Cell phones are essential

Appliances

• TV;

• Cell phone;

• Coffee pot—for late night studying and times you don’t want to go out to breakfast; hot plate, warmer, popcorn popper (if allowed);

• Consider taking an extension cord and some plug adaptors—there never seem to be enough plugs in the room.

• An alarm clock—if you don’t wake up easily, use an old-fashioned, windup, "wake-the-dead" clock that is really loud. If you're buying a new one, test the alarm's effectiveness before you take it to school.

• If you do have an electric clock, be sure it has a battery backup, because the power can go off often in the dorm or apartment. (The same goes for your computer.)

• Radio, weather radio (optional);

• Flashlight and candles;

• Iron;

• Hair dryer and/or curlers.

Note: Check with your school first to see which electrical appliances are allowed.

Personal items

• You may need sheets and pillowcases; towels and washcloths.

Some schools have a linen service to provide these items. (Your school will give you this information before school starts.)

• Tool kit— Screwdriver (with interchangeable flat and Fillips heads), hammer, adjustable pliers that also cut wire, thumb tacks or push pins;

• Sewing kit, shoe polish kit.

Kitchen items

• Can opener--a good one;

• Spoons, knives, forks--stainless steel, but disposable plastic is even better;

• Cups, bowls, a couple of plates-- unbreakable and microwaveable;

• Paper napkins, paper towels, paper plates and bowls, plastic storage bags;

• Trash bags--lots--(They also can be used as luggage and laundry bags);

• Small microwave and/or refrigerator (check first--see notes at end of this page);

• Bug spray, dish washing liquid, scouring powder;

• Sponges or dish clothes;

• Water bottle.

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