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Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-14 01:44:05
August 12 2012 00:37 GMT
#1
I don't wanna make this a huge ass blog, so lets keep it simple.

I move out of my house the 20th, spend some time with relatives, move into my dorm at U of Illinois on the 23rd. Basically I have a week to pack my stuff. What I'd like is advice on what things I should think about bringing.

Thankfully, I'll be able to use this as a list so I don't forget anything.

In a box I'll mail to my relatives early so I don't have to pay airplane luggage price and have to drag it with me around the airport: clothes. Most of my clothes., shoes included.

I'll keep a weekender with what I'll wear between the 20th-23rd, unpack when I get to my dorm, ezpz.

Now the hard part. Here's what I have so far (bear with me, I'm literally looking around in my room)


- Laptop, phone, other personal electronics including my Das/Siberia/Mouse, Camera, watches, and calculator, bags

- EZ button/GG button

- TL Posters, (3 of them)

- Personal Items (cologne, deodorant, toothbrush/paste..), I'll buy soap/shampoo in big sizes when I get to campus

- Picture frame with some friends/family for when I get lonely.


And then I'm stuck. I could use some advice.

There'll be a minifridge/microwave at the dorm ala my roommate, and I'll be buying a TV/xbox for us when I get there.

Apart from that, what am I missing?

Much appreciated.


Edit: stuffs confirmed
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WD-40 2x
Duct Tape 2x

Shower Slippers
Detergent
Power Strip 3x

Personal Grooming
Flashlight
Bottle opener
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Cold and cough medicine: Robitussin/Dimetap - CLARITIN
Cough drops/lozegnes
First aid kit
DayQuil/NyQuil
Kleenex
Lip balm
Lint-roller
Mints or minty gum
Multi-vitamins
Neosporin
Pain and fever relief-- Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen
Paper towels
Q-Tips
Shot glasses
Swiffer Duster
Swim goggles
Box Fan
Poster Putty
Swiss Army knife/Toolbox
umbrella

bolded = amazon



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RolleMcKnolle
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany1054 Posts
August 12 2012 01:06 GMT
#2
clothes/towels/bed sheets/good knife/water boiler/crockery/bagpack/good chair/distribution boards/desk lamp/basket for dirty linen

those are the things that come to my mind right now, and are most important to me
SCPlato
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States249 Posts
August 12 2012 01:07 GMT
#3
shower sandals, nails/pushpins for posters, baby powder for shoes, laundry detergent, quarters for laundry mat, power strip (maybe 2 if you both use a lot of electronics), linens, usually a good idea to get a space organizer for your closet (like stackable shelves or something of that sort, since usually closets are small), scissors, floor rug is usually a good thing to have, stuff to clean bathroom/room with (duster, toilet cleaner, small bottle of bleach, etc), ethernet cord for internet maybe router, school supplies are usually a good thing to bring, so you don't have to worry about them when you are at school the first few days/weeks before it starts. headphones/earbuds, bed stackers (those things you put under bed posts to raise the level of bed I used them and it helped a ton because i could fit a lot of storage under my bed), buying an external harddrive is a good idea, if you and roommate like same music a sound system would be a good thing (but only if you like same music or you would get annoyed at eachother when the other is listening to music you don't like.), movies/dvds you like to watch, maybe a few good books, nail clippers, shaving equipment, alarm clock, duct tape, screw driver, hammer, printer, flashlight, sports shoes (if you play any sports), lighter, candle (even if you don't use it in any "romantic" way, it can help keep room smelling fresh, calender, bookshelf.

