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The Tulane University Freshman Checklist
Electronics
Computer
Computers,
once used solely for the purposes of The Oregon Trail and porn have now become
the essential item for every college student. Laptops are
a good investment for their mobility. Unfortunately they have a bad history of growing legs and walking out of dorm rooms (especially co-ed freshie dorms) and library areas. Desktops often
have more power and are cheaper. Another disadvantage of a laptop is its
difficulty to be upgraded. A desktop PC is much more modifiable and can be
customized to your needs without a big investment. And for those of you who
prefer to stay in more often than not, desktop PCs are great for games that
can fill a lot of your time. Howard-Tilton also provides laptop rentals for use within the library.
Jolt Picks
• Apple
MacBook Pro - You'll look great on campus with this baby.
• Search
PC Notebook Options - Because not everyone's into Apple.
Printer
It's
possible to do without a printer thanks to college print services, computer
labs, and generous roommates. Every student gets a $25 printing credit each semester which definitely comes in handy. However, if you have a paper due, you may not
want to be so dependent on the print service being open and roommates being
charitable. Instead of spending valuable working time dealing with printing
and being a mooch, it might be worthwhile to fork out some cash for a small
printer and some ink
cartridges. However, if all else fails, check out the computer lab times to put your printing credit to good use.
Jolt Picks
• Canon
Pixima All-In-One - Great for scanning and printing - under $200!
• Browse
All Printers - Choice is beautiful
Computer Accessories
You
will need an Ethernet
(RJ-45) cable to connect to the Internet. Be sure to get a long one in
case you arrange your room so that your desk is far from the plug. Both PCs and Macs use the same cords. Tulane Wireless Network is available in most areas on campus, but generally not accessible from your dorm room itself. A wireless card definitely comes in handy, if not for use at school, in the many areas off campus with free wi-fi.
Floppy disks are quickly becoming a thing of the past, so you’re best to go with a USB flash drive or even a CD-RW. CDs also come in handy for burning CDs for those that don’t rock the iPod.
And remember headphones.
A TV, and optional DVD/VHS player
TV? How else are you supposed to spend your Sunday afternoon hangovers? If you decide to indulge your inner coach potato, don't forget a coaxial cable. All dorm rooms come equipped with not just one, but two cable outlets and the university provides the cable. Also most dorms have common areas with a TV and sometimes DVD players.
Jolt Picks
• Phillips
Progressive Scan DVD Player - Quality DVD Player that won't skip!
• Sony
27" Trinitron WEGA Digital TV - Sweet picture at a great price
Cell Phone
From recent experience, your best bet is to get a nation-wide plan with a cell phone provider from home. During the storm and aftermath last year it was near impossible to receive or make calls from a 504 number. Having an area code from home also allows your parents to call you locally no problem and the nationwide plan allows you to call up all your new friends from different area codes with no extra fees. Tulane provides each dorm room with a land line at no extra cost, so bring a phone if you like. However, most services are familiar with students and out-of-towners so it is not necessary to have a local number.
Jolt Picks
• Verizon
RAZR - If you don't have a phone or are thinking of swithcing, the
Verizon RAZR is the one to get! Plus Verizon has the best service nationwide.
• eForcity
Cell Phone Accessories - Great selection of cell phone accessories.
Digital Camera
One of the best parts of freshmen year is documenting tons of unique memories that may or may not be worth preserving. Taking pictures of your friends, your dorm room, and the hot guy or gal you met the night before will provide a great record of your freshman experience. It also helps to jog those memories of the inevitable question “What happened last night?” But you might also want it for keeping a blog, or for sharing your photos with your family and friends. Everyone likes to be seen with fun Facebook or Myspace pictures. And if some of those memories aren’t exactly something to be proud of, you’ll at least want them later in life to remind yourself how much you’ve matured since then.
Jolt Picks
• Canon
Powershot A520 4MP - Great bang for your buck here so start capturing
those memories. These are the golden years!
