<p>I didn't know what to call this thread, but I wanted to talk about bed "things" we are going to need at UCLA (or any other UC). I'm bringing this up because I went shopping today and I got an "oversized twin" comforter and when I took it out of the package to see how big it was, it looks like a cape on me (and I'm not that big of a person). My mom was laughing her a$$ off at me (thanks ma'). I know the sheets have to fit exactly (i.e. twin XL) but will a bigger comforter fit alright? I sleep in a queen size right now, so maybe somebody who's using a twin can give me some advice.</p>
<p>good thread, I sleep on a queen too this should be good info</p>
<p>What makes you think a comforter needs to fit? I sleep on a full and have a duvet covered, california-king sized down comforter. My bed is the perfect size for two people, but “visitors” can’t hog my comforter.</p>
<p>Btw, I think all dorms say that you need oversize or extra-long twin sheets, but you can actually use regular twin sheets. Before I moved into the dorms, I bought a set and used that for most of the year. However, I found out my twin sheets from back home were perfectly fine.</p>
<p>The only thing you’ll need XL twin sized is the fitted sheet. Go wild with your comforter. Hahahah. Does anyone know if the walmart ones are any good? I don’t want them bunching up after one wash.</p>
<p>Wow jumping the gun! I guess I better start thinking of this stuff too… I have the Transfer Summer Program starting in late July. :P) </p>
<p>I wouldn’t buy sheets from Walmart but you can find great sheets at Bed Bath & Beyond… You’ll be in a twin bed (which will be a first for most of us… 
) and will want your bed to be as comfortable as possible. Bed Bath & Beyond always sends coupons in the mail & they have this Beechwood really soft flannel sheet that isn’t too expensive and is very cozy! </p>
<p>A queen would even be fine for a twin bed. You can double the blanket perfectly for a twin size bed.</p>
<p>Sleeping bag. Done.</p>
<p>@shawneee I don’t know why but people keep telling me to get the dorm kits from there, we don’t have walmarts in this city so I can’t check if they’re any good! BB&B sounds legit though.</p>
<p>I bought two sets of 360 thread count egyptian cotton sheets (flat and fitted) from BB&B for $30. They’re pretty nice. REALLY soft stuff. Also, I sized up on the comforter and got a queen. </p>
<p>Is anyone thinking of buying a new mattress for their room? I was thinking about getting one of those memory foam things to put on top of the mattress. Is the standard mattress they give you any good/comfortable? I guess I’ll find out.</p>
<p>@shawnee
It’s not really jumping the gun for me. I move in on Sunday and start class on Monday! I’m super stoked! =)</p>
<p>I bought a twin XL sheet set and the top sheet is ridiculously long, I doubt that XL sheets are necessary. I also brought my queen comforter AND my sister’s old twin comforter and both work fine. More comforter = more comfort.</p>
<p>Uccasualty- Hopefully I find a place in Westwood on Veteran… I’m checking the place out this weekend… private room & private bath… If this doesn’t work out i’ll be living on campus & for sure i’ll be bringing my feather duvet, new sheets and not a new mattress but probably a memory foam type pad… Wow ! That’s exciting… I"ll be on campus on July 28 for tSP. I’m pretty excited but also really appreciating having this vacation.</p>
<p>sunnyseas- tell me about the move in kit? what is in it & how much?</p>
<p>I sort of want to buy a big quilt along with a comforter. But I guess that might be stupid since LA is always pretty sunny. I just really like quilts…wah wah</p>
<p>I got a ‘college set’ thingymajig from Target for about $50 (this was a few years ago, but they have it every year around July and August). It came with bed sheets, pillow covers, a comforter set, and eight towels. Awesome quality. Great deal.</p>
<p>Their mattresses are alright. They’re not going to provide top-of-the-line stuff, but I’m sure you know that. I’m bringing a foam mattress pad. It really makes all the difference.</p>
<p>It’d be bulky but I’d sorta like to take my Full Sleep Number bed and matress with me. I have a really nice soft n.a.p. blanket from Brookstone (aka: The Store Full Of Useless Cr@p That Nobody Needs Until They Realize it Exists – Then They Must Have It)</p>
<p>…This is all assuming I even get in to UCLA next Fall rotflmao</p>
<p>^ Kind of like Pier 1 Imports and The Container Store? Hahahah</p>
<p>^Pretty much… or Cost Plus World Market?</p>
<p>…But they have Pocky… and those awesome hard pretzel bites filled with dried peanut butter that are so darn addictive!</p>
<p>…Or the bane of everyone everywhere… Yankee f****** Candle lmao</p>