<p>Could someone provide me with a comprehensive list of what we need to bring when we move in in August?</p>
<p>Blankets, laptop, clothes, bedding...?</p>
<p>You’re going to receive a “what to bring” list from Cornell in the spring/summer when you get your housing forms.</p>
<p>If you search around on the Cornell site you might even be able to find one.</p>
<p>dont forget the recreational drugs, firearms, and anarchists cookbook!</p>
<p>I know that for some reason I got booklets from big box stores like Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart that provided a thorough list of what to bring. They were very helpful in giving me an idea of what is needed. However, you do get stuff from Housing, but that is mainly about what you cannot bring.</p>
<p>I guess here are a few specific things:
you can’t bring your own microwave. you can bring your own mini-fridge. if you rent a microfridge from the company Cornell contracts with, then you get a fridge and microwave combo. that is the only way you can have a microwave in your room.
don’t bring tons of shelves. I did, and then I just packed them into the car to bring them home again. there’s plenty of furniture here.
except for good chairs. I found this transportable foldable chair that is VERY comfortable. so comfortable I sit in it to do work and I end up napping, although that might be due to staying up too late. anyway, I brought this piece of furniture from home, and I definitely spend almost as much time here as I do in my bed. I am not talking about a recliner, cuz those would never fit, but a nice cushioned chair.
bring a rack to dry your clothes. a lot of times my larger pieces of laundry (hoodies, jeans, towels) don’t get dry in the school dryers, so I set them out to try on my rack. when I’m not using my rack I fold it up and store it without trouble.
I think it’s really convenient to have a printer/scanner in your room if you’re able. I do homework at any time of the night and I can print it out. any writing class (or class with a writing component) is going to require typed work, and other classes post readings or problem sets on blackboard or email them to you, and you might want to print some of that too.
I like using a water filter pitcher. I would use a pitcher anyway, cuz I drink a lot of water and I don’t want to be running around to get it (or using up water bottles), and although I am sure the water is safe, I like having a filter.
bathrobe to go to and from the shower.
posters or nice wall decorations, however you like to do that. it’s really nice when your room can make you happy.</p>
<p>OK, that’s all. it’s obviously not comprehensive, you’ll get info on that later. that’s just special recommendations. all of those things you mentioned in your post you’ll obviously need.</p>
<p>if you can, I would wait until after you get up here and see your room to buy furniture and storage. My parents and I got into the room and planned everything out (and took measurements) so that we could go to bed bath and beyond and target and buy exactly what fit. Every room is configured differently and comes with different furniture, so its really hard to predict what you will want.</p>
<p>It might be easier to buy some stuff once you get there, especially if you’re traveling from further away. The mall’s right up the road and you can get all the small items you need there like detergent or a pillow or a printer or whatever. There’s honestly not much you actually need to bring with you other than clothes and a computer, and whatever else you use often but can’t get in Ithaca.</p>
<p>A more comprehensive list will be posted for you when you receive all the acceptance materials. But here are a couple of things to consider:
-Laptop
-Cell Phone
-Alarm Clock
-Calculator
-MP3 Player / earphones
-Surge Protector / Power Strip
-Laundry Hamper / Supplies
-Photes / Frames
-Pillows / Sheets / Blankets
-Iron / Sewing Kit / Clothes Repair
-Fan
-Backpack
-Pens / Pencils / Paper / Notebooks / Supplies
-Toiletries / Bathroom Tote
-First Aid Kit / Medicine
-Clothes / Formal Clothes / Swimsuit
-Jacket / Winter Accessories
-Clothes Hangers
-Movies / Games / Sports Equipment
-Umbrella</p>
<p>everything you use at home.</p>
<p>Definitely bring a printer. Batteries were something else I forgot…a power strip is also great because a lot of dorm rooms have two per room, and you obviously will need more than that! </p>
<p>Also, a SIGG. This is totally essential. Buying water is a total waste of money. </p>
<p>I can honestly say I never used an iron though…I think they are kind of unneccesary. JMO.</p>
<p>A collapsable laundry basket is really useful too, they sell 2pks at BBB for $15</p>
<p>i know this would probably be bought once i’m over there so i dont have to bring it on the flight over but what about a tv?</p>
<p>do a lot of students have them or do they mainly use the common rooms ones or whatever</p>
<p>TV may be a problem if you want to get local broadcasting for free cause of the whole DTV thing, and having to get a Converter Box, most likely you having to shell out $40 for one. That is if you want a TV in your own room. If I were you, and had a Laptop, I’d get a TV Tuner for that laptop and watch HDTV that way. It’s a hell a lot better than lugging a TV.</p>
<p>But I would want to find out if your dorm buddy will have one too.</p>
<p>Do many students have bikes? Or are they stolen a lot (been through that). Does the combo of incredible hills/bad weather serious limit their usefulness during the regular school year or are they still helpful around campus?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>^— base on the weatehr of Ithaca, it prob will be snowing a lot xD. Besides I would rather walk through the wonderful sceneries of Cornell!</p>
<p>unless you’re going to be watching a whole LOT of television, and you have to watch each episode’s premiere, it’s not worth it. there are television junkies who simply couldn’t do without, but a lot of us just watch to fill time or catch a favorite show. </p>
<p>the common room TVs are often in use, but I always look around for a TV when there’s something I’d like to see. yes, I have had to miss some of “my” shows as a result. but I survive, and most of them show up legally on their official websites or Hulu so quick it’s not a big deal.
anyway, we’re in American, it’s not like we get BBC channels, so what’s the point of TV anyway?! grumble grumble.</p>
<p>bikes! during autumn bikes are widely used! there are enough weeks during the fall semester that I think bikes might make sense, if you’re already accustomed to that mode of transportation. right now it is significantly too cold for anyone sensible to ride a bike. but I assume things will warm up again toward the end of the semester and a bike might make sense again. I haven’t heard firsthand of any thefts. I know there seem to be many bike-racks available outside of buildings, so you can try to secure yours against such occurrences.</p>
<p>thanks for sharing your thoughts. It helps to get some different opinions!</p>
<p>A slingbox works great for TV. If you have a laptop, you can get a second 22" screen that you can use to watch tv on slingbox - or when you want to have a larger screen.</p>
<p>A vacuum cleaner can be helpful. When you buy hooks, make sure you get the kind that remove without pulling the paint off. A lot will depend on the dorm - the newer dorms might require different things. Older dorms definitely need a good fan. Some of the older dorms don’t support a microwave even as part of a mini-fridge through the rental. Also, don’t buy one of those floor lamps that have multiple lights (spider lamps? I think they are called?) They are against fire regulations as are extension cords.</p>
<p>I bought an air purifier for my daughter. Those older dorms tend to be very dusty and smelly sometimes.</p>
<p>alright, thanks for the replies. I guess half the reason I’d want a TV is for my xbox haha but i could always hook that up to a monitor</p>
<p>coming from a very avid tv watcher who used to do homework in front of the tv EVERYDAY for 4 years in high school, you can really do without having one in college. i watch all of my shows online, which is great because i can watch it on my own schedule…pause when i want to. and that’s one less thing to pack</p>