<p>After sending two kids through colleges on the opposite coast, I fully agree with all the suggestions above. One other idea is that if you are considering a Bed, Bath and Beyond shopping spree at one end or the other, you might just want to order the stuff online and have it shipped directly. As I recall, they charge shipping according to your purchase price so it’s an especially good deal for inexpensive yet bulky things like trash cans and those “egg crate” mattress covers.</p>