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What to take to university?

FrozenHeart

I'm pretty sure I can move into my dorm on Saturday... but I've basically done nothing useful to get ready for college in any way.

I googled what to bring a few months ago and different sites had different answers and it was kind of a lot. So I'm wondering what you all think is good to have (if you went to uni or if you didn't I guess just what you imagine would be good)? ...Ill of course not use as a direct checklist but just for an idea 

Mostly I'm just trying to seem like I'm doing something worthy of my time instead of how I spent hours writing a fanfic (a kinda disturbing one and now I sorta "traumatized" myself heh) even though I have a book to read and essay to write before a week is done and I haven't even figured out payment but yeah.

Edit: I think this is the shortest post I've ever done (or one of shortest)

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  • in reply to FrozenHeart

    It really  all depends on your comfort and financial situation. The pro of US dorm life is that you get more social opportunity, especially in those crucial first few months when the freshman class is sorting itself out. You’re closer to your classes, so less transition times and the structure is pretty simple— you take care of your side of the room, extracurriculars, and whatever jobs you might have. The con is it can be really hard as an autistic individual to get enough sleep, find a clean space, have any privacy whatsoever, find safe foods, etc. having lived on dorm for close to 7 years now, folks don’t tend to respect quiet hours or other people’s spaces.

    so, it’s up to you. If you move in, bring all your essentials for daily life, especially stuff that makes you comfortable and safe. Blankets, familiar soaps, nonperishable safe foods, and MOST IMPORTANTLY: a good pair of ear plugs, noise cancelling headphones, and an eye mask. Oh, and shower shoes. Don’t get the foot fungus

    Best of luck

  • in reply to FrozenHeart
    FrozenHeart said:
    Just I don’t know how to use the bus

    Maybe start with that. Learn to use the bus. Maybe have someone go with you the first time. If you know you can escape at any time to your own room at home in just 45 minutes, it will take a lot of the pressure off. (Forgot your pillow? Just pop home and get it. Might even catch a nice dinner while you're there!)

    My daughter started uni/college last year and we did a couple of trial runs on the train with her a few weekends before she started. She's an expert on public transport now.

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    I am dreading it but the private rooms cost way more so…not really an option

    But I currently live 45min away from the school and the buses here are free so if it truly is terrible then I could just bus to school everyday (my classes are in the middle of day so it won’t be too early or late. Just I don’t know how to use the bus and also it’d be tedious)

  • in reply to FrozenHeart

    I wouldn't know what to advice as the ruels will be different, personally I couldn't share a room with another person, particularly one I didn't know.