Katie3 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Recently a lot of people have been asking me what I will need to go away to university, and I have no idea! I will be staying in residence, if that makes a difference. What do you all suggest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Lots of changes of sheets and clothes. Laundry gets expensive, so the less youhave to do the better. Buy everything in bulk, as well. Microwave, hot plate, foreman grill are all good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Recently a lot of people have been asking me what I will need to go away to university, and I have no idea! I will be staying in residence, if that makes a difference. What do you all suggest?Your university should have a list but you can always go to the containerstore.com or the actual store they have a list for handy ideas of things to take with you. Storage is always good..think about the things you actually use on a day to day basis in your room/bathroom...try to weed down what you use and make a list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Pizza money, condoms, and a stereo system. Oh, and these days, I suppose a computer might come in handy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Drugs for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 oh and plenty of huge ass bath towels...make sure they are stripey or something odd so you know they are yours..in case your roommate says they are hers..lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Drugs for sure. you get those once you're there, you don't bring them with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 find out what you are allowed to have and what will be provided. when i was in college and lived in a dorm, we were not allowed to have hotplates. also, our laundry had loadable cards, eliminating the need for quarters. i would just suggest getting informed about what your place will be like. other than that, a good strong laundry basket, space saving things like drawers and tubs, cleaning stuff (paper towels, windex, etc) and a mini-fridge. do NOT bring everything you own. do not bring more than a few books (you won't have time to read them) and do not bring all of your clothes. keep it simple and life will be easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Mini-fridge, if they're allowed. I would have starved without mine the first year. And, you know, for the beer. Noise-cancelling headphones. There was one girl in my dorm who brought 31 pairs of underwear so she would a pair a day for a month and would only have to do laundry once a month when she visited her family. Even if the university supplies a bedspread, mattress pad, etc., you should bring your own. Who knows what's been on the old one? Several pairs of comfy slippers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 do not bring all of your clothes. keep it simple and life will be easier.Adding to this, if you're close enough to home that you'll be able to visit every few months, try to organize your clothing seasonally and rotate out what you need -- so you don't have sweaters cluttering up your space in September, or a huge pile of shorts lying around in January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Only bring the shit you need. Try to coordinate with your roommate so you both do not bring giant TV's (a bad idea). on second thought do not bring a TV. Only bring as much as can fit in a four door car, because that is all the room there is. A set of silverware and plates and bowls are a good idea. Do not bother bringing your own books they take up space, you more than likely will not have time to read them and your university's library will have them any way. Movies are good, but only bring all your cd's if they are not already on your computer, or you have a car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katie3 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 this is the list provided, would you all say thats good? http://www.uottawa.ca/students/housing/bring.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fickerson Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 congrats on getting in, by the way! when i went off to college, my aunt made me this really amazing care package, filled with a bunch of stuff that i never would have thought to bring. of course, now i can't remember anything that was in there, except for a bottle of goo gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VenusStopsTrain2 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Bedroom postersplantsphotographsdress clothes for job interviewscomfortable casual clothing (e.g. sweats)slippersshoe matclothes hangersextra shelfextra lamp - One that you can clip on to your bunk would be the best idea, not having to keep roomie awake, but able to read while in bed is a plusextension cord, power barstackable storage bins you get a dresser so what do you need this for?!nightstand you get a dresser so what do you need this for?!filing cabinetbeddingcushions and pillowssleeping baghumidifierfanlap table suggested if you have a laptop?computerradio, stereo, VCR, TV - ask roomie if she is bringin tv too? you can always watch dvds on your computer if you dont want to watch what roomie is watchin on tv.CDs and videos - don't bring them all, unless you keep them in one of those folder things so you dont have stacks of them all overvideo game console - maybe?camerawater filter, water bottlesWindexneedle and thread - learn how to mend things before you go to Uniprescribed medication - and bring any paperwork you may need from dr and prescriptionear plugs - for snoring roommateclipboard (for taking class notes) - or notepadpencils, pens, erasers, pencil crayons, markers, ruler, scissors, staplercalculatorthumbtacks, pushpins, paper clipsbasic tool kitalarm clock - one that won't annoy the whole floorcan openermeasuring cups and spoons Bathroom shower shoesbathrobebasket for carrying things to and from the bathroomsoap dishtowels and face cloths Kitchen -find out what your floor/building will have in kitchen provided basket/container for carrying things to and from the kitchenpots, cookware, utensilsdish rack, dish soap, dish towels, sponges/clothstoaster, toaster ovenextra food (even if on a meal plan) (healthy food so you don't gain 15 pounds from eating junk)cutting boardsharp kitchen knifeTupperware Laundry clothes hamper/basketlaundry detergent - get a huge bottlefabric softener - get the dryer sheets, one box lasts agesstain removerclothes drying rack, only if you will have room to actually set it up IN your roomiron - check with roommate to see if she will be bringin one too...you don't need 2 in one room Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jesselne Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 A couple of things that really I thought were crucial my freshman year were:1. Carpet - Weather it be an area rug or one from the local hardware store that covers the whole floor, it will make a huge difference in the comfort level of your room. I suggest the full rug.2. A nice big mini fridge if its allowed, the more room the better, you'd be amazed with how much you'll use it.3. Wireless headphones - this isn't really crucial but I found them to be rather nice. I like to go to sleep listening to music, and it also helps if you and your roommate(assuming you'll have one) have different sleep schedules.4. Get a loft, it makes all the difference in the world as far as floorspace is concerned.5. An open mind - as cliche as it may seem, I think a good attitude can make all the difference. It's a crazy but fun time in life and if you're not expecting it to be different, you'll miss out on a lot. I'm glad I've got two years(maybe two and a half or three, we'll see) of it left. Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the best times of your life. /$.02 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giraffo Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I definitely say dryer sheets. your clothes will smell like shit if you don't use them, with my experience most college laundry appliance suck and will underdry your clothes or leave smelling odd. DON'T BRING WHITE SHEETS. I'm learning that laziness+white sheets= unsettling coloring of the sheets over time. for that matter, dont bring bright sheets. if you can manage it, a carpet's nice. and if you can manage a carpet, try managing something to vacuum it with. bed lofters are great, if your bed doesn't loft. even then, you can loft your bed twice and manage a lot of extra space, which is primo. I've seen it done and I was jealous my bed didn't loft in the first place because depending on how tall the bed can get, the added bed lofters almost double your potential living space. edit: Sandals or shower shoes, especially. people who think that somehow wearing them isn't necesary get burned. (my room mate) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Common sense and attitude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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bjorn_skurj Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Heh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 you get those once you're there, you don't bring them with you.I disagree, maybe the drugs are better back home. Also, if you show up to school on the first day and you already have drugs, you'll be the most popular kid!!! Did I say drugs? I meant rugs. Bring rugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sly like a Foxwell Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I disagree, maybe the drugs are better back home. Also, if you show up to school on the first day and you already have drugs, you'll be the most popular kid!!! Did I say drugs? I meant rugs. Bring rugs.notice it;s the guy from BC to suggest this................ i wonder why? hmmmmmmmm yep, thats why Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoOfTheDay Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Bring a egg shell foam thing for your bed or something like that because dorm beds are not that comfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 the fact that only one person so far suggested condoms perplexes me. not that i'm one to promote sleeping around or anything, but...it's...well...it's kind of the university experience. or it can be, for a lot of people (i'm not one of those people). but yeah. condoms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Condoms aren't that important. If you need them, get them for free from your university healthy services complex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Drugs for sure.You beat me to it... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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