So I am moving off to college in a couple weeks to a relatively small dorm. What appliances/furniture would you guys recommend having? As of right now the only thing I am definitely getting is a minifridge.
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So I am moving off to college in a couple weeks to a relatively small dorm. What appliances/furniture would you guys recommend having? As of right now the only thing I am definitely getting is a minifridge.
the301stspartancomputer
Yeah im bringing my setup I'd die otherwise, shouldve mentioned that
[quote=the301stspartan]computer[/quote]
Yeah im bringing my setup I'd die otherwise, shouldve mentioned that
Yeah im bringing my setup I'd die otherwise, shouldve mentioned that
probably a small safe incase any of your roommates/other people try to steal
probably a small safe incase any of your roommates/other people try to steal
Double check that you can take a minifridge, some places won't let you.
Double check that you can take a minifridge, some places won't let you.
It will depend entirely on what they'll let you bring in, while electric burners may be nice most dorms ban those (fire hazard/make you eat the cafeteria food).
May I inquire as to which school you are attending? That can help us narrow down what is allowed.
It will depend entirely on what they'll let you bring in, while electric burners may be nice most dorms ban those (fire hazard/make you eat the cafeteria food).
May I inquire as to which school you are attending? That can help us narrow down what is allowed.
May I inquire as to which school you are attending? That can help us narrow down what is allowed.
if it will fit get a futon couch/chairs or something so people can actually hang out in your room
if it will fit get a futon couch/chairs or something so people can actually hang out in your room
I know I can't bring anything with an open flame, and I can bring a minifridge.
Huckif it will fit get a futon couch/chairs or something so people can actually hang out in your room
I want to bring something like this but I am working with limited space does anyone have good suggestions?
I know I can't bring anything with an open flame, and I can bring a minifridge.
[quote=Huck]if it will fit get a futon couch/chairs or something so people can actually hang out in your room[/quote]
I want to bring something like this but I am working with limited space does anyone have good suggestions?
[quote=Huck]if it will fit get a futon couch/chairs or something so people can actually hang out in your room[/quote]
I want to bring something like this but I am working with limited space does anyone have good suggestions?
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minifridge, toaster oven (not microwave), and some sort of comfortable seating, whatever will fit
minifridge, toaster oven (not microwave), and some sort of comfortable seating, whatever will fit
anyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves death
anyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves death
owlanyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves death
why do you feel this way owl?
[quote=owl]anyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves death[/quote]
why do you feel this way owl?
why do you feel this way owl?
If you havent taken a tour yet, definitely do that. A lot of times there will already be a mini fridge/microwave in the room. I would also highly recommend getting a rug if you have hardwood floors/tiles.
If you havent taken a tour yet, definitely do that. A lot of times there will already be a mini fridge/microwave in the room. I would also highly recommend getting a rug if you have hardwood floors/tiles.
get a blowup bed bc the bed ur school provides is prob going to be uncomfortable
get a blowup bed bc the bed ur school provides is prob going to be uncomfortable
laptop stands (like this) are nice for conserving desk space
laptop stands (like [url=https://www.amazon.com/PYLE-PRO-PLPTS25-Laptop-Computer-Stand/dp/B004HJ1ZB8/ref=lp_490625011_1_7?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1471215689&sr=1-7&tag=teamfortresst-20]this[/url]) are nice for conserving desk space
Are you going to have a roommate/roommates? If you are, you should make sure to contact them so you can figure out who's bringing what - showing up with 2 mini-fridges isn't really necessary, although I knew roomie pairs who would stack one on top of the other.
Some things I'd recommend that might fall under the radar in your first year include ibuprofen, polysporin, an extra set of sheets (even if you do your laundry on the regular, and particularly if you're sharing your room, you may find yourself with a sudden need for clean bedding), a garbage can with a lid, and a good thermos/water bottle.
Speaking of laundry, I suggest you get one of those mesh bags with a cord - you'll save a lot of space compared to a full-size laundry basket, and it will be easier to cart to the laundry room provided you're not one of the Chosen Ones who lives on the same floor as the laundry unit in your dorm.
For my first two years of school I had a standard dry erase board and markers, but then I discovered a poster-sized dry erase calendar, and that thing was incredible.
And finally, no dorm room is complete without this guy:
http://i.imgur.com/9al5W2P.png
Good luck with your first year! :)
Are you going to have a roommate/roommates? If you are, you should make sure to contact them so you can figure out who's bringing what - showing up with 2 mini-fridges isn't really necessary, although I knew roomie pairs who would stack one on top of the other.
