Any advice concerning packing for college?

Question

Any advice concerning packing for college?

Answer 1

Try to compact everything into as few boxes/packages as possible. Not saying you shouldn't bring what you need, just try to stuff things into each other to save some room. Also you can buy Bed in a Bag and things like that that are specially designed to be space savers.

The fewer trips from the car to through the crowded hallways the better! :)

Answer 2

Here are a couple links to good packing lists. You'll probably end up bringing more than you thought you would, but you'll need it all, LOL.

Read the comments below this list for great tips, too:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

http://www.collegecodex.com/packinglist....

Great tips here:

http://www.seventeen.com/college-career/...

http://www.collegesofdistinction.com/sub...

In my opinion, best tips here:

http://collegelife.about.com/od/beforeyo...

Answer 3

clothes, sheets, food, computer, tv, whatever you want, towels,

just make sure you have what you need.

Answer 4

Instead of putting things in boxes, use containers you're already bringing along to put other items in, such as putting shampoo, soap and toothpaste in shower caddies or waste baskets, and putting clothing in laundry baskets.

Actually, Walmart.com has a few articles that are pretty useful in packing for college such as

what to bring, http://instoresnow.walmart.com/Back-To-S...

and packing, http://instoresnow.walmart.com/Back-To-S... .

Answer 5

When I read your question, it made me think back to the summer before my freshman year of college.  Man, was I nervous that I would forget to pack something!  I would definitely make a list of things you will need- asking other family members and friends to read over it and note anything you might be missing.  Remember the following:

toothbrush/toothpaste

kleenex

paper towel

toiler paper (just in case!)

band-aids

shampoo/conditioner

razors

shaving gel

body soap

girl products (if necessary)

snacks

water

money

bathing suit (you never know)

underwear

socks

bra

pants, shorts. skirts

shirts, tank tops, sweaters

pajamas

shoes/slippers/boots

flip flops for shower

towels/washclothes

bedspread

sheets

pillows/pillowcases

q-tips/cotton balls

aspirin

notebooks/folders/binders

pen/pencils/highlighters

markers/colored pencils

stapler/staples

scissors

paper clips

computer

printer

printer ink/paper

travel drive

envelopes and stamps

batteries

flashlight

camera

backpack

jewelery

coat

list of emergency numbers (parents, grandparents, doctor, etc.)

rubber bands

I could probably continue the list on for several pages.  Just think of any possible situation and pack accordingly!

Answer 6

You could put things like clothes or other things what have a lot of air in them in plastic bags.  That way you get rid of the air that you don't need and you have more space to pack more stuff.  I know you can even buy some bags made especially for that and you just vacuum the air out.