<p>Maybe I don't rely on technology too much, but I have almost no idea how to use my cell phone. My friend had to teach me how to use it, and the funny thing is that I'm extremely computer savvy (I almost miss DOS because I liked typing in file names as a child). For every person who can't live without a cell phone, there are others who find them annoying. At school my cell phone pretty much stays plugged in. I drive a lot at home, so I bring my cell phone with me but I forget to check the battery and it's always dead. </p>
<p>It is very much possible to get through college without a cell phone. If you are glued to the phone all day, then maybe you'll want one, but for those of us who aren't phone people or don't see the life-or-deathness of having a cell phone to allow people to call us all day long, it's an unneccessary expense. My family still has dial-up and have been known to go online to make the phone stop rinigng.</p>
<p>Oh, and I use T-Mobile, have pretty good reception, have a local-to-Smith number, and a prepaid calling plan because there's no way I'd use enough minutes on a regular plan.</p>
<p>Well, I understand your point, though I would hardly refer to myself as a person who's glued to the phone all day and I still find a cell phone very neccessary. I guess usjo should just consider whether or not she uses her cell often at home and then make the decision.</p>
<p>I recommended purchasing a CrispAir Light bulb. I helps to get rid of cigarette smoke, odors and bacteria - its perfect for an enclosed room. You can buy it at Amazon.com.</p>
<p>I also recommend rolls of quarters for laundry. Light sleepers should take an eye mask and ear plugs - it helps if your roommate is staying up later than you. My roommate wasn't loud, but even if she stayed up typing and using her desk light it kept me awake. the eye mask and ear plugs allowed her to study and let me sleep. just make sure you can still hear your alarm!</p>
<p>At Smith, I wouldn't bring quarters except for the rare instances where you find yourself with no access to a OneCard machine (which pretty much only happens after midnight) or no cash to put on your OneCard. It's actually cheaper to use your OneCard for laundry ($1.25/load with the OneCard vs. $1.50/load without).</p>
<p>I second what borgin said about quarters. Just take all the money you were going to get rolled into quarters and use it on your OneCard, it's much easier.</p>
<p>I'm creating my own packing list and I have question. What are the recommendations as far as clothing goes? More specifically, I was wondering about formal and semi-formal clothing. Will there be events that require them? If so, about how many, and what do most people wear? Any help would be awesome, thanks!</p>