Anyone feeling overwhelmed with getting your child ready for September?

GMTplus7
Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:13:30 +0000

How much gear is too much (for a girl)? There is no way it will fit in my car. How do you all fit it in?

You don’t need to bring EVERYTHING now. In fact, considering the small amt of available storage space in a dorm room, less is more. It’s not pleasant to have too much stuff.

Best to see the dormroom first, survey what it needs, then do some precision supplemental shopping at the local Target, Office Depot or Bed Bath Beyond for the bulky stuff (e.g., ergonomic desk chair, full length mirror) rather than haul it all from afar.

If u are planning to attend Fall Parents Weekend in about 6 week’s time, that would be an ideal time to bring the balance of her winter clothes and remove her summer clothes. Another thing I learned about clothing is it’s a good idea to see what the experienced boarders at the school are wearing, then do supplemental online shopping.