College Kid Necessities

[BTlaxripper]

I'm just wondering what you (college) people think are the necessities you need to be, look, and act like a college kid.

So far I have:
-a laptop: you definetly need one to do all your work.
-iPod: for walking around campus
-flip flops: who doesn't wear flip flops at college?

So basically adding to this list with descriptions would really help me out.
Thanks.

[0000]

sweat pants when you wake up late for class and need something to wear..get different kinds/colors.

[slinkyspine]

A drawer of condoms perhaps?

[RottingMind13]

I'm just wondering what you (college) people think are the necessities you need to be, look, and act like a college kid.

So far I have:
-a laptop: you definetly need one to do all your work.
-iPod: for walking around campus
-flip flops: who doesn't wear flip flops at college?

So basically adding to this list with descriptions would really help me out.
Thanks.


I dont wear flip flops. But then again, I wear shorts all day everyday regardless of weather.

[Canadian Lax]

Tons of KD (kraft dinner) its fast, easy, and cheap....maybe thats just in Canada??

[BTlaxripper]

Tons of KD (kraft dinner) its fast, easy, and cheap....maybe thats just in Canada??

I believe the American term is "Mac(aroni) n Cheese" -- reminds me of the Bare Naked Ladies song "If I had $1,000,000"
"If I had $1,000,000. . . we wouldn't have to eat Kraft Dinner.
But we would"

[PompLax14]

Fridge.
Microwave (if your school doesn't have little lounge areas with them).
TV w/ DVD player.
Computer (laptop or desktop).
Boom Box (cd/radio/tape).
Cinder Blocks.

[goalie33fan]

Fridge.
Microwave (if your school doesn't have little lounge areas with them).
TV w/ DVD player.
Computer (laptop or desktop).
Boom Box (cd/radio/tape).
Cinder Blocks.
Why would you need them?

[ColtsLax]

Why would you need them?
make tables, chairs, other furniture.

Also for shaming

And my additions

Money, Money, and laundry detergent

[aussielax]

Bottle opener, shot glass, stubby holder and any other liquor parophanalia that's available to you.

[franks2089]

xbox 360 and playstation 2

[livin4lax09]

Here's my list
TV
Computer
Fridge
Lots of food you can make in the microwave
lots of drinks
speakers
boxes (if you feel like being organized)
flip flops (especially for the showers)
something to hold your shampoo and soap in
video games?
cinder blocks can also be used to elevate your bed.

[NuKoN]

I'm not in college but I am very lazy..

Ramen and if you like it, easy mac
obviously the various needed kitchen appliances (if you trust yourself, get a toaster oven.. frozen pizza :thumbsup:)

[Krypt0M4g!c]

A job
TV
Desktop PC for gaming
Notebook computer
2 foot glass tower....ohhh yeahhh the tower
mp3 player
xbox 360
refrigerator
a nice table
microwave
cleaning supplies
trash bags

I have all of that aside from a notebook computer. Can't complain. It's best if you live near home, so you can stop by and steal your parents food, because grocery shopping kills your wallet.

[NY Lax 4]

Laptop
iPod
Flip Flops (Birkenstocks and/or Reefs)
Job
TV
Xbox 360 and Xbox Live
Refrigerator, stocked
Coffee Table (Pending the size of the room)
Microwave
Cleaning Supplies
Trash Bin
Tons of microwavable food (Ellios Pizza, Easy Mac, etc.)
Sweet speaker system

[Levin]

don't take this officially, i'm only in highschool, but i would imagine some sort of bike would be needed. When my football team went to a university for a football camp, i noticed that walking everywhere would be a pain, and driving everywhere would be useless...

[PompLax14]

don't take this officially, i'm only in highschool, but i would imagine some sort of bike would be needed. When my football team went to a university for a football camp, i noticed that walking everywhere would be a pain, and driving everywhere would be useless...
True, but think of all the space it would take up in your dorm room.

[Levin]

yeah... don't colleges/universitys usually have bike racks and stuff like that though?

[kryptic]

haha, mine will probably like

lacrosse stick
computer (provided)
pictures

dang, I can't think of any other personal things I can bring

[PompLax14]

dang, I can't think of any other personal things I can bring
Some wondrous desert sand?