As a highschool graduation gift i was given a toolbox which was crammed full of a bunch of this essential stuff. it was a way to keep it organized and reduce the space used in the dorm since they are usually small. I would recommend getting something similar, though it is not essential to have some kind of box for the important/random stuff.
All men are by nature equal, made all of the same earth by one Workman; and however we deceive ourselves, as dear unto God is the poor peasant as the mighty prince. -Plato
RolleMcKnolle
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany1054 Posts
August 12 2012 01:10 GMT
#4
On August 12 2012 10:07 SCPlato wrote:
shower sandals, nails/pushpins for posters, baby powder for shoes, laundry detergent, quarters for laundry mat, power strip (maybe 2 if you both use a lot of electronics), linens, usually a good idea to get a space organizer for your closet (like stackable shelves or something of that sort, since usually closets are small), scissors, floor rug is usually a good thing to have, stuff to clean bathroom/room with (duster, toilet cleaner, small bottle of bleach, etc), ethernet cord for internet maybe router, school supplies are usually a good thing to bring, so you don't have to worry about them when you are at school the first few days/weeks before it starts. headphones/earbuds, bed stackers (those things you put under bed posts to raise the level of bed I used them and it helped a ton because i could fit a lot of storage under my bed), buying an external harddrive is a good idea, if you and roommate like same music a sound system would be a good thing (but only if you like same music or you would get annoyed at eachother when the other is listening to music you don't like.), movies/dvds you like to watch, maybe a few good books, nail clippers, shaving equipment, alarm clock, duct tape, screw driver, hammer, printer, flashlight, sports shoes (if you play any sports), lighter, candle (even if you don't use it in any "romantic" way, it can help keep room smelling fresh, calender, bookshelf.

As a highschool graduation gift i was given a toolbox which was crammed full of a bunch of this essential stuff. it was a way to keep it organized and reduce the space used in the dorm since they are usually small. I would recommend getting something similar, though it is not essential to have some kind of box for the important/random stuff.

you make this waaaaay to complicated. half this stuff he shouldn't mail/bring there but just buy it...
Epishade
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States2267 Posts
August 12 2012 01:11 GMT
#5
On August 12 2012 09:37 Juliette wrote:
I don't wanna make this a huge ass blog, so lets keep it simple....

- TL Posters, (3 of them)

Much appreciated.



I misread this and thought there were forum posters from TL that you had in your room and were gonna pack up with you to move.
Pinhead Larry in the streets, Dirty Dan in the sheets.
Rkie
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States1278 Posts
August 12 2012 01:22 GMT
#6
Dishes and stuff if you aren't getting a meal plan from the university.

Pretty much whatever you want to bring, you should. As long as it isn't a ridiculous amount of stuff. I don't have that much stuff so I didn't have a problem deciding. You don't seem to have a lot either so I would say everything but that's just me.

I take it you are going to a university far away from home without most of your friends with you. It's a fun, new experience. gl.

Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 01:31:47
August 12 2012 01:30 GMT
#7
On August 12 2012 10:11 Epishade wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 12 2012 09:37 Juliette wrote:
I don't wanna make this a huge ass blog, so lets keep it simple....

- TL Posters, (3 of them)

Much appreciated.



I misread this and thought there were forum posters from TL that you had in your room and were gonna pack up with you to move.

LOL

Oh i forgot linens, I have them waiting at my relative's house already.

Its fine to recommend things for me to buy after moving but before getting into my dorm.

On August 12 2012 10:07 SCPlato wrote:
shower sandals, will buy there
nails/pushpins for posters, they only let us use poster putty, will buy there
baby powder for shoes, ??
laundry detergent, will buy there
quarters for laundry mat, can do there, lol
power strip (maybe 2 if you both use a lot of electronics), yessir
linens, check
usually a good idea to get a space organizer for your closet (like stackable shelves or something of that sort, since usually closets are small), will look into
scissors, part of school supplies, will get there
floor rug is usually a good thing to have, do you recommend this heavily? i didn't get one of the ones they install cause i don't think we need it, but i can always grab something for the open part of the floor we'll walk on, but not under the beds
stuff to clean bathroom/room with (duster, toilet cleaner, small bottle of bleach, etc), done for us, thankfully
ethernet cord for internet maybe router, i think all we get is a cord, actually. no routers allowed in my dorm, free wifi around school. i'll look into a splitter
school supplies are usually a good thing to bring, so you don't have to worry about them when you are at school the first few days/weeks before it starts. i'll get it in chicago, post flight but before move
headphones/earbuds, i need new earbuds, headphones is np, I have my siberiav2
bed stackers (those things you put under bed posts to raise the level of bed I used them and it helped a ton because i could fit a lot of storage under my bed), my beds are raised, but my roommate and i are doing bunks, at least for a bit
buying an external harddrive is a good idea, i could use this
if you and roommate like same music a sound system would be a good thing (but only if you like same music or you would get annoyed at eachother when the other is listening to music you don't like.), should be ok without, we'll have a TV if needed
movies/dvds you like to watch, on HD
maybe a few good books, textbooks are so expensive T_T
nail clippers, YES lol
shaving equipment, not much facial hair, but ill get razors there
alarm clock, phone
duct tape, will buy, but i hate duct tape after making a fucking boat
screw driver, hammer, will i really need this?
printer, free printing at computer rooms, fuck buying ink
flashlight, will take into consideration
sports shoes (if you play any sports), got my running shoes
lighter, uh o_O
candle (even if you don't use it in any "romantic" way, it can help keep room smelling fresh, calender, bookshelf. this i'll do, though maybe just a regular air freshener

As a highschool graduation gift i was given a toolbox which was crammed full of a bunch of this essential stuff. it was a way to keep it organized and reduce the space used in the dorm since they are usually small. I would recommend getting something similar, though it is not essential to have some kind of box for the important/random stuff.

Much appreciated, my comments are largely for me to consider when i organize everything

On August 12 2012 10:22 Rkie wrote:
Dishes and stuff if you aren't getting a meal plan from the university.

Pretty much whatever you want to bring, you should. As long as it isn't a ridiculous amount of stuff. I don't have that much stuff so I didn't have a problem deciding. You don't seem to have a lot either so I would say everything but that's just me.

I take it you are going to a university far away from home without most of your friends with you. It's a fun, new experience. gl.


I have a meal plan, but i'll have some food stuffs available in my dorm of course. no plates unfortunately, nowhere to wash them (bathroom sinks? lol).

That's what I thought, but i wanna make sure I don't forget anything. most of my stuff is clothes and some other smaller stuff, i dont have anything big to bring really.

thank you ^^
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PrinceXizor
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States17713 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 01:39:29
August 12 2012 01:38 GMT
#8
Blender.

not having a blender was the biggest annoyance on earth for me and with neither myself nor my roommate having a car we couldn't go buy one.
Aerisky
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States12129 Posts
August 12 2012 01:40 GMT
#9
If you ever move into a suite or a place that otherwise offers a kitchen, bringing or acquiring good cooking skills will elevate you to godlike status heh. Otherwise those were some comprehensive lists and yeah some of those seem pretty unnecessary...

Hm....maybe a power strip in case you don't have enough outlets.
Jim while Johnny had had had had had had had; had had had had the better effect on the teacher.
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 01:45:22
August 12 2012 01:45 GMT
#10
I should really edit some info into the OP, lol.

But yeah, its a 2 person dorm. I'll grab a power strip, as it is recommended.

man i wanna go already aaaa

edit: off topic: welcome back to the US, aerisky
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PolskaGora
Profile Joined May 2011
United States547 Posts
August 12 2012 02:03 GMT
#11
Having an electric kettle was the biggest lifesaver for me. Sure, you can use it for things like those instant cup noodles but the biggest thing was the possibility of making hot tea whenever you needed comforting from homesickness/bad day/cold nights. Or simply when feeling sick. That brings me to point number two, bring your favorite tea with you, whether it be sent by mail to save space or directly with you. Nothing felt better after a long, hard day of schoolwork than playing SC2/watching streams with hot tea by your side and the sound of a roommate raging at LoL in the background. A very satisfying feeling indeed.
Tracking treasure down
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
August 12 2012 02:06 GMT
#12
Tea, will bring. I don't think I can have an electric kettle, but microwaving water is good enough.

