what to pack
Sometimes it's easy to forget that you will be sharing your room with another person or two. There is very little space, so bring only what you need. If possible, talk to your roommate(s) before the semester begins to coordinate what each of you will bring so that you don't show up with 2 or 3 of everything. If you have a single room, you'll still need to bring the essentials and will still have limited space. Here’s a list to guide your packing.
- Bath towels, flip flops, and a shower caddy full of supplies
- Alarm clock
- Bed linens (size: extra long twin - 36"x80") & pillow (s)
- Small desk lamp (no halogen bulbs)
- Ethernet cord for high–speed internet connection
- Laundry soap & a small basket or portable hamper
- Mini-ironing board or wrinkle-release spray
- Extension cords & power strips
- An umbrella or rain coat
- A small fan for those hot days
- Milk crates or stackable shelves
- Earthquake kit with a flashlight for rolling blackouts (www.lifesecure.com has some emergency kit options)
- Clothes—but not your entire wardrobe, as space is limited!
- Headphones to respect quiet hours
- Clip-on light - for reading in bed
- Dry erase board
- Camera, plus pictures from home
- E-mail list—so you can communicate for free with your family and friends from home
- Removable decorations to personalize your space
- Enthusiasm for meeting people, & an appetite to learn!
