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All you need to pack

Kymar Stewart
May 03, 2016
Bentley University
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College!!

Are you excited to being college? Do you know what you need to bring? I am a freshman in college and I was really anxious about getting all the things that I needed to bring to college. I figured there were people just like me who felt the exact same. Therefore, I have created a list to help anyone who is going off to college. This list was specific to me and you might not need all the things on this list. I hope you enjoy!

For The Bed

Body pillow

2 pillows for your head

Blanket

1 pairs of sheets

Comforter

Decorative pillows if you like them

Mattress pad

Throw Pillows

For The Desk

Mason Jars for pens/pencils

Lamp

Laptop case

Agenda

Stapler and extra staples

Three-hole puncher

Tape Power strip

Graphing calculator

Printer, ink, and paper

Push Pin

Paper Clips

For Decoration

Rug

Picture frames, canvases, posters, and other wall decor

Over-the-door mirror

Light bulbs

Command strips

Command hooks

For The Closet

Over-the-door shoe rack

Velvet hangers

Scarf hanger

Belt hanger

For You To Eat

2 microwaveable bowls

2 microwaveable plates

2 forks

2 knives

2 spoons

Your favorite foods (oatmeal, soup, cereal, crackers, fruit–whatever you like!)

2 coffee mugs

2 reusable water bottles

1 travel coffee cup Brita pitcher and filters

Keurig

For You to Clean

2 rolls of paper towels

Pack of napkins

2 packs of Lysol or Clorox wipes (you’ll go through one on move-in day!)

Windex wipes or spray

Small, lightweight vacuum

Dish soap

Dish scrubber or sponge

2 dish towels

Trash Can

Trash bags

For Entertainment

Television

Your favorite few books

Headphones

For The Bathroom

2 full-sized towels

2 hand towels (if you have a hall bathroom, take a hand towel with you to dry your face when you wash it at night…a lot easier than carrying a bulky full-size towel!)

Shower shoes (cheap plastic flip flops)

Towel wrap or robe (absolute must)

Shampoo

Conditioner

Body wash

Shower pouf or washcloth

Face wash

Body lotion

Face lotion

Razor

Shaving cream if you use it (I don’t!)

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Floss

Mouthwash

For Laundry

Detergent

Fabric softener

Dryer sheets

Oxiclean spray

Bleach

Laundry basket (use this as your hamper–save space and time)

Drying rack for whatever cannot go into the dryer

Iron and ironing board if you’re against wrinkles

For Retreats & Weekend Getaways

Sleeping bag

Twin-sized air mattress

Small duffel bag

Travel Sized Toothpaste

For Your Happiness

Journal

Bible (or another inspirational book, but I recommend the Bible :))

Letters from family and friends to open throughout your first week

Family photos

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