Here are some of the suggestions/ideas for college packing
- big zip lock bags for packing. Use for clothes, bedding, towels, etc. (so much better than a trunk and when you are at school they can get folded up and put in the bottom of a drawer)
-duffle bag instead of suite case for the trips to/fr school.
- bed risers - put under the legs of the bed to raise it up for more storage underneath
- mattress bag - put around the mattress for bed bugs, etc..
- small fan. Helps even if you have ac but also good for white noise to block out dorm noise
- small lamp or desk lamp - the dorm light is usually pretty bad.
- power strip and extension cords - lots of them!
- tacky stuff to hang pictures/posters etc.
- bulletin board – only if there is enough wall room
- hangers - bring lots! (don't transport clothes on hangers).
- flip flops for the shower/bathroom
- shower caddy/bucket. The smaller the better but hard to find. (Try the container store)
- laundry bag (not a basket - unless lots of room in the dorm room- it takes up a lot of room).
Label everything! Get fabric markers and label every towel, pillowcase, articles of clothing.
Use colored duct tape to mark power cords, electronics, other items.
Bedding -
2 sets of sheets
2 pillows
Throw pillow
1 Comforter
1 Blanket
Towels - 2-3 big ones
Small hand towels 2
Wash clothes - only if you use them
Beach towel
Toiletries - take 2 of everything just in case something gets lost or you run out.
(2 deodorants, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc..) can keep this stuff in a Rubbermaid container under the bed.
Also, write name on all this stuff with a sharpie. Amazing what you leave in the bathroom or that someone just helps themselves too.
Take varying sizes of rubbermaid containers to keep food/snacks in. (keep bugs/mice away), store stuff, etc..
Plastic cups - so you can always have something to drink, put stuff in etc..
You don't have to take all the clothes now. Take only what you will need at first. Then stuff can be shipped or swapped out over breaks.
Make sure you have pictures of the family and friends. Print out some pics and put in frames. Create small photo albums to keep around. (everyonekeeps pics in their phones but it's nice to actually have pics in frames around the room)
Care packages -----
-Make sure one will arrive right after school starts, Day 2 or 3.
- send snacks etc.. Don't send stuff
-if you send laundry detergent, etc. put fun stuff in too - nail polish, food, magazine, etc..
Send packages of stuff that are needed fr amazon
Always send enough to share.
Get an Amazon Prime Account – so worth the free shipping!
Find out about laundry - does it use a prepaid card? If so, great to get a few cards already full of $.
Take detergent that is pre measured - tide pods, purex sheets, etc..
Bank account - figure out what/how it works at School.
Does she need a checking acct. debit card etc
Computer/cell phone etc..
Most schools have help in setting this stuff up once you get there.
Just make sure the wifi stuff is set up and not running off data plan all the time.
Make sure laptop has name on it. Keep track of serial #.
Make sure cords, chargers, etc have identifying stuff. (see duct tape above).
Packing List ---
Advil
air freshener - any type of freshener - probably not plug in since
outlets are scarce
backpack
bed risers
binders
blanket
book light
boots - hiking and/or rain
calculator
calendar/planner
cell phone and charger
clock/clock radio/home for the cell phone (docking station)
Clorox wipes
coat - sport coat
comforter
computer
computer case
crates - storage
cups - plastic
deodorant
desk lamp
detergent
dryer sheets
duct tape
extension cords/surge protectors - at least 2-3
fan - even if there is ac, good for white noise
flash light
flip flops (shower shoes!)
hangers/slacks hangers
headphones
highlighters
hooks - over the door bathroom, room, etc..
kleneex
laundry bag
markers
mattress pad
mattress bag - allergy/bed bug
notebooks/folders
pencils/pens
photos
pillows
posters
poster mounting/sticky stuff
post its
razor(s)
rubbermaid storage containers - under bed, food, etc.
rug
shampoo
sheets
shower caddy
sponges
soap
sweatshirts
toothbrush/toothpaste
towels - hand and bath
trash can
umbrella
for suite living ---
cleaning supplies:
sponges
toilet paper
toilet brush
cleanser
lysol wipes
trash can(s)
trash bags
broom and/or dustpan w/ brush
bathroom stuff:
plastic drawers for keeping stuff in the bathroom
over the shower head shower caddy
bath mat
over the door hangers
toothbrush holder
hand soap