• Kodak
EasyShare 4MP - For a compact digital at $85 you can't beat this one!
Stereos or MP3 Players
Stereos
are not totally necessary because you’ll have a computer, and probably an
MP3 player. It’s a good idea to invest in some adequate speakers or good
headphones for your computer, not only for music, but also to drown out the
terrible sounds of your RA on his acoustic guitar attempting to impress nearby
girls with a serenade of the Third Eye Blind song he learned 6 years ago.
Stereos just take up space. The same goes for CDs. If you can download music,
you don't have to pack or store CDs, or worry about them getting stolen.
There is still is that indescribable charm for those with record players.
Jolt Picks
• iPod
Store - Plenty of great options to dock your iPod.
• Altec
Lansing iPod Docking Station - PA nice, affordable option for docking
your iPod.
• Phillips
Hi-Fi Thin CD Player - In case you're a CD person, this is a great
option.
Alarm Clock
Early
classes are practically mandatory if you are a first year student. You are
nothing! So your classes will reflect that. If you don't, consider yourself
lucky. You're going to need this sucker to wake your lazy ass up. Sure, you
got up at the crack of dawn for four years in high school, but trust us kids,
this is not high school. You might even consider a clock that hangs from
the ceiling to further increase the difficulty of turning it off. Make sure
your clock is LOUD (loud enough that you'll hear it when you place it across
the room) and difficult to turn off -- a large, easy to hit SNOOZE button
will be your worst enemy. Be wary of clocks that are super bright though,
or you (or worse your roommate) will be kept up all night by its eerie LED
glow.
Jolt Picks
• Timex Nature Sounds Auto Set CD Clock - Wake up to the radio or your favorite CD!
Lamps
The
overhead light of your dorm room will not just produce bland, ugly light,
but also migraines and depression. Invest in a cheap $15 standing lamp from
Target to help counter the fluorescent and attract bugs. If you're really
feeling crazy, spend a couple dollars on some colored light bulbs. A desk
lamp is also a good idea for the times when you're pulling an all-nighter
and your roommate wants to go to bed. Clamp lights are also nice to provide
personal light anywhere you want it. Halogen lights are not recommended and
have a rumor of being dangerous.
Jolt Picks
• Floor
Lamp - The classic 3 bulb floor lamp
• Lamps
Plus - A Great Selection of lamps at College Budgets
Christmas Lights
Some
say these lights are an absolute necessity to dorm and that is up to you.
If you string them underneath a loft or bunk, watch your head! Also make
sure you have plenty of paper clips or staples for hanging them from the
ceiling. A couple packages will do the trick -- unless you and your roommate
go completely overboard and want to cover your entire ceiling in lights...in
which case seek professional help.
Jolt Picks
• LED
Christmas Multi-Colored 36 Light String Set - Christmas just got cooler!
• White
Bulb Christmas Lights - The classic Christmas choice.
Extension Cords & Surge Protectors
Sometimes
the genius room layouts will leave your appliances far from the electrical
outlets, so get at least two nice long extension cords. The surge protector
adds a little security for that fool who decides to cook popcorn at 2AM.
If you have a lot of things to plug in, bring two.
Jolt Picks
• Belkin
SurgeMaster Surge Prptector - Don't loose that paper!
• 12
Foot Extension Chord - You never know when you'll need one!
Small Fan
The
odd timing and extremes of AC and heat in the dorms can only be explained
by how they prepare you for a life in your crappy cubicle offices with similar
issues. A fan is your best friend for controlling your own cooling.
Jolt Picks
• Honeywell
High Performance Fan - Blows harder than - well, ya know...
• Honeywell
Window Fan - A great substitute for an AC Unit
Iron
Now
that you’ll be doing your own laundry, you’ll be surprised to find out how
much your clothes wrinkle. Sorry, it’s true. If you have the patience,
an iron and small ironing board will make you more impressive
to your peers (Oh such a sad, sad joke). The ironless and free wonder: hanging a wrinkled shirt in the bathroom while you take a hot shower.
