<p>Preferably things not covered by a typical college packing list :)</p>
<p>High quality ear plugs and a sleeping mask. Rarely do roommates share the same sleeping schedule, and these can be the key to harmony in the home. They also make it easier to sleep until 2pm on the weekend.</p>
<p>Camping blanket The sort that is waterproof on one side and soft on the other. You’ll spend a lot of time outside on the grass.</p>
<p>Filtered water pitcher and a water glass Keep them by your bedside. You’ll use them far more often than you think you will.</p>
<p>One really nice formal outfit The occasion always comes up. Be prepared.</p>
<p>Having my tux and dressy black suit at college made me the go-to guy as a date to fancy parties like charity fund raisers, political cocktail parties, formal weddings, fancy sit down dinners.
Met very cool people and ate well.
If you plan to do sport activity in college for fun or intramurals bring your own personal equipment.
Tent/sleeping bag for sleeping out for tickets or actual camping.
Ice chest-for coffee table and for outings.
You will end up lending it out a lot so write your name on it in big obnoxious letters if you want it returned.
100 foot heavy duty extension cord
Halloween costume/toga/lederhosen/outfit for whichever festivals your college celebrates
Prebuy birthday cards for your g’parents, parents, sibs so you can send from college on time before their big day.
Goggles, household rubber gloves, knee pads, rain poncho, extra large trash bags, duct tape, disposable face masks, silly string, airhorn-for impromptu college hijinks.</p>