I don't think my roommate plays LoL. Hopefully he'll keep that up and I won't relapse.

I'm gonna need to find a tea thread and do some research
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Fishgle
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States2174 Posts
August 12 2012 02:28 GMT
#13
board games / card games / sports equipment / books / camera / art supplies / musical instruments / water guns / etc

because school + eat + shower + sleep shouldn't be all you're doing at Uni
aka ChillyGonzalo / GnozL
Aerisky
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States12129 Posts
August 12 2012 02:35 GMT
#14
On August 12 2012 10:45 Juliette wrote:
I should really edit some info into the OP, lol.

But yeah, its a 2 person dorm. I'll grab a power strip, as it is recommended.

man i wanna go already aaaa

edit: off topic: welcome back to the US, aerisky

Yupyup thanks! ^^ Got back a handful of days ago actually keke. No worries about off-topic; it's your blog :D

Also hm, if you can find some, there are these compressible bags which can be useful to have. In terms of textbooks, if your class doesn't require you have the latest version, you don't have to get it. The difference between the latest and the second-latest edition can be several hundred dollars in some cases :x
Jim while Johnny had had had had had had had; had had had had the better effect on the teacher.
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
August 12 2012 02:45 GMT
#15
@fishgle ill join some clubs and stuff, and work out at the gym a fair amount. ill bring water guns haha

@aerisky $600 for this semester -____-. all used, too. ill be smarter next semester, but at least for this one ill make sure im ok. but yeah you're right. worst part is that my chem textbook is just an updated version of the one i used for AP chem my junior year...and it was shit.

anyway i wanna build a shelf of all the textbooks ill be using over the years.
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TheSwedishFan
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
Sweden608 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 04:01:33
August 12 2012 03:55 GMT
#16
When i moved out i brought with me a bag of clothes (3 pair of jeans, 4 t-shirts, 2 sweatshirts, 2 shirts, 4 pair of socks, 4 pair of underwear, summerjacket and a pair of shoes), my laptop, my phone, my wallet(with condoms), a cheap cellphone (Nokia 3310), a glass, a forke, a knife, a cheramic plate, a pot, a toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, hairwax and a sleepingbag.
When i moved in to my flat i had no bed so there were one night where i sleept on the floor but i actually like sleeping on the floor so it didn't matter. The next day i bought a madrass and went to a second hand shop and bought a frame for the bed for almost no money. After that i found building stuff fun and relaxing so i built my own bookshelf and table and got away with spending almost nothing for stuff that would have cost be loads of beer bottles(wich turned out be be bad for other reasons then the economy. Failed my first exam due to heavy partying and lack of studies).
"Suck it" - Kennigit 2012
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
August 12 2012 04:20 GMT
#17
On August 12 2012 12:55 TheSwedishFan wrote:
, my wallet(with condoms),

that's not very safe
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obesechicken13
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States10467 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 04:21:37
August 12 2012 04:20 GMT
#18
college confidential has a huge list somewhere.
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-life/82285-z-what-bring-college.html
Get what you can.
I think in our modern age technology has evolved to become more addictive. The things that don't give us pleasure aren't used as much. Work was never meant to be fun, but doing it makes us happier in the long run.
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
August 12 2012 05:04 GMT
#19
off that list:

Bottle opener
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Cold and cough medicine: Robitussin/Dimetap
Cough drops/lozegnes
First aid kit
DayQuil/NyQuil
Kleenex
Lip balm
Lint-roller
Mints or minty gum
Multi-vitamins
Neosporin
Pain and fever relief-- Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen
Paper towels
Q-Tips
Shot glasses
Swiffer Duster
Swim goggles


thanks ^^
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45228 Posts
August 12 2012 05:41 GMT
#20
TL posters > clothes

