Many students wonder
what to take and what not to take while living in a
dormitory during school and college education. It is
always easier to take as few things as possible and
yet have everything that you might need during the
years you have to spend here. Here is a checklist for
your help:
For cleaning and laundry purposes, you will
need Bleach, Dish soap, Fabric softener, Glass cleaner, Iron,
Ironing board, Laundry bag/basket, Laundry soap, Paper towels,
Safety pins, Sewing kit, Sponge, Stain remover and Trash bags.
It is always better to check beforehand, if
you are allowed to take Cooking appliances with heating
elements, Fireworks, Hunting equipment, Incense candles,
Outside antennas or satellite dishes, Pets (though some of
them allow you to keep fishes), Space heaters or Toaster ovens
with you to the dormitory. It is better not to take anything
that may be risky or pose danger or discomfort to your fellow
roommates.
Other miscellaneous items may include 3-prong
converter, Alarm clock, Area rug or carpet, Athletic equipment
such as roller blades and basketball, Backpack, Batteries,
Board games, Camera and its film, Comforter, Drawer-liner
paper, First-Aid Box, Fishing tackle, Flashlight, Full length
mirror, Jewelry box for trinkets, Overnight bag, Peg board
hooks, Photo albums, Plants, Plastic Airtight Containers,
Playing cards, Posters, Sleeping bag, Small fan, Small tool
set or box, Stereo, headphones, Study lamp, Sunglasses, Tapes,
CDs, Trashcan, Trunk, TV, Umbrella, Vanity mirror and Wall
decorations.
You may check if there is space for Futons
and Futon Mattresses and Desk and Workstation in your dorm
room too.
You will need some utensils and some basic
cooking ware so that you can make some of your favorite dishes
at your dorm, on special occasions at least. So, it is
advisable to pack some Bowls, Can opener, Coffee maker/pots-
Espresso Machine, Cups, Eating utensils, Hot air corn popper,
Hot pot, Microwave (check if you can hire it), Microwave able
cookware, Mugs, Plates, Popcorn Pop-up toasters and may be a
small Refrigerator.
You will need to keep Address book, Bookends,
Bookmarks, Calculator, Calendar, Computer, Computer diskettes
or other removable storage media, Desk organizer, Dictionary,
Envelopes, File box, Folders, Glue stick, Highlighter, Hole
punch, Index cards, Markers, Note pads, Paper clips, Pencil
sharpener, Pencils, Pens, Rubber bands, Ruler, Stamps,
Stapler, Stationery, Storage Containers, Tape and Thesaurus in
your study area along with books and bags to carry them.
