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brooklynbridezilla
Ever After
Member since 4/04 6651 total posts
Wedding Date:
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Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
It's official, my sister is going to Johns Hopkins on a full scholarship!  I'm so proud of her. She's studying Mechanical Engineering.
SO she's headed for dorm life, and I'm putting together a list of things she will need. please add anything you think will be useful. Thank you!
Sheets
Pillow
Pillow cases
Mattress pad
Towels
Robe
Shower caddy
slippers
shampoo
soap
q-tips
cotton balls
detergent
fabric softener
rolls of quarters
laundry bag
first aid kit
clock radio
sewing kit
extension cord
deoderant
nail clipper
nail file
pepper spray
hair dryer
shout wipes
lysol
small broom & dust pan
ear plugs
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nov04LIbride
Asshatery: Nature or nurture?
Member since 3/04 8140 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2004 11:00 AM
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Hard-boiled eggs also have hearts of gold.
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Alarm clock! Definite necessity!
ETA: That was already there. How about a computer? There are labs but it is soo much easier having your own.
Message edited 5/4/2005 9:29:51 AM.
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Posted 5/4/05 9:15 AM
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DebsNY
Me and the MEN
Member since 8/04 7391 total posts
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8/7/2005 11:30 AM
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Meadow Club
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Congrats to her!!! 
Flip flops for the shower. who know's what's growing in there 
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Posted 5/4/05 9:17 AM
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HearzBellz
Always a bridesmaid 3x over
Member since 4/03 10390 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/9/2004 1:00 PM
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Harbor Club
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Congrats to your sis...that is a very grand achievment!!!
That is a very thorough list. I would add a mini safe for some valuables as well....like a small lock box that can be hidden for id, school bills, and maybe even small pieces of jewlery.
Also, maybe if you can find out which bookstore chain is in Johns Hopkins, you can get a gift certificate. (most schools are Barnes & Nobles)
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Posted 5/4/05 9:18 AM
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RedHead
6 people and counting :*
Member since 10/03 18760 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/2/2004 12:00 AM
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Fox Hollow :)
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
dust buster!!!!
comforter
tv
mini fridge
radio
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Posted 5/4/05 9:18 AM
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RedHead
6 people and counting :*
Member since 10/03 18760 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/2/2004 12:00 AM
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Fox Hollow :)
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Posted by DebsNY
Congrats to her!!!
Flip flops for the shower. who know's what's growing in there
A DEFINATE MUST HAVE!!!
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Posted 5/4/05 9:19 AM
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RedHead
6 people and counting :*
Member since 10/03 18760 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/2/2004 12:00 AM
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Fox Hollow :)
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
i bought those plastic crates for extra storage of food and clothing!
Posters
back pack
Message edited 5/4/2005 9:20:22 AM.
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Posted 5/4/05 9:20 AM
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lcherian
I'm a Mrs.!!
Member since 10/04 2876 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/24/2006 2:30 PM
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Hyatt Wind Watch
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
extra hangers
iron/small ironing board
cute lil rug for the room
drawer liners
maxi pads/tampons
nail polish remover
tylenol/advil
box of tissue
Message edited 5/4/2005 9:25:46 AM.
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Posted 5/4/05 9:23 AM
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nov04LIbride
Asshatery: Nature or nurture?
Member since 3/04 8140 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2004 11:00 AM
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Hard-boiled eggs also have hearts of gold.
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
here's a good list
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Posted 5/4/05 9:24 AM
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Shorty McBride
so done!
Member since 4/05 12789 total posts
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11/23/2007 5:00 PM
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Winter Garden Pavilion, Fox Hollow
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
power strips (there's NEVER enough outlets!!!)
****flashlight w/ extra batteries****preferably a good, full sized one, AND a small MagLite to keep in her purse for when she's out at night (coming home, slightly tipsy  ) - trust me, you never know....and street lighting isn't always perfect.
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Posted 5/4/05 9:28 AM
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justshir
blah blah blah
Member since 10/04 1673 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/5/2004 2:00 PM
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some chinese restaurant
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
lots and lots of snacks! for when she has to stay in for cram sessions! also, a picture of the fam! so she won't get too home sick.
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Posted 5/4/05 9:42 AM
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brooklynbridezilla
Ever After
Member since 4/04 6651 total posts
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11/5/2005 12:30 PM
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
thanks guys!!! you had a bunch i had not thought of.
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Posted 5/4/05 11:38 AM
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SweetCin704
I love my brother
Member since 7/03 14281 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/15/2006 1:00 PM
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CLM (A++++)
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Wow, that's a wonderful achievement!!!!!!! Go sis!
I'd also add a mug to the list
thumbtacks
bulletin board
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Posted 5/4/05 11:45 AM
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steph4777
My little cutie pie!
