College Survival Kit

RE: College Survival Kit Post By princessdw (Guest Post) (09/18/2008) Other good ideas are the Chefmate Dorm cooking Kit 40pc. Can be found at www.goodwilltoo.com for $30 Also a Hot Pot. Totally different than a Hot plate (which is not allowed at most dorms) Great for boiling water for Ramen, Oatmeal, instant coffee, tea & hot drink meds. $10 at Target or Walmart. One more thing is an Air purifier, this will help the air circulation in those cramped areas, preventing many illnesses. $30-50 at Target or Walmart Report Spam or Abuse RE: College Survival Kit Post By Lene (Guest Post) (08/03/2008) Thankx everyone! Report Spam or Abuse RE: College Survival Kit Post By Friend (Guest Post) (06/06/2008) these are great lists. I thought of just a few extras: -Playing cards -razors -febreeze or any fabric freshener -draw string backpack Report Spam or Abuse RE: College Survival Kit Post By (Guest Post) (05/19/2008) This is a list of things that I'm going to put in a basket/box for my brother; who is going to college this year. I did some research and found that these are the main components, other than toiletries and the big stuff like laptop, microwave, mini-fridge, and desk stuff. i know that some of these have been said before, but I don't think that duct tape has been and that is very important. -Air Freshener -Instant Hot Cocoa -Cool/Funky Mug -Pens, Pencils, Highlighter etc (Emergency Only) -Ear Plugs -Book Light -Energy Pills, Gum, & Drinks -Pizza Coupon/Certificate -First Aid Kit -Popcorn (Big & Personal Size) -Candy -Clothes Hamper -Big Bag of Gum & Mints -Roll of Quarters (Vending/Phone/Laundry) -Notepad -Envelopes -Stamps -Bookmarks -Yo-yo -Stress Ball -Shock-Tarts -Nail Clippers -Screw Driver Set -Duct Tape *** Very important -Bike Lock -Pics of Family -Pizza Cutter -Medicine: Ibuprofen, Thermometer, NiQuil, DayQuil, $2 Target Nose Spray (MIracle worker), Cough Drops (Brown Kind aka: good kind; Yellow kind aka: yummy tasting kind) Report Spam or Abuse RE: College Survival Kit Post By Jean (Guest Post) (03/08/2008) Everything that was already said plus a laundary basket or a laundary lug around thing if they come home on weekends to wash clothes. A flash drive would do great wonders. Otherwise more expensive items like a labtop, tv, fridge, etc. I think a radio would be appreciated plus a few cd's if you are generous, oh, and an alarm clock and a water bottle (don't be cheap an give em an aquafina bottle) aka a reusable bottle, plus dish soap and towels to get their dishes clean. Last thing, add an item(s) that they would or do enjoy doing. Ex. if they like to read give that a novel or a gift certificate to a local bookstore. Report Spam or Abuse RE: College Survival Kit Post By Loli (Guest Post) (02/12/2008) 1 - TOILET PAPER! 2 - Different dorm friendly snacks, popcorn, pop-tarts, top ramen, trail mix, ect 3 - PRINTER INK! seriously, some of us students use it more than others but it is EXPENSIVE! parents if you can put it in the care package! 4 - Quarters of course 5 - MEDICINE! Cold and Sinus meds especially. We're leaving our "normal" environment (Home) and moving in with other people and theirs germs. How many of us have sniffled our way through long lectures? 6 - and of course ENERGY DRINKS, for the almighty all nighters Report Spam or Abuse RE: College Survival Kit Post By DollarCamp (Guest Post) (02/05/2008) We have a College Survival Pack that teaches kids about CREDIT CARDS and STAYING OUT OF DEBT. More than 50% of students are getting into $5,000 or more of high interest credit card debt by the time they graduate (according to the Jump$tart Coalition for personal finance). Our illustrated financial survival pack teach kids everything they need to know about building credit, controlling their spending, and budgeting. We also cover the most common mistakes that students make.Check out www.DollarCampBooks.com . Report Spam or Abuse RE: College Survival Kit Post by Cantate (81) | (09/05/2007) Contact My friend's oldest daughter did it in reverse: a "mom survival kit after sending child to college". She wrapped 30 tiny presents (chocolate, hand-written cards etc.) to be opened one a day for the first 30 days she was gone. Since the parents are in Japan and the daughter has gone to the States, this was a big trauma, and the mom has really appreciated it! Cantate Report Spam or Abuse Request: College Survival Kit Post by lewis_admin (1321) | (09/04/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Hey folks, it's getting close to time to start sending kids back to college or off to college for the first time. Do you have any ideas for a college survival kit? Answers: RE: College Survival Kit I make up gift baskets and sell them and one of the ideas I use is as follows: A wire basket or plastic shower basket soap or body wash sponge shampoo toothpaste toothbrush cover shaving creme lotion coupons