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Old 08-02-2008 at 06:09 PM   #1
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Do i have to bring this stuff?
im going to be in a traditional dorm, my mom wants to know if i have bring:
- a can opener?
-paper towels
-toilet paper
-dish soap
-hand soap

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Old 08-02-2008 at 06:16 PM   #2
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not toilet paper. paper towels would be a good idea if you spill something on your desk or whatever. the rest is really up to you... if you're going to cook in the common kitchen, then dishsoap and a can opener might be a good idea.

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Old 08-02-2008 at 06:35 PM   #3
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I second what Merissa said. Toilet paper is not necessary unless you have your own personal bathroom, then it is. If you have a... sensitive bottom... you might want to bring your own TP cause the stuff they gibe you at school is a)thin like tissue paper and b) not the cha-cha-cha-charmin stuff.
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Old 08-02-2008 at 07:22 PM   #4
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The common kitchen areas have can openers...I remember the one on my floor was upside-down though.

But...if you're planning on eating a bunch of canned goods it may be a good idea.

And bring Windex! You'll want to dust your desk.
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Old 08-02-2008 at 11:04 PM   #5
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I brought my own dishsoap, just cause sometimes there wouldnt be any in the common room. I second Windex -- good for your desk, window (I drew on my window alot haha), wardrobe mirror, etc.
I also think a cheap vaccum is handy.. you'd be surprised how quickly those vacuums at commons go. And those things are awful to lug around.
Old 08-03-2008 at 12:46 AM   #6
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Oh yeah! I totally brought a little Shark vacuum! It was so handy, esp in the winter when I didn't have to go all the way to Commons (or Keyes if your WQ) to get the vacuum. I also brought lots of Febreeze because your room can get stuffy in the winter esp, and if you have a not so clean roomie.

AND SHOWER SANDALS! I CANNOT STRESS THE NEED FOR FLIP FLOPS IN THE PUBLIC SHOWERS!
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Old 08-03-2008 at 01:01 AM   #7
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Courtesy of Can't Hardly Wait: "Oh, that, and bring rubber flip-flops in the shower. I got warts all over my feet."
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Old 08-03-2008 at 02:02 PM   #8
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That movie was so lame! I watched it one day because I was bored to tears. It didn't improve my mood. Jennifer Love Hewitt and her "I am a tortured pretty popular girl who really doesn't want to be popular, just accepted for who I truly am"

Gag me with a spoon.
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Old 08-03-2008 at 02:33 PM   #9
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Easy Cher.

It was the late '90s...movies were all about that.
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Old 08-03-2008 at 05:23 PM   #10
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do we have to bring our own pillows or is it already provided?
Old 08-03-2008 at 06:15 PM   #11
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The only thing provided is a mattress; you need to bring your own bedding.
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Old 08-04-2008 at 07:40 AM   #12
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You are provided with:
One bed and mattress
One dresser (either as a seperate unit or attached to your bed)
One cork board
One phone with voicemail
One internet connection
One Desk lamp
One desk
One chair
One shelving unit (usually mounted to the wall)

Everything else, you have to bring
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Old 08-04-2008 at 11:26 AM   #13
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I don't know how big the triple and quad rooms are, but if you're in a double or single room, I would suggest an extra 3 level shelving unit from Ikea and a bigger fridge. I've found those very helpful. Yeah, you have to bring your own sheets and pillows. I would also suggest a pair of flip flops or other shower shoes so you aren't stepping in everyone's mess and the dirty floor after. I also found cutlery, bowls, plates, and cups to be important so don't have a lack of those.
Old 08-04-2008 at 01:32 PM   #14
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Bring your own pillow, along with linens and such. I had a rug with my linen set..probobly not the best idea though. Picked up dust and hair like crazy.

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