5 Things I Forgot To Bring To College That I Already Miss
Start writing a post
Education

5 Things I Forgot To Bring To College That I Already Miss

The first week of the semester was a bit rough without these things.

93
https://pixabay.com/en/luggage-packaging-travel-vacations-3297015/
https://pixabay.com/en/luggage-packaging-travel-vacations-3297015/

Packing for college is quite the ordeal, even if you've done it multiple times. I was actually out-of-state the week before classes started, and I got back just in time to pack and leave home. As such, it was almost inevitable that I would forget something, or, as it turned out, five somethings.

1. Coffee mugs

https://www.pexels.com/photo/six-white-ceramic-mugs-1251175/

I woke up Monday morning and went to make myself some coffee with my Keurig. I opened up the cabinet to grab a mug and, to my dismay, there weren't any! I frantically searched for anything I could put hot coffee in but found nothing. Thankfully, I went to the clubhouse at Traditions West and got some coffee from there with one of their disposable cups.

2. Blanket

https://www.pexels.com/photo/bed-blanket-female-girl-450056/

Since it's summer, a blanket may not seem like something you'd need. I didn't think so either, especially because I'm always hot anyway. However, with only a sheet to cover me, I was cold my first few nights. I just needed one extra layer and I would've been fine. It got better later on when I realized I didn't have to keep the fan on all night.

3. Hair clips

https://pixabay.com/en/hairpins-glass-fused-glass-fashion-262378/

The weekend before classes started I was having a bad hair day. My parents were with me, and my mom decided to help me with my hair. She suggested I clip my bangs back and asked if I had the piece of cardboard where I keep all my clips. I was taken aback because I didn't know she knew about that. It was just something I came up with when I was being resourceful, and I've been using it ever since. Anyway, I had forgotten to bring it, so we had to improvise.

4. Measuring Cups

https://burst.shopify.com/photos/rainbow-measuring-cups?q=measuring+cups

Measuring cups serve a lot of purposes. In my case, I wanted some oatmeal. It was my only breakfast option at the moment. When I couldn't find the measuring cups, I had to give up. I'm not skilled enough to estimate measurements. I was feeling disheartened until I got an email saying that there was a burrito bar in the clubhouse. I immediately raced there and was rewarded.

5. Swimsuit

Callie Spencer

I live in an apartment complex with a pool. I knew this but didn't think I would need my swimsuit because I didn't think the pool would be open very long with the colder weather starting soon. I was walking back to my apartment one day and saw the glimmering blue water of the anyway calling to me. I had some extra time and could've gone for a swim if I had brought my suit.

Living without these things for a week was frustrating, but I survived. Now I know what to get the next time I go home for the weekend.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

49999
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

31890
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

955368
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

180531
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments