Top 25 things that are forgotten:
1. Power strip with surge protection
2. Internet cord / cable cord for
the TV
3. Batteries – sizes AA and AAA are
the most useful, check to see what is needed for remotes, alarm clocks and
other electronics that you are bringing with you!
4. Earplugs – people can be loud on
those long nights that you are cramming for that final after the library has
already closed! Some campuses can also have construction project going on through
that night that can get noisy!
5. Light bulbs
6. Social attire (think little black dresses and purple and gold ties)
7. Themed Attire – Many organizations
can have themed fiestas, think 80’s, pirate, hippy, – don’t throw away those
old Halloween costumes!
8. Rain boots / Umbrella
9. Shower shoes
10. Flashlights / Reading light– Those
late nights that your roommate is sleeping and you are still up studying or
reading a book light can come in handy!
11. Duct Tape
12. Tool Kit
13. Stapler
14. Air fresheners
15. Cleaning supplies – Think
Windex, a carpet cleaner, goo-gone and paper towels! Not to mention your tide
to go pens and bleach sticks for your laundry kit!
16. Vacuum/ Broom –keeping your
room clean is important, it will keep you healthy all year long!
17. Coffee pot
18. Dishes / Silverware – sometimes
for practicality you should buy paper plates and plastic silverware because you
are probably not going to have a dish washer handy and you don’t want to let
messy dishes pile up in your room!
19. Ziploc Bags
20. Rolls of quarters for the
washer/dryers
21. Mattress Pad – the dorm room
mattresses can be comfortable, don’t fool yourself and think that they will be
ok to sleep on! Get a mattress pad to add comfort, the ticker, the better!
Remember a good night sleep is the best thing before a big exam!
22. Chair Cushion – most of the
desk chairs that you will get are wooden and very hard to sit in and study,
bring a cushion that you can use when you will be sitting to keep your hiney
from going numb!
23. Fan - Even if your dorm has air
conditioning bringing a fan for noise at night can help to drown out other
people making a racket while you are trying to sleep!
24. Games – Catch Phrase,
Bananagrams, and playing cards are some favorites - just
watch out for those English majors in Bananagrams!
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