Member since 11/03 2843 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/31/2004 6:00 PM
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Larkfield Manor
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Before my parents drove me back each semester, we went to Costco to buy snacks and supplies. I would get a cases of my favorite juices, bottled water, snacks and cereal to keep in my closet or under my bed. It lasted a while and helped me save money for the first half of the semester.
TV/VCR/DVD - I only had a roommate my freshman yr and I'm so happy we each bought our own TV.
telephone/answering machine (if no voicemail)
2 sets of plates, bowls, cups and utensils
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Posted 5/4/05 12:02 PM
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RedHead
6 people and counting :*
Member since 10/03 18760 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/2/2004 12:00 AM
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Fox Hollow :)
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
message board for the door?
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Posted 5/4/05 12:04 PM
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MrsTC
My Casey Girl!
Member since 3/03 8127 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/27/2003 1:00 PM
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The Coral House
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
wow she sounds SMART! Best of luck to her.
a laundry basket?
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Posted 5/4/05 12:58 PM
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marymoon
FINALLY!?!?!
Member since 2/04 12227 total posts
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
That's so great! I agree wiht the suggestions above and I want to add that sometimes college dorm bed are extra long, so she may need extra long sheets.
Also, tylenol, advil, dayquil, claritin, etc etc
ETA: I don't know how often epople use them, but a lot of people put those whiteboards on their doors for messages
Did anyone mention calling cards?
Message edited 5/4/2005 2:16:51 PM.
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Posted 5/4/05 2:16 PM
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don424
The Quintessential Studmuffin
Member since 3/04 6466 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/12/2002 2:00 PM
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Jericho Terrace
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Posted by RedHead
message board for the door?
nah, they steal those and you can leave a voicemail/email
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Posted 5/4/05 2:18 PM
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DebsNY
Me and the MEN
Member since 8/04 7391 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/7/2005 11:30 AM
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Meadow Club
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Posted by don424
Posted by RedHead
message board for the door?
nah, they steal those and you can leave a voicemail/email
I never had mine stolen - only the markers.
At my school everyone has a message board on the door - i used to love coming home and having a note left for me
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Posted 5/4/05 2:25 PM
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marymoon
FINALLY!?!?!
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
A good dicitonary and an MLA Guide.
I also find "research papers for dummies" was a good resource when I was feeling stuck on a paper. It really breaks it down
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Posted 5/4/05 2:27 PM
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DebsNY
Me and the MEN
Member since 8/04 7391 total posts
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8/7/2005 11:30 AM
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Meadow Club
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Posted by marymoon
A good dicitonary and an MLA Guide.
I also find "research papers for dummies" was a good resource when I was feeling stuck on a paper. It really breaks it down
or APA. I only wrote a handful of paper's in MLA, most were in APA.
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Posted 5/4/05 2:29 PM
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dpli
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 1/04 2471 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/7/2004 3:30 PM
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The Swan Club
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
I'm an engineer, I'll give you some school related stuff I always used (you can get most of it at Staples or somewhere like that)
mechanical pencils
mechanical "clic" erasers
Engineering scale
Small ruler
pocket stapler
Engineering pad (it's pale green)
Scientific or graphing calculator
burnable CDs or zip disks for the computer
graph paper
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Posted 5/4/05 2:29 PM
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brooklynbridezilla
Ever After
Member since 4/04 6651 total posts
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11/5/2005 12:30 PM
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Posted by dpli
I'm an engineer, I'll give you some school related stuff I always used (you can get most of it at Staples or somewhere like that)
mechanical pencils
mechanical "clic" erasers
Engineering scale
Small ruler
pocket stapler
Engineering pad (it's pale green)
Scientific or graphing calculator
burnable CDs or zip disks for the computer
graph paper
wow! thank you!
can i ask what you do now?
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Posted 5/4/05 2:33 PM
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nov04LIbride
Asshatery: Nature or nurture?
Member since 3/04 8140 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2004 11:00 AM
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Hard-boiled eggs also have hearts of gold.
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Posted by brooklynbridezilla
Posted by dpli
I'm an engineer, I'll give you some school related stuff I always used (you can get most of it at Staples or somewhere like that)
mechanical pencils
mechanical "clic" erasers
Engineering scale
Small ruler
pocket stapler
Engineering pad (it's pale green)
Scientific or graphing calculator
burnable CDs or zip disks for the computer
graph paper
wow! thank you!
can i ask what you do now?
I would hold off on a calculator--in my calc. classes they always required specific models (I was the old school TI-83)...
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Posted 5/4/05 2:40 PM
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dpli
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 1/04 2471 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/7/2004 3:30 PM
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The Swan Club
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Re: Help me make a list of things a college freshman needs!
Posted by brooklynbridezilla
wow! thank you!
can i ask what you do now?
I am a Civil Engineer
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Posted 5/4/05 2:42 PM
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