<p>Move-in date is just around the corner. Can anyone suggest an “ultimate” dorm move-in list for a girl. We are coming from out of state and will bring a lot of stuff with us, but will purchase a lot in Tuscaloosa also. Don’t want to forget anything.</p>
<p>Try looking on the Bed, Bath, and Beyond site.</p>
<p>If you want to loft the bed you will need a rubber mallet.</p>
<p>Make sure that all of your stuff will fit in your car with the passengers. You would be surprised fast your car fills up. </p>
<p>There is a WOW night where the kids are bused to Target. They can play games, win gift cards and buy missing supplies.</p>
<p>Good luck and Roll Tide!</p>
<p>I think if you go to the Parents Forum, there is an ultimate list.</p>
<p>To avoid placing one item on the Tuscaloosa Target list - count the shirts, jackets, pants etc you plan to attempt to hang up in the closet and then pack sufficient hangers. Think about what you plan to assemble and bring tools to do so. Bring scissors to open the boxes. Leave flattened packing boxes and roll of packing tape in the storage closet (if in an honors dorm) to repack at end of year.</p>
<p>This is also a helpful thread…what NOT to pack! </p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/926984-10s-what-did-you-send-college-your-child-never-used-30.html?highlight=packing+list[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/926984-10s-what-did-you-send-college-your-child-never-used-30.html?highlight=packing+list</a></p>
<p>I like what I’ve read from several parents. Pull out everything you need … and then, put one half of it back. Once of the biggest concerns that we always have is the amount one takes. You do not want to lug all of that stuff home or to a storage place every year. So ask: Do I really need 20 pairs of shorts or 40 polo shirts? How about 15 pairs of flip flops?</p>
<p>momreads…my son is going to go minimalist…or so he says. We will see how that works out!</p>
<p>vlines: That’s my younger son. He thinks that when he goes to college, he can fit all his clothing in two suitcases. Then, I remind him about his running shoes (he has several pairs)…</p>
<p>There are many items that each student will need and other items that although not absolutely necessary will just make their lives easier. Start by making two lists: Needs and Wants. Then divide the list into categories such as: Clothes/Shoes, Bedding/Towels, Personal Items, Documentation, Medicine RX/OTC, Emergency Items, Cleaning supplies, Kitchen Supplies, Books etc. For instance a TV may be a “want” but may not be in the budget, whereas a printer (although an added expense) may be a “need”. Of course this is all very subjective… so your own list will be as unique as the student.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/82285-z-what-bring-college.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/82285-z-what-bring-college.html</a></p>
<p>Here is the parents forum list</p>
<p>[Last</a> year’s shopping, checklists, and bedding threads. - Page 19 - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&%20t=53990]Last”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&%20t=53990)</p>
<p>Not sure if this is over-kill, but with the possibility of tornadoes and power outages, I just ordered one of these emergency weather radios for DD from Amazon:</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Ambient Weather WR-111 Emergency Solar Hand Crank AM/FM/NOAA Digital Radio, Flashlight, Cell Phone Charger with NOAA Certified Weather Alert & Cables: Home & Kitchen](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-WR-111-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B0071BTJPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342974928&sr=8-1&keywords=emergency+radio]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-WR-111-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B0071BTJPI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342974928&sr=8-1&keywords=emergency+radio)</p>
<p>For $39.99 with free shipping, it has a flashlight also charges cell phones! Can run on solar energy, batteries, USB, or hand-crank. It received many great reviews and apparently even charges the I-Phone 4. I hope it will not be needed, but it will give me some peace of mind from far away. Roll Tide!</p>
<p>My parents got me a small emergency weather radio after the tornadoes. I’ve used it a couple of times when the power at my apartment has gone out. But that one looks super nifty, especially the hand cranked cell phone charger part. I’d recommend putting together a small emergency bag (for weather and other things), just in case. I haven’t had to actually employ mine yet, even during the tornado, but it’s great for peace of mind.</p>