<p>ok i packed all my stuff. turns out my clothes take up two 30 inche suit cases. is that too much clothes? </p>
<p>btw i live about 3-4 hours away.</p>
<p>this is a trivial question but i just want to know if im being normal..</p>
<p>depends on what kind of person u are? that seems like a lot, you can pack up til winter break first and bring the rest later.</p>
<p>i packed jackets and stuff. how cold is it end of september?</p>
<p>i dont know how accurate that is</p>
<p>i didnt really need a heavy jacket fall semester...</p>
<p>yeah me neither, you don't need to bring bulky coats or anything. I simply wore in layers, T-shirt, sweater, jacket, those three kept me through all winter. I'd wear an undershirt to make it four layers if it turns out to be a colder day.</p>
<p>you're going to have to bring the bulky coats up anyway eventually. If you're planning on going home for thanksgiving or fall break, you can always pack in stages.</p>
<p>that doesnt seem like a lot at ALL! hahaha i bring SO much. whatever.</p>
<p>From a parent's point of view: It depends on what kind of transportation you will be using during fall and Thanksgiving breaks, compared to what you will be using when you arrive on campus at the beginning of the year.</p>
<p>My daughter will be traveling home for breaks on a bus with a 44-lb. luggage restriction. But she will be arriving on campus this month by car. So as much as possible, we are bringing stuff now.</p>
<p>Freshman year I packed suitcases.</p>
<p>Sophomore year i put everything in those huge tupperware coffins. </p>
<p>Last year i used trash bags or piled it in the back of the car... Things don't need to be very organized, what are you going to do with the suitcases once theyre empty anyways?</p>
<p>adcornell - that's interesting. We just had a major discussion tonight on how to pack my D's clothes to bring up. My husband, who is a great packer because of the amt of traveling he has done, told my D to pack her clothes in trash bags. My D was horrified initially, but agreed it was the most efficient way to do it. We are renting a mini van to bring up her stuff, and we will be buying more stuff when we get there.</p>
<p>old fort - </p>
<p>The other thing is that you won't want to keep the stuff (desk lamp, carpet, hangers, etc.) that you used during college anyways, so you can just buy it locally, and dispose of it when you're done.</p>
<p>For nice clothes, you can use a garment bag. Wal-mart sells zipping protective plastic ones for $5 each.</p>
<p>The dump and run is a great place to get cheap/throwaway dorm stuff too.</p>
<p>hey thanks guys!
adcornell: "what are you going to do with the suitcases once theyre empty anyways?"
good point.
im actully using laundry bags for my bed stuff now.
oh and do i need dressy clothes like dress shirts and stuff?</p>
<p>My D is bringing dressy clothes, just because she gets dressed up. We packed her clothes this morning. I noticed she didn't pack any fall jackets. Living in the suburb where most people go from house to car to destination, often times a jacket is not necessary. But I told her to pack some light jackets for walking around the campus at night.</p>
<p>you can store the suitcases under your bed or send them back with your parents. personally, i use those soft, HUGE camp duffel bags.</p>
<p>I bring one suitcase and one smaller duffle bag full of clothes, and so that I have those bags in case I travel. I drive myself so I leave pretty much all of my hanging clothes on their hangers, and put everything else in garbage bags. I wouldn't worry too much about bringing too much clothing. Just don't bring stuff you know you will never wear. By november it can get pretty cold, but worse comes to worse, you can have your parents ship you anything that you need, or send home your shorts via mail or on breaks, etc.</p>
<p>You probably want some dressy clothes - you never know if you'll go to a formal or an event that requires some dressing up. From talking to girls, I know that their most indispensable piece of dressy clothing is the universal "little black" cocktail dress. You might also want a business suit if your life desires are so inclined. So sarahhhh you probably want to go from there.</p>
<p>do guys actually need business suits at cornell? During freshman year, I brought my $600 expensive suit but never wore it once, except trying it on to make sure it still fits. I left it at home for sophomore year. I just have some dressy shirts, tie, pants, & shoes. </p>
<p>I don't want to join a frat or anything. I don't want to be a frat brother or go to formal dances. I'm just a regular premed, working as an RA, other work-study type jobs, taking like 20 credits etc.</p>
<p>guys only need business suits if they are going to dress that way for presentations or attend formals or student competitions (i.e. debate)...</p>
<p>That's true - it depends a great deal on what you're interested, both academically and socially. Many Fraternity members will need both a suit and a more casual jacket as well, perhaps even a tuxedo. Hotel school students will probably need a few business suits.</p>
<p>On the other hand, Most people will need a suit when it comes time for interviews. etc.</p>