Jolt Picks
• Black & Decker AS150 Steam Advantage Iron - For the occasional wrinkle in your life.
Coffee Maker
If
you’re a coffee snob, how can we argue that it's not worthwhile to pack a
coffee maker (one with auto off). However, coffee abounds in college towns,
so why spend your time cleaning up grounds? Check out the PJ’s on campus on the corner of Willow and McAlister and also under the breezeway of Stern. While we urge you to support local java, there is always the Starbucks on Maple Street that will be reopening soon.
Jolt Picks
• Black & Decker Brew 'n Go with Travel Mug - Wake up for early classes with a hot cup of joe.
Dorm Amenities
Bed Sheets
Beds
in the dorms are all twins and you might want to buy extra-long sheets to
ensure they fit. Make sure to bring a few sets, because if you’re like most
students you'll err on the side of laziness/business when it comes to laundry.
Jolt Picks
• Cotton
Twin XL Sheets - We recommend you stick to the lighter colors.
• Flannel
Twin XL Sheets - If your school is up North, make sure you have a pair!
Towels
The
need for towels is not to be underestimated. What you lack in clean laundry,
you will want to make up for with good hygiene. Two to five towels should
do it.
Jolt Picks
• Collegiate Towels - Truthfully that's the name - need we say more?
Blankets
Bringing
your childhood “Binky” is your call, but a warm blanket for sleep is essential.
You'll want a comforter for cold winter nights, but it's also a good idea
to bring a fleece blanket or throw for warmer evenings or to use while sitting
out on the Newcomb Quad. Plus, you never know when you’ll have the occasional visitor.
Jolt Picks
• Twin Microfiber Blanket - Microfiber is the new suede - and it resists spills.
Pillows (& Extras)
Bring
your regular pillows and a couple extra to prop yourself up on while watching
TV or movies, because it’s unlikely you’ll have a couch in your room. One
of those "husband/wife" pillows might not be a bad idea, but they
take up space and it's annoying to continually move them on and off your
bed every night.
Jolt Picks
• Wamsutta Magic Gel Pillow - Here's wishing you some magic.
Mattress Pads and Egg Crates
If
you get stuck with a mattress that’s been around since your school first
opened, an egg crate or mattress pad may be the only thing separating you,
an aching back, and ancient mystery stains.
Jolt Picks
• Sleep Innovations Eggcrate Foam Topper - For $10, get a good nights sleep!
Storage Crates
Either
plastic or metal, these will give you some extra storage space underneath
your bed or in the closet. They are mostly handy for storing stuff that you
don't use too often, like books. Yaffa blocks abound at the Bookstore. v
Jolt Picks
• Bubble Crates - For $5, you can't go wrong.
Clothes Hangers
Even
if you aren't planning to bring a lot of clothes that require hanging, hangers
come in handy and have a way of disappearing. Take it from Joan Crawford:
no wire hangers! Bring plastic. You can hang drying items on them, heavier
items on them, and they cause less wrinkles.
Jolt Picks
• Pack of 72 Tube Hangers - A basic neccessity.
Wall Decorations
A
very tiny bit of the world will be "yours" while at school. Consider
what you want to look at while there: old movie posters, band fliers, pictures
of your friends ... or the stark, cell-like cinder blocks of your wall.
Be wary of following the cliché college poster route with such gems like
John Belushi in Animal House, Bob Marley smoking weed, and girls in thong
bikinis drinking beer (word to the wise, this will not get you more girls). TUCP generally hosts a poster sale at the beginning of each semester, but you can also check out the Mushroom on the corner of Zimple and Broadway for all sorts of posters and tapestries.
Jolt Picks
• AllPosters.com - Widest selection of posters we found on the web.
