Suggestions Before Leaving For School
When preparing to go away for college, there are a few must haves and a lot of helpful things to buy beforehand. A lot of students find it really helpful to buy a personal computer. Though most campuses have a number of computers available, getting your own computer might be helpful. It can sometimes be expensive to get a computer, but if you choose a used laptop it is less expensive. A refurbished laptop not only is a less expensive computer option it also is allows the student to find a properly working computer. Students are usually most excited about getting a computer, but there are still a number of other preparations that need to be made.
It is important to make sure you get all of the essentials before going to school, if you are living in an on campus resident hall. Making sure you have toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and soap are really important. You will also want to make sure you have stuff to treat common college ailments, like Advil, cold and sinus medicine, Band-Aids, first aid ointment, and rubbing alcohol. Depending on the set up of your resident hall room, you may want some cleaning supplies. A broom or vacuum might be helpful. ICleaning supplies will be more important if your room includes a bathroom or kitchen.
Another fun aspect of getting prepared for moving into your dorm room is putting together a color scheme and decorating. Students love to put up pictures and buy posters in their rooms. It is very exciting to make the room your own. A lot of stores carry fun dorm sets towards the end of the summer, which provide an easy way of putting together a color scheme and getting linens. It is important when buying linens for your dorm that you get the sheets in extra long twin, because most mattresses in dorm rooms are longer than a standard twin and this can be an issue if you bring regular twin sized sheets.
There are some small appliances and some electronics that you may want to purchase before moving into your dorm. A miniature fridge is a pretty standard college dorm room appliance. A lot of students also like to buy a microwave for their dorm room. Before purchasing any appliances, it is important to look into the school’s rules about what appliances are allowed and if there are any restrictions on size or power level. A lot of schools do not allow things like hot plates or coffee makers due to the fire hazard.
With changes you want to make to your dorm room, you should have them reviewed by the person in charge of your building. Tools are a good thing to bring along for move-in, just in case. You may not need them, but sometimes it is necessary to use them for some tasks.
