prepster310

Hey all you guys heading to boarding school, this is a place to list all the things we will need Please, only list things not already mentioned!

All you guys and girls already at BS, or that went, could you chime in. What did you need that you never thought of your first year? I'm sure this would be helpful to all of us.

So come on everybody, what will you need! Include dorm stuff, school stuff, fun stuf, sports stuff and whatever else you can think of!!


Here, Ill start off:


-Laptop


-Lots of sticky notes!

Burb Parent

Dorm stuff -- a cushy swivel chair, bookcase and refrigerator
Look in places like PBTeens for dorm stuff. Under the bed storage is good, a full-length mirror, shower tote, bath slippers, over the door hook for things like towels, etc. Anything to make your bed softer like a tempurpedic cover.
Check with your dorm master first because your dorm may come with a bookshelf or not allow a refrigerator.
Swifters are popular as are small hand held vacs.

sabooks

Microwave popcorn, Pop Tarts, flavored water- bought by the case at a Big Box store...

xcyuen

alot of clean underwear

polo shirts/khaki shorts, pants....other preppy clothes in your closet

headphones/stereo/mp3 player

running shoes...even if you dont think youre going to do any sports

photos of your friends/family

read The official preppy handbook by Lisa Birnbach (1980)

pens/pencils/stationary supplies

camera

bike and a lock

cellphone

sugerkim

Febreeze
plastic storage drawers
trash can (my dorm doesn't provide them)
lots of hangers
a seat cushion and extra pillows
paper clips and thumb tacks
chargers for ipod, cellphone, camera battery, etc.
I know there were a lot more, but I can't remember them at the moment

Burb Parent

a fan for the start of the school year
a printer

goaliedad

and several refill cartridges for that printer! They always seem to run dry when you are in a hurry to print a paper.

dancerx31293

POSTERS AND PICTURES!!! I'd say maybe bring some dvds and games, although there won't be all that much time for that...

dancerx31293

hahaha & I read this somewhere.

Bring candy when you first come and everyone will be all over you like a cheap suit.

NOT MY IDEA. lol. READ IT SOMEWHERE.

blairt

best thread ever! this is what i was looking for!

blairt

you think it's best to go shopping AFTER you arrive and get in your dorm and whatnot?

does anyone know of a place LIKE Ikea near Exeter, NH?

dancerx31293

YES!!! There is one in fact. I live about an hour from Exeter.

Can't remember the town, though. I'll get back to you on that one...

D'yer Maker

From pp. 9-10 of this past year's Hotchkiss Student Handbook
(https://www.hotchkiss.org/data/files...ndbook0607.pdf (1.16MB pdf file)):

PACKING LIST: What To Bring

* optional
** needed also by day students

Appliance-Type Items
alarm clock
camera *
computer *
desk lamp (not halogen)
fan *
flashlight
hair dryer *
humidifier *
reading lamp for bed *
stereo *
telephone *
Walkman *

Bedding
bath towels (2-4) **
blankets
your own special pillow *
sheets (4) (single-bed unfitted)
pillow cases (4)
wash clothes (2)
bedspread or quilt

Clothes and Shoes
athletic socks (10+)
bathrobe *
belts
dress code clothes (see page 11)
dress pants or special skirt/dress *
dress shoes
jackets
jeans
pjs
sandals *
shower sandals *
sneakers
sweaters
sweatpants
T-shirts
turtlenecks (2+)
underwear (lots)
winter boots
winter coat
winter hat and glove
(Amount of clothing depends on how
often student does laundry.)

Miscellaneous
athletic equipment as appropriate
backpack**
batteries
bike, lock and helmet*
binders (2)
bulletin board*
computer disks and holder**
cup/mug**
dictionary**
dry erase board*
envelopes
food
graphing calculator (see page 14)
hangers**
hi-liters*
key chain**
laundry bags (2)
laundry detergent
laundry marking pen
loose-leaf paper
notebooks (3)
paper clips**
pencils and pens (10+)
plastic utensils*
quarters for laundry
ruler**
scissors**
sewing kit (needle, thread, buttons)
small duffel bag*
small rug*
stamps
stationery
tape*
thesaurus**
thumbtacks*
tissues**
wall d?cor*
watch
water bottle**

Toiletries and Such
aspirin
Band-Aids
containers for makeup, jewelry and
hair items*
cosmetics
feminine hygiene products
hairbands*
hairbrush and comb
nail clippers*
razors, etc.
shampoo and conditioner
soap and container
toothpaste and toothbrush

What NOT To Bring
electric heater
halogen lamps
hot pot or hotplate
iron
ironing board
lightbulbs
microwave
refrigerator
stove
television
toaster or toaster oven
trash can

Quenn

This is a copy of the letter I sent to my D's roommate in summer 2005--it turned out to be pretty accurate. Happy planning!

D said you needed some direction in figuring out what to buy and bring for the cold weather. I made up a general list; hope it helps you get your bearings. A New Hampshire winter is much colder than D is used to, too. All the outerwear can pretty much be gotten from LLBean or Patagonia; LLBean is generally less expensive. In some cases I?ve explained what D has, not because she?s setting any kind of standard (believe me, she?s not) but because I thought it would clarify what I was talking about. You?ll need warmer things by the end of October but it?s unlikely (I think) that there would be snow before the end of November.

Two pairs of wool or fleece gloves (what you will use the most; easy to manipulate your
backpack without taking them off)
A pair of waterproof gloves
A scarf
A pair of heavy duty snow boots
A pair of something to wear in the mud and rain and on plowed paths, like slip-on
LLBean boots (thinsulate gumshoes or rubber mocs, that?s what D has. The
mocs are easier to just slip on but your feet get cold in them once winter sets in)
A wool or fleece hat

A pull-over or zip-up fleece
A raincoat (D has both a lined one and a shell)
A down vest?worn alone in the fall, under a coat in winter

A thinsulate or down coat?as warm as possible
A lighter but warm jacket, like a fleece-lined shell

4 cotton turtlenecks and
4 sweaters to be worn over turtlenecks.
3 prs corduroy pants
A white turtleneck to wear under your soccer uniform in the cold?D said you play
soccer

Possibly optional
A pair of waterproof insulated pull-on snow pants for skiing, or snowball play on the
lawns if intending to do such things
Optional
a long wool coat (D has a black one)
a pair of wool or fleece mittens

When you go through your wardrobe, think layers. You can layer tee shirts and tank tops that you already have under long sleeve button-down or polo shirts, and sweaters or sweatshirts.

If in doubt, don?t buy it now?wait until you get to Exeter and see what seems necessary and appropriate.

keylyme

That sticky putty kind of stuff (can't think what it's called) to hang posters and such.