Life after High School

My first taste of freedom was back in 1995. When I was ready to pack for college, I already knew what I needed and wanted for my first official dormitory experience. 

Things to pack:
  • 1 month worth of underwear 
  • 2 week worth of casual clothes 
  • 1 week worth of formal clothes 
  • 1 week worth of sports essentials 
  • 1 week worth of bathroom essentials 
  • 1 week worth of bedding essentials
  • 1 week worth of winter essentials 
  • 1 week worth of protective gear and essentials 
  • Toiletries 
  • Laundry bag for socks, underwear and shoes 
  • Foldable Laundry hamper 
  • Iron
  • 1 week worth of kitchenware and utensils 
  • Water bottle 
  • Lunchbox/Bento box
  • Lunch bag
  • Makeup and Beauty essentials bag
  • Laptop/School bag
  • Stationery 
  • Gaming console travel bag
  • Arts and crafts travel bag

Things to get:
  • Groceries 
  • Portable water heater 
  • Portable vacuum cleaner 
  • Cleaning supplies 
  • Curriculum textbooks 
  • Class schedule and Planner 
  • Personal refrigerator bin and labeled with your name 
  • Accounting ledger 
  • Mobile phone 
  • USPS PO Box/UPS private mailbox 
  • Credit Union Bank account 
  • Driver's license 
  • Passport 
  • Voter's Registration card
  • If you own a car, update your car's license plate tag and registration if you haven't already
  • Emergency Kit tools for your car
  • Emergency First Aid Kit
  • CPR certification

 Always be prepared as best as possible. If there's no plan B, make one or ask for help.

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