Dorm equipment and move-in tips?

<p>DeskPotato - also consider getting your D a external drive for back up (guess if you use the cloud you don’t need it). My D did use the overhead storage at Hughes - very useful.</p>

<p>If anyone hasn’t seen what the rooms look like inside, Housing & Dining posted pictures of the Container Store setups on their Facebook page.
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<p>Thanks for posting. Spent the day shopping for dorm stuff. We’re wondering where the cable outlet is located in the room, and if it’s possible to put a small TV in the center section of the storage cabinet.</p>

<p>My D"s roommate did put a tv in the center part of the storage unit - a little higher than the fridge</p>

<p>Looks like most of your questions got answered, but might as well throw in my 2 cents</p>

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<li>It is always cheaper to buy an re-use than rent. That being said… the smallest micro-fridge (like </li>
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<p>2 cubic feet, not a freezer; just fridge and microwave) is about $375 to buy. After comparing a bunch of prices I went to Sears and bought a 3.5 cubic feet fridge/freezer split unit for $160. Our room is right across from the lounge, so for $200 I think we can walk across the hall to microwave popcorn. If you want a microwave you MUST buy the micro-fridge, if you don’t need a microwave than you can have any mini-fridge brand.</p>

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<li><p>There rarely is room, if you loft them maybe, I highly doubt there would be room in a triple though.</p></li>
<li><p>You can have whatever appliances you want (ie: coffee maker, iron, toaster, etc) BUT none of these can be plugged into the wall in your dorm room… <em>wink wink</em> Technically you have to plug small appliances into the plugs in common spaces due to fire code stuff, but I don’t think it’s very enforced. </p></li>
<li><p>Ceiling lights are provided (obviously) and all other lights have to be non-halogen. I believe you can’t have standing floor lamps, there’s some weird rules on that. I’d call housing if you’re unsure. </p></li>
<li><p>Have to bring it in and out. The guys bathrooms (and I’m assuming the girls too, but wouldn’t know) have a section to store stuff while you’re showering but that’s it. </p></li>
<li><p>This might help ya out [American</a> University | Housing and Dining Programs - Residence Hall Room Images](<a href=“http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/Housing-and-Dining-Programs-Pictures.cfm]American”>http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/Housing-and-Dining-Programs-Pictures.cfm)</p></li>
<li><p>Extra foam pads are highly encouraged, by me at least! I would NOT buy your sheets from the bookstore though, I’ve heard those aren’t great quality. Macys or Pottery Barn are good bets.</p></li>
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<p>You should have gotten a suggested packing list in the mail from AU (I’ve gotten at least 2 so far)</p>

<p>budmom, be careful with the size of the TV. My D first year in Letts a 23" TV fit in the center section. Last year in McDowell the same center section would only hold a 19-20" TV.</p>

<p>We have a 19 inch tv so that should work. Thanks for the info. Three weeks 'til move-in.</p>