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Check out your university's list because they may provide some of these items - also be aware that these are just suggestions
Things to Bring
Things to Bring
- An item or two that makes the place feel/smell like home to you.
- Clothes for all seasons such as boots, a winter coat, scarf, gloves, and an umbrella.
- Carpeting
- Multiple outlet surge protector (or two)-- make sure that these meet the codes established by your dorm.
- A telephone with an extra long cord. On-campus telephone service is usually provided in every room. Cordless phones may be used, but in a residential environment, others may be listening. If you go cordless, buy one that continuously scrambles the frequency.
- TV (if allowed)
- Headphones in case you bring a stereo/television
- An mp3 player or IPod
- Band-Aids/Medical Supplies
- A small sewing kit
- An iron and a small ironing board
- Sporting goods (baseball glove, tennis racket, racquetball equipment, etc.)
- Dishes and cooking utensils that are microwave-safe.
- Dishcloths, dishtowels, dish detergent
- Desk supplies
- Stationery, stamps, envelopes, and an address book
- A calendar with family birthdays highlighted
- A small refrigerator (If allowed in Dorm)
- Coffee maker with an automatic shut off
- Bathroom supplies (soap holder and plastic bucket for carrying items to the bathroom).
- Regular twin-sized bed sheets and at least one pillow
- Towels and washcloths
- Hangers for your clothes
- A laundry basket or bag
- Board games and playing cards
- A desktop or laptop computer
- An electric fan
- An alarm clock
- Fun tack, masking tape, or "painter's tape" for hanging posters/pictures
- A memo board
Things to Learn Before You Go
Things to Learn Before You Go
- How to cook your favorit dish
- How to sew on a button and fix a hem
- How to wash your sheets and towels
- How to clean a bath room, counter tops, change your bedding, etc..
- How to Wash, dry and iron clothes
- How to preform basic first aid
- How to deal with emergencies: weather, natural disasters, health, accidents etc...
- How to purchase toiletries and groceries
- How to decide if/what/when to take clothes to the cleaners
- How to cook basic meals, as in boil or fry eggs, make spaghetti, soup, or other favorit foods.
- How to brew a cup (or pot) of coffee or tea
- How to behave in a sexually responsible way
- How to ask for help
- How to say no respectfully, and when to say yes
- How to make doctors/dentist appointments
- Determine when, how often and the means by which you will communicate with your parents (This is very useful to determine before leaving for college so that students don't fee burdened and parents do not feel disappointed)
- Become aware of the dangers of date drugs, drugs, alcohol and make plans to protect yourself.
- How to get a shuttle, taxi, or public transportation
Things to Check Once You're There
Things to Check Once You're There
- Sim Card
- Bank Account
- Counseling Support
- Academic Support
- International Student Office
- Health/Wellness Center
- Clubs and Activities do you want to be a part of
- Do I know how to register for classes
- Where are the systems that are set up for my protection on campus (Panic buttons, escorts to walk at night, dorm security etc...)
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