Make sure you have all your electronic chargers (phone, laptop, ipod, etc.). Bring an umbrella too.
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
r.Evo
Profile Joined August 2006
Germany14080 Posts
August 12 2012 07:01 GMT
#21
Ignore the toolkit, swiss army knife (preferably a multi-tool) will safe your life. Your list is missing two crucial ingrediants which will let you allow to fix anything in any situation:

DUCT TAPE
WD-40


Not sure how it's like over there but what I really missed when I was in boarding school for a year was actually my own soap/shampoo because the brand I loved wasn't available around there at all. T_T

Also earplugs are something I'd bring, just in case. Never know whether your roommate is gonna snore or not.


http://huntingknifesheath.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/best-offers-victorinox-swisstool-spirit-multi-tool-with-pouch/
"We don't make mistakes here, we call it happy little accidents." ~Bob Ross
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
August 12 2012 07:24 GMT
#22
On August 12 2012 16:01 r.Evo wrote:
Ignore the toolkit, swiss army knife (preferably a multi-tool) will safe your life. Your list is missing two crucial ingrediants which will let you allow to fix anything in any situation:

DUCT TAPE
WD-40


Not sure how it's like over there but what I really missed when I was in boarding school for a year was actually my own soap/shampoo because the brand I loved wasn't available around there at all. T_T

Also earplugs are something I'd bring, just in case. Never know whether your roommate is gonna snore or not.


http://huntingknifesheath.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/best-offers-victorinox-swisstool-spirit-multi-tool-with-pouch/

do i just hide that shit then? knives are on the "do not bring" list, but i really do wanna keep one anyway, you never know.

I will keep those two in mind for sure. but whats the WD-40 for in a dorm? O_O.

I should be ok for shampoo/soap stuff. but yeah i know what you mean, i have my preference and it sucks not having it.

As for earplugs, fuck i hope he doesnt snore. i cannot stand snoring or heavy breathing T_T
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NB
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Netherlands12045 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 08:37:32
August 12 2012 08:36 GMT
#23
List of thing that i brought when i was first year(sort by level important top down):
+computer (crucial bc i call my family by skype), electronic and ID, paper works etc.
+a box that has basic vitamin and medicine in case im sick, my mom also stickin a needle and threads so i could fix my clothes if needed.
+personal stuff such as cup, toothbrush razor etc...
+pillow blanket
+a bit of basic tools for my bike
+instant noodle to prove to the world that im asian.... jk-ing but you do need some backup foods that last long.

then i bought a laser printer and office supplies at the mall near campus.
Im daed. Follow me @TL_NB
r.Evo
Profile Joined August 2006
Germany14080 Posts
August 12 2012 08:51 GMT
#24
On August 12 2012 16:24 Juliette wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 12 2012 16:01 r.Evo wrote:
Ignore the toolkit, swiss army knife (preferably a multi-tool) will safe your life. Your list is missing two crucial ingrediants which will let you allow to fix anything in any situation:

DUCT TAPE
WD-40


Not sure how it's like over there but what I really missed when I was in boarding school for a year was actually my own soap/shampoo because the brand I loved wasn't available around there at all. T_T

Also earplugs are something I'd bring, just in case. Never know whether your roommate is gonna snore or not.


http://huntingknifesheath.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/best-offers-victorinox-swisstool-spirit-multi-tool-with-pouch/

do i just hide that shit then? knives are on the "do not bring" list, but i really do wanna keep one anyway, you never know.

I will keep those two in mind for sure. but whats the WD-40 for in a dorm? O_O.

I should be ok for shampoo/soap stuff. but yeah i know what you mean, i have my preference and it sucks not having it.

