<p>the list is great. My second son will be using it for his dorm needs when its time for him to go. My first son is such a minimalist (cuz he loses everything) will have to use a "pared down" list.</p>
<p>great list. im gonna print it out and use it as a checklist.</p>
<p>My God,so many!</p>
<p>Small one gallon humidifier makes the dry winter heat more comfortable.</p>
<p>eye drops.............</p>
<p>Duct Tape -- for keeping hospital corners taught</p>
<p>Brasso -- for polishing buckles</p>
<p>sewing kit..
u dont want ur shirts missing a button in the middle...
ziplock bags - if u buy veggies u can use ziplocks to keep it fresh in the freezer</p>
<p>I bought a bunch of deep pink towels already, and I'm definitely going to have to go back and buy some white ones now! This is a great idea, especially for people like me who absolutely CAN NOT use the same towel twice. I'm just weird like that.</p>
<p>I brought a computer, toothbrush, bedsheets, and a suitcase full of clothes.</p>
<p>I'm still alive.</p>
<p>haha, talk about packing light! I hear it is better to do that, then pick up what you need once you are there.</p>
<p>note: before bringing a sewing kit to college, learn how to sew.</p>
<p>**I think many people who have complained about the abundance of items listed are taking the list at its literal subject heading "What to Bring."</p>
<p>A whole lot of confusion would have been avoided if the original poster had titled the list "A to Z: What You Will/Might Need in College."</p>
<p>Then again, most people understood that to be its general meaning in the first place. The posters saying "All I brought was... and I survived" or "I can't pack that much..." haven't quite understood the intent of the original post, I think... Most people did, though.**</p>
<p>I am in the process of copying and pasting the items that apply to me (most of them) on the list and organizing them into small lists---'furniture, storage, ect,' 'toiletries, health, etc,' 'entertainment' and so on</p>
<p>IMHO, the best brand of pencils are Dixon Ticonderoga. Smooth writing, great eraser that doesn't just smudge. Best brand of pens would be the classic Papermates. :)</p>
<p>Is computer required in college?</p>
<p>Not at most colleges. You can go to the computer labs and/or library to use a computer. There should be at least one place (at most colleges I have heard of) that is open 24 hours for your all-night papers. It would definitely be easier if you had one of your own, but it should not be required. Do you know which college you are going to?</p>
<p>UCB hope so..</p>
<p>I would recommend asking students who attend the college (maybe on the UCB thread) </p>
<p>However, UCB probably has a lot of nice student computers located all over the campus.</p>
<p>thanks anyway. perhaps I won't need it..</p>
<p>endrotting: We have recently visited a several colleges and most have said that they are requiring entering freshmen to have laptops. Some will let the kids use a desktop.</p>