What should I include on my college freshman year checklist?

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I am going to college in a few months and I will be a freshman. I am bored and so I decided to start making a list of things I need to bring/buy to take with me to college for my dorm room/classes/etc. Any ideas on things to have would be great. thanks!

Answer
Essentials for Daily Living:
Pillows, Pillow Cases, Bed Sheets (Twin or Twin Extra Long if your dorm has extra long beds), Mattress Pad, Clothes Hamper, Clothes Basket, Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, Clothes Hangers, Your Clothes, Table/Desk Top Ironing Board, Iron, Over the Door Full Length Mirror, Over the Door Shoe Rack, Shower Tote/Caddy, Shower Shoes (an absolute must have), Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap, Razor, Shaving Gel, Body Lotion, Wash Cloths, Hand Towels, Body Towels, Bath Robe (an absolute must have), Toothbrush, Toothbrush Holder, Mouth Wash, Blow Dryer, Hair Spray (if you use it), Hair Accessories (if you use them), Perfume (if you use it), Make-up (if you use it), Back Support Pillow (for sitting up and reading or viewing television in bed), Garbage Can, Garbage Bags, Alarm Clock, Desk Lamp, First Aid Kit that Includes: Band-Aids, Ace Bandage, Small Packets of Tylenol, Benadryl, and Icy Hot, Small Bottle of Nyquil, Cough Drops, Ice Pack.

Ideals for Daily Living:
Mini-Fridge and Microwave (Can be purchased at Bed, Bath, and Beyond), Floor Lamp, Television, Stereo/Radio with CD Player, DVD Player, DVDs, CDs, Ipod or MP3 Player, Small Vacuum or Dust Buster, Coffee Pot, Bottled Water and other Beverages, Easy to Microwave Foods, Plastic Washable/Reusable Plates, Bowls, Cups, Forks, Knives and Spoons.

Essentials for Academics:
Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, White-Out Pen, Mini Stapler and Staples, Pencil Cap Erasers, Paper Clips, Index Cards (work well for flashcards and test study questions and answers), Post-It Notes, Folders with Pockets and Prongs, 3 Ring Binder (at least one), Loose Leaf Paper (for the binder), Notebooks, Graphing Calculator, Dictionary, Thesaurus, Textbooks (You'd be surprised at how many students fail to buy the books and then wonder why they fail the course!), Daily Planner/Assignment Book, Large Desk Calendar, Dry Erase Board and Dry Erase Pens.

Ideals for Academics:
Laptop Computer, USB Cord (for connecting to the internet on campus), Printer/Scanner/Copier In One Unit, Printer Paper, Extra Printer Ink.

Stuff to Make the Room Pretty:
Tape (for hanging posters), Posters, Cork Board and Thumb Tacks (for hanging up pictures), Pictures of Family and Friends, Framed Pictures for the Desk

Keep in Possession at All Times:
Driver's License or State Issued ID Card, Student ID Card, Debit Card, and Minimal (no more than 20 dollars) Cash.

Have on Move In Day:
Two forms for Proof of Identification- License or State Card, and Social Security Card.

Look at Purchasing:
Renter's Insurance (Most students and parents don't think the student qualifies, but you do, because you signed a contract, which is similar to a lease and you'll be paying/renting the room for about 9 months. Get this to protect you and your belongings from fire, storms, and/or theft.)

If Your College Allows It:
Loft Your Bed! (This gives you a lot of extra space to store things, like clothing that didn't fit in the dresser drawers or closet.)

Contact your roommate to see who is bringing what when it comes to ideals for the dorm. You don't want 2 fridges and 2 microwaves and stuff like that because it will take up too much room.

What would you recomend to for me to bring to freshman year of college? and how did you prepare for college?

Bbagsies!

I am going to college next year, just wondering what you needed most and where you shopped to get the best stuff for college...And basically how you prepared, thanks! I will be in a single dorm too.

Answer
Bedroom:
__extra long sheets (2 sets)
__duvet/comforter
__pillows
__standard pillow protectors
__floor pillow
__foam egg-crate mattress x-long
__blankets
__wastebasket
__mirror
__hangers
__alarm clock
__TV / DVD player
__floor lamp
__fan
__phone
__stereo
__shoe organizer
__carpet
__memo board for dorm door
Laundry:
__small ironing board & iron
__laundry bag
__laundry drying rack
__roll of quarters
__laundry detergent
__stain remover
Desk:
__extension cord - multi outlets
__scissors
__highlighters
__three-pronged adapter
__multi-sized envelopes
__computer paper
__white out
__pencil sharpener
__scanner
__book bag
__surge protector
__combination lock
__stapler
__printer
__post-it pads
__tape
__sticky tack
__paperclips
__stamps
__index cards
__printer ink
__laptop/computer
__desk lamp
__pencils & pens
__file book w/ hangers
__hole punch
__desktop calendar
__computer monitor shelf
__cpu unit
Bathroom:
__towels (2 sets)
__tooth paste
__chapstick
__dental floss
__deodorant
__tooth brush
__shaver
__conditioner
__soap
__shampoo
__toothpaste
__box of tissues
__Q-tips
__Over-the-door towel rack
__cotton balls
__shower caddy
__flip flops
__mouthwash
__nail clipper
Kitchen:
__mini-fridge
__microwave
__toaster oven
__bowl & cup
__utensils
__can opener
Organization:
__rubber bands
__stacking storage cubes
__storage containers
__plastic under the bed storage/footlocker
Medical:
__cold medicine
__acetaminophen
__heating pad
__medical card
__tums
__first-aid kit
__thermometer
Other:
__safety pins
__sewing kit
__umbrella
__flashlight
__sports equipment
__winter jacket
__pool towel
__batteries
__60-watt light bulbs
__camera
__transparent masking tape
__hammer
__pliers
__screwdriver
__double-sided stick tape
__double-sided stick foam tape for heavier items

Hope I helped <3

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