As for earplugs, fuck i hope he doesnt snore. i cannot stand snoring or heavy breathing T_T


Urgs. Not sure about the hiding part, until you know how strict they actually are I'd be careful with that stuff. You never know how stupid some policies are. As a random example I was allowed to bring above multitool on a plane to London with me while the girl in front of me wasn't allowed to bring her nail file. (Quote "Oh it's not pointy and short enough, that's fine we don't count that as a knife.") >_>

I think since I'm 14 I had WD-40 wherever I lived and never regretted it. In boarding school I was fixing all those noisy locker doors/our room door. I just HATE that stuff with a passion. =D

Well, guess you're better off bringing earplugs along. =P
"We don't make mistakes here, we call it happy little accidents." ~Bob Ross
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
August 12 2012 09:06 GMT
#25
On August 12 2012 17:51 r.Evo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 12 2012 16:24 Juliette wrote:
On August 12 2012 16:01 r.Evo wrote:
Ignore the toolkit, swiss army knife (preferably a multi-tool) will safe your life. Your list is missing two crucial ingrediants which will let you allow to fix anything in any situation:

DUCT TAPE
WD-40


Not sure how it's like over there but what I really missed when I was in boarding school for a year was actually my own soap/shampoo because the brand I loved wasn't available around there at all. T_T

Also earplugs are something I'd bring, just in case. Never know whether your roommate is gonna snore or not.


http://huntingknifesheath.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/best-offers-victorinox-swisstool-spirit-multi-tool-with-pouch/

do i just hide that shit then? knives are on the "do not bring" list, but i really do wanna keep one anyway, you never know.

I will keep those two in mind for sure. but whats the WD-40 for in a dorm? O_O.

I should be ok for shampoo/soap stuff. but yeah i know what you mean, i have my preference and it sucks not having it.

As for earplugs, fuck i hope he doesnt snore. i cannot stand snoring or heavy breathing T_T


Urgs. Not sure about the hiding part, until you know how strict they actually are I'd be careful with that stuff. You never know how stupid some policies are. As a random example I was allowed to bring above multitool on a plane to London with me while the girl in front of me wasn't allowed to bring her nail file. (Quote "Oh it's not pointy and short enough, that's fine we don't count that as a knife.") >_>

I think since I'm 14 I had WD-40 wherever I lived and never regretted it. In boarding school I was fixing all those noisy locker doors/our room door. I just HATE that stuff with a passion. =D

Well, guess you're better off bringing earplugs along. =P

I'll keep that suggestion in mind, then. If they're not that strict, I'll take up that victorinox ^^

I'll def take the WD and earplugs then, many thanks!
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felisconcolori
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States6168 Posts
August 12 2012 11:05 GMT
#26
I second the Duct tape and WD-40. But to prevent questionable use of the duct tape, also either acquire or pack a small first aid kit. You'll probably want some minimal tools (yeah, a Swiss army knife is great, but doesn't function well as a hammer). I'm assuming that furniture comes with the dorm room (hopefully better than what I got ~10 years back), so nothing to worry about there.

If it's communal bathroom/shared bathroom situation, definitely shower shoes. If it's a "walk down the hall to the bathroom" situation, also a bath caddy or something similar. Extra towels will always be your friend. If you do wind up needing earplugs (I used to go absolutely insane trying to sleep in for my afternoon class days while the guys down the hall were cranking reggae) you're going to want to have something that can wake up you if you're using them. A good pair of headphones, because even if your roommate is your absolute best friend in the world, you don't want to listen to them all the time. It goes without saying, but if you have any office/studying supplies that you use that are unique or important, then bring them. (Special pens, pencils, Flash ruler, art supplies if you are artistically inclined.)

While thinking about this, I realize the world has significantly changed since I went to college in 95 - a lot of the things I remember bringing don't apply anymore. Stereo? Computer/iPod/phone takes care of it. Maybe you could get some speakers. Books for fun? See computer. Or maybe kindle/nook/iPad. Lots of paper - well, don't need that as much.

