Jane in NC Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Copying this from Gwen's previous post since it seems that there is an annual need to see The List. Note: some of us have minimal kids who attend college with much, much less than this!!! This list is from the school district where my niece attends school, but my sister-in-law has added some items. It is VERY complete! Belmont (MA) High School’s College Supply Listing*You will not need verything on this list, but you will find good suggestions from which to pick and choose. Category Item Banking SUGGESTION: Plan ahead so that the following accounts are ready for use before heading off to college Checking account Savings account ATM/debit card Credit card/ traveler’s checks (for travel in case of emergency) BathBath Shower caddy Shower shoes Bathrobe Slippers Towels Wash cloths Soap dish Facial soap Body soap Drinking cup (shatterproof) Toothbrush Toothpaste Floss Shower cap Shampoo, conditioner Shaving items Deodorant Clothing Underwear/bras/socks Pajamas Bathrobe Belts Formal outfits Pants/skirts Shorts Shirts Beach towel/swim suit Sweaters/sweatshirts Athletic shoes Casual Shoes Dress shoes Computer SUGGESTION: Check with college before purchasing Laptop or hard drive, monitor & keyboard Printer & cables Ethernet cables Surge protectors (6 plug outlet recommended) Extra print cartridges software (CDs) Extension cords Gel wrist rest Desk Backpack Student planner Desk lamp Clip on lamp Floor lamp Bulletin board Dry erase board and markers (for the door) Calendar (hard copy or computer program) Dictionary (hard copy or computer program) Thesaurus (hard copy or computer program) Supplies SUGGESTION: use Ziploc bags to create small packets of paper clips, rubber bands, push pins, etc. Pens Sharpie pen Pencils Eraser Correction fluid Highlighters Paper clips (small & large) Push pins Sticky tack Scotch tape/removable mounting tape (double sided tape) Glue Packing tape Rubber bands Tab dividers/pockets for binders Hole punch protectors File folders Hanging folders/tabs 3x5 note cards Binders Binder filler paper Spiral notebook Computer printer paper Post-it notes Stapler/staples Scissors 3 hole punch Ruler Pencil sharpener Pencil cup/holder Letter opener Flash Drives/CD’s/Diskettes and storage box Magic markers, colored pencils Clipboard Calculator & batteries Book ends Lap desk Note pads Electronic Cell phone or Telephone (some colleges supply telephones) Telephone extension cord Telephone calling card (great for emergencies or if no power) Alarm clock or CD player/alarm (w/ battery back up) CD’s & storage box MP3 player/headphones TV (VCR or DVD) Movies & DVDs Extension cords (some colleges only allow plug strips) Plug strips (including 15 ft. extra long) Tape recorder First Aid SUGGESTION: Use sample sizes of toiletries from a store like a Target/Walmart to create a first aid kit. Use small Ziploc bags to store items within the kit. Buy generic products as they will be much more economical. Antihistamine/decongestant Advil (ibuprofen) Alka-Seltzer or similar product Antibiotic ointment Band-Aids (assorted sizes) Cough drops Cough syrup Dramamine Hydrocortisone cream/Neosporin Kaopectate Scissors/tweezers Thermometer Tylenol (acetominiphen) Benadryl Vaseline Vitamins Aspirin Any prescription medicines Rubbing alcohol Kitchen SUGGESTION: You know what you will use. Buy accordingly. Ice cube trays Refrigerator Microwave Flat plate, cereal bowl Mug Drinking glass Knife, fork, spoon Potholders Dish towel Dish detergent Scouring wand (for detergent) Scouring pad/SOS Small pad & lid Fry pan/sauce pan Cookie sheet Serving utensils Measuring cup Measuring spoons Paring knife Cutting board (small) Peeler Can/bottle opener Chip clips Sports bottle Ziploc bags/plastic bags Paper plates/cups/napkins Plastic wrap/aluminum foil Water, soda, juice, hot chocolate Snacks, microwave popcorn, etc. Broom Laundry Laundry bag or small laundry basket Mesh lingerie bag Roll of quarters Detergent/bleach Fabric softener sheets Stain removers Drying rack Hangers, pants/skirt hangers Laundry marker Iron Ironing boards (dorms often have these) Static guard Linens Zippered mattress protector (plastic-XL Twin) Mattress foam/egg crate pad (really helps with older mattresses) Cotton mattress pad (XL twin) Pillow Pillow protector Pillowcases (good to have an extra set in case sheets do not get washed on a regular basis) Sheets (2 sets-XL Twin) Flannel sheets—XL Twin (depending on the climate) Blanket Comforter Bedrest Bed reading pillow Bed light Miscellaneous Door mirror Dust pan/brush Waste basket (some colleges require metal) Vacuum (dorms often have these) Floor rug Light bulbs Night light & bulbs Fan—small size (even if the dorm is air conditioned) Shelf liner for dresser & desk drawers Sleeping bag w/ small pillow (for guests) Cleaning products (Windex, Multipurpose spray cleaner) Scrap paper Trash bags Rain coat/slicker Winter coat/gloves/boots Move-in Day SUGGESTION: Pack the car so that these very important items are accessible first when you