REAL LIFE
College Checklist
By Stephanie Lynn, age 22, Massachusetts
SDM Editor-in-Chief
Bedding
Bed comforter (usually twin extra long)
Bed sheets
Pillows
Mattress pad/egg crate
Large "back rest" pillow
Body pillow & covers
Bed lifts/risers
Underbed storage containers
Office
Laptop/desktop computer
Laptop case
Laptop security lock
Printer
Thumb drive
Ethernet cord
Post-It Notes
Calendar
Email/MySpace (keep in touch with friends back home)
Instant Messenger (coordinate study times, group meetings, meal times with friends)
Electronics
Cordless room phone
Cell phone
Alarm clock
Camera
Radio, CD player, or Ipod
Power strips
Mini-fridge with microwave (talk to roommate & check school rules)
Small television (talk to roommate)
VHS/DVD player
Headphones
Kitchen-ware
Snacks
Bottled water
Microwavable containers
Coffee mugs
Silverware
Plastic cups
Plastic plates
Paper towels
Dish sponges
Dish soap
Clothing & Laundry
Swimsuit
Business suit (for job interviews, class presentations, etc.)
Party dress/outfit
Laundry bag/hamper
Laundry basket
Detergent
Fabric softener
Hangers
Quarters
Iron
Small ironing board
Drying rack
Febreze
Cleaning & Bath
Bath towels
Shower caddy
Shower flip flops
Facial Tissues
Small vacuum
Lysol spray
Lysol wipes
Other Essentials
Photos & frames
Door mirror
4 or 5 light floor lamp
Desk lamp
Lightbulbs
Flashlight
Batteries
Posters
Dry erase board & markers
Adhesive hooks
Small trash bin
Small fan
Backpack or Tote
Beta fish
Potted plant
Stuffed animals
Stackable storage containers
Spending cash
Debit card (you never know when you'll need to hit up the ATM)
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