Things you DON'T need to pack for college

<p>“FIRST lesson of a first time parent of a college freshman–if they aren’t interested in it, it is a waste of money to get it or send it. If they need it, they’ll get it some way or another.”</p>

<p>I’ll second that!!!</p>

<p>bump… so we can follow the wisdom of families from prior years…</p>

<p>this thread was recommended in this new related one…
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/950569-ideas-reduce-dorm-stuff-clutter.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/950569-ideas-reduce-dorm-stuff-clutter.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;