What Do You Bring to College? — College Dorm Packing Checklist 2019
If Amazon doesn't have a Whole Foods grocery near you, there are non-perishable groceries ( food that doesn't spoil) that Amazon can ship to you
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The hardest parts of college prep are *almost* behind you: You’ve completed your applications, graduated high school, and patiently awaited your acceptance letter, but the move-in day is near. Next step? Figuring out all the sh*t you need to cram into your tiny dorm! If that task seems extremely daunting, take a deep breath and look at the list below to get started. (Trust me, I’ve been there, and it’s not fun when you forget extra extension cords and you have approximately 5,324 things to plug in.)
School Things
- Desk organizer
- Computer
- Notebooks
- Agenda
- Pens/pencils
Bedroom Things
- Foam mattress topper
- Twin-size sheet set
- Duvet/duvet cover
- Pillows
- Trash can
- Nightstand
- Desk lamp
Decor Things
- Tapestry
- Rug
- Blanket
- Throw pillows
- Picture frames
- Posters
- Reading chair
Closet Things
- Hangers
- Shoe organizer
- Storage bins
- Rolling cart
- Handheld steamer
Kitchen Things
- Cups
- Bowls
- Plates
- Silverware
- Microwave
- Drying rack
- Dish soap
- Tupperware
- Paper towels/holder
Bathroom Things
- Makeup organizer
- Mirror
- Shower caddy
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Razor
- Body wash/soap
- Shower shoes/flip-flops
- Towels
Cleaning Things
- Disinfecting wipes
- Glass cleaner
- Sink/bathtub cleaner
- Toilet cleaner
- Swiffer sweeper
- Broom and dustpan
Miscellaneous Things
- Pain medication
- Band-Aids/first aid kit
- Command hooks
- Fan
- Extension cords
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If Amazon doesn't have a Whole Foods grocery near you, there are non-perishable groceries ( food that doesn't spoil) that Amazon can ship to you
Save money on books, school supplies and everything you want to enjoy college! Financial aid, back in the olden days meant grants, scholarships, work study jobs. Loans were part of the package, but since they are available, ‘common thought’ was it is not financial aid – it was however a low interest loan. If you’re dependent on your parents, and they are below a certain income, most colleges give you much monies to help you attend their school. The middle class student with 2 working parents pays much more for their child to attend school and that student often can’t get work study job on campus. Those jobs are limited to the kids with financial aid.
If you can, or your parents can, to lower your loan debt when you leave school, if you have any monies, try to pay at least the interest while you are in school. Many loans start adding interest the day they are used to pay for school. So a $10,000 loan becomes a $12,000 amount when you leave school (example each loan is different) If you pay the interest (example $25 per month) then the $10,000 loan is only $10,000 when you leave school.