[Levin]

a slip-n-slide is a necessity....

[goalie89]

an inflatable swimming pool with many many boxes of instant pudding mix preferably chocalate so you can eat it later

[skip0l]

being a college student. . .


mac and cheese
lots of stringing supplies (theres a lot of time to do nothing, no matter what they say)
ramen noodles
gatorade MIX
iced tea MIX
popcorn is huuge
cinderblocks
laptop
tv/dvd, they make tv's that are both, they're sweet
mini fridge
microwave





get ahold of your roomate early and devide up the big stuff, like you bring the microwave, he brings the fridge. . .

[lottaLaX]

I believe the American term is "Mac(aroni) n Cheese" -- reminds me of the Bare Naked Ladies song "If I had $1,000,000"
"If I had $1,000,000. . . we wouldn't have to eat Kraft Dinner.
But we would"
ANNIES puts Kraft to shame! If you haven't had Annies, you need to try it soon. It costs a little more, but being at a boarding school I can tell you that it can make a great dinner, even if you're used to mac n cheese.

List:
Computer
comfy furniture
Snacks (Chips, tostitos, popcorn) & drinks
Microwave/easy foods (Ramen, macncheese)
Pasta and sauce (NECESSITY once you get tired of the easy foods)
Little dorm toys (mini lax net, basketball net, etc)
iPod, some kind of music player
Speakers
Wide array of clothes/footwear


Most of the list is food, but that's because...living on your own you get hungry a lot more often, trust me...

[laxboy452]

cant wait for college its gonna be tight
toothbrush
guitar (hey u need some kind of music)
frisbee *coolest thing to do on a field w/ all ur friends if they're not laxers*

[enjoi]

Tech
Laptop: No bigger than 14"
- Intel Centrino Processor
- 1 gig of Ram
- 128 MB ATI or nVidia video card
- DVI connection (for a secondary monitor)
- Firewire: 4 pin or 6 pin <--- Much faster sustained connection + frees up one USB port
- Bluetooth
External HD: 300 gigs for music/backups etc.
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145657
HD - IDE, ~300 gigs.
Mouse: Logitech MX1000, nothing else is worth it.

DO NOT FOR THE SWEET LOVE OF CHRIST USE Bittorrent OR Limewire AS ITS VERY EASILY DETECTABLE ON A COLLEGE NETWORK - YOU ARE BETTER OFF USING ourTunes to share lecture speeches (if allowed by the teacher)..

Room
7 Day alarm clock (http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/788e/)
A BLANKET WITH SLEEEVES!!! XD (http://www.theslanket.com/)
Airswitch, wave your hand over it and it will turn on or off or dim (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/7779/)
Fridge - http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/6ad2/
Personal AC - http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/60ad/
"No I will not fix your computer" - http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/stickers/3803/
A MUST HAVE A USB POWERED LED LIGHT FOR YOUR KEYBOARD - what better way to not piss off your roommate at night. (http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/5a84/)

And most importantly: You will say the freshman 15 won't happen to you, most likely you will be wrong. Check this site: http://www.gbsfood.com/ and cook yourself some healthy meals instead of wasting money on a crappy prepaid meal plan.

[BTlaxripper]

Wow enjoi, thanks for kicking this thread up a notch, a la Emeril Lagassi style.

The "slanket" it's such a great invention.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

That slanket is way too expensive.

[Thrillhouse]

haha, mine will probably like

lacrosse stick
computer (provided)
pictures

dang, I can't think of any other personal things I can bring

A really good friend of mine went to USNA, he said he fit everything he was allowed to bring in a shoe box.

[BTlaxripper]

A really good friend of mine went to USNA, he said he fit everything he was allowed to bring in a shoe box.

That was my #1 choice until I realized med school would be practically impossible after USNA.

Don't forget shoe polish! You got to keep those fancy boots all shiny!

