To be prepared for college life, there are some things that you need to be sure to bring with you. In addition to your daily clothing and hygienic needs, there are critical items to remember. Here is a partial list of things students frequently forget to shop for before going off to college.
A lock box is a good idea. It can help protect your valuable items and your privacy. Of course, a determined thief can walk off with it, which is why you should not bring valuable items to college if you do not absolutely need them.
Every student needs an alarm clock. If that requires further explanation, maybe college isn’t for you after all.
You need light to become enlightened. Buy a good lamp. Don’t scrimp.
Do not forget laundry essentials. Minimally, you will require a laundry bag and a hamper or basket. And, you’ll save money if you buy soap, fabric softener, etc. in a supermarket or dollar store instead of a laundromat.
This may surprise the guys. Clothes don’t go on chairs or on the floor. You’ll need hangers.
A sewing kit can save your favorite item of clothing if you drop a hem or lose a button. Special tip for guys: women love men who can sew (or cook, for that matter).
Be sure to have a flashlight and first aid kit handy. If you only use them once they’ll have been worth shopping for and bringing along.
Bring towels, and a couple of wash cloths or sponges (which are lower maintenance). A robe is also a good idea.
Plastic storage containers for food and other small items are great to have.
If you plan to do some cooking in your dorm, include plastic cups, plates, and utensils on your list. They are convenient, easy to clean and store, and nearly unbreakable.
Bring at least one dressy outfit, even if you think you’ll never need it.
You can capture all your important college memories if you bring a camera. You’ll have instant fun with your camera, and you will really have fun in twenty years when you look at your pictures.
Before you move into your dorm, it would be wise to visit and check it out. If not, find as much information as you can on the college website or by calling the student residence office (sometimes called the housing office). Then, starting with the items we have listed, make a comprehensive list of items you will need and buy them before you move into your room. It will be one less thing you will have to do during the beginning of your first semester, one of the busiest times of your life.
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