What should I bring to college from home?

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What are fun things to bring to college?

Here are 15 fun things that no one tells you to bring to college, but that you totally should anyway:

  • Decorations. …
  • Something that smells reallllly good. …
  • Candles. …
  • Tarot cards, poker chips, Clue, or other fun games. …
  • Husband pillows. …
  • Shot glasses. …
  • Fancy wine glasses. …
  • Your old Halloween costumes.

What should you not forget to bring to college?

21 Most Forgotten Items for College

  1. Business Professional Clothes. It may not seem necessary or even reasonable to pack professional clothes or business suits, but you never know when you may need one. …
  2. Agenda/Planner. …
  3. Extra Phone Charger. …
  4. String Lights. …
  5. Beach Towel. …
  6. Wristlet. …
  7. Can Opener. …
  8. Formal Clothing.

What do college students need the most?

30 “Must Haves” for Surviving College

  1. An extra set of sheets. One of the college must haves is an extra set of sheets. …
  2. A fan…or 4. Very rarely will you have temperature control in your dorm. …
  3. At least one big microwaveable bowl. …
  4. Noise-canceling headphones. …
  5. Cleaning Wipes. …
  6. A Coffeemaker. …
  7. A big lamp. …
  8. Quarters.

How many clothes do college guys need?

Pack your clothing.

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Bring only three weeks of clothes since you won’t be able to fit everything you own into one dorm. ( Of course, don’t use Meredith as an example as it was like shoving clowns into a phone booth). Also, make sure you have at least one nice outfit.

What you actually need for college?

Here are five things you really need as you start college.

  • Laptop, notebook or tablet computer. Whether you’re taking notes in class, doing research or writing papers, a portable computer is helpful. …
  • Inexpensive phone plan. …
  • Book bag. …
  • Dorm room essentials. …
  • Textbooks.

What a girl should bring to college?

Creature Comforts

  • Mattress topper (memory foam is always a good choice)
  • Mattress pad.
  • Comforter or duvet with cover.
  • Pillow(s)
  • Pillow cases (at least two per pillow)
  • Sheets (two sets)
  • Extra blanket.
  • Throw blanket.

What should you not bring to a dorm?

13 Things NOT to Bring to College

  • Your high school t-shirts. Colleges are notorious for handing out plenty of free t-shirts during the first week of school, so you will have plenty of t-shirt options. …
  • Furniture. …
  • Sports gear. …
  • More than two sheet and towel sets. …
  • Bulky luggage. …
  • Appliances. …
  • Too many shoes. …
  • Printer.

What every college guy needs?

50 Things Every Guy Should Pack for College

  • Herschel Supply Co. Heritage Backpack. …
  • MacBook Pro. …
  • Macbook Pro Case. …
  • Casio Graphing Calculator. …
  • HP All In One Color Printer. …
  • UiiSii In Ear Headphones. …
  • Leather Notebook Journal. …
  • BIC Ball Pens.