WHAT TO BRING

We have provided below a list of items to consider bringing with you to Babson. Be sure
to contact your roommate to discuss who will be bringing sharable items such as a
microfridge, fan, etc. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your
own situation.

To save packing or shipping, it might make sense to buy some of these items after you
arrive. It might also make sense to pack for one season at a time and switch items when
you go home during breaks.

Before purchasing anything, be sure to review the list of what not to bring.

Room Needs/Storage
  Bedside lamp and light bulbs (not halogen)
   Alarm clock/clock radio

   Storage bins

   Under-the-bed storage trays

   Desk lamp and light bulbs (not halogen)

   Fan

   Drying rack for laundry

   Mini toolkit (including screwdriver, hammer, wrench)

  3M removable hooks or sticky putty to hang posters, peel-off wallpaper

borders, photos, etc.

Linens/Laundry Supplies

   Sheets (Extra Long Twin) and pillowcases (2 sets)

   Towels (3 each of bath, hand and face)

   Pillows (2)

   Mattress pad (Extra Long Twin)

   Blankets (2)

   Comforter/bedspread

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 Throw pillows

   Clothes hangers

   Laundry bag/basket

   Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover

 Lint brush

   Mini sewing kit

   Iron (with automatic shut off) and mini ironing board

Office/Desk Supplies
   Electronic storage media such as memory cards and USB flash drives

   Stapler and staples

   Printer paper (if you decide to bring a printer)

   Pens and pencils

   Pencil holder and sharpener

   Notebooks

   Folders with pockets

   3 × 5 index cards

   Sticky notes

   Paper clips and binder clips

   Rubber bands

   Tape

   Scissors

   Highlighter pens (multiple colors)

   Ruler

   Stackable desk trays (at least 4)

   Stamps and envelopes

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 Electronics
   Portable speakers (if you want to play music from laptop/other device)

   Headphones

   Chargers for electronic equipment

Shared Items — Check with roommate(s)

   Audio equipment

   TV and DVD player

   Coffeemaker (Keurig/one cup permitted)

   MicroFridge (5 CU. Ft. or less)

   Area rug

   Posters/art

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 Broom or dry mop and dustpan

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 Cleaning supplies

Toiletries
   First Aid Kid: Adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment, etc.

   Shower caddy/bathroom tote

   Shower shoes (flip-flops)

   Shampoo and conditioner

   Bath and face soap

   Travel soap container(s)

   Toothpaste and toothbrush

   Dental floss

   Comb/brush

   Hair dryer/straightener/curling iron

   Lotion and/or facial moisturizer

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   Cotton swabs

Household and Kitchen Items

   Paper towels

   Trash bags

   All-purpose cleaner

   Plastic storage bags

   Food-storage containers

   Dish soap

   Wet wipes

   Tissues

   Bowl, plate, and cup

   Coffee mug

   Water bottle

   Silverware

   Can/bottle opener

  Pots/pans
  Cooking utensils (spatula, mixing spoon, etc.)

Miscellaneous
   Umbrella

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 Rain coat

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 Rain boots

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 Warm coat and hat, scarf and gloves

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 Winter boots

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 Light jacket

   Backpack/book bag

   Sports equipment

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 Flashlight and batteries

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 Earplugs

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 Snacks