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Packing for Your First Year in College


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December 10, 2010

Photo of a first year college student.My daughter will be starting her first year of college next month. Should she pack her things like bed linens, shower caddy, clothes, etc. in a bag or suitcase? We live in New York and she will be going to school in Oklahoma. Not sure at this time if we are going to fly or ride the bus/train. Any suggestions to make this an easy transition will be helpful. Thanks.

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December 11, 20100 found this helpful
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Just some food for thought, but since she will be traveling so far, what about shipping items like towels and linens ahead of time, via UPS, FedEx, or whatever? You'll need to check with her housing hosts in advance, but if they can accept and hold such for her until arrival, it may lessen her worries about keeping track of the bags and suitcases as she travels.

 
November 18, 20130 found this helpful
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I'm in my first year of college right now. I took the train from LA to Kansas to attend KU. It cost so much less then taking all my suitcases on the plane with all the baggage fees. I suggest bringing only clothing and things that are small with you. Everything else can be bought at a store near the college.

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Bed Bath and Beyond has a program where you can scan items from one store and they will be ready to pick up at the store near the college. It was fast and easy and saved a lot of room in my bags for other things like coats for the winter.

 
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I will be beginning next fall as a freshman in college and I have no idea what to pack. What are some things that I definitely should bring with me to college and what should I leave behind?

 
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