Laundry Hamper
Go
with a short long one (to go under your bed) or a thin medium height one
(to go in your closet). Expandable hampers are ideal for dorm rooms because
they can hold a lot of clothes and fold neatly to fit anywhere. Some have
removable bags. Some have wheels. A standard laundry or long duffle bag will do too, but remember
that the larger it is the less often you will feel compelled to do laundry,
which depending on your disposition can be a curse, a blessing, or both.
Jolt Picks
• Mesh Laundry Hamper - On the off chance that your clothes actually make it into the hamper, this is the one to use!
Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets
A
big jug or tub keeps most first years relatively presentable for much of
the school year. Dryer sheets are good for combating the dusty smell your
drawers might create in your clothes, as well as those weird smells that come from the ancient closets. However, the college students’ best friend: Febreeze.
Jolt Picks
• Tide
High Efficiency Laundry Detergent - More bang for your buck with this
powerful stuff.
• Bounce
Dryer Sheets - At least your clothes will be soft when classes start getting
hard.
Garbage Can
Get a cheap small garbage can. And save up plastic bags from the Bookstore and McAlister Market to put in the bags – it makes disposal a much neater activity. The flip tops are nice for hiding overflowing garbage and containing smells. Recycling isn’t really a happening thing in New Orleans post-K, but you can recycle any glass for the glass blowing studio in the alley between the art building and Newcomb College Center for Research on Women.
Jolt Picks
• Simple Human Garbage Can - Simple, stylish but still affordable.
Random 'Kitcheny' Stuff
There’s
some kitchen supplies you never knew you needed until they’re gone. The time
will come when your food collection resembles that of a depleted bomb shelter;
comprising only of second rate canned goods. A can opener may just be your
best friend until you can work up the nerve to go grocery shopping by yourself.
Some other items to go in the miscellaneous drawer: bottle opener, corkscrew,
measuring spoons, and Tupperware for leftovers.
Jolt Picks
• Measuring
Tools - Great assortment of choices here - who knows, you may even
end up keeping some of these for a while.
• Bar
& Wine Tools - For the occasional dorm room party - hey, we're realistic.
We've been there!
• Tupperware -
In case you have a cooking area in your dorm, these are essential.
Brita Pitcher
A
water filtering pitcher may be a helpful way to enhance the taste, if not
health, of your tap water. Be sure to change the filters as often as required.
If your family has a bulk buying superstore membership, pick some filters
up to take with you; they tend to be expensive.
Jolt Picks
• Brita Slim Pitcher with Filter - A nice space saving option for your dorm room fridge.
• Replacement Filter 3-Pack - Great to stock up on. Filters should really be changed every 2-3 months.
Double Sided Tape or Sticky Putty
Bring
some double-stick product to put up your posters, message board, band fliers,
etc. Walls are usually concrete, so nails and tacks are out of the question. Just
make sure you get a product that has removal instructions, or you could wind
up paying a fee when you move out.
Jolt Picks
• Grizzly Double Sided Tape - Powerful stuff. Recommended more for concrete walls.
• Poster Putty - Another alternative for mounting posters - comes right off those lovely cinder block walls.
Clothing
Clothing
If
you haven't touched it in over a year, don't bring it. Bring the clothes
you like and will wear regularly. Err on the side of being minimal. You'll
likely find out what you want to be wearing better after you're there no
matter what.
Jolt Picks
• KarmaLoop -
Great clothes with that urban atittude.
• Gap
Online - A staple amongst most college crowds.
• Old
Navy - Gap's less expensive cousin.
• Shoes -
Zappos has some great deals online.
Undergarments
You want enough so that you don't have to do laundry very often. So it is suggested you bring about 21 pairs of underwear and socks… unless you don’t mind wearing them more than one day each. Ewwwwwwwww. Or simply go without them.
Jolt Picks
• Gap
Online - They have some great patterns on boxers here!
• Old
Navy - A cheap way to stock up on your unmentionables.
