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Category: College

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

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    You’ve moved out of the tiny dorms where you lived your first year and now you’re ready to move into a college apartment. It’s the next step up and you’ll need a bit more than your dorm. You’re likely to no longer have a meal plan, instead you’ll be sharing a kitchen with 4-6 other…

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

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    Izzie
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    If possible, try not to bring much. You likely won’t be allowed to bring much either. Be wary of bringing anything as you’ll likely be the one replacing everything, cleaning everything, etc. Having the ability to make some food from the comfort of your housing can be a powerful thing, however, remember, you’re likely sharing…

  • Clothes

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    You’ll be choosing a wardrobe for an entire year and it all has to fit into a tiny space. That’s a challenge! To start, what will you be attending – mostly classes and sports/activities, then parties, and maybe some networking. If I were doing it all over again, here’s what I would do. – Basics…

  • Storage

    Storage

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    Izzie
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    I’m going to be honest. Whatever space you think you’ll have, half or third it. Lower your expectations. There’s a reason there’s a college outfit – sweatshirt, sweats, and athletic shoes. You’ll be walking a lot, attending a lot of classes in uncomfortable chairs/desks, and partying a lot. Don’t bring what you don’t need, and…

  • Bathrooms supplies

    Bathrooms supplies

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    Izzie
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    What to bring to the bathrooms? You’ll need to consider that everything you bring will probably be stored in your tiny dorm, so try to avoid containers that can accumulate water (mesh is great!) and potentially mold. Try to visualize yourself walking down a hallway carrying it, your towel, sopping wet hair, and your door…

  • Laundry

    Laundry

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    Izzie
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    Laundry, the weekly chore that is somehow never ending, especially when you have to lug your laundry around. However, I hope that this list can be the definitive college edition laundry list for you. I think it’s practical, affordable,and follows the motto minimizing while maximizing.  Before I dive into my recommendations, I’d like to tell…

  • Bedding and Bedside

    Bedding and Bedside

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    Izzie
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    So, you’re going away to college and you’re feeling overwhelmed. What should you bring, what shouldn’t you bring? You’ve read a few lists, or maybe none at all, but none of them truly capture what you will need to bring. I hope this helps. But before we get into the list, I want you to…