<p>Hmm, I’m flying in from Southern California, so what things would be more convenient to buy and bring with me, and what should I just get in South Bend?</p>
<p>I’m planning on bringing a bike. Do I have to steal the family air pump or are they easy to find in the dorms?</p>
<p>Lucidfighter, Bed, Bath, and Beyond have a program where you can buy online or select things at a store and it will be waiting for you at South Bend. This is great for towels, bed sheets, etc. Buy the tv, refrig, futon, rug when you get to ND. I am just bring clothes, my computer, and printer (only b/c i got it for free w/ my laptop)</p>
<p>I saw a post earlier about bringing a printer… every dorm now has a communal printer. Of course, it’s not completely free because every student pays a printing fee as part of tuition.</p>
<p>A small tube of neosporin in a zip lock with a few bandaids and some motrin would be a good idea and some antacids or whatever over the counter meds you might require. It is easy to get burned on the pannini maker and the waffle iron if you aren’t used to cooking and too much trouble to look for some to buy when you don’t feel 100%.</p>
<p>One more comment about printers. I don’t think that they are necessary but keep in mind that English majors may write more papers than math majors, etc. I would say that it is best to try not having one first as they take up precious space.</p>
<p>Small tool kit–esp comes in handy during move-in!</p>
<p>Lucid–if you are flying in bring as little as possible. Order online at Bed Bath & Beyond and either cab it (cabs are insanely cheap in SB) or if your parents are there have them rent a car and haul the stuff from the BByB in Mishawaka, about five miles, to campus. </p>
<p>There are a lot of local kids–my west coast daughter did not have to bring anything other than when the original mini fridge died in October she bought the replacement and now is the proud owner of a mini fridge which she stores there every summer.</p>
<p>Last Monday son called from South Bend, saying he had a fever.</p>
<p>Son- “Mom, I really don’t feel well, I have a fever”
Mother- (first thought swine flu)
“So what is your temperature?”</p>
<p>Son, " No idea"
Mother- " Do you have a thermometer?"
Son, " Uhhhh, nope" </p>
<p>(He was fine and playing golf the next day, while I worried back here in South Jersey)</p>
<p>I would encourage a thermometer- given the upcoming flu season.</p>