<p>So what things do most people take when they go to college.... and on average.. how much does the whole "moving" thing cost?</p>
<p>I mean.. how much clothing is reasonable to take... how about computer "accessories"... anything else you really need?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Well, I have taken students of both sexes to college. The usual load is:</p>
<p>Guys: enough clothes for a week (winter clothes can be shipped later), computer stuff, including cheap printer, speakers for music on computer, a TV (unless roommate bringing), computer games and system, shower/personal hygeine stuff, some laundry cleaning stuff (likely never to be used), tools (hammer, scissors, pliers, screwdrivers and some nails and screws), a hand operated bottle/can opener, at least two alarms for waking you up (one is not enough), some books and pictures if desired.</p>
<p>Girls: just take everything you own.</p>
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<p>It's damn funny thing that college dudes cannot wake early.</p>
<p>But what I am interested in is how much is a winter jacket, boots, mittens and other winter clothing gonna cost in the states of the East Coast? Because I am right now considering whether to take mine from home or buy once I am in the US.</p>
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<p>LOL.</p>
<p>Based on what I saw at move in day at USC several years ago that is exactly what happens. A lot of very sheepish, exhausted fathers of freshman females after that day.</p>
<p>If your jacket is very toasty, bring the one you have. Good quality winter coats range from 50-100+ dollars, depending on the brand and the amount of warmth you require.</p>
<p>girls do take everything we own....and then return home with 30% more stuff. :P</p>
<p>Guys: Bring a month's worth of clothes. A week will not last you.</p>
<p>Im a guy. As much as I could possibly shove into the back of my dad's acura mdx.</p>
<p>I would say for guys bring at least two weeks worth of clothes - there aren't many guys willing to do laundry once a week.</p>