for pizza hut, subway etc. address book small photo album disposable camera envelopes stamps The list is endless and they are so much fun to put together. Hope this helps! (08/11/2004) By CocoBear RE: College Survival Kit Small first aid kit is something most kids don't think they will need, but eventually have to have. Nail clippers. Scissors. Small sewing kit. video rental gift certificates school supplies. If they don't have a car to get to places to shop, they may be forced to shop at the campus book stores which tend to triple their prices. Small cleaning kit for minor messes. Paper towels, Windex, 409, Pine-Sol and toilet brush if they have their own bathroom. Maybe add a 4 pack of toilet paper too. hee hee (08/12/2004) By Tawnda RE: College Survival Kit Last fall was my first semester as a non-traditional college student. Here are the things that many of my classmates complained about not having: Extra money on student ID card (used for snacks, drinks, photo copies, etc) Bike lock Gift certificates to local restaurants and grocery stores Shower shoes Disposable camera Plenty of notecards and cool pens GUM!!! (Waaaay overpriced at student center) Nalgene water bottle (everybody has them) Calling card (First semester I had a classmate with a 700$ cell phone bill. She did not think to add minutes to her plan before she left home). I found that Wal-Mart or Sams are the best value. Bus pass (if ID card does not work) Cool lights or pillows for dorm. In the dorm everyone is trying to be different. Keep that in mind when shopping. I hope this helps!! (08/16/2004) By Megan S. RE: College Survival Kit A roll of quarters is $10 -- quarters will be needed for vending machines, parking meters, etc. How will the student be getting from the dorm to the classes? If he/she is riding a bike, a nice quality bike lock will be a pleasant surprise. If walking, how about a collapsible umbrella? When my nephew went to college, his biggest complaint was that the toilet paper in the communal dorm bathroom was like sandpaper -- the most-appreciated survival item was name-brand, soft tp!!!! (08/17/2004) By Becki in Indiana RE: College Survival Kit Quarters (for laundry), tea, chocolate chips, candy, multi-tool thing (or wrench), sewing kit, duct tape, first aid kit (or just band-aids), peanut butter, ramen, earplugs, eyeshades, condoms. (12/19/2004) RE: College Survival Kit Medicine! Send lots and lots of medicine! (04/10/2005) By Jennifer D. RE: College Survival Kit Bring extra sheets. In a bunkbed in a dorm situation, you can drape sheets from the top bunk down the sides and foot and head to make a privacy cave. A cave for the top bunk can be made from dark colored sheets by hanging from the ceiling using deeper thumb tacks (tack into ceiling) or ceiling hooks (screw into ceiling and hook sheet to that.) This cave also keeps you warmer in the winter, or fall when the cold weather comes but they have not turned the boilers on yet. (01/25/2006) By bulrush RE: College Survival Kit This is my first year as a college student and where I am at it is an apartment style dorm with 3 roommates. The thing we use most are: cleaning supplies TOILET PAPER!!! paper plates gift cards / money quarters for laundry hangers storage containers pictures from home computer / printer / computer paper paper clips / stapler magnets cooking utensils pots and pans plastic baggies tinfoil saran wrap (02/01/2006) By Stacy RE: College Survival Kit sstationary (notepads folders etc) decent toiletries (shampoo shower gel deodorant toilet paper etc) basic store cupboard (dried pasta tinned foods milk tea coffee sugar rice and so on) gift vouchers (those for local supermarkets/shops r always welcome) (02/12/2006) By kezza RE: College Survival Kit Shower Shoes! Very important (05/29/2006) By Iles RE: College Survival Kit Gas cards are nice if they have a vehicle. (07/08/2006) By auburng92 RE: College Survival Kit I'm going to be a college sophomore and I'm making a "survival kit" for a friend who's going to be a freshman. This is what I'm putting in it: SOFT toilet paper (dorm tp sucks!) pop tarts (a morning, afternoon, evening, and late night staple!) package of many small boxes of different cereals air freshener (a must for smelly boys!) gum readivac hand-held compact vacuum ear plugs (snoring roommates are a killer.) poster adhesive (you never have it when you need it.) laundry soap, stain remover, and a roll of quarters band-aids computer paper 6-in-1 screwdriver and of course...TOP RAMEN!! (08/11/2006) By Elizabeth RE: College Survival Kit Medicine is a must! As a freshmen I have bought tums, cold medicine, pepto, cough drops, nasal spray, and lots of others! quarters for dorm college students is a necessity. Sending regular mail like the local newspaper or a short note from the family is nice during the semester. 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