A to Z: What To Bring To College

<p>Er, you mean plantar warts.</p>

<p>But, really, it’s not that big of a deal. You’ll run a slightly higher risk of contracting fungal weirdness and such, but not so much so that you should stress about it. Especially if the showers are kept clean. Also, if it really, really bothers you, you can always keep a spray bottle with some bleach and water, and spray the shower floor before you use it.</p>

<p>Honestly, I’m not all that concerned about fungus or anything.</p>

<p>You forgot Toilet Paper, Always pack this last, because it just might be the first thing you need in your new dorm ~Uhaul</p>

<p>Nice guide, bookmarked</p>

<p>Oh, and something that if you have, you should definetely bring!, a swiss army knife. I can’t believe how many times I wanted this on my last vacation.</p>

<p>agree with the cell phone thing!!! Very important! lol</p>

<p>**CLOTHING<a href=“really%20depends%20what%20sort%20of%20climate%20your%20college/university%20is%20in”>/b</a>
[ul][li]intimates[/li]- bras (sport bras and regular ones) | females

  • underwear
  • pajamas
  • socks
  • gloves, scarves, hats
    [li]outerwear[/li]- coats
  • jackets
  • hoodies
  • sweaters
  • cardigans
    [li]shirts[/li]- tshirts
  • blouses
  • tank tops
  • button ups
    [li]bottoms[/li]- trousers
  • skirts | females
  • sweat pants
  • jeans
  • shorts
    [li]shoes[/li]- sneakers
  • dress shoes
  • everyday shoes
  • slippers[/ul]</p>

<p>DORM LIVING
[ul][li] electronics[/li]check with your college and roommate to see if some of the following items are allowed or already provided.

  • microwave
  • refrigerator
  • television
  • dvd players, vcr players, gaming systems
  • coffeemakers / water boilers / rice cookers
  • camera (batteries, charger, memory card)
  • laptop / desktop
  • printer / scanner (Recommended: any HP Photosmart All-In-One)
    [li] memorandums[/li]- photo albums
    [li] decor[/li]- rugs
  • posters
  • art
  • drapes
  • bedspreads (at least 4 sets)
    [li]laundry supplies[/li]- softener
  • detergent
  • laundry basket / bag
  • towels (at least 10 or more if you don’t do laundry once a week.)
  • pillows (However many you like. I like at least 4 pillows on my bed.)
  • hangers
  • quarters
  • sewing kit
    [li]kitchen and cleaning[/li]- paper towels
  • soap
  • wet wipes
  • tissues
  • trashbags
  • light bulbs (check to see if they are provided)[/ul]</p>

<p>TOILETRIES
[ul][li][size=“1”]personal[/li]- pads / tampons | females

  • bandages
  • shampoo & conditioner
  • body soap
  • moisturizer
  • toothpaste/toothbrush/floss
  • tweezers
  • comb/brush
  • hair dryer
  • nail clippers
  • razor and shaving cream[/ul]</p>

<p>OFFICE & DESK SUPPLIES
[ul][li]cd-rom / memory sticks[/li]- planner

<p>Condoms, lots and lots of condoms. And … spermicidal foam</p>

<p>You can find everything you need to pack here:
<a href=“http://collegechecklist.yolasite.com%5B/url%5D”>http://collegechecklist.yolasite.com</a></p>

<p>although hopefully most of you are already done by now!</p>

<p>based on the other night, ipecac can be useful</p>

<p>Should I bring the AP books to college like calculus and physics and blabla…</p>

<p>^ No. I wouldn’t bring anything that you really don’t need.</p>

<p>One thing I learned while living on-campus in the dorms at Texas A&M at Kingsville is that the dorms are a little over 30 years old. As a result you share a community restroom & showers. Even though they “try” and clean them… Carry disinfectant wipes or hell just carry a can of Lysol. And a pair of sandals if you use a shower. consider things like getting a staph infection or athletes foot if you’re not careful.</p>

<p>Usually if you’re an incoming freshman or sophomore, you’re stuck with these type of living conditions. At least here in Texas. Otherwise if you’re a Junior or Senior and apply for student housing they get priority as far as getting dorm suites who get private restroom/shower. So take those factors into account.</p>

