What Will You Need To Bring To College

"Hmm What should I bring with me to college?"

Well, for those of you that have decided that you are going to stay in a hall/dorm, then you will need to take some things with you to college. First, before packing to go to college, you need to do some minor things first:

• Make sure that you have returned your request for housing to the Residence Life department of the University of your choice.
• Get your room/hall assignment and make sure you visit that hall before moving in.
• I found that the book "College Survival" by Greg Gottesman and Friends is an awesome book to read before going to your orientation.

Returning Your Housing Request

Once you are accepted to a university, usually they will send you information about on-campus housing. Review it, and then send it in ASAP! Even though that University might not be your first choice, still return the request. Usually the school will ask for a deposit, but if you decide not to go to that school, they will usually give you a refund. If you don't return you request, or if it is too late, you may not get a room. That would be bad!!

Visit Your Room Before

When you go to orientation, or before, visit the room or a room similar to yours so you know how much living space you will have for the upcoming school year. See what is provided and what is not. Usually, rooms are provided with a refrigerator, bed, closets, and a desk and chair. But make sure you find out before you arrive the week before school starts.

Buy "College Survival"

I recieved this book for my birthday. It is a great book! I didn't open it up until the day we started traveling for orientation. It was really neat. It pre-warned you about orientation, what to bring to college, college terms, and how to handle college life. It is mainly a crash course for students by students.

What Should You Bring To College

• Bike (Cheap bike, expensive lock)
• If you take a car to college, you should still have a bike!
• Clothing (underwear, sock, pajamas, casual wear, outerwear for colder climates, formal wear, shoes, etc.
• Shoes: You don't need every shoe that Foot Locker offers. I always wear sandals. I hardly wear shoes. Bring a pair of atheltic shoes, casual shoes, and dress shoes.
• Jewelry: You might what to "show off" your high school or championship ring.
• Watch!!!!!
• Bathroom Stuff: Shampoo, Conditioner, shaving cream, soap, suntan lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, towels, washclothes, deodorant, etc.
• Medical Supplies:Band-aids, rubbing alcohol, sun screen, etc.
• Sports Gear:Stuff you life to play with.
• Bedding
• School Supplies:backpack, calculator, calendar, hi-lighters, tape, scissors, etc.
• Books: Dictionary, Theasaurus, etc.
• Lighting: Desk and Bed light
• Computer: I pefer a desktop, but a laptop would due. If you have a computer, bring it (unless you want to stand in lines at the library or computer labs)
• Microwave
• coffee maker
• telephone
• ANSWERING MACHINE!!!
• extension cords
• laundry basket
• Plus many many more items. Refer to college books, or e-mail if you have any question

Good luck packing and good luck at school!

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