| Figuring out exactly what you need for your first | | | | guidelines of the school. Here they are (optional): |
| year in the dormitory on campus can be exciting-and | | | | - Microwave oven |
| stressful. Whether you are the parent helping your | | | | - Mini refrigerator |
| son or daughter get situated, or you are the student | | | | - TV with built in DVD player |
| trying to handle all preparation on your own, getting | | | | If you are a big music fan, make sure to import all |
| all the help and tips you can will alleviate worry and | | | | your cd's into a compatible program on your |
| stress and make the transition go much more | | | | computer, such as iTunes or Windows Media Player. |
| smoothly. | | | | There is no need to waste any space in your dorm |
| In order to be able to function in the dorm all year | | | | by bringing any digital items you can store on your |
| long, especially with one or several other roommates, | | | | hard drive. Also, be sure to leave the following list of |
| your organization is the key to keeping everyone in | | | | items home as well: |
| the dorm happy. You also must remember that | | | | - Vacuum cleaner |
| space is limited, so bringing the bare essentials is all | | | | - Anything that burns (fire hazards are a no-no with |
| you will need. Here is a break down of the basics: | | | | dorm staff) |
| - Laptop (with at least 3 gigabytes of RAM and 250 | | | | - Your whole entire wardrobe from home |
| gigabytes of hard drive space) | | | | As far as decorating the dorm goes, the simpler and |
| - USB flash drive (4 gigabyte minimum) | | | | cheaper, the better. Furniture is always dependent on |
| - Headphones | | | | the size of the dorm and what any other roommate |
| - Duct tape | | | | may be bringing, but decorating the walls and shelves |
| - Basic tool set | | | | can be very easy: posters and memorabilia. Posters |
| Aside from these necessities, you will need to | | | | come in all styles, they take up no space, they spice |
| coordinate with the other roommates to see what | | | | up a room in a fun way, they are easily put up and |
| they may be bringing to the dorm, in order to save | | | | taken down, and if you purchase a frame for them, |
| on space and money. Also, you will want to check | | | | they last forever and look great in the room. |
| and make sure the items listed below follow the | | | | |