OH! depending on the dorm rules, you'll probably want some of that blue putty poster hanger stuff or other non-putting nails in the wall hanging solution. (Also, regarding sharp pointy objects - read the policy, but also check with RA's / security. My university also had a "no weapons" policy. The SciFi club went to Medieval Times - and the security officers didn't blink at people bringing full size halberds back into the dorm.) If you are the kind of guy to run/play sports, etc, you might want to bring a frisbee, soccerball, rollerblades, skateboard, bike, etc. Also in reference to hiding stuff... you probably should get some kind of artfully concealing repository. (Like the "soup can" safe, booksafe, etc. Or just, y'know, a safe.) Not because you would necessarily have things to hide, but it's a good idea to have someplace to stash jewelry, cash, or important documents. You're not the only one with a key to that room - and it's better to be a little safer and not need to have been than to be trusting and then find out the emergency credit card was just used at a strip club by a maintenance guy.
(I'm somewhat paranoid, but even if it's 1 in 10000 chance, it can suck a lot.)
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Purpl3
Profile Joined January 2011
United States1067 Posts
August 12 2012 11:11 GMT
#27
You mustn't forget any of your kpop items.
Shock710
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia6097 Posts
August 12 2012 11:20 GMT
#28
On August 12 2012 09:37 Juliette wrote:
I don't wanna make this a huge ass blog, so lets keep it simple.

I move out of my house the 20th, spend some time with relatives, move into my dorm at U of Illinois on the 23rd. Basically I have a week to pack my stuff. What I'd like is advice on what things I should think about bringing.

Thankfully, I'll be able to use this as a list so I don't forget anything.

In a box I'll mail to my relatives early so I don't have to pay airplane luggage price and have to drag it with me around the airport: clothes. Most of my clothes., shoes included.

I'll keep a weekender with what I'll wear between the 20th-23rd, unpack when I get to my dorm, ezpz.

Now the hard part. Here's what I have so far (bear with me, I'm literally looking around in my room)


- Laptop, phone, other personal electronics including my Das/Siberia/Mouse, Camera, watches, and calculator, bags

- EZ button/GG button

- TL Posters, (3 of them)

- Personal Items (cologne, deodorant, toothbrush/paste..), I'll buy soap/shampoo in big sizes when I get to campus

- Picture frame with some friends/family for when I get lonely.


And then I'm stuck. I could use some advice.

There'll be a minifridge/microwave at the dorm ala my roommate, and I'll be buying a TV/xbox for us when I get there.

Apart from that, what am I missing?

Much appreciated.

ME! lol what i would give to have a Teamliquid kpop loving roommate lol
dAPhREAk gives Shock a * | [23:55] <Shock710> that was out of context -_- [16:26] <@motbob> Good question, Shock!
Ghin
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States2391 Posts
August 12 2012 12:19 GMT
#29
Get a box fan. Dorms have notoriously bad heating and you won't regret it.
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iPlaY.NettleS
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Australia4379 Posts
August 12 2012 15:11 GMT
#30
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Lokk
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada635 Posts
August 12 2012 15:20 GMT
#31
yourkpawpposters~
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KurtistheTurtle
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1966 Posts
August 12 2012 17:24 GMT
#32
bring lots of paper towels, all purpose cleaner, those hand wipes you pull out of a cylinder, and contact solution/lens holder if you typically have lots of people visit you

lots of gum, nyquil, dayquil, tylenol, ibuprofen, allergy stuff if you have allergies,

*especially* a small toolbox you can slide inside your closet

mini-vacuum, extension cords, and a little table or platform you can hide but bring out into the center of the room when needed
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mynameisgreat11
Profile Joined February 2012
599 Posts
August 12 2012 17:37 GMT
#33
Condoms, beer bong, Tylenol, and 200 bucks.
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 19:39:38
August 12 2012 19:39 GMT
#34
On August 12 2012 20:05 felisconcolori wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
I second the Duct tape and WD-40. But to prevent questionable use of the duct tape, also either acquire or pack a small first aid kit. You'll probably want some minimal tools (yeah, a Swiss army knife is great, but doesn't function well as a hammer). I'm assuming that furniture comes with the dorm room (hopefully better than what I got ~10 years back), so nothing to worry about there.

