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This list was put together to help Freshman parents buy things for their studen'ts dorm.
If you wait until 10 days before move in day you can ship directly to the Dartmouth mail room.
~ Order on Aug 20th or later
Jane Smith
XXXX Hinman (check the number at https://lookup.dartmouth.edu/ )
Hanover, NH 03755
This is Brown corner one room double dorm (Choates freshman dorm)
The most important thing to buy and needed to get a good night sleep in the dorm.
>Twin XL Mattress topper.
Turns the thin plastic covered dorm Twin XL mattress into a real mattress.
Twin XL tend to sell out as the school year approaches.
The Mattress topper did not have a smell and is not "hot". We liked it so much we bought the queen version for our bed. It also has straps to attach each corner and when the year is over just roll it tight and the corner straps keep it rolled up.
Brita Water Bottle with replaceable filters for the dorm.
These are better than water bottles . Hanover has great water in New Hamsphire. If you want continue to filter the water this is a good choice.
Don't forget the filter refills.
Reading pillow for their dorm bed.
Personal Fan. Most dorms do not have A/C so it is good to have a fan.
This oscillates, is quiet and is perfect for dorm rooms. Highly recommended on the parent pages.
https://amzn.to/49Thjul
Apple Tags to protect your belongings
At Dartmouth there is a "sharing" tradition with Jackets, Bikes and scooters, so having an apple tag can ensure that it can be retrieved. You can leave your expensive computer in the library, but dont let a jacket out of your sight at a party, especially if it is cold out.
Noise Cancelling headphones to study with at the library, or use to walk around campus
We bought two Amazon Shows. One for home and one for our daughter. She loves the photos and can easily call home anytime. Solved homesickness.
https://amzn.to/43hj6Xz
Computer.
Buy from the Dartmouth computer store. https://computerstore.dartmouth.edu
Pick it up on move in day and you do not have to pay ~$80 sales tax.
Monitor
4K Monitor with built-in speakers which fits nicely on the desk and can double as a TV/Netflix/Streaming/etc..
Docking station for Mac or PC (USB-C based) - makes turning the laptop into a desktop with one plug
https://amzn.to/3Vp5Xd0
USB-C Charging adapter for computers works with PC/Mac new computers
This is 68Watts so no issue with having enough power to run/charge a laptop
https://amzn.to/4cqX4pI
And 10 Ft USB-C cable - Long enough for anywhere in the dorm
https://amzn.to/3wTFavr
Easy to carry Blanket for hanging out on the green
Laundry
Two pack laundry bags $12
These Laundry sheets worked great last year.
No more heavy plastic jugs or plastic enclosed detergent pods
There is a regular vacuum on every floor that is in the hallway and available for anyone to use in their room.
Note: These links are Amazon Associate links which have the same price as just going directly to Amazon.
Links provide ~2% in rewards which will be given to the Dartmouth Woman's Club Soccer team and will also be matched by my company.
https://sites.google.com/site/dartmouthwomensclubsoccer/
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