<p>Hello,</p>
<p>We are hoping our Son will be attending UC Irvine Fall 2010. Black Friday and many holiday sales are coming up and I'd like to know what type of things we should be purchasing to send with him to college.</p>
<p>What would you suggest?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>new laptop if needed
tv if desired
you can buy your own microfridge if you don’t want to rent one</p>
<p>Laundry basket, alarm clock, headphones/earphones, shower sandals, USB flash drive, etc.</p>
<p>wait, are we just going with electronic things or anything for dorm life? the general dorm life is extensive. i like this list: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/82285-z-what-bring-college.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/82285-z-what-bring-college.html</a></p>
<p>just edit in/out whatever else you need!</p>
<p>Thank you for the tips - I want to make this transition a good one.</p>
<p>I don’t recommend buying any electronic items, like computers, tv, or flash drives at this time. By the time your son attends next fall, the prices will have gone down and the computer you purchased now will be “old” compared to the ones available next summer.</p>
<p>Wait for the back to school sales next summer and you get a better computer for the same price. Unless you enjoy waiting in line at Best Buy at 3 am to get the limited amount of laptops. 
Also, alot of the items you’ll need for college will be on sale during the back to school sales and may not be on sale now. Good Luck!</p>