Column: What you actually need to move in

I lived on campus my freshman year in Pacer Crossings, and because of this nightmare of a roommate I had, I decided I would just commute every day (despite living an hour away).

I did that for my sophomore and junior years. Since this is my senior year, I decided to come back (with a single room, of course) and give it another shot.

On my first go-around in the dorms, I brought so much unnecessary stuff.

Here’s what I’m actually bringing this time:

1. A quilt, sheets, a mattress topper (I’m pushing my two beds together).

2. Towels (Ollie’s; they’re much cheaper there), rags, a shower curtain, miscellaneous bathroom objects.

3. Clothes (5 t-shirts, 5 jeans, basically 5 of everything.

My freshman year I brought every jacket I owned. Who did I think I was?

4. School supplies/desk items

Don’t get crazy here, a couple of pens, pencils, notebooks and a calendar will be just fine.

5. Toiletries.

6. Cleaning supplies.

7. Kitchen supplies.

8. Decorations.

Trust me, I want to bring my collection of coffee mugs and every rain jacket I own, but moving in and out is not worth it!

Pack light and don’t overdo it.