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Becky Parker
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Posted: June 28 2012 at 10:36am \| IP Logged

I'll be sending my oldest off to college in August and I'm getting a little nervous about packing all he will need. Does anyone have, or know of a list of items college students should take with them? I know all colleges, and kids, are different, but I'm looking for something general, just to get me started.

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Posted: June 28 2012 at 12:04pm \| IP Logged

I found this liston-line. It's fairly comprehensive and maybe be more than he will actually need. (Something tells me he won't need a curling iron, hair straightener, snow shovel, or birth control.

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My college used to have a bulletin board and waste basket standard in every room, and they used to give a large desk calendar at the start of every semester.

When I was going away I tried to pack as little as possible because I was scared there wouldn't be enough room for everything. Then at the end of the first week I went to a big box store to fill in the gaps of what I still needed and what I had space for. Of course, if he doesn't have access to transportation off campus that could be an issue.

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Posted: June 28 2012 at 2:00pm \| IP Logged

Thanks Barb! That list is very helpful. My son (and the rest of the team) will have to be at school 3 weeks before the rest of the students because of football. After that, they have to move to a different dorm for the rest of the year. We'll be going to help him make that move, so after 3 weeks he should have an idea of what he's missing ... I hope.

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Posted: Aug 14 2012 at 1:07pm \| IP Logged

Look at the target and walmart websites. They have a good list. I must say - the list above is too much. Keep it simple and whats needed. I might add - You say he is on a sports team - pack some type of air freshener. my ds was wondering how to keep his laundry from smelling in between washings (he is not on a team but exercises). I told him to get "citrus magic" - a solid air freshener! We were way less stressed about what to pack this second year of college then last year. I think him being a boy helps - I feel less stressed about him taking a bus to walmart to get stuff he needs then I would a girl! Also - really there isn't much room in the average dorm room so don't over do!

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