 | Sterilite Storage Box - 66 Qt. (2) (Clear) (13 1/4"H x 17 3/4"W x 24.5"D)
Buy new: $26.74 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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 | Closet Doubler - Double Hang Your Clothes
Buy new: $11.99 Your closet may have limited space. Bring this to give you twice as much room for hanging.
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 | Stuff Bucket Tote - Hot Pink 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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 | HP PSC 1315 All-in-One Printer
Buy used from: $40.98 This is the printer that I bought for my sophomore year. It has a scanner, copier, and printer all in one. You shouldn't have to trek all the way over to the library just to make a copy. The ink is really reasonably priced (but be on the lookout for the new Kodak printers, their new technology is going to lower ink prices a lot).
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 | Cinqus Pink Ladies' / Women's Fashion Laptop Computer Carrying Case Sleeve Bag 13"/14" For Apple Powerbook G3, Sony VGN-S SZ Z, Dell XPS M40, Inspiron Series, IBM Thinkpad T60 T40 T41 T42 T43, HP, Avertec, Toshiba Notebooks Up to 14"
Get a laptop sleeve for your computer, but skip the case and just shove it in your backpack. Get a lightweight laptop that weights what a typical textbook would. If you must have something bigger, then get a desktop. Those "desktop replacement" laptops are way too big and heavy to cart to class.
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 | Linksys USBHUB4C ProConnect Compact USB 4-Port Hub
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $12.99 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: $9.99 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)
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 3-Speed Box Fan
Buy new: $25.00 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: $6.99 / Used from: $6.95 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: $16.99 / Used from: $10.95 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: $39.99 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 SuperBreak Classic Backpack
Buy new: $11.57 - $45.00 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: $28.38 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: $17.59 / Used from: $7.99 Don't forget basic office essentails. Keep 'em in one plastic box together so you don't loose them.
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 | MMM7390SSHRT - Post-it Super Sticky Notes Die-Cut Pads
Get lots of different post it notes. The more options you have the better. Some people use different colors for different activities. I just use whichever color fits my mood that day. Either way your information is a lot easier to find.
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 | BIC(R) BicMatic Grip Mechanical Pencils, 0.7 mm, Pack Of 12
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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 | Snap case storage containers, 1-1/2 gallon cap., 14 x 7-11 to 16 x 4-3/8, clear
Buy new: $5.63 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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 | Happy Birthday Greeting Card Set
Buy new: $28.00 This is another funny one . . . but trust me. A great way to make friends is to remember their birthdays. And if you already have the cards, then it's easy to grab one when you hear about a birthday coming up. It doesn't take long, but it's something that people really appreciate in college especially. So take time to do it.
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 | Scrabble Crossword Game
Buy new: $15.15 / Used from: $8.99 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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 | Totes Micron Umbrella
Buy new: $14.95 And speaking of rainy days, this is one piece of equiptment you DO NOT want to forget!
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