Packing List

This is the comprehensive packing list I made before I went off to college. Looking back it was pretty accurate but there are DEFINITELY some things I forgot and some things that were a huge waste of money/space. 

Bathroom:
• Flip-flops
• Shower caddy
• Soap case
• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Bathrobe
• Electronic toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Hairdryer
• Makeup case
• Razors, nail clippers, tweezers
• Tampons
• Prescription medication
• Nail polish
• Hair ties
• Headbands
• Kleenex
• Cough drops
• Advil
• Midol
• Cotton swabs

Living:
• Wastebasket
• Desk lamp
• Whiteboard
• Bulletin Board
• Pushpins
• Laundry hamper
• Laundry bucket (for supplies)
• Hangers
• Full length mirror
• Iron / Ironing board
• Rug
• Photos

Electronics:
• Alarm clock
• Phone charger
• Surge protector
• Television
• Camera
• Headphones
• DVDs

“Kitchen”:
• Tupperware
• Mini-fridge
• Dishes
• Utensils
• Plastic Wrap
• Microwave
• Paper towels
• Dish towels
• Blender

Clothing:
• Formal Dress
• Swim suit
• Shoe rack
• LOTS of underwear
• Bras
• Shirts
• Dress shirts
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Gym shorts
• Pajama bottoms
• Khakis
• Black pants
• Skirts
• Winter coat
• Spring jacket
• Tights
• Socks
• Shoes
• Sandals
• High heels
• Flats
• Gloves
• Scarves
• Mittens
• Hat


Tools:
• First-aid kit
• Tool kit
• Double sided tape
• Power strip
• Extension cords
• Removable hooks/adhesives
• Sewing kit
• Flashlights

School Supplies:
• Laptop
• Printer
• Planner
• Notebooks
• Binders
• Pens
• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Post its
• Index-cards
• Stapler
• Tape
• Dividers
• Ruler
• Flash drive

Misc:
• Wrapping paper
• Cards
• Ribbon
• Address book
• File cabinet
• Fan
• Electric blanket
• Festive decorations
• Scissors
• Mini-vacuum
• Broom / Dustpan
• Forever stamps
• Envelopes
• Computer paper
• Windex
• Fabreeze
• Other cleaning supplies
• Laundry Soap
• Fabric softener
• Quarters

Guys: Tampons are probably not necessary for your list, same with Midol. You can probably take both of those off. :) 

Other things that I NEVER used: a blender (who was I kidding?!), plastic wrap, and a formal dress (some girls might actually use this, but I wasn't one of them). 

Some things I couldn't live without: VACUUM! Multiple trash cans (you'll get sick of emptying the one provided one every two days, so make sure you and your roommate each bring your own). Bulk amounts of toothpaste, soap, and shampoo/conditioner (these things are expensive if you buy them on campus, so just come prepared with extra). 

Things I wish I had: RAINBOOTS and two umbrellas (one will guarantee to break or be left in someone's car).