<p>Trust me Neverborn, it's enforced in my school. Let's put it this way, if everyone snuck a microwave in and used it, I'm pretty sure the buildings circuits will explode.</p>
<p>Coffeemakers aren't allowed in a lot of schools because of the hot plate. </p>
<p>Instead of a stereo, a good set of speakers (I picked up some nice altec lansings with sub box for $48) to connect to whomever's computer has the music on it would do the same job for less.</p>
<p>i'd like to echo that you should make sure to individually buy things so you don't have arguments about who gets it at the end of the year.</p>
<p>... and I'm pretty sure 2 microwaves would be a nice waste of space. Do you think your roomie is going to break your microwave when they try to make ramen?</p>
<p>power strips for your stuff, lamps, energy efficient light bulbs, which are pretty darn pricey</p>