<p>We live in Rochester, I’m not sure what school your daughter is attending, but there are many shopping options in the area, especially if she’s attending the U of R or RIT.</p>
<p>Our son is a junior 5 hours away so I know what is involved in moving a kid. Plus he has summer research on campus again this summer…we move him in and out of dorms multiple times. I suggest kids learn to pack light! </p>
<p>The U of R and RIT are close to Henrietta, this suburb offers a lot of shopping options. Both schools offer a campus bus that takes kids to various places, so she’d probably be able to easily get to the mall in Henrietta. Many local kids go to these schools and have cars and often offer to take kids to the stores.</p>
<p>It might pay to come a day early, and plan to head to the Henrietta area to shop. Rochester has crisp fall weather, but is not really cold until after Halloween. Dick’s Sporting Goods store sells a variety of fleece jackets and that’s what kids rely on. A fleece jacket and a campus hoodie would get her through the fall. Definitely will need good boots, hat, warm coat later in the late fall/winter. There’s a Lands End outlet at the mall. Bed, Bath and Beyond will hold items for you and you’ll be able to pick up items as she needs them. Also have her register for an Amazon prime account (free to students with .edu address) and she can order odds and ends as she needs them, and have them in two days. </p>
<p>And check out what her roommate brings that could be shared (ie, mirror, fridge, microwave). The fridge very tough to haul back and forth. </p>
<p>Good luck, don’t worry, and let me know if we can be of any help.</p>