<p>Hello! I'll be a freshman this year at UCSB and am currently packing for my move there. I live in New York and will have to bring all my things with me now by plane. I was wondering if anyone has any advice for what to bring with me/ what to buy in California. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I’d bring clothes and personal items but buy all the bedding and room stuff here. Bed Bath and Beyond has this program where you can pick out stuff at the one by you and they’ll have it waiting at the one by SB.</p>
<p>just to list a few, just pick things you probably think you need:</p>
<p>Costco/Sams Club:
College-ruled filler paper
Five-star wirebound notebooks- 5 subject
First aid kit
Packs of Pens/Pencils
Highlighters
Pencil Sharpener
Hole Punch
Scissor Sets
Stapler
Index Cards
File Folders
Small File Folder Box
Envelopes
Alarm clock
Stamps
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap/Body Soap (Liquid soap is a lot easier than having bars of soap)
Deodorant (comes in a pack of 4-6)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Chapstick (comes in pack of 10-15)
Razors/Shaving Cream
Lotion
Kleenex!!!
Q-tips
Sunblock
Tampons/Pads/etc.
Medicine for headaches (Tylenol Gel Caps Recommended)
Medicine for stomach-aches (Pepto-Bismol or Mylanta Recommended)
Medicines for colds/flu (Tylenol cold liquid recommended- it comes in 3 packs for day and night)
Shower Towels
Hand Towels Pillows
Matress Pad (you are going to long for this with those dorm room beds, however, you can go to Bed Bath and Beyond and purchase the foam pad aka egg crate, it’s just as comfortable and might be less expensive if you are on a budget. However, it’s important to consider quality for this because you are talking about the comfort of your back and body for a daily good night’s rest.)
Blankets
Bed Sheets & Comforter
Long Rectangular Under-the-bed Storage bins
Laundry detergent/softeneer/dryer sheets
Packs of Water/Gatorade
Packs of Snacks (Like granola bars or chips to have in your dorm room)
dictionary
mouthwash</p>
<p>Walmart/Target/Staples:
Calculator
Markers
3- hole punch
Push-pins
Ruler
Tape/Tape Dispenser
Staples
Stapler Remover
White-out
Post-its
Rubber bands
Paper-clips
Calendar/Organizer
Desk or Bed Lamp (they now sell the ones you can clip onto your bed frame so that you don’t disturb your roomies if you want to stay up reading)
60 Watt Light Bulbs
Batteries (Depending on what you have)
Hangers
Plastic hooks (to hang up extra stuff off of your closet doors like for a bathrobe)
Laundry basket
Air Freshener/Fabreze
Waste Basket/ small trash bags
Soap holder case (the kind that opens and closes so you can carry it and store it)
Toothbrush case
Bathroom Caddy (to carry all your shower stuff back and forth and you can keep in your cubby)
Neosporin/Band-aids (if you don’t get a first aid kit first)
Hairdryer/curling irons
flashlight
iron/ironing board
safety pins
Backpack
Bed Bath & Beyond (Gather those 20% off coupons they mail home, they will save you alot of money! They even accept expired ones or Linens’ N’Things coupons):
Fan (they have several choices)
Hand & Face towels
Make-up mirror
Hangers for shirts and pants with 4-6 bars on each one (great space-saving!)
Bathrobe
Shower Sandals
Mattress Pad/Foam/Novafoam
Mesh Sponges (comes in a 3-pack)
Blankets</p>
<p>Computer/IT:
Computer (Laptop: Mac is having great deals through each university, contact your bookstore. Some include a free I-touch, free printer, free software… depending on the school. Mac’s areextremely dependable for long-term use!)
Printer (Costco has great deals)
USB key (Best Buy/Staple)
iPod/earbuds/headphones
all necessary cables/chargers
Ethernet cable (you need this to connect to your internet at your college. Find out if you get wireless in your dorm rooms, some do, some don’t. It’s a good idea to have one of these anyways because not everywhere you go has wireless. You should definitely get the longest length possible becayse you don’t know if your connection will always be near your desk. For those of you that do get wireless, sometimes there are issues with your roommates signing onto the network first and the server not allowing you to sign-on afterwards, so it’s a good idea to have the cable.)
Camera
Cell phone</p>
<p>Extra Suggestions:
Swimsuits
Beach Towels
Outdoor chairs (for those of you planning on exploring and going camping/to the beach)
School lanyard
Blue books (you will need these for your written exams… they are sold at your college bookstore)
Work-out clothes
Perfume/Cologne (you have to smell good!)
Small Refrigerator
Small microwave
Jewelry box
Sewing Kit
Make-up
Posters/frames/wall decorations/pictures of loved ones
Books (for pleasure reading)
Playing cards
Board games
Athletic equipment
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Bicycle/bike lock/helmet
Sleeping bag
Ziplock Bags
Earplugs
Cups/mugs/coasters
Eating utensils
Bowls/plates
Can/bottle opener
Glass cleaner/all-purpose cleaner
Condoms/birth control
Duct tape
Refillable water bottle
slippers</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your help! That list is exactly what I needed!</p>
<p>That’s a great list but just a heads up that UCSB does not allow microwaves or any heating device in the rooms.</p>
<p>The Fendi has spoken.</p>
<p>And just sneak the microwave under your bed.</p>
<p>^^^ Really? So then I should try to sneak in my hot water pot? I was going to return in to BB&B.</p>
<p>Lol Kenny yes I have. o.o. No need for a microwave though, there are plenty in the lounges. You don’t need to bring a hot water pot, I usually just have a mug and microwave the water</p>
<p>I have a hot water pot, it came in VERY handy when it comes to very quick cup noodle meals in FT. lol</p>
<p>are you allowed to use a George foreman grill in the dorm rooms?</p>