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Clint Samp
I'll be a college freshmen and I'm not sure what would be the best way to organize my school stuff. What kind of supplies do I need? Ive got my text books ordered and all that.
I have 3 classes each day. Would it be easiest to have a binder for each day, or each class? Any tips are appreciated?
Answer
Anything you will need to turn in may have to follow an explicit set of rules. You should have a stapler with staples, paper clips (probably both big and little ones), extra printer cartridges and paper if you are bringing a computer and printer, both pens and pencils, and some letter-sized paper that you take with you to class in case you have to do in-class assignments. You will not need report covers for things you turn in.
If you have 3 classes that meet MWF and 3 classes that meet TR, it might be worth having two binders or 3-subject spirals, one for the first 3 classes and another for the latter 3. If you have at least one class that meets on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday and also meets on either Tuesday or Thursday, then 2 binders or 2 spirals will result in you having to carry them both around at least one day a week. I would suggest that if you want to go with binders or spirals (which seem to be the most popular choices), you either get a binder for each class or a binder for the classes that meet only on MWF, another for the classes that meet only on TR, and a third for the classes that sometimes meet on MWF and sometimes on TR.
If you intend on taking a laptop to class to take notes on, you should still have at least one notebook: some professors will not allow you to use a computer. Also, you'll still need a way to keep handouts and printouts together, and you definitely need to have each of your notes files saved in 2 places -- like on the computer and also on a flash drive -- or you need to e-mail your notes to yourself on a regular basis so that you can go to any computer, log into your mail account, and download them if something happens to your own computer.
Some specific classes will require specific tools: calculators, art supplies, lab notebooks, and so on. You probably want to wait until you know the exact details of what is required before you buy these. If the school store is too expensive for you, you can order things from office supply websites and get them delivered quickly, and if you think ahead and buy things you'll need later as well as things you'll need soon, you can often get shipping waived.
By far the most of your work will not be turned in. It will be notes taken from lectures and discussions, readings, your own investigation into topics covered in class, your own work drafting things to be turned in, etc. It's up to you what kind of supplies you wants to use for these things.
You will need to take something to write on, something to write with, and some way to keep your notes and handouts together to every class. Different people handle this in different ways. One person might choose binders with loose-leaf paper and either folders or hole-punchers to hold handouts and anything he prints. Another might decide she prefers to use a system of spiral notebooks, again with folders. I use manila folders (full ones at home for all the material covered in class so far and then ones I carry with me with just the pages I expect to need on a given day) and legal pads. You can carry mostly pencils or mostly pens.
You will also want any kinds of study tools you have found useful in the past: index cards, highlighters, pens or pencils in different colors, etc. If you are planning on selling your textbooks when you're done with them, you should write on Post-It notes stuck to pages of the books rather than on the pages of the books themselves. Clean copies bring more money than marked-up copies.
You should have an academic planner, but this is one thing that I think is worth waiting to buy at the school store, because the store will very likely have planners that already include important dates like the last day you can withdraw from a class and receive a W on your transcript, and the day that registration for the next semester opens. If you get a generic planner you will want to look all these days up and add them by hand -- and it's just not worth the couple of dollars you can save.
Anything you will need to turn in may have to follow an explicit set of rules. You should have a stapler with staples, paper clips (probably both big and little ones), extra printer cartridges and paper if you are bringing a computer and printer, both pens and pencils, and some letter-sized paper that you take with you to class in case you have to do in-class assignments. You will not need report covers for things you turn in.
If you have 3 classes that meet MWF and 3 classes that meet TR, it might be worth having two binders or 3-subject spirals, one for the first 3 classes and another for the latter 3. If you have at least one class that meets on either Monday, Wednesday, or Friday and also meets on either Tuesday or Thursday, then 2 binders or 2 spirals will result in you having to carry them both around at least one day a week. I would suggest that if you want to go with binders or spirals (which seem to be the most popular choices), you either get a binder for each class or a binder for the classes that meet only on MWF, another for the classes that meet only on TR, and a third for the classes that sometimes meet on MWF and sometimes on TR.
If you intend on taking a laptop to class to take notes on, you should still have at least one notebook: some professors will not allow you to use a computer. Also, you'll still need a way to keep handouts and printouts together, and you definitely need to have each of your notes files saved in 2 places -- like on the computer and also on a flash drive -- or you need to e-mail your notes to yourself on a regular basis so that you can go to any computer, log into your mail account, and download them if something happens to your own computer.
Some specific classes will require specific tools: calculators, art supplies, lab notebooks, and so on. You probably want to wait until you know the exact details of what is required before you buy these. If the school store is too expensive for you, you can order things from office supply websites and get them delivered quickly, and if you think ahead and buy things you'll need later as well as things you'll need soon, you can often get shipping waived.
By far the most of your work will not be turned in. It will be notes taken from lectures and discussions, readings, your own investigation into topics covered in class, your own work drafting things to be turned in, etc. It's up to you what kind of supplies you wants to use for these things.
You will need to take something to write on, something to write with, and some way to keep your notes and handouts together to every class. Different people handle this in different ways. One person might choose binders with loose-leaf paper and either folders or hole-punchers to hold handouts and anything he prints. Another might decide she prefers to use a system of spiral notebooks, again with folders. I use manila folders (full ones at home for all the material covered in class so far and then ones I carry with me with just the pages I expect to need on a given day) and legal pads. You can carry mostly pencils or mostly pens.
You will also want any kinds of study tools you have found useful in the past: index cards, highlighters, pens or pencils in different colors, etc. If you are planning on selling your textbooks when you're done with them, you should write on Post-It notes stuck to pages of the books rather than on the pages of the books themselves. Clean copies bring more money than marked-up copies.
You should have an academic planner, but this is one thing that I think is worth waiting to buy at the school store, because the store will very likely have planners that already include important dates like the last day you can withdraw from a class and receive a W on your transcript, and the day that registration for the next semester opens. If you get a generic planner you will want to look all these days up and add them by hand -- and it's just not worth the couple of dollars you can save.
What are the essentials to buy for a college dorm?
Jazlin
The upcoming fall is my freshman year at college! So I'm staying on campus and going to go dorm-shopping this summer or so. What things should i buy?
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.
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.
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