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Heading off to College, What do I need?

4,324 1,198 May 7, 2013 at 12:40 PM in Chat
Alright, so this upcoming fall, I will be heading off to college and I have a basic idea of what to take.... I assume some of the people here attended college Smilie and I would like some input on what else I would need.... Here is a basic list of what I plan on taking:


-Desktop
-Laptop
-iPad
-Printer
-10 pairs of shorts/t-shirts
-2 pairs of fancy clothes
-mini fridge
-microwave
-Chair (the one provided by the college looks like a POS)
-futon (maybe)
-pencils/pens/markers/etc....
-Quarters
-Sandals/Flip Folps
-Lamp
-Towels
-Powerbag backpack
-Headphones
-Hot Plate (not sure what for....)
-hangers


I figure if I can have a comprehensive list, I can start buying them as I find deals on them. Iam not really picky on most of the stuff. The ones I care about, I already have (desktop and laptop). The rest is basic.

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nos1
05-07-2013 at 01:18 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:18 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
why a desktop AND a laptop?
When something gets stolen. shake head
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SnakePlisken
05-07-2013 at 01:18 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:18 PM.
Quote from ashcampbell :
Heh.we got rain scheduled tonight and tomorrow :p.
nobody gives a rat's ass about what the weather is there
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teenbean
05-07-2013 at 01:25 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:25 PM.
toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash
body wash/soap
deodorant
shampoo/conditioner
brush/comb
plates/cups/utensils

Just make a list of things that you use everyday.
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ashcampbell
05-07-2013 at 01:28 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:28 PM.
Quote from Count_Chocula :
nobody gives a rat's ass about what the weather is there
The rats sure do when their bowl fills up.
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Frogstar
05-07-2013 at 01:31 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:31 PM.
Two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high-powered blotter acid, a saltshaker half-full of cocaine, and a whole galaxy of multi-colored uppers, downers, screamers, laughers... also, a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of beer, a pint of raw ether, and two dozen amyls.
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Iaaaiws
05-07-2013 at 01:31 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:31 PM.
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
A good fake id Stick Out Tongue!
Is there anything about ALVS that isn't fake?
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ALVSGIRLY
05-07-2013 at 01:34 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:34 PM.
Quote from Iaaaiws :
Is there anything about ALVS that isn't fake?
My ass is real Whee!
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Frogstar
05-07-2013 at 01:38 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:38 PM.
Quote from amoghthegamer :
I am in Nebraska.... No rain here.... It's either snow or dry heat.... Big Grin
LIES! Mad
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mokarney
05-07-2013 at 01:59 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:59 PM.
Quote from Thrifteh :
XL twin sheets
Bath towels
A bath robe to walk from the showers to your room,unless you are *that* confident
Shower sandlas/flip flops for the communal showers
An extra lamp (floor & possibly desk)
Roll of quarters for laundry
Printer & copy paper

Pants (you omitted from your list...you *are* *that* confident).

Where are you going to school in NE? Them is my stomping grounds too.

I am going to Creighton for a year. I don't know which building is my dorms. I applied for Swanson, so if I get it, no communal showers. I probably will just do my laundry at my house sometimes....
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JustARandomGuy2015
05-07-2013 at 02:00 PM.
05-07-2013 at 02:00 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
[b]Condoms
Booze[\b]

Can't think of anything else.



edit: dammnit, ZM beat me to it. But why the underwear? Confused

This is all you need
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Baldilocks
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emelvee
05-07-2013 at 02:02 PM.
05-07-2013 at 02:02 PM.
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
My ass is real big Whee!
ftfy.
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ALVSGIRLY
05-07-2013 at 02:03 PM.
05-07-2013 at 02:03 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
ftfy.
Stop staring!
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ALVSGIRLY
05-07-2013 at 02:07 PM.
05-07-2013 at 02:07 PM.
Did op change his name or am I bonkers?
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Frogstar
05-07-2013 at 02:10 PM.
05-07-2013 at 02:10 PM.
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
Did op change his name or am I bonkers?
Yeah, I'd say so.
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The.Walrus
05-07-2013 at 02:29 PM.
05-07-2013 at 02:29 PM.
Quote from mo.karney :
I don't drink alcohol. I mean, I'll drink it at social events but not to get plastered.




I tried alcohol once, and hated the taste....
Then you are certainly not ready for college. Nono2
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