<p>Hey guys, this is just a thread for ideas and tips on what to bring to university, especially if one is dorming. Hope this helps and that many people contribute! Thanks~</p>
<p>I’ll start and edit as I think of things!</p>
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<li>PRINTER! You CAN print from library and such, but last minute, paper due in 1 hour moments REQUIRE a printer in your dorm room :)</li>
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<li>HAMPER! For dirty clothes. You definitely do not want nasty clothes lying around, especially after a workout. Be considerate of your roommate, he/she may despise your smelly-ness. :X</li>
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<p>Yeah. Printer, hamper, hangers, a desklamp, condoms, etc.</p>
<p>I’m curious about this too.</p>
<p>We got some sheets, a comforter, a backpack, and a thing to carry stuff to the bathroom, but personal items (TVs, etc) I really don’t know what to bring. What are the lock things called that you use to hook your computer and TV to your desks and stuff?</p>
<p>^I got a laptop lock that locks into the laptop and then you wrap it around a desk. Anyone bringing some type of safe? if so what’s yours like and where did you purchase it from?I’m trying to find one that’s medium to small sized for storing small electronics. Bed bath and beyond had this locking cube that you could attach to desk and beds but when I went to get it they said they weren’t selling them anymore because of some manufacturing problem : (</p>
<p>Are refrigerators allowed? I am considering bringing a miniature one.</p>
<p>If you can bring a mini-frig it is best. You can also rent one (combo refrig/microwave) for the year.</p>
<p>I also recommend bringing a printer but you can also try the learning center near your dorm for printing.</p>
<p>The showers have lockers in them so you can lock a little carrying tote for your shower/dental needs so bring your own padlock!</p>
<p>@Tati22:</p>
<p>Is the laptop lock you’re talking about the kensington? And if you don’t mind replying with your laptop, I’m still looking and really indecisive.</p>
<p>I’m also looking for a small safe or something similar.</p>
<p>@PvtPublic:</p>
<p>Do you suggest renting or buying a mini fridge? Do you have any suggestions on smaller/more portable printers for a good price?</p>
<p>@shoyon: Yes my laptop lock is the kensington.</p>
<p>@shoyon: I would always suggest getting your own refrigerator/microwave. You never know what people have done to it in the past regardless of how much they claim they’ve cleaned it.</p>
<p>Remember, when you move out of the dorms, you can always use those appliances again for your soph-senior years (ex: you move into a less furnished home).</p>
<p>On the upside of renting, it will be quite easy to split the cost of the combo with your roommate(s) instead of bickering over who takes what at the end of the year.</p>
<p>As for printers, usually the more portable they are, the more expensive they are. You can find a few for <$100 if you look around. I do like having a larger all-in-one printer (printer/scanner/copier) which isn’t much larger than your standard deskjet. The ability to scan missed notes to colleagues or copy for yourself is irreplaceable (You might make a few friends).</p>
<p>is there a list that shows what items we can bring to the dorms?</p>
<p>cuz i’m not sure if an electric water boiler is allowed or not. The silent type that boils water by just plugging it in.</p>
<p>[UC</a> Davis Student Housing: What to Bring](<a href=“http://housing.ucdavis.edu/prospective/moving_in_reshalls_whattobring.asp]UC”>What To Bring (And What Not To Bring) For Living In The Residence Halls | UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services)</p>
<p>in fact, soymeetsgirl recommended me to bring a boiler, said it was really convenient.</p>
<p>i did NOT know they give out stainless steel bottles…do they work as well as a thermos? I hope I didn’t waste 25 dollars…</p>
<p>Laptop, Printer
Humidifier
Boiler
Backpack
School Supplies(Paper, Notebook, Binder, 2 Calculators, Pen, Stapler, Mini-File Cabinet, Pencil/Lead/Eraser, etc)
Thermos Cup
Clothing, Shoes, Hats, and Hangers (e.g. Rainboots!)
Bedsheets, Blanket, Pillow
Shower Supplies (Shampoo, Facewash, Soap, etc.)