[NY Lax 4]

THIS IS ALL ENJOI'S I'M JUST MAKING A CUMULATIVE LIST
Tech
Laptop: No bigger than 14"
- Intel Centrino Processor
- 1 gig of Ram
- 128 MB ATI or nVidia video card
- DVI connection (for a secondary monitor)
- Firewire: 4 pin or 6 pin <--- Much faster sustained connection + frees up one USB port
- Bluetooth
External HD: 300 gigs for music/backups etc.
Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16817145657
HD - IDE, ~300 gigs.
Mouse: Logitech MX1000, nothing else is worth it. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104158)

DO NOT FOR THE SWEET LOVE OF CHRIST USE Bittorrent OR Limewire AS ITS VERY EASILY DETECTABLE ON A COLLEGE NETWORK - YOU ARE BETTER OFF USING ourTunes to share lecture speeches (if allowed by the teacher)..

Room
7 Day alarm clock (http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/788e/)
A BLANKET WITH SLEEEVES!!! XD (http://www.theslanket.com/)
Airswitch, wave your hand over it and it will turn on or off or dim (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/7779/)
Fridge - http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/6ad2/
Personal AC - http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/gear/60ad/
"No I will not fix your computer" - http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/stickers/3803/
A MUST HAVE A USB POWERED LED LIGHT FOR YOUR KEYBOARD - what better way to not piss off your roommate at night. (http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/5a84/)

And most importantly: You will say the freshman 15 won't happen to you, most likely you will be wrong. Check this site: http://www.gbsfood.com/ and cook yourself some healthy meals instead of wasting money on a crappy prepaid meal plan.
THIS IS ALL ENJOI'S I'M JUST MAKING A CUMULATIVE LIST
iPod
Flip Flops (Reefs-http://islandsurf.com/Pimp_Slide_Reef_Sandals-p3239c0.html)
Job
TV(Too many to choose from)
Xbox 360 and Xbox Live(I got my 360 from Sears at the end of December 05 and Xbox Live 1 year subscription is available at all gamestores - http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=790006 , also make sure to get 4 wireless controllers and good party games like Tony Hawk or Madden but I would reccomend waiting for 07 sports games because as you might know the 06 lineup was rushed)
Coffee Table (Pending the size of the room)
Microwave
Cleaning Supplies
Coffee maker if you drink that stuff
A bunch of bean bags
Trash Bin
If you have the money and the space a Foosball Table is a fun party idea
Tons of microwavable food (Ellios Pizza, Easy Mac, etc.)
Sweet speaker system(Just make sure your iPod can connect to it or you can just get nice speakers for your laptop and play it through there)
If you really want and I highly reccomend, a Massage Cushion that goes on any chair and a calf/foot massager, trust me after a long lacrosse game or a long class this thing will be heaven
http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview/sku__HF660
http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/catalog/productview/sku__HW564BLK
And finally a big Jimalax order to handle you those 4 years

[nsa97531]

uhh lots of clothes would be good... and dont forget a cell phone that would suck not to have... also there are these things that are a fridge and a microwave

[wolfie8914]

A good roommate.

[ben1113]

I'm not in college but I am very lazy..

Ramen and if you like it, easy mac
obviously the various needed kitchen appliances (if you trust yourself, get a toaster oven.. frozen pizza :thumbsup:)

Now when you say ramen do you mean cooked or uncooked? you gotta try it, uncooked ramen noodles are amazing, and they're the even lazier way of makin food.

[Canadian Lax]

are ramen noodles liek mr.noddles??

[ColtsLax]

Now when you say ramen do you mean cooked or uncooked? you gotta try it, uncooked ramen noodles are amazing, and they're the even lazier way of makin food.
isnt that just a brick of noodles?

[Levin]

it comes in both brick and cup i believe...

[mrmccool]

not a necessity, but a digital camera is really helpful for those nights you need a reminder of what you did. I'd also recommend a pair of speakers to hook your computer/ipod up to.

[marflax33]

are ramen noodles liek mr.noddles??
chicken flavored noodles, so yep. and im just bringing like a million flinstone vitamins and peanut butter. theres 90% vit. a,b, and 80%C(and lots of other good stuff). peanutbutter for protein.