Winter stuff
Though New Orleans is known for having tempestuous weather, the winters are relatively mild and only require a couple of layers now and then. You may as well bring a jacket, scarf and hat to be on the safe side. If home is an airplane ride away and you are planning on going home for Winter/Spring Break, just rotate your summer stuff when you go home. (And a word of advice...bring a lot home at Spring Break and leave it there, it will make packing at the end of school much, much easier.) Don't forget a solid winter jacket too (and a scarf -- it gets damn windy). The Tulane Daily Jolt provides a weather forecast that will help you in deciding if the trek to class is worth your while.
Comfy PJ's
Make sure they're not only comfortable to sleep in, but also in decent shape (no major holes) and not too embarrassing, because chances are that you will wear them to classes more than once or twice. Cute pajamas can be your best friend on those early mornings which follow late nights.
Bathing Suit
You
never know when you’re going to need one. While we do admire your confidence,
for most people, it should be forbidden to wear a speedo in public. You might
decide to go swimming during open times at Reily or hang out on the Quad or levee to catch some rays.
Jolt Picks
• Swimsuits for All - Everyone can find something here.
Formal Clothing
It's good to have some nice formal outfits (suit, ties, dress, whatever floats your boat) in case you get invited to some cool event, lecture, dance or party that requires formal wear. A tuxedo t-shirt will do just fine for most things, but you might want to look more spiff to land that sweet internship.
Jolt Picks
• Jos A Bank - Classy, but it won't break your bank.
Umbrella
Because
of the dire effects of global warming and constant temperature changes, you
never what kind of weather to expect! So when packing, remember the rain in New Orleans. It’s a good idea to keep an umbrella in your backpack or bag at all times since the weather can change its mind pretty quickly. You might fare well to buy a rain coat – as geeky as it looks, it covers more area than an umbrella Also rainboots are a good idea as the water tends to collect pretty quickly, especially in the parking lot in front of Warren and the art school. You may giggle at the thought of a rain coat and boots, but you won’t be laughing the first time you get caught in one of the monsoons on campus.
Jolt Picks
• London Fog Automatic Open Umbrella.
Bathroom Stuff
First Aid
You
should always bring a variety of common medicines (head, stomach, sinuses,
throat, etc.). You'll need them at some point and you'll be able to come
to the rescue of your hot neighbor. A hangover is inevitable for those of you indulging in alcohol, as well as band aids and first aid creams for those cuts and bruises you may accumulate.
Jolt Picks
• First Aid - A nice compact package with all the basic necessities.
Toiletries
Shampoo,
conditioner, soap/body wash, razors,
shaving cream, deodorant, tissues, toothpaste and toothbrushes, a comb/brush,
Q-tips, dental floss, nail clippers, spare contacts, glasses and contact
solution if you need them, and a hair
dryer if you use one. Also, whatever "product" (read: gunk)
you use to make your hair purdy.
Shower Caddy & Flip Flops
If
you have a shared bathroom, you'll need to contain your toiletries in manageable
and portable containers. Shower caddies have holes in the bottom to let the
water drain out. They just need to be big enough to carry your shower and
bathroom essentials. Keep it small. And do not forget the flip flops. The
shower might be clean, but your hall mate might have some gross fungus.
Jolt Picks
• Bathroom Caddy - An easy way to take all your goodies to and from the shower.
• Flip Flops - These will keep that nasty fungus off your feet.
Medications
Be
sure to talk with your parents about how to keep your prescriptions up to
date in your new locale well ahead of leaving. The Health Center can fill most prescriptions, but they do not take outside health insurance. Your best bet is to pick out a Walgreens or Rite-Aid on St. Charles.
Jolt Picks
• Pain Killers - Chances are you'll have a few migranes before Freshman year is through.
Contraceptives
You’ll
need more than your first aid supplies to play doctor. If you want to have
sex, you want to have some protection. Stop by the Tulane Health Center on campus or the Women's Center right next door to get condoms and other safe-sex materials as well as information on the subject.
Jolt Picks
• Trojan Condom - Variety 36 Pack - Variety is a good thing.
