<p>Hi guys,
My Parents are concerned over things i would be carrying with me to the college.(University of Washington, Seattle- Computer Science major). SO i am making a list of items to bring to college.
I am actually confused about what items to list up. Any suggestions? </p>
<p>There are countless lists that will pop up here this summer, but the absolute minimum that I can think of is a few changes of clothes, bedding, laptop, toiletries and a debit card.
Some people will come with a truck full of things. In general the school will supply you with a dresser, small amount of closet space, desk and bed. What you actually need is subjective. If you are going to be flying out, you can have the bedding and plenty of supplies waiting at a store for pickup, you can carry some of your clothes and pick up more over breaks and almost everything else can be purchased while at school. </p>
<p>Seattle has great shopping, so save space on the plane and buy alot of your housing/room stuff there! </p>
<p>Both my boys’ colleges had suggested packing lists on their accepted student webpages. You might check there as well.</p>
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<p>Cell phone. Really loud alarm clock. Surge protectors/extension cords. Backpack. Towels.</p>
<p>Hangers.</p>
<p>Congratulations! Go Huskies! 
Most importantly, don’t forget to pack your brain, the rest can be acquired locally.
Yes, there is a huge shopping center right next to the University (U Village) and plenty of shopping options slightly further away (Northgate Mall area, which is accessible by bus is a shopping mecca).
Research the weather - it can get pretty wet here in the winter, but not too cold, so dressing in layers is advisable. Clothes from REI seem to be very popular on campus and around it. A nice waterproof jacket with a hood would be nice to have. Watch the discussions here in the Café, there will be plenty of new threads on this topic closer to August.
Good luck with your last HS classes and tests!</p>
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Some of the items on this list are outdated but it’s still pretty comprehensive. </p>
<p>A good attitude and a comfortable pair of waterproof shoes. I wear my Merrell Moab’s pretty much the whole winter. My kids, raised here, wear low-top canvas sneakers and don’t seem to mind wet feet.</p>
<p>Like BunsenBurner says, the waterproof jacket with a hood thing is key. I moved out here from NY with a closet-full of jackets inappropriate for NW weather. They are all gone now, replaced by a couple of fleeces, a ski shell and a hiking/backpacking rain suit.</p>
<p>Fake ID! :)</p>
<p>an open mind</p>
<p>Good sense of humor, flexibility, and common sense are key. Remember, a dorm room is likely a smaller space than your current room and you’ll likely have a room mate, so less is definitely better!</p>
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<p>Except for underwear. Try to bring two weeks’ worth – more if you plan to use the gym.</p>
<p>@writer1992 I saw the title of this thread and clicked on to post exactly what you said. </p>
<p>Funny because I saw the title and clicked to post exactly what Marian said - lots of underwear. I still remember running into a friend in college who was all dressed up and when I asked why, she said she had no other clean clothes, plus she was wearing her bathing suit as underwear.</p>
<p>door stop!</p>
<p>Does it snow in Seattle? I want to be prepared for that too!</p>
<p>@Marian Hahahah xD That’s quite obvious. What about the laundry system there? Would it be once in a week system or on a daily basis? </p>
<p>It does… Once or twice each winter, and that snow sticks around for maybe 2-3 days on average. That said, folks here are totally unprepared for this, and 2 inches can turn into a major Armageddon! My advice is to have ready to be deployed: waterproof boots (snow is usually wet), a down vest or a coat to go under or over your other clothes, respectively, gloves, hat and a scarf. These can be your everyday winter clothes, you do not need anything special beyond that, unless you like to go skiing or snowboarding in the mountains. Oh, and when it does snow, do not venture out for a drive. Let the idiots in their SUVs have all the “fun”.
If the U offers you a U-pass (bus pass), buy it. It is a sweet deal that lets you ride all major transit here, except ferries.</p>
<p>@BunsenBurner You just said skiing. Is there a skiing spot nearby? 
Ohhhh. So i think that i need to keep a couple of warm n thick layers with me…
Thanks! :)</p>