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Moving In

3 Top Tips for College

By Sarah Gasparetti

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As a college junior, I've moved into the dorm a few times already, but I can still remember beginning as a freshman and having no idea what to expect. With that in mind, I've created this basic guide for parents and students.

1. Buy before.
If you don't already know, check with the college to see what will be provided and what you need to get on your own. For example, when sharing a bathroom with a few people, cleaning supplies and other necessities might not be provided, but if there is a community bathroom for half of the population of the floor, you probably won't have to buy anything. The Residence Hall office should know this information.

Bedding is another important area to take care of before the actual move in. Though it's tempting to have the room look like it came out of a magazine, bed sheets that match the curtains that match the shower curtain that matches the bathroom rug that matches the towels that match the pajama pants (you get the point) is NOT important. Not only is the room going to get messed up once your kids get settled, but they're stuff will only match their half of the room, since their roommate is bound to have some other color scheme in mind.

Encourage your teen to talk to their roommate to see what they are bringing. Make a list of the things you've purchased, and have it handy for when they are ready to make the call. That way, you'll be sure you have everything you need between the two of them. (And save receipts to everything you purchase, because you very well may be returning stuff.)

2. Pack in advance.
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