[TRELAX]

from experience of my first year at school...
cases of water
ramen noddles
pop corn
area rug
throw blankets/pillows
ps2/xbox
dvds
celly+charger
chapstick
hoodies
winter jacket
several pairs of shoes
shower flipflops
extra towels
pc/laptop
personal hygene products
alarm clock
camera
SHARPIE MARKER
advil/tylonol
solo cups
shot glasses
credit/debit card
shower caddy
pop up hamper
laudry basket
detergent
soap/shampoo/face wash
sticks
string/mesh
gloves
helmet
pads
a lot of underwear/socks
t-shirts
polos
jeans
shirt/tie/kahkis/dress shoes
sneakers/spikes/turfs/runners
alcohol
fake id
real id
vitamins
axe/tag/body spray
air sanitizer
disinfectant wipes
TP
paper towels
ipod/charger/head phones
bed stuff
small tv
big tv
cable wires
extension cords
table lamps/desk lamps
camera
paper plates
plastic foodware
contacts
glasses
cleaner/eye drops
pens/pencils/notebooks
MONEY
thats al i can think of, these coming from experience, mind you

[wolfie8914]

very thorough...

[TAITERSALAD31]

what about ping pong balls.... and solo cups.... beer pong is a necessity

[NuKoN]

what about ping pong balls.... and solo cups.... beer pong is a necessity

TRELAX mentioned solocups, and I'd be shocked if no one said ping pong balls

[twin58]

RE: food. Next time, choose carefully.

Yes, Sushi's on the Meal Plan (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/07/AR2006030700288.html)

Forget Mystery Meat in Bland Cafeterias: Colleges Serve Up Trendy Food to Lure Students

By Candy Sagon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 8, 2006; Page F01

....
Best and Worst College Food

Best and worst college food, according to rankings in the 2006 Princeton Review's "The Best 361 Colleges." For a complete list of all 20 schools in each category, go to http://www.princetonreview.com/

BEST

1. Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
2. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham, Mass.
3. St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
4. Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
5. Wheaton (Ill.) College
6. James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. <----my tax dollars at work.
7. Colby College, Waterville, Maine
8. Washington University in St. Louis
9. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg <----ditto.
10. Middlebury (Vt.) College

WORST

1. St. Bonaventure (N.Y.) University
2. Colorado School of Mines, Golden
3. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y.
4. Hampton (Va.) University
5. State University of New York at Albany

[BTlaxripper]

No Ramen noodles for me. I get an unlimited meal plan, which allows me to eat in the cafeteria (or take stuff from the cafeteria) as many times a day as I want. And trust me, this food is deliecious. Full variety for breakfast lunch and dinner. I can't wait. It will probably be better than the food I get at home, I've eaten it before and I can't wait (as I already said).

[Palmettolax45]

BT where do you go to college? is it in fla?

[NY Lax 4]

Hahaha my dad went to Albany, in the 80's.

[BTlaxripper]

BT where do you go to college? is it in fla?

No I'm going to Spring Hill College in Mobile AL. It's a Jesuit school, around 4,000 I think, it's pretty small, but my sister goes there and I'm familiar with everything at the college. I'm basically already in a frat and already on the lacrosse team and all. I can't wait.

[enjoi]

No Ramen noodles for me. I get an unlimited meal plan, which allows me to eat in the cafeteria (or take stuff from the cafeteria) as many times a day as I want. And trust me, this food is deliecious. Full variety for breakfast lunch and dinner. I can't wait. It will probably be better than the food I get at home, I've eaten it before and I can't wait (as I already said).
Well then I highly suggest free weights ;)

[FallIntoIt]

I'm basically already in a frat

Ew, frats.

[holyschnikes101]

1460 pairs of pants and shirts, 4 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of boxers, 365 hoodies, and 2 pairs of shoes.

[MrTibs]

tang...and lots of it. I buy the giant cans of tang and just mix it in water bottles so i dont have to wash cups. Paper plates are a must.

[MeRattack]

capri sun and doritos, maybe a set of clothes and some sheets

[FallIntoIt]

capri sun and doritos, maybe a set of clothes and some sheets

Psht. For the same price as a bag of doritos, you can go to Applebees during happy hour and get half-price boneless buffalo wings. You usually finish them in about the same amount of time anyway. Glorious!

Oh, how I lust for boneless buffalo wiiingggs.

