Newswise — A dorm room is a limited space. So while the flat screen, couch and love seat fit comfortably in the U-Haul, students may encounter challenges cramming all of that stuff into the new dorm.
Kim Allen-Stuck, Ph.D., is an administrator at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where she counsels students on practical strategies for adjusting to college life.
Here are the list of items Allen-Stuck advises students NOT to bring to college this fall:
* Land line phone -if you have a cell phone, a land line is redundant. * Stereo and CD collection -iTunes is portable and takes up less space. * Small appliances -toasters, hot pots and portable grills are often not permitted in dorm rooms. * Window air conditioning units -fall is just around the corner; a fan will suffice for the week or two left of warm weather. * Valuable jewelry, large sums of cash * Bed raisers, cinder blocks, loft units, etc. * Any form of bulk food -while it may seem like a good idea to buy in bulk, your new space is limited. * Skis, ice skates, snow suits * -fall break is a good time to swap summer items for winter gear. * Any decorations from alcohol containers -(i.e. a champagne bottle vase is viewed evidence of consumed alcohol * Small pets
For more strategies on transitioning to college, visit Allen-Stuck’s blog.
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