<p>Is there a link on the website anywhere listing what kids should or should not bring for their dorm rooms? Or will she just get a mailing with that info later on in the summer?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Here's one link: <a href="http://www.reslife.rochester.edu/freshman/assignments.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.reslife.rochester.edu/freshman/assignments.php</a>
But if I remember correctly, information is sent by mail. It may no longer be true, my son graduated in 2006 and I think we received lots of information over the summer. CC has tons of useful information about what to bring and how to transport it or where to order it and pick it up. Talking to the new roommate is important, once the assignments have been made, so you don't have two microwaves, two refrigerators, etc.</p>
<p>Hey,
I'm a freshman right now. I'll be a D'lion next year, so here are some stuff I recommend bringing:
Light...lots of light, as the light given will not be sufficient especially at night...(remember, no upward facing things)
bedding material...
fridge is recommend...
tv and microwave optional...
flip flops for bathroom...
laundry stuff
for academics...computer/laptop, printer (not necessary but will save money), notebooks, writing utensils, etc...
big winter jacket for winter and a light one for spring/fall...
sports equipment if you play sports...
uh...anything else just basically depends on how far away from home you will be...and what you want to get involved in...if you want to get into cultural stuff, bring stuff that represent your culture...</p>
<p>Thanks, suman. About the fridge - is it better to rent one or to buy? Is there a reliable rental for them?</p>
<p>I know you probably want to hear from kids, and that's a good idea. But we parents have some good ideas, too. I sent three students to four universities so far, and you learn some by experience. A first aid kit is really useful, just the regular things, like neosporin, bandaids, aspirin if you take it, things you'd find in your medicine cabinet at home, maybe a thermometer. Things you may need and not feel like going out to get. Cough medicine, vitamins (and they'll tell you to get vitamins at freshman orientation), things like that.<br>
Also, a duvet cover and down comforter are easy, since you only have to wash the cover and it's cheaper than sending out the comforter to be dry cleaned. My boys actually don't use it as often as the dorms are warm. My daughter does use hers. An all in one tool can be useful, and the #1 choice for college students for fixing about anything from sewing in a pinch to temporary repairs: duct tape!</p>
<p>okay, the deal with the fridge...if it's going to be hard to transport the fridge over, then rent it...i know someone from across the country who just rented the microfridge here since it would be hard to fly back with a fridge lol...so, if you're from a reasonable distance (driving), just get your own, as the rental could be a bit costly, but it's convenient...</p>
<p>yeahh...good suggestions...medicine cabinet is def a plus...having cough/cold meds in your drawer is always a good idea so you don't have to go to UHS right away or to walmart to buy meds...get like whatever cough med you use regularly, cold ones, cough drops, vitamins (centrum), yes, firstaid def...i actually have sheets, and then a comforter and they are easy to be washed...another suggestion...a mattress pad or something of the sort can be nice too...</p>
<p>Also,some tips: There will be a group of students waiting to help you unload your car (into those big post office carts), get all your stuff up to your dorm, and welcome you to your floor. They'll show you how to loft your bed and give you any information you may need when you first get to your dorm. So don't worry about how to get your stuff there or where to go....Rochester has a very smooth move in routine. Everybody will be heading to Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and Bed Bath and Beyond to pick up stuff. You don't have to have absolutely everything the first day, and stores run out of things like refrigerators quickly. You can pre-order many items on line or at home from Bed Bath and Beyond, Office Depot, etc., and just pick it up when you get to Rochester. You don't have to drag it all on a plane or car. You can buy some books through amazon.com cheaper than the book store, and don't get them right away, wait a bit. You may drop the class, or you may be able to buy it at the used book store. Also, you'll sign a form about the state of your dorm room. Be sure to report any damage or necessary repairs so you don't get charged at the end of the year. I have a ton of tips, if any one is interested.</p>
<p>"I have a ton of tips, if any one is interested."</p>
<p>I think I speak for every college-bound student in saying that I'm interested :)</p>
<p>Also-- can someone tell me how to quote messages in my reply? I see the little box at the bottom of this reply screen, so don't think I'm completely incompetent... it's just that I can't click in the box-- it's grayed out...</p>
<p>Robotab, you quote like this:
Type [ quote] to start the quote, but remove the space between the first bracket and the q. Type [ /quote] to end the quote, but remove the space between the first bracket and the backslash. (I only put them there so you could see what to type.) Then put your quoted material in between, so it comes out like this:</p>
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<p>And yes, ThreeKids, as a mother of an incoming freshman, I am certainly interested in any tips you have (particularly on what not to bring)!</p>
<p>also, you need to click reply (choose which post to reply to) at the bottom of one of the posts... and then "Quote message in reply?" becomes clickable.. otherwise it wouldn't know which message to quote</p>
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<p>What you bring often has to do with how far you have to travel, and how you will travel. We flew to three, and drove to one. A rolling duffel bag is great, you can really stuff them. Get your mapquest maps ready if you are not familiar with the city. You may have to travel to several Walmarts or Targets. Also, Big Lots has great prices if you have one nearby. For community bathrooms, all three of my kids liked the hanging travel bags because they wouldn't have to put anything on the floor (think grungy floors). They would buy large bottles of shampoo and transfer enough into the smaller bottles. Do not forget shower shoes (flip flops). The dorm rooms often smell, so those oil jars with the wooden sticks are nice for scents, since heat producing (candles) items are not allowed. The fire inspectors do inspect the rooms, especially when the students are away on breaks. You'll need a surge protector or at least a power strip because the outlets are limited. 3M hooks are useful, since you are limited as to what you can attach to the walls. A laptop lock is useful. If you have your bed lofted, you might want a clip on light. You'll probably want a fan. And I wasn't kidding about the duct tape! It's great for quick sewing repairs, and a million other things. If you are not from the north, don't buy a winter jacket yet. Wait to see what the real northeners are wearing once you have been there for awhile. And what I was saying earlier about the comforter and sheets: We bought a down comforter and a duvet cover, as well as a mattress pad and sheets. Then when you need to wash the comforter, it's just the cover. A light blanket is all they'll need most of the time since the dorms are so warm. If anyone has any questions, I'm happy to help. My kids are now: one in the north, one in the midwest, and one in the south, so we've got the weather covered!</p>
<p>just a supplement, i want to reemphasize that meds are really really helpful. Especially when its like finals week and you managed to catch some obscure sickness that mutates day to day.</p>