo, something for a headache, maybe some allergy stuff, tums or rolaids maybe. Include a few bandaids, a needle, some visine, a tube of triple antibiotic cream, something for sunburn, and a fingernail set.

Toiletries and something to carry them in if you have to walk to the bathroom, like one of those small buckets. Liquid soap is easier to handle and transport in a bottle than a bar of soap. Lotion is nice to have.

A big towel. rubber sandals for the shower if it's a community shower. Otherwise, be prepared to combat athlete's foot.

Ear plugs and a mask for your eyes. Sometime's you'll need to sleep while others need to study.

Your own music to listen to. If you can burn copies, and leave the originals at home, they'll be more secure. Likewise, something to listen to it with. Easiest thing would be to get some decent quality computer speakers and play your tunes through a computer, in addition to having headphones because sometimes you'll want to hear your own instead of someone elses. Speaking of computers...

A computer. Laptops will allow you to take it back and forth to home easier. I'd get some kind of USB port lock that will lock the entire pc up while I was gone. There's several option and they are cheap. If you have access to wi-fi, you'll need an access card or one built in to the computer.

A big comfortable robe or sweats to be comfortable in. You won't have the same level of privacy, so you need to have stuff you are super comfortable in at night and when you are winding down. Comfortable warm slippers are nice too.

Set up yahoo messenger on the pc to make super cheap phone calls home.

I used the heck out of my bicycle. I rode it everywhere. I drove my car so infrequently that I forgot to put gas in it once, and just drove it until it quit. So, a bicycle intended for going places (not one of those weird little trick bikes) is handy. Get something with sturdy wheels, not a racing road bike. The super thin rims on the racing road bikes won't do well on city streets and curbs and sidewalks. LIkewise, don't get something cheap in quality, like a huffy. Get something like a road/mountain hybrid or a mountain bike of decent quality. If you are on a budget, www.craigslist.com is a great source of used stuff for cheap.

Also, look at your student loans, bank of mommadad, or your savings from waiting tables or whatever. Look at how long you will need to last, and figure out a monthly budget. This is critical. Never in your life will a budget probably be more critical than in college. Stay away from credit cards until it's over. Law's against raising your interest have been repealed. If you build a huge balance, they will raise the interest to over 20% and the principal will start spiraling out of control. It's best to avoid them at all costs. (or for all costs! ha ha).

Take what is critical initially. When you get a feel for how much space you each have, then, take the rest.

Also, don't be terrified. There's absolutely nothing to be afraid of with regards to this experience. The year I moved to college was one of the funnest of my life, and I am now 44. That may be a sad commentary on my life, or it may just be that's how fun it can be. Everyone is in the same boat, so you make friends quickly and easily.

You'll have more freedom than you've ever had in your life (but don't abuse it.).

I'm actually jealous!!!

- Good luck.

Kevin

Answer 2

Assuming its in a dorm since its your first year . . . you want to bring much less than you think you need. Especially if you are living with others. Space is limited so bring only the clothes you actually wear. Bring computer and supplies for classes (or get them once your there).

Work out with roomates on who's bringing TV, mini-fridge, etc cause there isn't space for more than one in a dorm. The less stuff you bring the more space you will feel like you have.

Answer 3

Hey,

it's fun living in a closet with 2 others; you will look back and smile about it.

put everything away in your room but what you think you need.

live with ONLY that stuff; if you end up needing something, get it out.

in a month take anything that you have not used and put it away.

repeat - after a couple of months you will be down to "basics"

(hopefully)

before you leave, only take 3/4 of that.

everyone always takes too much stuff - if you can find out who your roommates are and talk to them so you don't overlap TV or cd etc.

Jewells
South Quad 1980
Go Blue

Answer 4

You're going to find that your room is kindof small with 3 girls living in it.

Take all your clothes
2 Towels
2 Wash clothes
hair dryer
alarm clock
a small bucket or plastic basket for carting your toiletries to the bathroom (don't leave them in the bathroom).
a cheap pair of flip-flops to wear in the shower.
a desk lamp
a large, heavy duty backpack
rain gear
snow gear
sheets
pillow
blankets

That's the bear minimum. you can take a computer but most universities have several computer labs.

Room decor stuff you'll want to contact your roommates before fall and negotiate who brings what.

Your university will also provide you with a list of stuff to bring.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Get two of the largest suitcases you can find. All clothing (and I mean ALL of it) must fit in those two containers. Shoes too!
Find a study lamp that works for you and some kind of backpack to carry your books and other study materials.
A pillow, two sets of sheets and a blanket - you're done.

Depending on where college is, take a winter heavy coat.

Answer 6

You don't need to bring a bed, a dresser, or a desk in most colleges. Maybe you can bring your own comfortable chair. Your computer, obviously. Other than that, concentrate on clothing, linens, and small comfort items (a fan, a few pictures or decorative items) and school supplies.

Answer 7

Before you pack, talk with your roommates to plan who will bring what (you don't want duplicates in such a small space).

Pillow, sheets, bedspread
Microwave (if allowed)
Computer, printer, paper
School supplies (pens, paper), planner, calculator, backpack/ messenger bag
TV, DVD player, DVDs, CD player/radio, CDs
Minifridge (if allowed)
Toiletries (shampoo, etc), shower shoes, shower caddy
Alarm clock
Clothes
Photos of family and friends from home
Camera
Address book with family and friends info

Good luck and enjoy yourself!

Answer 8

sheets, towells, clothes, makeup, mirror, plant, pillow (if you have a pecial one), school supplies, personal items, tampons etc....brush,, colothes...but not toooooooo many, just the stuff you will use.....pictures of your family and friends...camera, music, computer....there, I think that is about it, good luck, have fun, having fun is half the deal, you sound pretty serious, so don't forget to have the fun part!!! I wish I could do it all again, a tad envious here!!!

Answer 9

Condoms, fake ID, Ramen, some sort of caffeine pills or crack, laptop, plenty of clothes/underwear so that you can go weeks without having to do laundry, and a smile! Congrats on going to college! Have fun!

Answer 10

First, congratulations on your acceptance.
Now, your own lap top, or PC, plenty of money, be sure to buy a lunch card, you will need your favorite pillow, and blanket, your own radio, NOT YOUR OWN T.V...your own cooking utensils, your silverware, and most important, patience. roommates can become a pain in the rear.