One mistake students tend to make is bringing almost everything they own. Truth is, you won't use half of it. When I packed up my room last year, I swear it was completely empty, down to the last sock. I looked through it all and said, "I'm only bringing the essentials." Yeah right. Every time I went home, which wasn't very often, I took A LOT home. Piles and piles of clothes, useless crap I thought I was going to use and way too many blankets. Dorms are cold, but not that cold. College is not a fashion show, you are there to learn and get your degree. But don't look helpless. Also, take the clothes that match the season. Don't bring you're winter boots and coats when you move in. When you go to visit during the semester trade out clothes in your closet. You do not have much space to work with so make the best of it and get organizers and take as little as possible. Always have something nice to go out in!
Next, do not go over board on you're school supplies. FiveStar is sturdy, but you will never use that much paper in one class. If you do decide to buy FiveStar or actually any spiral, do not throw it away after the class is over. If it has something to do with your major, keep the notes. Tear out used pages and keep the spiral for next semester, duct tape has gotten fashionable, so use it! If the spiral is falling appart, still keep the paper for those rough drafts or boring moments when you want to "doodle." Don't waste you're money, you're a college student for heaven's sake! Also, pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.; I'm sure we all have way too many of them. Keep them, I haven't bought any since junior year of high school. Don't be wasteful.
Now, making friends. Be friendly with others in you're hall. Typically, halls have "like" majors together. That can definitely help you with studying and homework and such. Also, no one likes enemies. They might be the only person in the hall with you over the weekend, trust me, it might get that lonely. Plus, they can help you pack up your car when you leave for the weekend. :)
Books, buy online! Unless you have a loan for books, more than likely you have to buy them from the school. Just google the ISBN # and look in shopping. This could save you 80%! Not all books will be a steal online, but compare prices and see if it's worth it. Usually half.com is the best place.
Money. We are college students and money is a must. Save your money. Don't go out to eat every night, that's what a meal plan is for. Save your money for the fun stuff OFF campus. Schools are mostly in big cities, there are countless things to do there other than getting wasted and making out with strangers. Go to the rodeo if your city has one, (I'm in Houston, so you know I'm there.) Concerts happen all the time and so do many other things. Don't be afriad to try new things. But don't waste your money of Olive Garden. :/ Made that mistake about 15 times. Go with a good amount in your pocket. Also, when you use cash and get change put the pennies, nickles, dimes and quarters in a jar. They add up quickly and you can turn them into something, surprisingly they come in handy when you want a coke from the machine, or doing laundry.
I have thought of everything before moving in, soon enough you will get "packing list" and "move in date." I will be on youtube as well. Link is on the page. http://www.youtube.com/user/MARiNALEiGH10?feature=mhee
Peace and Love
Always and Forever
Marina - You're go-to girl for college questions.
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