What To Pack For College 101

Beginning in August of 2017,  seniors will make a college campus their new home. They will start a new chapter in their life, moving away, making new friends and pursuing a career. In order to make the transition from high school to college smooth, it is uber important to have all of the necessary materials that one may need, ranging from school supplies to personal needs.  

Clothes

Clothes will depend on the college location and the student’s style. It is important to make sure to have clothes covering all weather conditions. Nice outfits and comfortable outfits are a must, as well as dressy shoes and casual shoes. Accessories will depend on the person but may range from necklaces to hats to earrings.

School Supplies/ Desk Essentials

School work in college is just as important as school work in high school. It is imperative to have all of the supplies needed to help you achieve success:

Book Bag
Calculator
Day Planner
Folders
Pens, pencils, highlighters
Notebooks
Index cards
Scotch tape
Stapler

Bedding

Beds are a place to lounge, relax and get a good night’s sleep. Most dorms provide a Twin/Twin XL bed. Creating a comfortable bed will allow one’s self to really adapt to their new environment. Here is everything to create a bed you will love:

XL sheets
Comforter
Pillows & pillow cases
Mattress topper
Rolling storage (for under the bed)
Blankets

Dorm Decor

As long as no paint or nails go on the walls, students are free to decorate their rooms however they would like. It is a

way to express themselves and to create a space that makes them feel at home. Here are a few decoration ideas:

Plenty of pictures
Mirror
Laundry Basket
Fan
Lamps
Posters
“Christmas” lights
Rug

Bathroom Supplies

Not only will the bathroom hold personal belongs, but it should also hold cleaning supplies. With most bathrooms being shared between 2+ people, they can get dirty fairly quickly. Besides shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries, here are the essentials:

Bathrobe
Towels
Shower Caddy
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Tissues
Lysol
Sponges
Soap
Air Freshener

Kitchen

Many rooms offer a kitchen area in a common room or will provide a fridge and microwave inside the room. It’s super important to stay hydrated and fed. Because meal plans are offered, not much space for food is available. So, knowing the proper kitchen tools and food items to have will be very beneficial.

Can/bottle opener
Cups
Plates
Napkins
Forks, spoons, knives
Ziploc bags
Tupperware
Bottled water
Bread
Ramen Noodles
Easy Mac
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Crackers, chips, pretzels
Soda, tea

Miscellaneous

Here is a list of other items that fall under no category, but are just as important to have with you:

Insurance Cards
Student ID (once you receive it)
Social security card
Lint roller
Flashlight
Umbrella
License
Suitcase/Duffle bag