 | Storage Box - 66 Qt. (2) (Clear) (13 1/4"H x 17 3/4"W x 24.5"D)
Buy new: $17.74 Forget those plastic drawers at Wal*Mart. Bins stack just as easily and you can store papers and things that go together and take them wherever you need them (I have one with all of my markers and crayons and scissors and glue, another with all of my textbooks for when I'm studying, and another with all of my workout DVDs and weights).
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 | Stuff Bucket Tote - Hot Pink Shower Caddy with Black Trim by Neatnix
Buy new: $14.99 I had to carry my stuff back and forth from the shower. So I would highly suggest having a little bin like this to take things from place to place
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 | Flojos KAI Beach Scene Women's Flip-Flops Sandals
Buy new: $9.99 Get shower shoes or get foot fungus. Trust me!
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 | Linksys USBHUB4C ProConnect Compact USB 4-Port Hub
With so many things that use a USB drive it's important to have a USB hub (think about it . . . your IPOD/MP3, your mouse, your camera, your printer, any game controllers, electronic storage devices all use USB ports). Especially if you have a laptop, a USB hub is a must.
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 | SanDisk 2 GB Cruzer Micro with U3 ( SDCZ6-2048-A10, Retail Package)
Buy new: $5.70 / Used from: $4.86 This is actually a really good price for a 2 gig usb storage device. So I'd say get it! It's nice to be able to have a disk that you can transfer everything from class on (like powerpoints for class presentations). Plus if your hard drive gets wiped out you still have your files in tact.
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 | Kingston 512 MB DataTraveler USB Flash Drive (DTI/512KR)
Buy new: $2.49 A smaller USB is important if you need to make a website to put on your university's server. It was required for everyone in my major to make a website. This way all of those files are stored safely in a separate place and are easy to update and copy together.
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 | Logitech x-230 2.1 2-Piece Dual Drive Speakers with Ported Subwoofer- New Whitebox
I rarely listen to music on a CD player because so much of my stuff is on my computer. I have a surround sound from durabrand from wal-mart that cost me 35 dollars and gets excellent sound. I would suggest getting a speaker system with a subwoofer so you get a good bass sound.
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 | Lasko 3733 20-Inch Box Fan
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $17.00 Box fans kick other fans butts! Get one or two to keep the air circulating. Also open your window and your door for maximum air flow.
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 | Belkin 6 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector
Buy new: $6.77 / Used from: $15.99 If you're dorm is old then people probably didn't realize how much electronic stuff college students were going to bring to college. You're going to need as many extra outlets as you can get (not to mention surge protectors can save your computer from destruction).
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 | Walk Away the Pounds 2-Pack: Super Fat Burning + Get Up and Get Started High Calorie Burn
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $8.13 This is a cardio workout that is effective and can be done even in a tiny room. This workout is great at ANY fitness level. Don't let yourself get the "Freshman 15", start a healthy lifestyle. 15 minutes a day is all you need :)
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 | Minna Lessig - Total Body Toning - 1 Minute Workout
Buy used from: $22.00 Make sure to incorporate strength training into your weekly routine. This one is great for all fitness levels and you can do it in a tiny space. Start your college career by starting a healthy lifestyle!
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 | JanSport Classic SuperBreak Backpack
Buy new: $19.70 - $49.99 Buy the smallest backpack that will fit what you need to avoid back problems. Don't bring all of your books with you to class unless a teacher asks you to.
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 | Islands in the Sun 2008 Wall Calendar by Sellers Publishing
Buy used from: $22.09 I love having a wall calendar because it allows me to see everything at once (instead of a weekly planner). I really do just throw this in my backpack and take it with me to class.
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 | Swingline Commercial Desk Stapler (S7044401A)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $7.50 Don't forget basic office essentails. Keep 'em in one plastic box together so you don't loose them.
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 | BIC Matic Grip Mechanical Pencil, HB No.2, 0.70 mm, BlacK/Blue/Green/Purple/Red/Metalic Silver, (MPG11), 12-Count
Buy new: $7.19 Scantron tests require no.2 pencils, so get a bunch and put them everywhere so you always have one on hand.
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 | Post-it® Notes, Original Pop-up Refill, 3 Inches x 3 Inches, Flower Shaped, Assorted Colors, 4 Pads per Pack
Buy new: $8.42 Post-its are great for marking sections and pages in books, writing to-do and reminders, leaving a message on a friend's door . . . there are so many times where they come in handy.
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 | Snap Case Storage Containers (RUBFG22810FCLR) Category: Storage Containers
Buy new: $7.99 Keep things together for easy moving when you're doing projects . . . and also an easy move-out at the end of the year. Put all of your office supplies in a bin instead of just throwing them in a drawer.
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 | Scrabble Crossword Game
Buy new: $15.67 Scrabble is a really fun game for a rainy day. You probably won't use board games a lot, but it's nice to have them on hand. Disney Scene It, Trivial Puruit 90's Edition, and Scattergories are other games I've had good luck with getting people to come play. Another option I love is to bring in your old Nintendo or Sega system. Lot's of people will stop over to play!
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