College Necessities
Water Bottle
So
they've become a college cliché, but they're still super useful for sports,
outdoors activity, class, and studying. You can also express your Tulane
pride and get one at the bookstore with the logo on it. The Nalgene type
are nearly indestructible and won't give you that cheap plastic taste that
regular water bottles will. Just don't put milk in them. Trust us.
Jolt Picks
• CamelBak .75 Liter Water Bottle - Pretty sleek design.
Cleaning Wipes
Pledge
or Clorox are an absolute Godsend, and the benefit will be two-fold: disguising
the nasty dorm-room smell (either the one that was there when you arrived
or the one you made in the process of living there) and combating the inevitable
dust build-up. Get the lemon-scented kind. We recommend use right before moving all your stuff in (you know, just in case) and for clean up when you move out.
Jolt Picks
• Clorox Cleaning Wipes - Who knows - maybe you can avoid a few colds by using these in common areas you share with your roommate.
Organizer
Whether
it’s a PDA, personal secretary, or desk calendar, you will want something
to keep track of due dates, upcoming days off of school and important B-days. HRL usually provides you with a basic one with important dates at move-in. The Daily Jolt also offers an easy to use online scheduler when it comes time to register for classes.
Jolt Picks
• Palm Z22 Handheld PDA - At about $90, this is the one to get if you're on a budget.
• Dell Axim X51v PDA - If you need all the bells and whistles, this is your best bet.
Febreeze
Stinky
roommate? Too much old laundry? Dried, moldy milk in your cereal bowl? Febreeze
it away! Some also go for plug-in air fresheners, but those take up valuable
socket space. Aerosol can fresheners only help with the smell for a few seconds.
The spritzy oil kind really stink up the room, and that can be nauseating
(especially if they leak). Double check if you've got an asthmatic roommate.
Jolt Picks
• 27.4 oz Febreeze Spray - You never know when you'll need this in the room! A real problem solver.
Message Board
The
dry erase boards are a throw back to the college days of yore before IM and
Away messages removed their functionality. They can also function as a forewarning to your roommate that you’re getting busy inside. It can still be a fun thing, but
beware that your markers will be stolen within the first few weeks of school.
Get a five-pack at the dollar store.
Jolt Picks
• Dry Erase Board - Great for friends to leave messages and funny cartoons on.
School Supplies
Most of your money will go towards books, so spend sparingly here: One box of pens, one notebook for each class, one or two highlighters, a stapler, some pencils and a graphing calculator (for CALC or STAT) ought to do it. Some scissors, a three-hole punch and a small package of Post-its are helpful too. For those of you who love the flash cards, don’t forget the index cards.
Jolt Picks
• Staples Back To School Specials - A complete collection of cheap Back to School supplies.
Food!
You will want to stock up on snacks and junk food for late night cravings when the dining hall seems just too far away. You want food items that won't spoil and require little effort to prepare. Think Easy Mac, Ramen, granola bars, dry cereal, fruit cups, peanut butter, energy bars. Take advantage of your parents moving you in, and get them to buy you loads of stuff. There are really no grocery stores nearby. McAlister Market in Bruff provides some basic overpriced goods and The Big Easy Café is available for your late night munchies. The next best thing is the Rite Aid on Broadway and St. Charles. Keep an eye out for groups advertising a shuttle to Wal-Mart or hook up with an upper classman friend for a trip to Langenstein’s, Whole Foods, Winn Dixie, or Sav-a-Center.
Jolt Picks
• Snack Food - You won't have to sneak these out of the dining hall.
Duct Tape
If
the gods created a tape, it would be Duct Tape. This stuff is essential for
repairs, but is a bad idea for using on the walls or furniture (goodbye paint,
goodbye wood finish), so be careful what you fix. Don’t be fooled by its
name; duct tape is useless when it comes to actually repairing ducts. Another
great use for this product is trapping your roommate in his/her bed as well
as blocking doorways.
Jolt Picks
• Heavy Duty 3M Duct Tape - This should have its own element on the periodic table named after it.
