<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>What types of things do new freshmen need to bring in terms of furniture and stuff? I live in California so it'll be difficult transporting large items so I'd have to plan in advance. Current Princetonians, what kinda stuff should I plan for?</p>
<p>it completely depends on what kind of room you have-- also where your roommates live and how many you have. If your parents are coming with you, there is a target/walmart/linens n things about 5 minutes (by car) from campus, to buy all of the bigger things. But generally what was found useful:</p>
<p>-lights (a lot of the dorms have VERY little light, my ~400sf common room had ONE tiny lightbulb next to the door, very depressing)</p>
<p>-sofa/futon/chair (depending on where youre living-if youre in a plain double there may or may not be enough room)</p>
<p>-TV + dvd player/xbox</p>
<p>-fridge (you can rent one at the beginning of the school year, useful esp if youre coming from cali)</p>
<p>-bookcases/shelves (some dorms have bookshelves as furniture, others dont)</p>
<p>-mirrors (but dont buy ones that hang over a door, that is against fire safety because they think that if you panic and theres something on the back of a door you wont remember where the door is)</p>
<p>umm thats about all of the big things that I can think of now-- but I wouldnt try to bring any of that from california, its much easier to buy in new jersey or work it out with your roommate(s)</p>
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but dont buy ones that hang over a door, that is against fire safety because they think that if you panic and theres something on the back of a door you wont remember where the door is
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<p>The scary thing is, I don't think you're kidding.</p>
<p>It says: "This door is a means of egress and must be clearly identifiable as such."</p>
<p>Or something.</p>
<p><em>cracks up</em></p>
<p>I'm surprised they don't paint on the back of the doors, in large orange letters, "DOOR - USE FOR EXIT".</p>
<p><em>paints orange arrow pointing to doorknob + fat letters "TURN."</em></p>
<p>Just imagining panicked Princetonians reading cevonia's sign and screeching "BUT HOW???"</p>
<p>i suggest u buy hangers before move-in day....you will quickly realize hangers are no where around =P</p>
<p>princeton student guide (See phil's post) has a section named something like 'What to Bring' that looked quite helpful.</p>