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Do you know what to bring (and what NOT
to bring) when you come to campus on August 29? Here are some
tips that should make packing a bit easier.
For some of your bigger items, keep in
mind a Wal-Mart, Target, Best-buy and Bed, Bath
& Beyond, are all conveniently located in
Burlington.
Absolutely do not
forget
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Extra-long twin sheets, pillow,
blankets and comforter
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Alarm clock, lamp, flashlight
and small trash can
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Plastic bucket or tray for
shampoo, soap, toothpaste and other toiletries
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Flip Flops, a robe, towels and
washcloths
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Sewing kit
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Laundry basket/bag and
detergent
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Iron and ironing board
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Band-Aids, aspirin, allergy
medicine
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Umbrella
Stuff that's not
allowed on campus
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Candles
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Microwaves, toaster ovens,
coffee makers and other open-coil heating
devices
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Pets (except fish)
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Ceiling fans
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Track lighting
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Charcoal or gas grill
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Amplifiers
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Halogen lamps
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Power tools
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Incense
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No firearms, fireworks,
explosives or illegal drugs
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Stuff you can live
without (but you wouldn't be quite as
happy!)
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Pictures from home
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Refrigerator (You can also rent
a combination microwave-refrigerator from Elon; more
information will arrive this summer.)
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Munchies
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Plates and utensils (for
midnight pizza) and a mug for hot drinks
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Popcorn
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Hanging shoe rack and
under-the-bed storage boxes (unless you're going
to live in Chandler, Maynard or Colclough. They have
drawers under the bed.)
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Shelves and/or crates
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Posters and poster tack putty
(no nails allowed)
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TV, VCR or DVD player, answering
machine, your favorite music and a stereo
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Your address book, stationery
and stamps
Stuff you might not have
thought of
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Quarters for laundry and vending
machines
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Beanbag chair
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Plants
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Aquarium (10 gallon
maximum)
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Lawn chair, sunscreen and
sunglasses (for beautiful springtime days)
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Boots (for rainy springtime
days)
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For more information visit the Residence
Life web site
The Residence Life staff encourages you
to contact your roommate and discuss who is bringing the
stereo, carpet, etc., so you do not have two of everything.
You will receive roommate contact information in July
6.
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