Monday, February 13, 2012

What to Bring to College (#2, this one written by ME)

Comforter 
2 oversized sets of sheets 
Pillows 
Desk items and homework doing things 
Laptop 
Printer/scanner/fax/copier 
Flashdrive 
Bedside or desk lamp 
Underbed storage 
Stackable drawers 
Shelves 
Clothes hangers 
Fan 
Alarm clock (phone) 
Cell phone 
3 large towels(+2 for floor drips laundry) 
3 washcloths 
Shower shoes: flip-flops 
Rugs 
Minifridge/freezer 
Toaster Oven
700W Microwave 
Laundry hamper 
Laundry sling bag 
Dish soap 
Bath supplies and hand soap 
Food 
Air freshener 
Extension cords 
Surge protector 
Waste basket 
Hooks 
Mirror  
Trash can 
Colander 
Can opener 
Silverware 
Dishes 
Pots and pans 
Bricks for under bed 
Dirty dishes tub 

Cut Dorm Room Costs :P


  •   Wash dishes in vanity sink  
  • Wash Clothes in vanity sink then do the clothesline in room with towels on floor to catch drips. 
  • Portable stove 
  • Look for minifridge by school dump 

  • Clubs w/ free food 
  • Dear mom send food 
  • Coupon and pair with buy one get ones 

  • Cheap cell plan or use Google talk for everything 


  • Scholarship/gov. financial aid 
  • Secret shopper 
  • Job at 14 
  • Fold clothes for $2.00/load (OR FOOD) 
  • Walk dogs, other small off jobs 
  • Garage sales 
  • Free on craigslist, also  freecycle 

  • Same clothes as now. 
  • Go to the cheapest college possible for what you want to do 
  • Starve to death on unbuttered bread and water and whatever you can get for free
  • Freebie send-ins to all those free offers on sites 

  • Save change 


  • Bike and walk whenever you can 
  • Tap water 
  • Frequent thrift stores and hit those garage sales, baby! 
  • Target clearance! 
  • Make crafts and penny-things for a profit 

  • Take AP classes in high school for free! 
  • Ghost in on other interesting college classes 
  • Hostess bread (cheap bread $$) 


  • BUY: laser printer to save on school .10/page printing costs
  • buy one get ones on food
  • Reward sites (Disney, Mead, Recyclebank, etc.) 
  • Writing contests for $$$ 
  • Enter store surveys and giveaways for the chance to win 
  • Go to community free events