What to pack

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.

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