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What Not to Bring: Dorm Living

Tons of Decor Pillows : They may look cute when on your bed, but at night time they can sort of take over your room and take up a lot of room in your car All-Season clothing : if you live close enough to come you'll be able to get your winter clothes High Heels: when you go to college parties most girls wear sandals and sneakers, it's much more comfortable, and the floors at parties are generally pretty gross, also it's never really that warm at night so walking to parties in heels and short skirts/dresses isn't the best option Figurines: they take up a ton of space on your desk, maybe a one or two is fine, but table space is limited in college More than 10 pairs of shoes : i find that in college i wear the same shoes all the time.  I like having two pairs of converse, one pair of vans, one pair on sandals (maybe two), one pair of flats, my bean boots, running sneakers, crocs, moccasins  Microwave: Your dorm will most likely have a kitchen inside of it with...

What To Bring: Dorm Living

The Essentials Mattress Pad Twin XL Sheets Comforter or Quilt Broom/or Small Vacuum Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets Hamper Hangers Umbrella Headphones Desk Lamp Clorox Wipes Paper Towels Clock Bath Towels Shower Caddy Shower Sandals Febreze Trash Bags Tide-to-Go Pen Backpack Keychain Under-bed Storage Fan Makeup-Storage: I used one of those clear trays and put it in one of my desk drawers, but a lot of people use those small things with three pull-out drawers Duffle Bag for going home for weekends/small breaks Clothing Rain Jacket Sweatshirt  Sweaters T-shirts Leggings/Sweatpants Jeans Shorts for beginning of the semester Sneakers Sandals Rainboots/Waterproof shoes Slippers/Mocassins Bras/Sports Bras Robe Underwear maybe 1 pair of heels Pajama Shorts Depending on your major or if you'll be going to interviews/business fairs: WORK CLOTHES ARE VERY IMPORTANT. Black slacks/Dress Shirt and/or blazer, black shoes Electronics Lapto...

Today.....

Today is my last day as a sophomore at UMass Amherst & I am just overwhelmed with emotions, I am freaking out about my physics final that is later on today, I am already packed & I just have so much stuff. Also, this is my last year in a dorm while at UMass because I decided to rent a house off campus next year. Besides having a horrible roommate, I absolutely loved the dynamic of my dorm this year, it was calm & friendly. They had events in the basement, and we would all watch movies together, we would eat meals together, sit in the hallways talking until 2 am. It was really really peaceful & it warmed my heart. But at the same time, I am so ready to go home. I miss my family so much & I just don't want to be doing finals anymore, this was the toughest semester so far so I struggled which is more of the reason I want to leave so badly. But I made a lot of friends & also got a lot closer to the friends that I already had & that means a great deal to me ...