If it's communal bathroom/shared bathroom situation, definitely shower shoes. If it's a "walk down the hall to the bathroom" situation, also a bath caddy or something similar. Extra towels will always be your friend. If you do wind up needing earplugs (I used to go absolutely insane trying to sleep in for my afternoon class days while the guys down the hall were cranking reggae) you're going to want to have something that can wake up you if you're using them. A good pair of headphones, because even if your roommate is your absolute best friend in the world, you don't want to listen to them all the time. It goes without saying, but if you have any office/studying supplies that you use that are unique or important, then bring them. (Special pens, pencils, Flash ruler, art supplies if you are artistically inclined.)

While thinking about this, I realize the world has significantly changed since I went to college in 95 - a lot of the things I remember bringing don't apply anymore. Stereo? Computer/iPod/phone takes care of it. Maybe you could get some speakers. Books for fun? See computer. Or maybe kindle/nook/iPad. Lots of paper - well, don't need that as much.

OH! depending on the dorm rules, you'll probably want some of that blue putty poster hanger stuff or other non-putting nails in the wall hanging solution. (Also, regarding sharp pointy objects - read the policy, but also check with RA's / security. My university also had a "no weapons" policy. The SciFi club went to Medieval Times - and the security officers didn't blink at people bringing full size halberds back into the dorm.) If you are the kind of guy to run/play sports, etc, you might want to bring a frisbee, soccerball, rollerblades, skateboard, bike, etc. Also in reference to hiding stuff... you probably should get some kind of artfully concealing repository. (Like the "soup can" safe, booksafe, etc. Or just, y'know, a safe.) Not because you would necessarily have things to hide, but it's a good idea to have someplace to stash jewelry, cash, or important documents. You're not the only one with a key to that room - and it's better to be a little safer and not need to have been than to be trusting and then find out the emergency credit card was just used at a strip club by a maintenance guy.
(I'm somewhat paranoid, but even if it's 1 in 10000 chance, it can suck a lot.)

Will grab WD-40 and Duct tape, the poster putty, and shower slippers. As for a safe kinda thing, I think that the top drawer in my drawer has a padlock...lock. If it does, I'll use that, otherwise, I'll have a safe for sure (and a safety deposit at the bank for more important stuffs).

On August 12 2012 20:11 Purpl3 wrote:
You mustn't forget any of your kpop items.


On August 13 2012 00:20 Lokk wrote:
yourkpawpposters~

Shit I need to get around to buying the ones I'd planned to. You know I only have SNSD posters I got for my birthday? Old SNSD too.


On August 12 2012 20:20 Shock710 wrote:

ME! lol what i would give to have a Teamliquid kpop loving roommate lol

I wonder what they'll say to a guy with 3 TL posters and an MLG mousepad...

On August 12 2012 21:19 Ghin wrote:
Get a box fan. Dorms have notoriously bad heating and you won't regret it.

Will do

On August 13 2012 02:24 KurtistheTurtle wrote:

*especially* a small toolbox you can slide inside your closet

and a little table or platform you can hide but bring out into the center of the room when needed

strikes out to me more than the others,

toolbox AND a swiss knife, or should I play safe and just grab a toolbox?

and the second one sounds really good


and yes ill have condoms lol

i really appreciate it guys ^^
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metbull
Profile Joined April 2011
United States404 Posts
August 12 2012 19:43 GMT
#35
Tide Stain Remover (the wipes or pin) or similar brand; cause I don't know one college student who doesn't need them from time to time.
Foam mattress topper, dorm room mattresses are notoriously uncomfortable. Buy 1 or 2 of these, could be done before or after you get to school.
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