A to Z: What To Bring To College - Page 15

elodie · 07-10-2006, 02:02 PM

wow the list is grt.. i have a q tho..isnt it easier to just buy most of the stuff written once one gets to college and settles in etc..?
especiiaally if ur intel?

rachel212 · 07-10-2006, 03:38 PM

definetely

dvlfnfv5 · 07-10-2006, 03:44 PM

some of these things you don't need (eg. shot glasses), but it's a great list

rachel212 · 07-10-2006, 04:22 PM

do you guys recommend bringing a printer to college?
i dont have one yet, so if i need one, what type do you recommend?

tripperian35 · 07-10-2006, 04:28 PM

There's a thread about printers in this forum, just search for it.

rachel212 · 07-10-2006, 04:42 PM

ooh thanks... {sorry}

bluthunder06 · 07-10-2006, 06:52 PM

ok so do you think that one could get by w/o their own computer during freshman year? I don't know if I want to buy a new computer or just keep my money for personal expenses during the school year

shleasmom · 07-11-2006, 03:21 AM

We are all intelligent people, but don't we get crazed with simple things such as this~, First, what a giving person is the OP who took the time to compile this list must be?

Certainly your distance from or the mode of transportation you use to get to your schools will factor significantly in what and where you purchase required and or wanted items. Your unique circumstances and personal preferrences will determine what items you will need.
As a memory jogger this list is on target....

As a parent who took a child to a boarding high school even as we lived less than 100 miles away, I can tell you that you buy now or buy later. But when they identify a need especially with credit cards kids will purchase with abandon. The advantage of buying as much of your needs upfront is that it leaves the freshman more time to deal with class scheduling, finding text books and the sorting out life in this new place. Certain items from the list can be sent or shipped later by a parent in care packages. Purchasing one year's supply of health and beauty-aids and creatively storing these and school supplies left me trouble free as a mom. I recall the day I took DD to Br sch. and started unloading everything another parent 2 MD family started "bawling" going to a melt-down, over and over just saying why didnt we think of this oh God, we are not good parents; on on& on, now I do not feel that "things make the parent" its just that oten we don't think beyond the obvious. A list such as this would have helped the busy doctors a great deal. Of course one cannot think of everything but going a day or two early if you are coming from a distance and finding the local W'mart or BJs etc is fine. Also many colleges make allowance for parents to ship things in early. My only advice is just don't bring too much furniture especially for girls since the end of year packing and storage issue, close to finals can be frustrating.
(I found that in four years we needed almost everthing listed and then some of course on graduation she tossed just about all that remained... so I'll be doing this again)...wow!

Now remember to pick from the list then add a warm heart, some kindness and a big smile.. it will all fit.
BIG THANK YOU TO KATE for her original work

Mike23 · 07-11-2006, 12:38 PM

What about ironing? It seems to me that a lot of kids don't do it. But then once their clothes dry how do they get the wrinkles out of t-shirts and stuff? I hate wearing things that are wrinkled.