<p>The campus has been around since 1925 and being a Texas Unvi. its under funded, so be mindful as far as what toiletries you should bring with you.</p>

<p>I totally recommend a first aid kit with ACE bandage and lots of different meds.</p>

<p>There’s a good list here:
[What</a> to Take to College](<a href=“http://whattotaketocollege.com/]What”>http://whattotaketocollege.com/)</p>

<p>Hangers would be a great idea.</p>

<p>There are a lot of things to be bring when going to college. Most important is the cellphone and laptop,personal hygiene materials, clothing and laundry basket, bed mattress and blankets, shoes socks and a lot more. If you found out that you still lack of many things you can still buy it in the nearby department store or supermarket.</p>

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<p>get your condoms @ costco duhhhh</p>

<p>how do you bring all of these things? you mentioned a bicycle and a bookcase, along with millions of other big items. so how do you physically take all these things with you?</p>

<p>^Most people don’t bring EVERYTHING with them. I brought the stuff I had at home with me and bought some stuff to bring. Anything school related I bought once I got to school.</p>

<p>Here is what I plan to bring to college with a few changes to be more typical of what someone might bring to college. There is still a fair bit that is unique to me. Feel free to add or remove whatever you like as obviously not everyone will be bringing kilts and such. The reason why I plan to pack so much is that college is already a new enviroment and is therefore somewhat nerve racking to begin with, being without certain material items that I am used to (like my posters and hat collection) would just make it more stressfull to make the transition. If I find that I don’t use certain items I can give them to people who need them or otherwise dispose of them. The main form of transportation for me will be a motorized bicycle due to it’s low emissions. Some of these things like a mini fridge will already be there, so check with the school first)</p>

<p>^ = to be bought when arriving at campus
/ = needs to be shared with room mate and needs to be worked out with roommate beforehand so as not to both bring the same thing</p>

<p>Motorized bicycle:
*Basket
*Rack
*Waterbottle holder
*Light
*Horn
*Speedometer
Portable bicycle repair kit:
*Batteries
*Duct tape
*Snap on chain link
*Multi-tool
Bike lock
Bicycle tool kit :
*Tire levers
*Different sizes cone wrenches
*Bicycle chain tool
*Freewheel remover tool
*Magnetic parts tray
*Different sizes allen wrenches
*Grease
*Tire pump
*Tire pressure checker
*Screwdriver with multiple heads
*Batteries
*Liquid rubber tire patcher
*Tire liners
*Spare tires
*Bicycle repair book
Gas can </p>

