Disclaimer: If the administration says it's illegal, then please think twice about disregarding their prohibitions. You don't want that spiffy Half-Pint microwave confiscated, do you?

 

Packing Suggestions:

• Ear plugs to drown out those pesky neighbors who don't understand what "quiet hours" means.
• Sleep masks for those restless nights.
• Extension cords for those inconveniently located electrical sockets.
• Duct tape.
• Surge protector(s) to defend your computer against brutal onslaughts of electricity.
• Hangers. But not for clothes that you're not going to wear (i.e. your beautiful prom gown -- leave that at home).
• An extra lamp (or three) but get bulbs that conserve energy.
• Some of those large plastic storage containers.
• A hot pot for those lonely nights of rice cookin'.
• No books. You won't have time to read them and you won't have the energy to carry them. The exception: trashy romance novels or issues of Cosmopolitan as pure distractive fluff.
• A vibrator for lonelier nights.
• A fan. This item is not an option.
• A mattress pad or egg crate for your aching back.
• A lil' carpet for that extra boost of cheeriness.
• Pictures of friends, family, trees, pets, houses, that cheese at the back of the fridge, etc.
• A wee fridge, don't rent one from Smith.
  
• An enormous jug of detergent.
• A coffee maker.
• An extension for the phone wire.
• Posters for a touch of personalization.
• Stick-on wall hooks.
• A mug for all that coffee/tea.
• A message board for your door so your friends can hunt you down.
• Lots of pillows! Your bed will magically convert to a couch.
• Music.
• A dustbuster to fend off the dust bunny zoo being created under your bed.
• Snacks. Great for popularity and personal contentment.
• At least 31 pairs of undies, especially if you participate in a sport. Laundry day always comes too soon.
• Sheets.
• A screwdriver and hammer.
• Towels.
• A laundry basket/bag or two.
• Stereo.
• Alarm clock.
• Flip-flops for the showers.
• Band-aids.
• A travel-size sewing kit.
• Hooks, nails, and thumbtacks.
• Extra ink cartridges for the printer.
• Christmas lights.
• A bulletin board and a big calendar.
• Stamps.
• Tylenol, Advil, and cold medication.
• A photo album.
• Plants.
• Extras of everything: shampoo, soap, pens, batteries, etc.
• Lots of extra cash. Dealing with ATM fees if you don't have a Fleet account or an account at a local bank can be mind-boggling.
• Yarn and knitting needles, a great activity and a great way to make friends.
• Stuff to put your stuff in: wire/plastic crates, cardboard boxes, cool vintage trunks etc.
• Non-perishable food for after 7PM.
• Cheap legal plastic bed risers from Target
• Really tough string.
• A couple favorite books.
• A couple pieces of microwavable Tupperware.
• A husband pillow.
• A med kit: thermometer, Triamininc, cough drops, etc.
• Some favorite videos or DVDs.
• A down comforter with a washable cover.
• Blank CDs.
• Lemon-scented Clorox wipes.
• One nice outfit.
• Your favorite stuff! Home may or may not be far away, but you'll always feel better sharing your experiences with your trusty bear.