Students’ recommended
items to pack:
Melissa, Franklin & Marshall College: Light-up makeup mirror
Molly, Franklin & Marshall College: Lap desk
Jake, UMass Amherst: Credit card
Jason, Boston University: Collared dress shirt
Michael, Binghamton University: Phone
Bobby, University of Pennsylvania: Mattress topper
Andrew, University of Pittsburgh: Tie
Alec, Johns Hopkins University: Ethernet cord
Dana, Franklin & Marshall College: Heels
Alana, University of Delaware: Power strip (only one outlet in her room)
Nicole, SUNY Geneseo: Pictures of family and friends
Emily, Binghamton University: Fan
Kara, St. Anselm College: Daily planner (blotter size or wipe-board)
Becky, Tufts University: 16-oz. double-cup coffee maker
Conor, Bard College: External hard-drive
Tommy, Cornell University: Snowboard
Rachel, Culinary Institute of America: Stepstool (for high closets and high lofted beds)
Top picks of college experts:
Boston University: Bed risers
Syracuse University: Fan
Wesleyan University: Khakis
University of Delaware: Rainboots with liners
Helpful hints from my family:
Don’t forget your health insurance card, bed rest pillow (aka “husband pillow”), keychain, water bottle, duct tape, flashdrives, iPod speakers, food storage containers, hangers, and a very loud alarm clock.
