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#46893 - 08/18/05 06:04 AM College Survival kit
Paul810 Offline
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Registered: 03/02/03
Posts: 1428
Loc: NJ, USA
I'm heading to college on the 26th, so what do you guys think I will need that maybe I didn't think of? Keep in mind I will have my vehicle with me, but I will be 3 hours from home. Also, the college is in a rural setting, not a city.

PS. No booze allowed. <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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#46894 - 08/18/05 07:05 AM Re: College Survival kit
Todd W Offline
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Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
151 for your alcohol stove <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

In all seriousness how about you let us know some things you have brought?
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#46895 - 08/18/05 07:47 AM Re: College Survival kit
Paul810 Offline
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Registered: 03/02/03
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Loc: NJ, USA
Well, here is the list they give me (so think of that as exactly what I am bringing):

what to pack
• Address book, stamps, stationery
• Alarm clock
• Backpack
• Baskets for toiletries and storage
• Bed Linen: sheets (extra-long twin size), bedspread/blanket, and pillow
• Bike
• Cleaning supplies (cleaner, paper towels)
• Clothing (bathrobe)
• Computer, printer, and cables
• Desk items (lamp, pens/pencils/highlighters, paper, calendar, calculator, tape, scissors, stapler, paperclips)
• Fan (portable)
• Financial items (checking/savings account, credit/debit card, health insurance card, Social Security card, driver's license or photo ID)
• First-Aid kit (band aids, cotton balls, cotton swabs, cold/cough medicine, aspirin)
• Food items (can opener, bottled beverages, coffee maker with automatic shutoff, one set of silverware/plates/bowls/glasses, condiments, snacks, dish detergent/towel)
• Games (cards, board games)
• Hangers
• Laundry basket/bag, detergent, iron
• Padlocks (desk, laptop, and bike)
• Room decorations*
• Sewing kit/safety pins
• Stereo system (CD player, radio, mini disc player, headphones, CDs, etc.)
• Telephone, cord, and calling card (or cell phone)
• Television
• Toiletry Items
• Towels
• Umbrella
• VCR or DVD player (with cables)
* Posters and photos must be hung with plastic tack.

what you’ll find in your residence hall room

• Bed with extra-long mattress (80 x 36)
• Cable TV connection (one per room)
• Chests of drawers
• Closet or Wardrobe
• Desk and chair
• Ethernet connection
• Refrigerator/Freezer/Microwave unit (one per room)
• Smoke detector
• Telephone connection with voice mail service (one per room)
• Trash can

what to leave behind
• Answering Machine
• Appliances (hot plates, toaster ovens, rice cookers, microwave, etc.)
• Ashtrays*
• Candles and incense
• Ceiling fans
• Draperies
• Firearms
• Furniture (waterbed, futon, chairs, etc.)
• Grills (indoor/outdoor)
• Halogen lamps
• Heaters
• Lofts/bed lifters
• Pets (small aquarium tanks with fish only are permitted)


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#46896 - 08/18/05 07:51 AM Re: College Survival kit
benjammin Offline
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Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
250 bags of Top Ramen, 50 lbs of animal crackers, a big plastic bowl and a fork. That was all my daughter seemed to need to get by.
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#46897 - 08/18/05 07:55 AM Re: College Survival kit
Todd W Offline
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Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
Lots of money.
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#46898 - 08/18/05 08:58 AM Re: College Survival kit
Anonymous
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My kids both told me that the handiest things I gave them to take along were the SwissTool X's and flashlights (Photons on their keyrings and converted MiniMags for the room)...

M

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#46899 - 08/18/05 03:02 PM Re: College Survival kit
Dan Offline
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Registered: 09/14/04
Posts: 19
Loc: New York City
That first aid kit looks like it could use some beefing up.

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#46900 - 08/18/05 03:13 PM Re: College Survival kit
cedfire Offline
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Registered: 07/10/03
Posts: 659
Loc: Orygun
Gee, things haven't changed much.

I would add shower sandals, a plastic desk drawer organizer, handi-wipes, earplugs, a phone card or cell phone (those college room phone rates are RIDICULOUS), and maybe something from home to help keep you from getting homesick.

Don't bring anything you wouldn't want your roommates getting into and destroying in a beer-induced haze. So definitely leave any Surefires and fancy expensive stuff at home or locked up.

Good luck at college! ("D" is for "diploma" <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />)

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#46901 - 08/18/05 03:24 PM Re: College Survival kit
KenK Offline
"Be Prepared"
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 06/26/04
Posts: 2208
Loc: NE Wisconsin
You might also want

<>broom & dust pan
<>hammer & screwdriver

Did anyone mention a hot pot - great for instant oatmeal and hot chocolate.

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#46902 - 08/18/05 03:38 PM Re: College Survival kit
norad45 Offline
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Registered: 07/01/04
Posts: 1506
If I remember correctly, the handiest items I had were a Swiss Army Knife (pre-Leatherman days) and a plentiful supply of Kraft Mac & Cheese.

Vince

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