StaceyL in Canada Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 My oldest (19) is heading off to college four hours away in a few days (sniff). He'll be living in a townhouse-style residence with 5 other guys. We already know of certain items he needs to bring along--linens, towels, kitchen ware, etc. What has your son or daughter said they wish they had brought along , but hadn't thought of, when they first headed off to college or university? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Well, not something he forgot, but something good to bring!--Laptop lock. Bolts to the desk or whatever so you can leave your laptop on your desk. Also something to carry his stuff to the shower in--mine refused to use a bucket or bin, and doesn't like juggling everything now! For some reason, I think he assumed he'd be able to leave his shampoo, razor, etc in the bathroom like at home! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyL in Canada Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 to my Bible question. A One-Year Bible is a good thought. As is a laptop lock and a shower bucket! My son actually bought himself a new laptop today, so I'll have to mention the lock idea to him. I hope you and yours are doing well. I come to the boards only sporadically now, but it's good to "see old faces." :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 band aides, butterfly bandages, antiseptic, antibiotic cream, tylenol, cold medicine, allergy medicine and directions on when/how to use them. skateboard? mine uses his to go get groceries. setup a skype account for you and for him before he leaves. is he going to need a printer? thumb drive? camera. pictures of friends and family. extra yo-yo strings shoes for the shower. robe or something for walking around the townhouse in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 band aides, butterfly bandages, antiseptic, antibiotic cream, tylenol, cold medicine, allergy medicine and directions on when/how to use them. ... and a thermometer. Also, consider a flashlight; we bought my daughter a hand-cranked one (no batteries). Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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