Blankets with electricity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nYou may not have known it when you signed up for residence life as part of your college enrollment process, but you agreed to follow certain rules regarding gadgets and appliances in your dorm. Your school will exercise maximum caution, with many schools publishing reminders like these online:
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The University and the Fire Department may take disciplinary action if a fire system, such as a smoke detector, is accidentally activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smoke detectors are sensitive for safety reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may face disciplinary action and related fees or sanctions if the use of your item causes a health or safety risk, a disruption in the community, or property damage or loss, regardless of whether the item is approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you read the fine print because some schools have specific (and weird) things on their no-go list. Vacuum cleaners, fish, and “any memorabilia promoting the New York Yankees” should all be left at home, according to the Olin College of Engineering in a suburb of Boston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Must-Have College Packing List For Girls<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDorm Essentials<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nConsider your dorm a mini-apartment. It’ll be your home base on campus, and you’ll (obviously) be spending a lot of time there, so you’ll want to make sure it’s convenient. Because you won’t need two of everything, coordinate with your roommate on some of these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Television<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mini fridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Coffee maker<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Microwave<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Printer, printer paper, and ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- String lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prints and\/or posters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Area rug<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dry erase board for your door<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Floor lamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Full length mirror<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Box fan or window A\/C unit depending on dorm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Trash can and garbage bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Step stool<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Removable adhesive strips and hooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Underbed storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hangers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- First aid kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Study Materials<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA detailed list of the items you’ll need to achieve your best in school would be missing from any college packing list for girls. Some of these will depend on your study style and the classes you’ll be taking, so go over the list and see which ones make the most sense for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Laptop lock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Backpack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Day planner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Binders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Filler lined paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Notebooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Highlighters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pens and pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Notecards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Graph paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Graphing calculator<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sticky notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stapler<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Creature Comforts<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour dorm is a haven where you may retreat when you need a respite from the stresses of college life. As a result, you want it to be warm and inviting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is how you do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Mattress topper (memory foam is always a good choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mattress pad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Comforter or duvet with cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pillow(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pillow cases (at least two per pillow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sheets (two sets)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Extra blanket<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Throw blanket<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bedside lamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Salt rock lamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Comfy robe and slippers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eye mask<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ear plugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Clothing<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSo, while you probably don’t need a packing list to remind you that you need to bring clothes to your dorm. Let’s go through the fundamentals to make sure you forget nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n