Some things I'd recommend that might fall under the radar in your first year include ibuprofen, polysporin, an extra set of sheets (even if you do your laundry on the regular, and particularly if you're sharing your room, you may find yourself with a sudden need for clean bedding), a garbage can [b]with a lid[/b], and a good thermos/water bottle.
Speaking of laundry, I suggest you get one of those mesh bags with a cord - you'll save a lot of space compared to a full-size laundry basket, and it will be easier to cart to the laundry room provided you're not one of the Chosen Ones who lives on the same floor as the laundry unit in your dorm.
For my first two years of school I had a standard dry erase board and markers, but then I discovered a poster-sized dry erase [b]calendar[/b], and that thing was incredible.
And finally, no dorm room is complete without this guy:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/9al5W2P.png[/img]
Good luck with your first year! :)
Some things I'd recommend that might fall under the radar in your first year include ibuprofen, polysporin, an extra set of sheets (even if you do your laundry on the regular, and particularly if you're sharing your room, you may find yourself with a sudden need for clean bedding), a garbage can [b]with a lid[/b], and a good thermos/water bottle.
Speaking of laundry, I suggest you get one of those mesh bags with a cord - you'll save a lot of space compared to a full-size laundry basket, and it will be easier to cart to the laundry room provided you're not one of the Chosen Ones who lives on the same floor as the laundry unit in your dorm.
For my first two years of school I had a standard dry erase board and markers, but then I discovered a poster-sized dry erase [b]calendar[/b], and that thing was incredible.
And finally, no dorm room is complete without this guy:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/9al5W2P.png[/img]
Good luck with your first year! :)
couch_sitterowlanyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves deathwhy do you feel this way owl?
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven
[quote=couch_sitter][quote=owl]anyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves death[/quote]
why do you feel this way owl?[/quote]
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven
why do you feel this way owl?[/quote]
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven
Some kind of airfreshener/de-oderizer and realible wifi
Some kind of airfreshener/de-oderizer and realible wifi
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[spoiler]Also I hate mini fridges[/spoiler]
At my school it was unnecessary to bring a microwave as there was one in the common room down the hall. I'd also suggest not bringing very much stuff in general cuz I know I brought tons of stuff and when it came time to move out it was a nightmare trying to fit all my stuff in the car.
At my school it was unnecessary to bring a microwave as there was one in the common room down the hall. I'd also suggest not bringing very much stuff in general cuz I know I brought tons of stuff and when it came time to move out it was a nightmare trying to fit all my stuff in the car.
owlcouch_sitterowlanyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves deathwhy do you feel this way owl?
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven
http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/06/kraft_easy_mac.jpg
i beg to differ
[quote=owl][quote=couch_sitter][quote=owl]anyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves death[/quote]
why do you feel this way owl?[/quote]
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven[/quote]
[img]http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/06/kraft_easy_mac.jpg[/img]
i beg to differ
why do you feel this way owl?[/quote]
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven[/quote]
[img]http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/06/kraft_easy_mac.jpg[/img]
i beg to differ
DrVinylScratch...and realible wifi
Depending on the school, they really frown on having your own wifi setup. They used to hunt people down in my dorm if you had something set up.
[quote=DrVinylScratch]...and realible wifi[/quote]
Depending on the school, they really frown on having your own wifi setup. They used to hunt people down in my dorm if you had something set up.
Depending on the school, they really frown on having your own wifi setup. They used to hunt people down in my dorm if you had something set up.
couch_sitterowlcouch_sitterowlanyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves deathwhy do you feel this way owl?
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven
http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/06/kraft_easy_mac.jpg
i beg to differ
you can boil water in a toaster oven
hope this helps
[quote=couch_sitter][quote=owl][quote=couch_sitter][quote=owl]anyone who buys a microwave in 2016 deserves death[/quote]
why do you feel this way owl?[/quote]
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven[/quote]
[img]http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/06/kraft_easy_mac.jpg[/img]
i beg to differ[/quote]
you can boil water in a toaster oven
hope this helps
why do you feel this way owl?[/quote]
there's basically nothing you can do in a microwave that you cant in a toaster oven and food tastes better 100% of the time from a toaster oven[/quote]
[img]http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/2012/06/kraft_easy_mac.jpg[/img]
i beg to differ[/quote]
you can boil water in a toaster oven
hope this helps
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