BETHEL PACKING LIST by Abbey Schmitz, Junior Thinking about packing for college can seem daunting. But coming from a perfectionist, don’t fret it! I’ve put together a list of what I found important to have. Remember that this list is not perfect for everyone. Chances are, if you don’t use something at home, that won’t change when you go to college. Furniture Provided in Room Closet with hanging rod and shelf space Desk with four drawers and a shelf Dresser with typically 3 drawers and lots of top space Bunk bed Desk chair Recycling bin Sleep ❏
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Dining Comforter ❏ Silverware XL twin sheets ❏ Microwavable plate and bowl Mattress pad ❏ Cups Pillows ❏ Water bottle Blanket for inside use ❏ Coffee mug Blanket for outside use (This is ❏ Travel mug great to have for stargazing, ❏ Dish soap and sponge/dishcloth studying, or just hanging outside.) Storage ❏ Flashlight/book light ❏ Hangers ❏ Attachable shelf for lofted beds ❏ Bins for food, toiletries, etc. (Super helpful for those bedside ❏ Command hooks necessities.) ❏ Shoe rack Bath/Laundry ❏ Shower rod and curtain (Some ❏ Shower caddy people hang this in front of their ❏ Flip­flops (These are a must­have closet since they don’t have for the community bathrooms.) doors.) ❏ Bath towels (I recommend having 2 ❏ Over­the­door towel rack in case you don’t get around to Appliances/Electronics doing laundry for a while.) ❏ Fridge (Talk with your roommate ❏ Face towel and see if you can share one.) ❏ Beach towel ❏ Microwave ❏ Laundry detergent ❏ Futon ❏ Laundry basket/hamper ❏ Coffeemaker ❏ Drying rack ❏ Alarm clock ❏ Hair dryer, flat iron, curler ❏ Small fan School/Desk Miscellaneous ❏ Corkboard ❏ Painter’s tape (This is the only way ❏ Whiteboard you’re allowed to hang things on ❏ Push pins the wall.) ❏ Desk lamp ❏ Headphones ❏ Desk drawer organizers ❏ Earplugs ❏ Trash can ❏ Batteries ❏ Trash bags ❏ Mirror (There is one on the back ❏ Backpack of the door, but an extra one is ❏ Flash drive useful.) ❏ General school supplies (pens, ❏ Decorations pencils, scissors, tape, stapler, hole ❏ Umbrella punch, paper clips, sticky notes, ❏ Medicine (pain reliever, allergy notecards, ruler, calculator, pills, prescriptions, etc.) folders, notebooks, printer paper, ❏ Disinfectant wipes loose leaf paper) ❏ Extension cords (2­pronged extension cords are not allowed. You will get fined!) If you are like me and still have a lot of questions, feel free to email the Welcome Week team at ​
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