Optional
CDs, DVDs & Books
Bring your favorite CDs and DVDs, but remember that everything has to go someplace, and digital versions of your media are the most compact. Books take up a lot of space, so pack your favorites. There are also many great local bookstores in the area, such as Maple Street Books.
Jolt Picks
• DVDs
from Amazon - Amazon is pretty much the king of selling DVDs - plus
you can bought previously viewed DVDs from other Amazon users for less
dough.
• Music
from Amazon - Great selection. To save at least 1/3 of the price, buy
from other users who are trying to sell their CDs - most are unscratched.
• Books
from Amazon - Pretty much the major category from Amazon's humble beginnings
in the 90's - remember that decade?
Earplugs
These
become essential if you have a rude roommate or a loud floor. If worse comes
to worse, you might have to resort to the hand in warm water technique to
teach that roommate a lesson.
Jolt Picks
• Disposable Ear Plugs - You never know when your roommate might start singing Phil Collins in their sleep.
Plastic Silverware
Why wash silverware when you can just throw it away? You probably already have tons of it left over from your graduation party anyhow.
Back Up ID
Nearly everyone experiences an identity crisis of some kind their first year of college. It may come after reading Nietzsche in the park, but it may also come from losing your student ID. So, you will want to have your Social Security number memorized. You’ll be writing that sucker down a lot from now on. If you want to get a job, you’re going to need the actual card, even if it’s work study. You may also want to have your passport handy for when you lose your driver’s license and have to wait for a new one to arrive. Just remember that it’s illegal to carry more than one driver’s license.
Hooks
Use
sticky hooks because the more floor space the better. Try to find ones that
won’t leave a residue to avoid nasty cleanup.
Jolt Picks
• 3M Hooks - Go ahead and mount something!
Tools
You
will be surprised how useful some tools can be in a dorm room. Specifically
screwdrivers! Get one with different heads (flat and Phillips) of different
sizes. Other tools may come in handy as well.
Jolt Picks
• Apollo 39 piece compact tool kit - Ladies love a handyman.
Sewing Kit
A
small package with a few needles, a few different colored threads and a button
or two is all you need. You will only need it for emergencies and if you're
lucky you’ll be able to bring the items home on breaks to allow another family
member to mend them for you.
Jolt Picks
• Lewis & Clark Sewing Kit - Be prepared if you lose a button on your favorite outfit.
Light Bulbs
Bring
them or buy them there, whatever is most convenient. Standard 60 watt bulbs
will usually do the trick, but check your desk lamp and overhead light for
their specifications. Energy saver bulbs will last your whole year and, yup,
save energy. Facilities Services will take care of any other lights that are out with a simple request.
Jolt Picks
• GE Soft White 60 Watt Long Life Bulbs - These bulbs may end up staying in your dorm room longer than you.
Stamps
If you are unable to make it home for certain family celebrations, send cards and reduce your guilt. Getting real mail is so unusual lately that it rocks to receive some. Consider mailing some of your friends at other schools. You should really bring stamps, as the stamp machine has been MIA. However, you can purchase them from the ATMs next to Irby.
Plants
You
might not want the responsibility, but plants will brighten a dull room.
Take a look at department stores or supermarkets for something cheap that
can survive without much maintenance or direct sun.
Jolt Picks
• Money Tree - Cause these days, college is so expensive!
Rechargeable Batteries
Batteries
are expensive, so you will want some that will recharge themselves with no
cost. They may not have as long of a lifespan but they will save you money!
Just don’t lose them.
Jolt Picks
• Sony Rechargeable Batteries - Much easier and less expensive to go with 1 or 2 sets of these batteries - especially with the markup at most campus stores.
Personal Memory Items and Hobbies
Both will help keep you happy. Bring some photos or an old stuffed animal that you will miss. (You know that if someone makes fun of you they are secretly hiding a similar item.) And, bring your hobbies (Frisbee, snowboards, computer games, etc.) because you will definitely be meeting people with similar interests.
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