<p>how do most people get their stuff there if they are out of driving distance? do they ship a lot of stuff? do they ship clothes? or do they bring clothes in multiple suitcases on flights?</p>
<p>I personally think its much easier to bring what you can from home rather than try to fight traffic and busy check out lines at Walmart, Bed bath, and target on move in day. I heard horror stories about the lines and as long as you dont buy anything outrageous, it should fit in your room… things like a bedside table, side lamp and tall lamp, sheets, towels, etc are ok. </p>
<p>In my mews single I had a bedside table with a lamp on it and I also had a tall lamp for the corner. I would suggest speakers for your computer for music/movies and a monitor or LCD tv ( less than 26 in) to use as a dual monitor/bigger screen to watch dvds/online show on. </p>
<p>Bring a suit or blazer/slacks/tie if youre a guy and may have class presentations or pre-rush events if you want to do the fraternity thing… They often have events around Thanksgiving time where you may get dressed up. </p>
<p>I brought a rolling storage container for under my bed that was about 8 inches tall (I did not loft my bed), and used it to store sheets/ towels. I had a laundry bag that hung on my inside closet door to save space on the floor, but a hamper works too. </p>
<p>Bring a few towels and sets of sheets. </p>
<p>Don’t bother with bringing notebooks/pens/pencils… you can buy it for pretty low prices at the cornell store when you get books - folders for less than a dollar, binders for 1.50 - 3. Really about the same prices you get at staples.</p>
<p>For winter stuff, I would bring a pair of light boots for walking around campus and jacket/hat/gloves. There is no skiing at all until at least late december in Upstate NY, so you can bring your ski stuff with you second semester. </p>
<p>If you golf, bring golf clubs… recreational golf is by far one of the best gym classes, and the course is great at Cornell.</p>
<p>The people I know from Cali etc, shipped a bunch of boxes of clothes and stuff over. Bring as many suitcases as possible and ship the rest.</p>
<p>I shipped all my stuff, including the clothes that couldn’t fit in a suitcase (from FL).</p>
<p>I had bought all of my winter clothes online, during all of the summer sales, and shipped those.</p>
<p>Since most of this stuff is unusable during the summer (and since I still have a lot of clothes back at home) I also stored almost everything I own in Ithaca over the summer.</p>
<p>anyone know how far in advance you can ship stuff out?</p>
<p>@chendrix</p>
<p>Where did you store everything at in Ithaca over the summer? I am anticipating needing to do this as well.</p>
<p>If you have any friends who will have apartments next year and have a 12 month lease, you can ask if you can store your stuff there, and pay them a rental fee.</p>
<p>The more expensive option (and the one I did) was to use Big Red Shipping and Storage. I would never use them for shipping, but their storage options were not that bad. I dropped all of my boxed up stuff at Appel service counter, and they store it for the summer, and will deliver it to my dorm room on the day I choose during the fall semester.</p>
<p>I do not have winter gear yet, but I do plan on buying winter gear on black friday, do you think that is a good time for me to buy the winter gear? The waterproof insulating jacket, waterproof snow boots, scarf, and etc? How many layers of clothing does it usually take for you guys to stay warm?</p>
<p>MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD JACKET BEFORE THANKSGIVING!! it snowed for the first time on OCTOBER 29th last year, so you really need to be prepared for cold weather in the fall</p>
<p>get a good parka, gloves, hat, scarf, boots</p>
<p>I bought a fleece and a shell from patagonia… eastern mountain sports sells high quality jackets and shells for less money… there is a store in ithaca near wegmans, and they give you 15% off with a student card, or you can do it online - not sure if you can do the discount online. </p>
<p>with a shell/fleece combo, the fleece works well in the fall, and the shell can be used as a heavy (usually a little hot for summer) rain jacket for the fall and spring. then when you pair them together in the winter it is usually warm enough when combined with a hat/scarf/gloves on the coldest days. </p>
<p>i dont really like big insulated jackets, and i think most people who spend time outdoors would recommend against any heavy insulation. if you buy a big insulated jacket, it is not versatile at all, is hard to pack, and can be way too hot for early spring/late fall. </p>
<p>they key is layering, and fleece, a waterproof shell, and some light sweaters will keep you toasty all year and be versatile enough later down the road. seems like a lot but will save money in the long run.</p>
<p>i wouldnt buy too too heavy boots because you want to be able to walk functionally to class. light to medium weight hiking boots are pretty nice. </p>
<p>you dont need to get all of this stuff at once now, there are stores in the commons and near wegmans that sell outdoor gear and are accessibly easily by bus, taxi, or friend with car. look into ithaca car share as well if you ever need to “rent” a car cheaply.</p>
<p>@ oldfort: because this is all print and if you’re not careful you can come off as snide and mean-spirited. good to see that that wasn’t your intention.</p>
<p>Tiffany - I would suggest for you to be less sensitive and get off your high horse. We also don’t shop at Walmart on principle.</p>
<p>I have been on this board long enough, people know when I am making a snide a remark. Since you were a new comer, I was just been nice.</p>
<p>I’m not looking forward to Ithaca winters again. It finally got sunny in July and August and relatively warm. I just got used to not having to brace myself for the cold everything I walk outside.</p>
<p>To Dragon: I think it depends on the dorm, but many have a boiling water spout in the kitchen sink. I think the water was 180F or so, which is hot enough for ramen. Also, you can always just use cold water and heat it up in the microwave.</p>
<p>Re: Clara Dickson- Do they have full-length mirrors in the rooms? I remember seeing something about molding hangers. Is there crown molding in the room from which you can hang stuff??
Anybody live there last year??</p>
<p>Daughter had a single there. There was no mirror, we had to buy a mirror to hang behind a door. There is a crown molding to hang pictures.</p>
<p>Thanks oldfort.<br>
So you can’t use those 3M hangers- the Command adhesives?? Does the crown molding go all around the room? Do you have to get those special crown molding hangers??</p>
<p>Woody - It was 2 years ago. I remember it having crown molding on both sides of the room. We didn’t use any adhesives on the wall because we were afraid to tear any paint off. I would wait to get those things after you have seen the room. We bought some shoe hanging things for daughter beforehand, we had to return them. We did double hang her closet.</p>
<p>Thanks, oldfort!</p>
<p>We used those 3M adhesives and had no problems removing them. It was helpful to have a variety of 3M hooks on move in day so we could get set up right away. I recall that the Cornell store also has those hooks. </p>
<p>We also brought a few tools - which greatly helped with set up. As oldfort suggested - double hanging the closet made a huge difference. My D also brought a coat rack which she used for coats/scarves/purses etc.</p>
<p>Does Kay have side tables or lamps?</p>
<p>no side tables. yes desk lamps.</p>