unpack at the dorm. Shelf liner Scissors Paper towels Sponge Spray cleaner/Windex Tools (tape measure, screwdriver, hammer, pliers, etc.) Surge protectors for computer, telephone, etc. Ethernet cable Plug strips (particularly 15 ft. in length for behind dressers, etc.) Water, juice, snacks WD-40 Self-stick hooks Personal Framed photographs Photo albums Posters Address book Yearbook Umbrella Camera/film Deck of cards Frisbee Sunglasses Hat Cash Wallet Check book Personal Care Contact lenses and case, solutions, glasses Air freshener Suntan lotion Hand sanitizer/wipes Baby Powder Hand mirror Brushes/combs Hair dryer Q tips/cotton balls Travel pouches & plastic pouches Tissues Nail clippers/scissors/brush/file Sunscreen/Insect repellant Toilet paper Cosmetics/bag Curling iron Hair accessories Nail polish/remover Personal hygiene products Sewing Kit SUGGESTION: Put a few of the following items in a Ziploc bag Assorted thread Needles Safety pins Common pins Buttons Tape measure Stationery Kit SUGGESTION: Use a large Ziploc bag to create a bag of a few of each of the less essential mailing items. Address book (small size) that has extended family and neighbors’ addresses and phone numbers (helpful for traveling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 It seems that fewer kids attend college with televisions these days. My son's suite has one that the entire group may use for movie watching on the weekends. But otherwise I suspect that kids watch TV online when time permits. Also: my son attends a Liberal Arts College that has free printing. Don't expect this at public universities but this is not rare at LACs. Many of the colleges request that students use something like Command adhesive for attaching posters and things to walls. I would bring this to campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 My dd1 actually took and used most of the stuff on the list. My ds1 took most of the stuff on this list, and after graduation he moved home with a surprising amount of it still in its packaging! We are being MUCH more minimalist with ds2, having learned with ds1 that some kids just don't want, need, or use much stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Also: my son attends a Liberal Arts College that has free printing. Don't expect this at public universities but this is not rare at LACs. Many of the colleges request that students use something like Command adhesive for attaching posters and things to walls. I would bring this to campus. My daughter's college also has free printing. Her college also requires that items be affixed using only Command adhesive. One more suggestion: Determine what laundry facilities are available at your child's college. Do the machines require quarters, dollar bills, or a debit card? We're fortunate (?!) in that free laundry machines are a perk of the high cost of tuition at my daughter's college. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 One more suggestion: Determine what laundry facilities are available at your child's college. Do the machines require quarters, dollar bills, or a debit card? We're fortunate (?!) in that free laundry machines are a perk of the high cost of tuition at my daughter's college. Regards, Kareni Yes, my son also has free use of washers/dryers but the machines require high efficiency detergent. When he was a first year student moving in, someone from the college was scoping out the detergent students brought in. They exchanged non-HE detergents for a bottle of HE with the promise that the non-HE would be given to the local food pantry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennW in SoCal Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Oh thank you, thank you Jane for posting this!! There is a very entertaining thread on College Confidential on things your child took but never used. Seems clorox wipes and the second set of sheets were the top two items never used. Between that thread and lists like these I think we can plan for my minimalist son. We're also flying out on Southwest which does NOT charge for bags, meaning my dh and I can also check bags or boxes for my ds. Good to know about the HE detergents. Any other Wooster specific suggestions??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Oh thank you, thank you Jane for posting this!! There is a very entertaining thread on College Confidential on things your child took but never used. Seems clorox wipes and the second set of sheets were the top two items never used. Between that thread and lists like these I think we can plan for my minimalist son. We're also flying out on Southwest which does NOT charge for bags, meaning my dh and I can also check bags or boxes for my ds. Good to know about the HE detergents. Any other Wooster specific suggestions??! The "C" store on campus takes Woo-bucks (part of the meal plan). Besides snacks, the C sells basic office supplies and toiletry items too. This is a case where a toothbrush may be cheaper down at the local drug store (in walking distance) but if your son does not spend all of his Woo-bucks on specialty coffee drinks (or lots of extra sandwiches for snacks), he can use them up at the C store. Students either use or lose Woo bucks by the end of the semester. Longbrake Health Center has a cold care center that is open 24 hours a day. They stock cough syrup, Vit C, lozenges, Chicken soup, etc.