<p>To whom it may concern (students, graduates, boarding school people, etc.)</p>
<p>What are some things that you consider essential to living away from home? Are there any things that are Brown-specific and would give you a leg-up by having them? Thanks…</p>
<p>Some pot would help you fit right in at Brown. ;)</p>
<p>Yay for stereotypes...</p>
<p>This t-shirt isnt essential but it captures a widespread sentiment and is sooooooooo true;):
"HARVARD: Because not everyone can get into Brown."</p>
<p>I spent two summers at Brown and actually made a list after the first summer of things I'd want to bring with me the next year so I wouldn't forget. Here are some of the highlights. If anyone wants the full list, PM me and I can send it to you (long!!). </p>
<ul>
<li>Febreeze (Finding a free washer and dryer can be a real chore.)</li>
<li>Digital Camera</li>
<li>A Swiffer! (If you live in Mochamp or Andrews, dunno about the others)</li>
<li>Slippers (Floors get VERY dirty. You will want these more than you can possibly imagine.)</li>
<li>If at all possible, a printer (If you're depending on a printer in one of the libraries or any Brown facility, don't wait until the last minute. They are not so dependable, in my experience.)</li>
<li>Hand sanitizer</li>
<li>A candy jar (You'll get all sorts of fun people in your room this way)</li>
<li>Things to make your crappy Brown mattress more comfortable (ie: Mattress pad)</li>
<li>An eye pillow (so you can sleep when your roommate is not)</li>
<li>Mirror (These don't come in the rooms and you really don't want to have to go down the hall to the bathroom everytime you need one)</li>
<li>Air mattress (Even if you think you won't need this, you will.)</li>
<li>Shower CD player (Too much fun)</li>
<li>Alarm clock</li>
<li>Either get a bunch at Brown or bring some with you, you're going to need a fan for the warmer months. There's no way of getting around it.</li>
<li>Eating utensils (Because the dining halls aren't always open and Thayer Street is a culinary wonderland.)</li>
<li>Power Strip</li>
<li>An extra set of sheets</li>
<li>Posters or something to cover your walls (White walls get depressing after awhile)</li>
<li>A plant (While it may be tempting to get one of the hermit crabs they have at the Providence Place mall, I promise you a plant is cheaper and will last longer. Fish are a bad idea too.)</li>
</ul>
<p>I hate people who spend money on crappy shirts like that. Sheep.</p>
<p>Wow, you manage to HATE people you've never met?</p>
<p>well hes a hater</p>
<p>im currently wearing a T-Shirt that says "I like girls who like girls"</p>
<p>Thanks Lindsey. That's quite an impressive list! I'm sure it'll come in handy! I would love to see the rest. Thanks again.</p>
<p>hey lindsey! thanks for that list- if you could email me the full one (<a href="mailto:jellibelli27@aol.com">jellibelli27@aol.com</a>), that would be awesome! thanks!</p>