Last things right before college

So before college started for me, many of my friends had already left for college and were having fun settling into their new lives while I was still freaking out about what to bring and what it would be like. So I, like many of you probably have, asked my friends, what if anything they forgot to bring that I should.

The most ridiculous response I got was from one friend who for some reason didn't think that he would need a toothbrush in college (note: please take care of yourself. Hygiene is not an option, it is a necessity), but for the most part it was useful information. And of course, after already going through the settling in process myself, I was able to compile my own list of things that could be overlooked but would be awesome to have in college.

iPod: (or any music playing device) I had a friend who was afraid of the burglary at his school, so he didn't bring his iPod with him. Instead of worrying about his iPod being stolen and him having no music to listen, he decided it would be best to just not bring it and have no music to listen to. Just keep an eye on your stuff; burglary is not bad, having portable music is too good to pass up when you need to stay up late studying.

extra sleeping gear: for those random times when you want to go camping or something like that, it is always useful just to have some extra sheets, or blankets, and maybe a sleeping bag. You never know when one might come in handy.

personal books: though you might be busy with school books to read, nothing beats relaxing with a good book in your down time. Take a nice break from the stress of your classes by sending your mind on a journey.

school books: it might not be too late to order your books for your classes online. If you can do this and have them delivered to your home now, you can save yourself a lot of money on books. All the books you need for your classes in the fall are found on tritonlink with your weekly schedule.

alarm clock: (or something loud with an alarm) sometimes you just will not be able to wake up by yourself without something there to yell in your ear.

your sanity: don't leave it at home.

Hope you all are looking forward to orientation and move in. This is going to be a great year and I know you're all going to do awesome. Have a great last week everyone.

-Tyler Nelson