<p>Here is a more complete list of what my daughter brought with her freshman year. Much of it is “necessary” and some of it was just stuff she wanted.</p>
<p>Needed items for her:</p>
<p>*Sheets- twin 2 sets (x-long not needed)
*Comforter
*Memory foam mattress pad- supplied mattresses are ridiculously thin
*Pillows
*Towels- 2 sets
*Bed lifts- get ones with electrical outlets on them as not nearly enough outlets in the room
*Laundry basket/hamper- she used a mesh pop up one
*Detergent
*Waste basket
*Various sized storage bins for under the bed and elsewhere
*Fans- window and desk/clip on.She was in an unairconditioned dorm.
*Hangers
*Closet rod-doubled her clothes hanging space
*Shower flip flops
*Portable shower caddy
*Toiletries
*Desk lamp
*Desk organizer items
*Surge protector
*Mini folding ironing board and iron</p>
<p>Things she brought that were “wants” not needs:</p>
<p>*Mini fridge
*TV
*Keurig
*Large area rug/carpet
*Over the bed shelf unit- allowed for extra storage space and a place to display stuff that she couldn’t hang on the walls. She also used it for a clip on light and fan.</p>
<p>She brought a full length door mirror, but each room already had one. Also, she had a tension rod and curtains but the rod never did stay in place. They made do with the supplied blinds. Some of the big items should be discussed with the roommate so there are not duplicates. The rooms are sooo tiny that there is no room for anything extra. There was a land line phone jack in her room. She brought a cheapo phone. She thought it was a ridiculous thing to bring, but I liked the idea of being able to reach her in case she lost or broke her cell phone…which she did twice.</p>
<p>It’s hard to believe that the first year is over now. It goes by so quickly. Now she will start her internship and enjoy the summer. I know that she will miss being in College Park so very much and be counting down the days until she goes back.</p>
<p>Good luck to all you new Terps and Terp parents!!</p>