<p>Dictionary and thesaurus
Foreign language dictionary and thesaurus (German)
Favorite books and classic novels (example: Harry Potter 1-7, Orwell-1984, etc.)
Rug
Curtains
Mini fridge
Magnets
Small bookshelf
Plastic container 1 :
*Tupperware containers ^
*Aluminum foil ^
*Ziploc bags ^
*Plastic silverware ^
*Waterbottle
*Mess kit ^
*Coffee mug ^
*Snacks ^
Wastebasket ^
Batteries ^
Cell phone charger
Ipod and charger
Headphones
Alarm clock
Kleenex ^
Reading light
Laptop
Laptop charger
Laptop lock
Printer and ink /
Extension cords (with multiple outlets) /
Lamp
Bedside table
Journals (one for carrying around in book bag, one for keeping in the dorm) ^
Decorations:
*Expose Yourself to Art Poster
*Calander
*Comics
*Potted plants
*Flogging Molly flag
*Saltire flag
*Rainbow flag
*Posters
*Tapestries
*Christmas lights
*Plasti-tac for posters
Camera and bag
Flashlight ^
Cd’s and records
Boombox or record player /
Bulletin board
Photo album
Stationary basket:
*Address book
*Envelopes ^
*Stamps ^
Odds N’ Ends basket:
*Keychain
*Calculator
*Ruler ^
*Sticky notes ^
*Highlighters ^
*Tape ^
*Pencil sharpener ^
*Stapler ^
Desk drawer:
*Glue ^
*Construction paper ^
*Markers ^
*White out ^
*Rubber bands ^
*Scissors ^
*Thumb tacks ^
*Printer paper ^
*Lined paper ^
*Graph paper ^
*Index cards ^
*Hole puncher ^
*Spiral notebooks ^
*Pens and pencils ^
*Pencil case ^
Other desk drawer:
*LED bulbs ^
*Tool kit
1.Tape measurer
2.Screwdriver
3.Wrench
4.Hammer
5.Etc.
*Flash drive^
*Shower bag
1.Hair brush
2.Comb ^
3.Blow dryer
4.Dr. Bronners shampoo
5.Organic hair pommade
6.Nail clippers ^
7.Dr. Bronners bar soap
8.Soap container
9.Dr. Bronners body soap
10.Dr. Bronners body balm
11.Dr. Bronners shaving gel
12.Razor
13.Burts Bees deoderant
14.Organic toothpaste
15.Toothbrush
16.Toothbrush case
17.Organic mouthwash
18.Floss ^
*Towels (beach and bath)
*Washclothes
*Q-tips
First aid kit
*Tweezers
*Band aids ^
*Polysporin ^
*Pepto-bismol ^
*Ibuprofen ^
*Gauze roll ^
*Medical tape ^
*Antiseptic wipes ^
*Gauze pads ^
*Thermometer
*Melatonin ^
*Benadryl ^
*Scissors
*Q-tips ^
Sewing kit (with lots of safety pins)^
Leather book bag:
*3 ring binders for every day of the week
1.Folders
2.Dividers
*Text books
*Paper
*Pens and pencils
*Calculator
*Book
*Journal
*Micro cassete recorder
*Cell phone
*Planner
Slim vacuum /
Lint roller ^
Detergent ^
Fabric softener ^
Laundry basket
Quarters ^
Air freshener ^
Small fan
Bed risers (if needed)
Blankets
*1 quilted
*2 lightweight fleece
Mattress pad
Sheets (2 sets extra long twin, 4 pillow cases)
Pillows (2 firm and 1 soft)
Closet:
*Coat/pants/belt hangers (multiple arms)
1.Dark grey tweed jacket
2.Dark grey tweed vest
3.Dark grey tweed slacks
4.White collared shirt (3)
5.Sweater vest
6.V neck sweater
*Foot locker
1.Black tie
2.Striped tie
3.Black leather belt
4.Pocket watch
5.Wrist watch
6.Wallet
7.Cuff links
8.Other jewelry
9.Spare bedding</p>

<p>Over the door coat rack (6 bipronged prongs) /
*Rain coat
*Field jacket
*Winter jacket
Hat rack with umbrella stand (with 6-10 multiple level prongs) /
*Wool beanie hat
*Wool trapper cap
*Small straw hat
*Kangol hat
*Umbrella
*Scarf
Large plastic container 2 (with inside stackers)
*Stacker 1:
1.T-shirts (10+)
2.Tank tops (5 +)
3.Short sleeve button ups (3+)
4.Long sleeve button ups (3+)
*Stacker 2:
1.Bandanas (4 or 5)
2.Underwear (15+ pairs)
3.Socks (20+ pairs)
*Stacker 3
1.Jeans (2+ pairs)
2.Sports kilt (2)
3.Cargo kilt (3)
4.Carhartt Dungarees (2 pairs)
5.Khakis (2 pairs)
Large plastic container 3 (with inside stackers)
*Inside stacker 1
1.Bathrobe
2.Bathing suit
3.PJ’s
4.Work gloves
*Inside stacker 2
1.Long underwear
2.Wool shirts
3.Gloves
4.Wool sweaters
Iron and small ironing board
Full length mirror /
Flip Flops ^
Running shoes
Combat boots
Mocassins
Hiking boots
Ghille brogues
Penny loafers
Sleeping bag
Hiking backpack
Wood walking stick
Other camping equipment
Prescription drugs and vitamins
Sunglasses ^
Frisbee
Deck of playing cards
Toilet paper
Futon coach /</p>

<p>Lofty list. Hope you have a big dorm room!</p>