What NOT to Forget

Survival Checklist for Dormitory Living
So I'm going to be a freshman at George Mason University (GMU) this coming fall 2004 semester and I'm totally clueless what to bring, and I'm having trouble differentiating between what's needed and what's just wanted. So I've been talking to my cousin who'll be an upcoming Junior, as well as a few other college-experienced friends of mine...and I've come up with this checklist/guide of necessities and nicities for surviving college life in the dorms. Here goes, this is all for my organization because knowing me I'll lose this list many times over--though perhaps this might be able to help out a few other people sharing the same boat...So here's to staying afloat! (and hopes that one day I'll become less of a dork than I currently am :X)









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Dorm Room Stuff

  • Dry Erase Board
  • Alarm Clock
  • Laundry Tote
  • Laundry Detergent (tablet form)
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Rolls of Quarters (*Presidents Park Residents: Free Laundry!*)
  • Sewing Kit
  • Stamps
  • Envelopes/Stationery
  • Thermometer (body temp)
  • Tissues
  • First Aid Kit
  • 3M (brand) Hooks
  • Strong String
  • *DUCT TAPE*
  • Sheets (Twin Long)
  • Blankets/Pillows
  • Pictures
  • Paper Towels
  • Wet Wipes
  • Magnetic Paper Towel Holder (to put on the fridge)
  • Trash Bags (can use old shopping bags)
      Electronics
    • Computer/Printer
    • *Software Documentation* (manuals, warranties, instructions, etc)
    • TV/DVD/Movies
    • **Power Strip
    • **Extension Cords
    • Refridgerator/Microwave/George Foreman Grill
    • Iron (optional: don't let clothes sit in dryer. period.)
    • Phone (does your college provide phones with the room?)

    • School Supplies

  • Good, Sturdy, Backpack
  • Black/Blue/Red Pens
  • White-Out
  • #2 Pencils
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Erasers
  • LooseLeaf Paper Refills
  • Sturdy D-Ring Binders Tip
    D-Ring Binders (hide)
    D-Ring Binders don't break as easily and can withstand a lot more abuse that average O-Ring Binders
  • A Composition Book/Notebook for each writing-intensive course
  • A Good Folders for Each Class
  • Binder Dividers
  • **Post-Its
  • **Ruler/HolePunch
  • Filing Cube w/Hanging Files (for filing stuff, duh)
  • Scissors
  • Scotch-Tape
  • CD-Rs
  • 3 1/2" Floppy Diskettes
  • Stapler/Staples
  • Paper Clips
  • Rubber Bands
  • Highlighters (at least four different colors)
  • Printer Paper
  • 3x5/4x6 Index Cards (card holder would be nice accompaniment)
  • Dictionary/Thesaurus

    • Toiletries

  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
  • Hairbrush
  • Nail Clippers
  • Razor (electric wet/dry ones save time!)
  • Baby Powder Tip
    Baby Powder Trick (hide)
    If you're running late and don't have time to shower or wash your hair, sprinkle a teeny bit of baby powder on your roots and brush through into a ponytail. The powder absorbs extra oil and with your hair in a ponytail, you'll look polished instead of messy!
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Shower Gel
  • Hair Pins
  • Small Packages of Q-tips
  • Towels
  • **Flip Flops
  • Loofah/Sponge/Washcloth
  • Contacts/Solution/Extra Case
  • Moisturizer
  • Medicines/Prescriptions
  • Deodorant
  • *Toiletries Caddy*

    • Miscellaneous:

  • **Umbrella
  • **Watch
  • Medical Records/Important Documents
  • Storage Boxes
  • Hangers (shirt and slacks)
  • Clip-On Lamp
  • Headphones
  • *Cell Phone Charger*

    • Optional/Nicities:

  • Lockbox/Safe
  • Plates/Bowls
  • Utensils
  • Plastic Baggies/Food Storage Containers
  • Can/Bottle Opener
  • Chip Clips
  • Trash Can
  • Fan
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Desk Organizers
  • Hair Dryer
  • Curling Iron

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