The Current | Vol. 32 Issue 1

February 6, 2018 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 11 May 252021| nsuc urrent.nova.edu Student Life Toiletries Hand sanitizer - An extra bottle that you can keep in your bag or right by the entrance of your room. Toilet paper Paper towels Towels Hand towels or washcloths Soap/body wash Razor Toothbrush Shampoo/conditioner Hairdryer Shower curtain Shower shoes - We share showers with roommates, which we clean ourselves (if it’s regularly cleaned, it should be fine). Medication First aid kit Poo-Pourri or air freshener - Keep your room and bathroom smelling fresh. Cleaning gloves Loofah Shower rug - To dry off your feet. Cosmetics Cleaning Lysol wipes Mini vacuum Broom and dustpan Steamer or iron or wrinkle-release spray - To keep clothes looking great. Trashbags Laundry Sewing kit Tide-to-Go or on-the-go stain remover - Hey, accidents happen. Laundry bag - In case you need to separate loads. Laundry detergent Fabric softener Dryer sheets Kitchen (If you’re planning on having roommates, consider discussing with them to assure space and so there aren’t duplicates of everything.) Small microwave Small refrigerator or freezer Small toaster oven Drinkware Reusable water bottle or coffee cup - This is a college staple and helpful for refills on campus. Plates Utensils Ziploc bags Coffeemaker Can or bottle opener Dishtowel Electronics Computer - If you cannot afford one, many places on campus offer computer-use, like the library or Desantis. Camera Cell phone and charger - Feel free to download Groupme now. Headphones Speakers Extension cord - You will thank me later. USB stick Miscellaneous Flashlight Command strips - To hang everything with no damage. Umbrella - You will get caught in the rain otherwise. Board games Bug spray - Hot summer environment = bugs. Mini safe - To keep your money and personals safe. Luggage - To go home on breaks or go on a weekend trip. Commuters Just because you live off-campus doesn’t mean you don’t need some extra essentials for your day-to-day. Think about storing these items in your car, a friend’s dorm or maybe your backpack to make your commute a little less of a hassle. Emergency Bag Change of clothes - For the gym or a “fashion emergency,” like wearing shorts on lab day or spilling coffee on yourself. Medical supplies - Medications, mini-first aid kit, and other personal health items. Blanket or entertainment - For impromptu naps or breaks between classes. Food - Lunch, dinner or money for food for those long days during midterms and finals week. School supplies - An extra supply of pens, notebooks for when you need it most. Reusable water bottle or coffee cup - For the endless refills you may need. ( Extra tip: pack things the night before - This can really help you be prepared and stress less during the day.) Food These items don’t need to be packed but can be picked up once you move in or when you are on the go. Popcorn - For movie nights. Ramen - It’s a stereotype for a reason. Snacks - Both healthy and junk foods. Drinks Caffeine fix (coffee or tea) - For whenever you need a pick-me-up. Condiments Granola bars - To get you through the long days. Mac and cheese - Same level as Ramen. Ice cream or candy - For a little spark of joy at all times of the day or night.