What to pack~!?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>I am a freshman girl and I was talking to a suitemate about what to pack when we realized we really don't know. I've read most of the typical 'what to pack' threads already, but what I need to know is a wee bit different.</p>

<p>Do we need binders and folders and all those highschool stationary for typical college courses?</p>

<p>Are there specific requirements for notes/work/quizzes/whatever in pen or pencil?</p>

<p>Do we need notebooks for every class? I would like a gist of what is needed for a typical class like Chem6a, or Math10A.</p>

<p>(girl's question)Are dresses needed? I mean, would just sundresses work or should we keep a formal dress? And to which point of 'formal'?</p>

<p>Do we need a set of semi-formals? (like the ones you HAVE to wear during senior conference or whatever, with collars and ties and stuff)</p>

<p>And um, yea... tips are appreciated as well.</p>

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<p>Bring some pencils, bring some pens. Buy a couple 20 cent folders from Target if you want. You won’t need them for chem or math, but maybe for your writing class. Last year I went through exactly one pencil, one pen, and one highlighter. Maybe that means I need to study more, ha ha.</p>

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<p>For CHEM 6A and Math 10A, all I used last year was a notebook and a pen. I would recommend separate 1 or 2 subject notebooks for each class.</p>

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<p>just wondering…
is it strange for a male to use a hair dryer and straightener?
i kinda wanna pack those
lol…</p>

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<p>^no, your whole hall will greatly appreciate your kindness.</p>

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<p>^ especially the girls.</p>

<p>(but honestly - if you do bring something useful/cool/not common, be prepared to share. a lot. it can get pretty annoying.)</p>

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<p>So we don’t need like a whole binder with dividers like we did in high school right? And do we need any lined paper? Or will notebooks do just fine?</p>

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<p>lol
im fine with sharing just dont want ppl to think im gay or something…</p>

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<p>@adl0816</p>

<p>You won’t need a binder and a bunch of notebooks will be fine.</p>

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<p>let’s bring umbrella.</p>

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<p>@astrina</p>

<p>Could you please elaborate on what’s useful/cool/not common that’s going to be shared a lot; would help to know before hand and not finding out for myself lol</p>

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<p>Bring pencils and pens, it depends how much you write. I study by writing things down and making charts, etc. so lots are necessary for me. Its a personal preference. I would bring some notebooks, and as others said, a notebook per class is usually good. Maybe some loose paper for working out problems, since you are in math and science classes. I feel like its a lot less than what you need for high school. You’ll figure out how you best organize things. Pen for things that are worth points (in case you’ll want a regrade), but pencil for scantrons. </p>

<p>For the girl questions, I love wearing dresses so I always bring some. They are definitely popular when the weather is good. One dress for a dance and/or clubbing may be fun if you are into that, and I would also recommend a professional looking outfit for job interviews and those sorts of things. Also, if you are planning on joining a sorority, be prepared to bring some nice outfits for certain occasions. </p>

<p>Hope that helped! :)</p>

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<p>@Gravity</p>

<p>Well bring something else that’ll prove that you’re not gay. Like old spice. Unless you like women scented body wash. I’m on a horse.</p>

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<p>^hyaaaaa! <em>whip crack</em></p>

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<p>^
^HAHAHAHAHA I see what you did there</p>

<p>@MySimpComplex I’m really girly and I love dressing up, so I’m bringing lots of dresses/skirts :cry: there is gonna be an all-campus dance during welcome week though, maybe you should bring a dress for that! as for formals, I heard those are always useful to have on hand (maybe for interviews, presentations?) so just bring one set for assurance.</p>

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<p>@gravity</p>

<p>real men use hair straightners. i have short hair so i just use wax but i wouldnt think its weird for a guy to use straightners :P</p>

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<p>I brought my hair dryer. I wish I had a hair straightener…</p>

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<p>Thanks for all these superb replies! I’m going to pack at least a sundress now… -w-</p>

<p>I’m going to be so relieved with the lack of binders and heavy folders this year. <em>tear jerks</em></p>

<p>I believe some of the guys that I know actually spent and use more on hair products than girls. I’m sure it’s totally fine if you want to look awesome for school, I mean, who doesn’t?</p>

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<p>^exactly. besides, ur suitemates are gonna be all guys. sure, maybe they’ll look at you funny but as long as u look gewd in the end. i mean cmon, who are u trying to impress? the suitemates? or the girls?</p>

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<p>Another question, what about eating/cooking utilities for a freshman? I know how to cook and everything but I don’t think it’s needed for the first year with all the cash credits we have.</p>

<p>But should we keep a set of bowls and plates and whatever just in case?</p>

<p>(Chinese question) Should I bring a set of chopsticks along? I can use western and eastern utilities just fine but would it be I dunno, somehow better with chopsticks?</p>