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The following is a list of basic, essential things you might want to bring for your first year in college. Some things may have been left out that you would find absolutely crucial, so do not take this list as complete or literal as it certainly is not limited. Also, there is no particular order of importance, because each item more or less contributes to your preparedness.

• Office materials (paper, printer ink, pens, pencil, calculator, stapler, etc.)
• At least two sets of bedding (pillow cases, sheets)
• Enough clothes to last at least two weeks and at most three weeks
• An organizing container, perhaps one of those plastic drawer sets
• Entertainment. Bring hobby materials, sports equipment, books you enjoy, movies and/or other things your enjoy.
• A computer (depending on your level of usage for it, some people will want an incredibly fast machine, but most use their computers for general program applications and word processing) A laptop computer is highly recommended, because it allows for portability when going home and increases one's ability to type up lecture notes. Also, professors often talk incredibly fast so typing notes most definitely trumps writing them out. Plus, times new roman is probably neater than your handwriting!
• Reliable printer + accompanying black ink cartridges (you don't really need color ink much)
• Mini fridge (great for cooling water, juice, milk, fruit, etc.)
• Microwave (not that important, but comes in handy once in a while.)
• Collapsible boxes or storage bins (great for bringing things back and forth from home, and also comes in handy when you move out of your dorm at the end of the year)
• Water! You will get incredibly thirsty in your room and should have some readily available water reserves at hand. A filter would satisfy this requirement, but some might prefer bottled spring water. Depends on what you like.
• Snacks - Snacks are great for those late nights studying, or at times in which you have to skip a meal. Granola bars have done wonders.
• Cold/Flu Medicine - Face it, you will get sick at least once or twice while at school, and having medicine ready will only work to your advantage!
• Toiletries (toothpaste, mouth wash, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, scrubber, as many towels as you can bring so you don't have to do laundry as often)
• Carrying case for toiletries (not very necessary unless your room is far from the common baths and you are not provided with some cubby space to place your items)
• Laundry detergent
• A reusable plastic bottle container to transport water or coffee
• Money