--all available by donation. There is also a first aid station with bandaids, etc. that is open 24 hours a day. I sent my son off with bandaids, cotton balls and alcohol, but not a lot of the other first aid stuff on the list. I would add a good party or group game to the inventory. I sent my son off with Bananagrams, a fast paced divergence when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The "complete" college list isn't as complete as I thought it was -- my son needs a hard hat for college! Thankfully Amazon sells them! :D Why didn't that nice mom in Belmont who put together the list not think of adding a hard hat? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The "complete" college list isn't as complete as I thought it was -- my son needs a hard hat for college! Can one ask why? It's certainly a unique requirement! I can add an item to the list. My daughter's college requires (by local law) that all students have a flashlight. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The flashlight is pretty cool -- I know of one student who, when there was a blackout, said that NO ONE had a flashlight of any kind. And since candles aren't allowed, they just sat in the dark..... My son is going to a college that is extremely hands-on. The students will be visiting ports and actually working on merchant marine ships for a semester, and I guess a hard hat is required for those activities. Safety goggles and steel-toed shoes are also on the list, but they are a tad more normal. If you want a laugh, read the reviews of safety goggles on Amazon. Apparently doing funny reviews of safety goggles is an in thing for geeks to do -- reading the reviews made the buying process a whole lot more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The flashlight is pretty cool -- I know of one student who, when there was a blackout, said that NO ONE had a flashlight of any kind. And since candles aren't allowed, they just sat in the dark..... My mom has an app on her ipad for a flashlight! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 My mom has an app on her ipad for a flashlight! ;) That's an app I use a lot on my ipod and it's free :D. It works fairly well on my old 2nd gen model. Thanks to everyone who's contributed to this thread. Ds' preference is to take the minimum. Off campus shopping will be doable if he misses something. He assures me that he will swap sheets and towels occasionally.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Can one ask why? It's certainly a unique requirement! I can add an item to the list. My daughter's college requires (by local law) that all students have a flashlight. Regards, Kareni Important for those impromptu flashlight tag games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Our list includes combat boots... One dd's list included two kayaks. My son's summer field school required composite toe work books. He is taking those back to campus because one never knows when one has a chance to dig. There is also an old 35 mm film camera in his boxes of stuff. My son takes photography courses in the art department as a creative outlet. At his school, photography means dark room work which he really enjoys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 If I send eldest ds to school with this much stuff, we will regret it. He can't keep a simple gallon size baggie of personal bathroom supplies, one duffle bag of clothes, and one back-pack of school supplies organized, much less a list like this. It will be sparse one set of dress clothes and shoes, four or five pairs of jeans and khakis, polo shirts and t-shirts, the minimum amount of under things, jacket, winter coat, boots, hat, ski-gloves, minimalist school supplies - there is a Walmart not too far from MTU if that is where he ends up - pillow, one set of sheets & pillowcases (which he will not likely even think to wash unless I call and nag him), gallon ziploc bag of bathroom stuff, laundry soap with the grim hopes that he'll actually use it though if he could scrape up the money, I guarantee he'd pay a female to do it for him :001_huh:, bandaids, advil, money for doing laundry which will likely be spent on pizza instead, bag of snacks, and WALK AWAY! Try NOT to think about it! Mutter under breath! Hope he is still alive a mid-terms. Know that there is a very good chance dorm room will look like a landfill by the end of the year. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) I really overestimated what to send to college with my minimalist boy. He SO wasn't into the dorm supply shopping. most of the cute stuff I found (office supplies, first aid kit, second set of bed sheets, etc, etc) came back home at the end of the year untouched.:tongue_smilie: He just lived in old tee shirts and cargo shorts all year long...