Dorm essentials?

blitz576 · Feb 24, 2005

Do anyone of you college guys have any tips for us HS seniors on what to bring to college from home?

Thanks in advance.

Matt.9:22 · Feb 24, 2005

Don't bring everything you own because you'll have NOWHERE to put it.

Bring stackable or slide-under-the-bed storage bins, they'll come in handy

If you don't have a car, find contacts that do because it can be hard to find a way to the grocery store, clothing store, home, etc.

Always have food in your room because sometimes it'll get so hectic that you don't have time to eat in the cafeteria.

Bring plenty of tissue

Bring lots of laundry detergents, towels and bed linens. you'd be surprised what can happen when you least expect. (I never saw that trash can explosion coming)

If you're taking a computer make sure you have floppy (or zip disks), ink cartridges, paper and whatever else your computer requires.

Don't take all your clothes at once. Take your summer clothes first semester and then start switching to your winter gear when you go home for thanksgiving and christmas.

Make sure you have a good alarm clock. sometimes you'll get so tired that your cell phones alarm clock won't do.

If you don't have a cell phone and plan to go to school in another city/state, make sure you have a phone card. A lot of schools have their phones set up that they don't allow long distance calls unless you have a phone card

No matter what the people in the bookstore say, the books will always be cheaper on amazon or e-bay.

If you go to school in a rural area, bring bottled water because often their water will be too hard (full of minerals) to drink. That's the case where I go to school. The water has a odd taste because the surrounding town is too small to require a chemical treatment plant that most big cities have.

too be continued later...

MetalBlade · Feb 24, 2005

i've been to college for three years already. Next fall is my first one in a dorm, so this list should be helpful to me as well.

ICE_girl · Feb 24, 2005

I don't know how your dorms are set up, but I found that it was nice to have a small fridge and a microwave in your room. Sometimes you just want something hot to eat or snack on and the cafe isn't open. Ramen noodles are a great doorm room snack. I also LOVED my george foreman grill in the dorm. It was great for grilled cheese sandwiches for a quick lunch or supper when things got crazy!

It's always nice to have snacks that you can take to class for those days that you don't have a lunch break!

We had 4 girls to a bathroom, so it was nice to have a standing shelf for in the shower so each of us could have room for our things.

You may also need a shower curtain.

It is also a good idea to find out who your roommates are going to be, if you have them and divide up some of the things you all will need and can share, mainly the bigger things. (ALL of you won't need to take a microwave, etc).

Here quarters were needed for laundry. 75 cents for the washer and 75 cents for the dryer... it's probably not like that everywhere, but if it is where you are going, make sure you have plenty of them!

In the dorms, well, even in my apt. I find it easy to miss home. This maybe "girly" but i have things to decorate my room to make it more homey!

Some medicines may be useful at times too. Just the basics though, like tylenol, if you use them!

If you are a coffee drinker, that is useful for those late night study sessions!

Cleaning supplies, trash can/trash bags

I'll let you know if I think of anything else!

DiscoGirlie · Feb 24, 2005

ICE_girl said:
Cleaning supplies, trash can/trash bags

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Check your school's rules regarding coffee makers. Most dorms don't allow anything with an open coil or plate.

LaxItUp · Feb 24, 2005

Some things to bring...
Money...duh
Only as many clothes as you need
Stackable storage devices (yaffa blocks, tupperware stuff, etc)
An egg shell mattress thing (gotta get good sleep)
Loud alarm Clock
Necessary toiletries
Your Bible, a must have

What not to bring:
Your mother... This is independence time, enjoy it
A girlfriend, it's college baby, comon now
A letter jacket, don't be "that guy"
Food, water, and stuff (wait to see how your roomate situation goes first)
Valuable stuff (same as previous)
Ramen- this stuff makes you gain weight like crazy

College is amazing, have fun, live life, be a missionary!

squeakyclean1 · Feb 24, 2005

Well, I was going to add my 2 cents, but those lists are really good!

Other than that, music is a great thing to have, cause you never know what kind of radio stations will be at the college you attend.

Find out what the rules are in order to hang things on the wall (our walls are brick)...if you can't nail, hot glue works wonders, and so do 3M hooks

And if you are planning to eat in your room, its nice to have plastic silverware/paper plates to eat on, and easy to throw away

Matt.9:22 · Feb 25, 2005

Oh I forgot. Always have medicines on hand. Illnesses travel around campus like wild fire.
I recommend always having:
Tylenol Cold and Sinus
Advil pain relief
Midol (or whatever you use as needed)
Aspirin
Theraflu
If you're athletic:
Icy Hot
Alieve
Epson Salt
Band aids (Assorted sizes)
Antibiotic cream
Alcohol
Peroxide

May seem a little extensive, but you'll never regret having it.

Cordelia · Feb 25, 2005

This is interesting, and helpful! I just found out I got into graduate school and so I'll be going away for the first time this year. Advice is good.

Matt.9:22 · Feb 25, 2005

I was on the teen forum, when another one struck me. If people come up to you and ask you what you want for graduation (and some people will) tell them bath towels and hangers. I never realized how expensive a body towel or a ten pack of hangers were until I had to buy them myselves. Also you need some bowls, plates, cups, forks, spoons, etc. Paper towels, dish towels, and dish washing liquid are essentials too.

CPman2004 · Feb 27, 2005

A strong umbrella, they come in rather handy.

ABOOT03 · Feb 27, 2005

Seran Wrap and Duct Tape

BCAngel · Feb 28, 2005

Hey there... I am a dorm mom for the high school that is in the same building as the college I attend. One of the biggest complaints I have from the highschool kids, is that their roomates snore/talk in their sleeep. Earplugs... they would be a great investment. Not just for at nite, but also during the day if you have time off and want to catch up on some sleep (alhtough I don't know what sleep is anymore) they come in handy to block out noise on the floor.
I love dorm life! It's been great so far! Only 4 years left of it!

God Bless!
Jenn

Ceris · Feb 28, 2005

Dorm essentials?

Try to get along with your roommate as much as possible (i.e. work things out, etc.) What your roommate is like with make or kill the first year of college for you.

tck1987 · Mar 3, 2005

Thanks for all this advice!!

SOLDOUT4HIM · Mar 3, 2005

Guys, I really appreciate this I transfer to University in the fall and this will really be a big help. Thank you!

smile · Mar 3, 2005

ABOOT03 said:
Seran Wrap and Duct Tape

Heh...

The joys of living on campus.

PuppyforChrist · Mar 4, 2005

haha, gotta have the duct tape.

I appreciate this list too. I'll be a freshman in college in August, so I'll need to know what kinds of stuff to bring.

Mr.Cheese · Mar 5, 2005

A good pair of headphones.

barefeetonholyground · Mar 5, 2005

Wouldn't know. I've never lived in a dorm and will never need to.

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