The Ultimate Supply List for Boarding School

Prep School Admissions
681

<p>I don’t find out about my roommate until I get there!
And after reading my student handbook and the orientation and preseason athletes schedule (from the 4th through the 11th, for Choate), here is something I desperately will need but never put on any of my lists!</p>

<p>QUARTERS!</p>

<p>Even if you have the laundry service (I don’t), it is helpful to have quarters for an emergency load of laundry. If you have a game and forgot to send in your uniform, or you desperately need to wear a certain jacket or something, quarters rock.</p>

682

<p>You’re back, Saer! Good luck at preseason :)</p>

<p>What are some “uncommon” things you put in your lists, if at all?</p>

683

<p>Uncommon? Hmm… My stuff is pretty basic, but I’d definitely recommend trial or travel size laundry detergent and fabric softener sheets… I’m on a laundry focused path, recently!!</p>

<p>:D I’m glad I’m back!</p>

684

<p>Hm…is anyone bringing their cell phones or are they just using their landlines?</p>

685

<p>i’m bringing my cell phone and i think most other kids will too…</p>

686

<p>Bring your cell phone. Everyone will use them to keep in touch, send texts, etc. My daughter never used her landline.</p>

687

<p>Do you think that the cell phone might cause too many distractions?</p>

688

<p>Definitely bring a cell phone. I have two siblings at BS and they both use them like crazy, especially at bigger schools with looser cell rules.</p>

689

<p>where are people buying duvet/ comforter covers? I just need the cover and the places I’ve looks have boring neutral colors. I don’t mind PB teen except that its a tad expensive. Ikea I’ve tried along with crate&barrel.</p>

690

<p>Target, Kohls, JC Penny, ummm etc.</p>

691

<p>is there anywhere this list has been compiled??</p>

692

<p>It hasn’t been updated in a while, if that’s what you mean…</p>

693

<p>Updated! </p>

<p>The Utimate Supply List for Boarding School.</p>

<p>TOILETRIES</p>

<p>-Shower tote
-shower shoes
-Lotion
-Toiletries, caddy
-Beach towel
-Nail clippers
-Extra toothpaste
-Towels
-Washclothes
-sunscreen
-bug spray
-Flat Iron
-Tissues
-Band-Aids
-Makeup
-Shampoo
-Conditioner
-Hairbrush
-Feminine hygiene products
-Hair bands
-Nail Clippers
-Razors
-Shaving Cream
-Soap
-Toothpaste
-Toothbrush
-Face wash
-Deodorant
-Floss
-Nail Polish
-Nail Polish Remover
-Q-tips/Cotton Balls
-Lotion
-hairbrush/comb
-contact stuff/glasses
-Itch Stick (bug bites)
-acne stuff
-lip balm
-hair dryer
-loofah
-Mouth wash
-neosporin
-band-aids
-perfume/cologne
-mirror
-vaseline</p>

<p>CLEANING STUFF</p>

<p>-Swifters and small hand held vacs
-Febreeze/air freshener
-Trash can
-Quarters for laundry
-Disinfectant spray/bleach
-Lint brush
-Stain remover (Tide pen)
-Windex
-laundry bag
-laundry detergent
-paper towels
-laundry marker
-broom/dustpan
-Lysol/Clorox wipes
-bucket
-Sewing kit</p>

<p>ELECTRONICS</p>

<p>-Laptop
-Refrigerator/Electric cooler
-Headphones/stereo/MP3 player
-speakers
-Camera
-Cell phone
-Chargers for iPod, cell phone, camera etc…
-Printer and refill cartridges
-Fan
-Earplugs or noise canceling headphones
-Extension cords, surge protectors etc…
-Ethernet/phone cords
-Extra computer battery
-Flashlight
-Web cam
-Jump/thumb drives
-blank CD’s
-flash drive
-DVDs
-alarm clock
-batteries
-bus bar
-light bulbs
-mouse pad
-radio
-calculator (graphing, scientific)</p>

<p>PAPER STUFF (SCHOOL SUPPLIES)</p>

<p>-Lots of sticky notes
-Pens, pencils, stationary supplies
-Paper clips
-Thumb tacks
-Stamps
-Shoeboxes (for projects)
-Printer Paper
-Notebook Paper
-Notebooks
-Stationary/Stamps
-Tape
-Stapler
-Art Supplies
-Pens/Pencils/Markers
-Scissors
-atlas
-day planner
-envelopes
-erasers
-folder
-foreign language dictionary
-highlighters
-manila envelopes
-map
-sharpies
-pens, pencils
-pencil sharpener
-tape measure
-three hole punch
-calendar
-graph paper
-masking tape
-stapler
-tape
-reading books
-book marks
-dictionary, thesaurus
-rubber bands</p>