Blow Dryer
Miscellaneous Entertainment (e.g. Playing Cards, iPod)</p>
<p>Aside from clothes and typical expendables which you buy from the store:</p>
<p>Kitchen Appliances:
Rice Cooker
Crock Pot
Wok
2 Skillets
Tall Pan
Toaster Oven
Blender
Assorted cooking utensils
Plates and eating utensils</p>
<p>Electronics:
Laptop
Printer</p>
<p>Bedroom:
Air Mattress
Sheets
Blankets</p>
<p>Tools:
Craftsmen Set of assorted metric and SAE sockets and wrenches–for changing oil on your car/motorcycle or fixing up your bicycle or something around the house. Great for making friends with people who don’t have any tools of their own. </p>
<p>Books:
Books–I practically packed a library, though I doubt I’ll get around to reading/re-reading much. I just like to see them since I’m so fond of them and they remind me of home.
Textbooks–for reference material.</p>
<p>Picked up everything else locally through craigslist (this includes chairs, couches, coffee tables, bookshelfs, desk, tv, etc.)</p>
<p>Bathroom Supplies</p>
<p>blow-dryer
brush/sponge to wash towels, dorm, clothes
contacts lens/case/solution
cotton balls
detergent/fabric softener
electric toothbrush
floss/stringers
hand soap
q-tips
shower caddy
shower cap
shower sandals
straightener
toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)
toothbrush case
toothpaste
towels (bath, hand, face)
tweezer
washcloths</p>
<p>Beauty/Cosmetics</p>
<p>AcneFree/SPF 15 moisturizer
comb
deodorant
fragrance
hair bands/clips/ties/bobby pins
lotion
makeup
nail clippers/file
root lifter
sunscreen</p>
<p>Bed/Dorm</p>
<p>bean bag/comfortable chair
bed sheets
blankets/comforter/duvet cover
cleaning supplies (brush, duster, cleaner)
clothes drying rack
desk organizers/small containers
calendar
coat hangers
clothespins
decorations
desk chair/seat cushion
disinfecting wipes
disposable eating utensils
lamp
laundry basket/hamper/mesh bag
mirror
nightstand
note-keeping space
pillows/pillowcases
safe/lockbox
storage bin/box
vacuum
whiteboard & expo markers</p>
<p>Bike&Accessories</p>
<p>basket
bike
bike lights (front & red reflector)
bike pump
chain lube
fenders
screwdriver
shower caps
spare inner tubes
u-lock & cable lock
wrench</p>
<p>Books</p>
<p>textbooks</p>
<p>Clothes</p>
<p>bathrobe
intimates
pjs
swimsuit</p>
<p>Food</p>
<p>cereal
fruit
mac&cheese
mints
multi-vitamins
snacks
water</p>
<p>Personal</p>
<p>camera
cell phone
chapstick
glasses
hand sanitizer
identification cards (photocopy)
lotion (travel size)
napkins/tissue/paper towels
sunglasses
umbrella
water bottle</p>
<p>Safety</p>
<p>first aid kit
flashlight
notebook lock
padlock/combo locks</p>
<p>Technology</p>
<p>alarm clock
batteries
boiler/electric hot pot
Ethernet Cable (25 ft)
external HD
laptop/laptop case
microwave
mini fridge
mp3 dock
mp3 player/earphones
power strip
printer (all-in-one)/ink cartridges
usb flash drive</p>
<p>School Supplies</p>
<p>backpack
binder
calculator
erasers
folders
hole puncher
manila envelopes
notebooks
notepads
paper (lined, graph, printer)
paperclips
pencils
pencil case
pens/highlighters
planner
post-its
rubber bands
ruler
scissors
Spanish dictionary
stamps
stapler/staples
tape
white-out</p>
<p>Seasonal Supplies</p>
<p>gloves
head gear
raincoat/poncho
rain boots
rain pants
socks
slippers</p>
<p>This is my personal shopping list, so apologies if some things don’t apply to you :)</p>
<p>that is most thorough…</p>
<p>…but you forgot the lint in the pockets of your pjs.</p>
<p>LOL oops, I bought a lint roller today too</p>
<p>haha, mind if I cross out the feminine stuff and use that as a guide for myself, maylix? :D</p>
<p>hahaha course not=D</p>
<p>and if anyone is wondering why shower caps are under bike&accessories, I was told they are used to keep seats dry in the rain</p>