(yeah, in Boston...) The extent to which he was disengaged in the whole prep processs came to light during a phone call home that first December. He complained at how cold he was getting at night in the dorm. We were like, ???, "Son, we bought you a perfectly fine comforter; isn't that enough?". His reply: "What comforter??" Dd didn't miss a beat & said "the black & grey comforter we bought you at Target and put in the back of the bottom shelf in your dorm closet."...well, at least somebody was paying attention.:lol: Edited August 23, 2012 by Kathy in Richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I really overestimated what to send to college with my minimalist boy. He SO wasn't into the dorm supply shopping. most of the cute stuff I found (office supplies, first aid kit, second set of bed sheets, etc, etc) came back home at the end of the year untouched.:tongue_smilie: He just lived in old tee shirts and cargo shorts all year long...(yeah, in Boston...) The extent to which he was disengaged in the whole prep processs came to light during a phone call home that first December. He complained at how cold he was getting at night in the dorm. We were like, ???, "Son, we bought you a perfectly fine comforter; isn't that enough?". His reply: "What comforter??" Dd didn't miss a beat & said "the black & grey comforter we bought you at Target at put in the back of the bottom shelf in your dorm closet."...well, at least somebody was paying attention.:lol: :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: This is absolutely SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO my son! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 During our son's drop-off we realized that we had forgotten something (relatively) important -- sunscreen! Ds will be on the sailing team and he is very fair -- thankfully his roommate came with 3 bottles and generously offered to share..... And I thought we were doing well to remember swim suits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 During our son's drop-off we realized that we had forgotten something (relatively) important -- sunscreen! Ds will be on the sailing team and he is very fair -- thankfully his roommate came with 3 bottles and generously offered to share..... And I thought we were doing well to remember swim suits! Gwen, will he apply the sunscreen without you nagging him? If he will, can you send me your parenting secret because I really, really need this one. Frankly, I wish and long for "Howlers" ala Harry Potter. Does anyone remember the one Ron Weasley's parents sent him? That's what I need....a loud, screaming letter delivered by owl to ds in front of his friends at the dining commons so he can be properly embarassed! Boy, now if they ever come up with these, I'll be standing in line at the college bookstore for them!!!! :D Sunscreen goes on the list since dh is going to take up canoing and kayaking if he attends MTU...Lake Superior and it's little tributaries makes for some GORGEOUS canoe trips. But, I fear the bottle will return to me having never been opened! :glare: Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Ds has already made a list of several things to bring home that he doesn't think he will be using even though he was fairly minimal with his packing. We could not believe some of the stuff people were lugging up the stairs! He remembered to pack everything for swimming except sunscreen but was able to pick that up at the supermarket a few blocks from campus. He left his flash drive at home, but they were giving them away at convocation so he's good. He also forgot to pack body wash and shampoo. I got an e-mail asking if I'd packed those. Well, um, no; this guy has been packing his own gear for vacations since he was about 10 years old! I will say in his defense, we had a miscommunication about the departure date so he was scrambling around some at the last minute. What he will be taking back to school after his first visit home: An umbrella--it's been raining--a lot. Most NM residents do have at least one; mine's somewhere in the back of the coat closet. Not sure if ds even has one of his own. Spare wiper blades for his car. The heat and altitude destroy them, so during a heavy rain you often see people standing on the side of the road fiddling with cracked wipers. A stand for his hand towel--there is only one 24" towel rack next to the shower--nothing next to the sink. There is no extra charge for using the laundry; he's pretty sure that two loads per week will be about right. I've told him NO bringing home dirty laundry! I did buy him a pop-up hamper, hip-hugger laundry basket, large package of the all in one "pods" and a set of dryer tumblers to speed up drying time. ETA: I forgot to say a big THANK YOU to the people who suggested adding a foam mattress topper to the bedding list. Ds has heard a lot of grumbling about uncomfortable beds so he's happy to have one. Edited August 26, 2012 by Martha in NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryalice Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 This may be on the list, but I didn't see it. My oldest two never had this issue. But both my #3ds and #4ds are on top bunks this year. This makes it difficult to have glasses, phone, alarm clock close at hand. There are quite a few hanging type pockets for beds out there, some good ones at BBand B. There is also a little clip on bunk bed table, Bunk Pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Time to bump Gwen's more than complete college supply list! Thanks for giving me the nudge, Nissi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'll add a few things my sons have found useful lol. Your milage quite likely will vary... Fishing rod Icefishing equipment Welding helmet Safety glasses Wet suit Dry suit Good pocket knife Leatherman Tevas or Keenes or other water-friendly shoes Sunscreen More sunscreen Even more sunscreen (the trick is to find a kind your son actually likes - this is likely to take awhile and quite a lot of money) Seabreeze to remove the sunscreen More seabreeze to remove the sunscreen Sunglasses More sunglasses to replace the ones at the bottom of the ocean because we thought lanyards weren't cool Lanyards for any glasses Hat More hats to replace the ones at the bottom of the ocean because we thought lanyards weren't cool Lanyards for any hats (or string lol) Multiple whiteboards Multiple coloured whiteboard markers Sleeping bag - Forget about bedding - make bed once, put sleeping bag on top, sleep in sleeping bag European style bedding for those who object to the sleeping bag idea - bottom sheet (no top) and duvet with cover - LLBean sells a nice down duvet that is washable Fan (this is NOT a luxury item) Good headphones, ones that block out loud noises - if your child uses the earbuds that come with his ipod to block out the ambient dorm sound (ambiant sounds benign, more like roar) he will be deaf by the time he graduates iPod - Yes, I know Pandora or such like is more likely to be used, but the ability to listen to music while having left your phone and laptop in your room so as to avoid temptations might be useful, and these are nice for sleeping in headphones, a necessary dorm skill Sharpie - make sure things come back after being borrowed - well, helps anyway Various connecting cords, charging cords, power strips, and extension cords Duct tape for corraling those cords. And for repairing boats, wetsuits, dropping hems, chipped phones, and rips in backpacks Two laundry baskets so you don't have to dump the leftover clean laundry on the floor when you need to gather up the dirty that is already there in order to get it to the washing machine Duffle bags and big rubbermaid totes (for getting equipment from one place to another and for moving) Baby wipes for when you've finally found your mug under the dirty laundry on the floor and need to get rid of the mold. Also helps when your roommate has a cold and you are so petrified you will flunk physics if you catch it that you are afraid to touch the doorknob. Graph paper Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Ice fishing equipment? Wet suit? Dry suit? I think these wildly varying lists show how unique each of our kids is! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Since we are discussing some kid specific items, I guess I should mention a trowel. An archaeologist never leaves home without one. ;) In addition to a sleeping bag, my son also has aThermarest, one of those pads used in tent camping. His suite has a couple of couches on which kids crash, but sometimes that pad/sleeping bag is nice to have. Regarding a Leatherman tool: My son's standard "warranty voider" is not allowed on planes by TSA (maybe was--hasn't there recently been a policy change regarding knives on planes?) so he carries the TSA approved version of the Leatherman (link). This makes a nice little graduation gift in case someone needs an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myra Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 The things my son "needed" that we didn't think to pack......wooden blocks that fit under bed legs to raise the bed 3-4 inches so that plastic containers could fit under easily, two hooks that fit over the wordrobe doors to hang damp towels on, coughdrops, and a raincoat. Myra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 My daughter suggested matches. (I wondered why until she mentioned that no one will have matches to light birthday cake candles if they and their friends do not smoke.) Lap desk Hole punch She found Rubbermaid tubs to be very useful for packing. They also double as storage bins and coffee tables. They could also serve as a makeshift laundry basket. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Concerning the printing, some colleges are now putting a limit on number of pages printed / semester, but that hasn't really been a problem for my son. Most of his papers are handed in electronically. On the campus where I work, I don't know any students who have their own printer, and dozens of printers are left behind in the dorm rooms at the end of the school year. Since we flew out, we mailed many items, but bought things there as well. Something else to keep in mind is whether your student want to pack all that stuff home every summer if there isn't storage space available. After his first year, my son stayed past move-out day to sing with the choir at graduation, which meant that no one was around. (It's very creepy to be sleeping in an empty dorm.) When it came time to move his things to storage, it was 95 degrees outside and he had to carry boxes half a mile to the storage building. Finally a friend saw his distress, as he was leaving town, actually, and helped him move the rest of his things to storage. My son made his own list, and it was pretty minimal. But before he left for his study abroad in Thailand — hoo, boy! That was intense. He had to have very specific outdoor equipment, since they hiked and lived in refugee villages in the mountains and spent a lot of time on the water, too. (He paid for that equipment, but we used my REI card, so I racked up a lot of dividend points las summer!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 We'll be going minimalistic with Ds. He is just not the type to want that much stuff. However, if he ends up at MTU, he'll be taking snowshoes, cross country skies, a snow shovel, and some snow sculpting tools. Every February is Snowfest and their are snow sculpting contests. Dh will send a printer with ds because there is a limit and it's not that generous, to how much free printing ds can get on campus at any of the schools he is considering. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 My guy really wanted (and used) whiteboard markers - plenty of whiteboard markers - then more for Christmas (LOTS of problem solving in Bio, Chem, and Calc). Don't get the cheap ones...they don't "save" a thing if you're really using them. Wallyworld has some nice ones made in the US, but we had to look for them. Those worked well. He also has a thermarest pad - and we had to buy ice skates. One thing he used a ton was a shoe mat - a welcome mat with a solid bottom, but designed on top. It caught the water from rain/snow and dirt/grime, etc from their shoes and kept it out of the rest of the room. We bought him a big box fan, but he liked the small personal fan better. We also just got him a microwave. Previously he had the fridge and his roomie had the microwave, but now that he's there for the summer, he needs it all. He'll also be in a single in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Thanks for bumping this, Jane (and for starting it last year!). I had saved the posts from last year, but there have been some good ideas added! :001_smile: I haven't the foggiest idea what to send with ds. His roommate hasn't contacted him yet (ds wrote to him two weeks ago) so I don't know what to look for and what ds will need (who buys a window covering, shower curtain, coffee maker, TV, etc, etc), and while I have the list from the school, I don't know what "extras" he might need or want (like lamps, bedside tables, storage shelving, etc) to make his space functional and comfortable. His uni is in a small rural town with only a teeny Wal-Mart within driving distance, so last minute buying is higly unlikely. I'm slightly stressed about it. Just slightly, though, so I guess that's not too bad, eh? :D Keep the ideas coming ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 To any internationals coming to US college: BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING AND TOWELS. They aren't provided. This surprised my husband's English roommate very much. All the uni provided was a bare mattress and lice. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Replying to send back to the first page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I think it is almost time to find and resurrect this thread and to move Gwen's fabulous list back towards the top. Is there a way to pin this? I'm sure people will be looking for it again and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I think it is almost time to find and resurrect this thread and to move Gwen's fabulous list back towards the top. Is there a way to pin this? Well, I did link it in the pinned thread at the top of the high school board, in the section on first time at college, along with a thread on a "to do list" before sending your student off to college, and a thread with tips on move-in day. :) Warmest regards, Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Well, I did link it in the pinned thread at the top of the high school board, in the section on first time at college, along with a thread on a "to do list" before sending your student off to college, and a thread with tips on move-in day. :) Warmest regards, Lori D. As always, you are on top of everything. Thanks so much for all you do to make our lives easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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