<p>FOOD</p>

<p>-Microwave popcorn
-Pop tarts
-water
-Candy
-Silverware
-Gum
-granola bars
-mints
-Cereal
-powdered drink
-Tea bags/hot cocoa mix
-Non-refrigerated food- granola, fruit, nuts, chex mix, pretzels, etc…</p>

<p>FURNITURE & STORAGE</p>

<p>-crates
-Under-bed storage
-Over the door hook for towels etc…
-Plastic storage drawers
-Lots of hangers
-Stick on wall hooks
-Bed risers
-containers/storage
-A cushy chair
-Book case
-Seat cushion, extra pillows
-nightstand
-Full-length mirror
-posters
-poster goo
-Dry-erase board and markers
-Shoe rack or tree
-Desk lamp
-Extra lamps
-bulletin board
-desk chair
-drying rack
-folding chair
-Pictures of your friends, family, posters
-hanging jewelry organizer</p>

<p>BEDDING</p>

<p>-Things to soften your bed (i.e. tempurpedic cover)
-mattress
-Extra long sheets
-Comforter/duvet
-Stuffed animals
-Mattress Pad/Cover
-Fleece Blanket
-Pillow
-Pillow Cases
-Squishy Pillow
-Blanket for sitting on outside/ground
-extra duvet</p>

<p>CLOTHING</p>

<p>-slippers
-lounge wear/robe
-A lot of clean underwear
-Running shoes
-winter wear (mittens, hat, scarf)
-Snow boots (bean boots or similar)
-Uggs
-normal clothes
-Umbrella, raincoat
-duffel bag
-Backpack/Messenger Bag
-Extra socks
-Beach/Pool Towel
-sunglasses
-bathing suits
-swim goggles
-extra flip flops
-unique clothing items (spandex, costume pieces, bright patterns)
-accessories and jewelry
-pj’s
-rainboots
-tote bags
-sports apparel</p>

<p>MISC.</p>

<p>-Water bottles
-Locks for lockers (where applicable)
-Wrapping paper and bows
-Paperwork
-Playing cards
-sports balls and equipment
-bike, helmet, lock
-board games
-frisbee
-duck tape
-musical instrument/music books
-roller blades
-lanyard, key chain, wristlet
-eye glass repair kit
-yoga mat
-skateboard/scooter
-quarters</p>

694

<p>Wow this is alot of stuff to buy. I am glad I have a whole year before I start buying.</p>

695

<p>Awesome thread! Loving it! <3</p>

696

<p>I have a friend that goes to Hotchkiss, and I’m transferring there in the fall, and he says not to bring a bunch of posters and stuff because they have a huge poster sale on the second day. Just a heads up if you’re going there.</p>

<p>Also, if you have a laptop, speakers for your laptop are always a good idea. Listening to youtube videos or even watching movies on your laptop can be pretty hard sometimes in a dorm unless you make it kind of loud. </p>

<p>A lamp for your closet could also be a good idea. I had a black curtain on my closet sophomore year and I forgot a lightbulb for my closet light, and I had to dress in blackness every morning, either because I didn’t want to turn on the light to wake my roommate, ot if the light was already on, she was awake and I had to have the curtain closed to change my underwear. </p>

<p>Speaking of, if your closet doesn’t have a curtain or door already, bringing a rod and curtain for it is immeasurably helpful.</p>

697

<p>I’ve been wondering about that, do people usually change in their closet or something?</p>

698

<p>It depends on the person, and how self conscious you are. I generally changed my underwear in my closet, but everything else I would just change in my room somewhere. As time goes on, living in a dorm, you usually get less and less self-conscious, especially about changing in front of other people and towel walking and things. By the end of my first term, I didn’t care about going to someone’s room in my underwear to borrow a dress.</p>

699

<p>How many people usually share a bathroom? (I know that is off-topic, sorry!)</p>

700

<p>I am dont consider myself super super self conscious but I wouldn’t go to someones dorm with just underwear on.</p>