Tools:
□ Hammer
□ Screwdriver
□ Surge protectors
□ Extension cords
□ Duct tape
□ Batteries (rechargeable is best)
□ Flashlight
□ Pliers
Medicine Kit:
□ Band aids
□ Cold medicine
□ Allergy medicine
□ Antibiotic cream
□ Mini first-aid kit
□ Advil
□ Aloe, Sunscreen
□ Vitamins
□ Eye drops
□ Contact solution
□ Contact containers
□ Q-tips
□ Hand sanitizer
□ Medical info (doctor, phone number, local hospital)
*Cotton Balls
Pedicure Kit:
□ Nail clipper
□ Nail file
□ 5-40 favorite nail polishes (ZOYA)
□ Cotton balls
□ Polish remover
Sewing Kit:
□ Safety pins
□ Needles
□ Thread
Laundry Kit:
□ Quarters (If you don't have one)
□ Detergent
□ Dryer Sheets
□ Laundry Bag
□ Space Clothes hangers (a ton) (JOY MANGANO)
*Fabric softener
Study:
□ Printer paper
□ Ink cartridge
□ Scissors
□ Desk Lamp
□ Rubber bands
□ Stapler and staples
□ Tape
□ Planner
□ Backpack (or any bag to carry books in)
□ Calculator
□ Erasers
□ Glue
□ Highlighters
□ Index cards
□ Markers
□ Notebooks/Lined paper
□ Paper clips
□ Pens/Pencils
□ Ruler
□ Three-hole punch
□ Push pins
□ Post it notes
□ Flash drive
□ Desk organizers
□ Blank CDs
*Laptop (Apple I'm a Mac girl)
*Laptop bag
Kitchen Kit:
□ Filtered water pitcher
□ Can opener
□ Plastic utensils, plates, bowls (If dorm) Apartment Regular silverware
□ Tupperware
□ Sharp knife
□ Mac n cheese (you can make box mac n’ cheese in the microwave)
□ Dish soap
□ Sponge
□ Water bottle
□ Travel coffee mug
□ Bag clips
*Snacks
*Fruits & Veggies
*Blender
*Plastic Baggies
*Cutting Board
*Coffee Maker
*Spoons
*Colander
Dorm Décor Ideas:
□ Trash can or paper trash bags (only 1 trash can was provided in my dorm room. It’s nice to have a personal trashcan that you don’t need to share with a roommate, so next time you go to the grocery store, ask for paper bags. These hold their shape and are perfect to use as trash bags because they can just be thrown away when you’re done using them.)
□ Bulletin Board or dry erase marker board
□ Small lockbox for passport, jewelry, etc.
□ Wall decals that function like stickers and add color to plain white dorm walls
□ Desk fan
□ Posters
□ Command hooks (lots)
□ Full length mirror
*Vanity
Cleaning Kit:
□ Air freshener
□ Cleaning wipes
□ Mini vacuum (There’s a chance that you’re residence hall won’t have a good vacuum, so it’s a good idea to get your own. Plus, dorm rooms get dirty and really need to be vacuumed regularly.)
Bed Kit:
□ Risers (unless the height of your bed can be adjusted with the bed frame. I ended up not needing bed risers because our beds were already tall and had plenty of storage space. ) (Dorm Living)
□ 2 pairs of twin XL sheets (Most dorm bed sizes)
□ Electric blanket
□ Mattress pad
□ Pillows
□ Extra blanket/quilt
Bathroom & Toiletries Kit:
□ 2 sets of towels
□ 2 hair twist towels
□ Shower shoes ( If shared)
□ Shower caddy (waterproof)
□ Soap
□ Soap case
□ Toothpaste
□ 2 toothbrushes
□ Floss
□ Shampoo
□ Conditioner
□ Q tips, Cotton Balls
□ Shaving cream
□ Razors
□ Deodorant
□ Lotion
□ Moisturizer
□ Hair clips, ties, headbands
□ Brush
□ Make-up
□ Perfume
□ Hairspray
□ Hair dryer
□ Curling iron, Straightener
□ Tweezers
□ Bobby pins
□ Chapstick
*Makeup remover
*Teeth Whitener
*Self tanner
Bathroom Decor:
*Shower Curtain
*Shower Rod
*Floor mat
* Wall decor
*Toothbrush holder
* Shower Caddy (If dorm)
*Shower head massager
Clothes:
□ Don’t pack too much clothing. Only bring items that you wear regularly, like at least once every 3 weeks (unless you need certain clothes for different seasons like me.. Which means I'll be packing a lot :)
□ Bathing suit
□ Workout clothes
□ Dressy outfits
□ Sneakers
□ Underwear
□ Waterproof Rain jacket
*Bras
*Shoes (Flats, boots, flip flops, & heels)( I am packing a lot) I'm a girl!!!
* Coats & Hoodies
*Hats
*Scarves
*Jeans
*Shorts
*Leggings
*Socks
*PJ's
*Game-day dresses (If FOOTBALL School)
*Robe
*SLippers
Misc:
□ Glasses with case
□ Passport (If study abroad)
□ Camera and cord
□ Favorite board games (Apples to Apples, Scattegories, a deck of cards)
□ Favorite DVDs
□ Umbrella
□ Ipod
□ Radio and CD player, iPod player
□ Cell phone charger
□ Address/Telephone book
□ Calendar (filled in with special dates like birthdays)
*Alarm clock
*storage bins (You can never have enough storage)
*Tailgating chair
Candles (If living in apartment)
Big Items:
Try to compromise with your roommate about who will bring these. If living in dorm: You don’t want to get to college and have 2 printers, 2 fridges, and 2 microwaves. There’s just not enough room for all that extra stuff…
□ Printer
□ Mini Fridge
□ Microwave
I'm sure I forgot something but these are just the things I can think of on the top of my head! Hope this helps someone :)
I will do a tour of my new pad as soon as I get settled in!
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