[Levin]

Psht. For the same price as a bag of doritos, you can go to Applebees during happy hour and get half-price boneless buffalo wings. You usually finish them in about the same amount of time anyway. Glorious!

Oh, how I lust for boneless buffalo wiiingggs.

whoa whoa whoa... wait a minute. Are we talking about a fullsize back here... or a snack pack?

[FallIntoIt]

whoa whoa whoa... wait a minute. Are we talking about a fullsize back here... or a snack pack?

A bag. But then again I'm factoring in talking time with friends while consuming the wings at Applebees

[ahslax18]

definately need a fake ID to get drinks in bars, although around here, most dont ID at the bar... and lots of money for beer, fridge, cards, and i'd get a sheet to hang from the top bunk/ceiling (depending if you have top or bottom) so you have can have privacy when sleeping, and i dont mean like that.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

A bag. But then again I'm factoring in talking time with friends while consuming the wings at Applebees

So, you're talking like $3?

[RedRaider26]

A crate of condoms perhaps?

Fixed for better accuracy.

[Frndlefire]

a crate of condoms to throw away when they expire? Fixed for better accuracy.
double fixed for realism :thumbsup:

[FallIntoIt]

a crate of condoms to throw away when they expire?Fixed for better accuracy.double fixed for realism :thumbsup:



Hahah, ouch.


*For the record, condoms - if packages are kept intact, and stored in a cool, dry place - have a shelf life of a few years.

[Frndlefire]

Hahah, ouch.


*For the record, condoms - if packages are kept intact, and stored in a cool, dry place - have a shelf life of a few years.
but they're so cheap what's the point..

[FallIntoIt]

but they're so cheap what's the point..


Eh. Yes and no. You pay for quality.. sometimes, at least.

Regardless, price has nothing to do with the moment. You're in a bedroom (...or, whereever..) with your partner and you go searching for a condom, you don't think "Well, I could always go buy more - they're cheap." You think, "Please let me find one, and let it be not expired."

[Frndlefire]

Eh. Yes and no. You pay for quality.. sometimes, at least.

Regardless, price has nothing to do with the moment. You're in a bedroom (...or, whereever..) with your partner and you go searching for a condom, you don't think "Well, I could always go buy more - they're cheap." You think, "Please let me find one, and let it be not expired."well right, but my point was that even if you spend a little more, they are still cheap enough that you could just buy new ones every once in a while. Sure, in a pinch you could use one you've been storing for a while, but why take the risk with an old condom when you could throw down a couple bucks and get new ones.

[fossil8412]

umm, a very large cooler.

[WKLAX]

lacrosse stick......

[goalie33fan]

How about a PSP?

[stinisonfire]

Here's what I have in my room.

My Bible
My computer w/ speakers
Food (snacks, animal crackers, water, puddin', breakfast bars,oatmeal bars, etc)
Free tv, thanks to st1acrosse9 (aka Jace) taking one for the team
PS2 w/ speakers (again, props to Jace on the speakers)
A free recliner from a furniture sale
Chairs for company (the ones w/ the double cup holders)
Couple memory foam things
Trash can
Random other stuff, books, cd's,dvd's, , so forth

Oh and bathroom/shower stuff, along with about 50 rolls of TP.

[ColtsLax]

since we are drawing nearer to college, can anyone recomend a good backpack/laptop bag, something i can carry my computer and books in?

[GeorgiaMiddie2]

here's the list from the kid who's barely staying off academic probation, and currently on the six year plan (that's right... not even the five year plan was good enough for me)...

-koozies
-wiffle ball and bat
-solo cups
-fake id
-keg shell and tap
-giant piece of ply wood
-ping pong balls
-deck of cards
-easy mac
-ramen
-coffee and coffee pot
-football, basketball, lax stick, etc
-ipod
-advil *trust me... it's a must have for those "morning after the bar" classes*
-multiple alarm clocks
-mattress topper... if you dont feel like sleeping on the most uncomfortable mattress of your life
-toaster oven
-grilled cheese maker
-spaghettio's... you can never have enough
-giant tub of tang or gatorade mix
-camera to capture the most idiotic moments of yours and your friends' lives
-a friend with aderol for those all nighters
-a bottle of nyquil for when the apt above you is having a party and you have an exam in the morning
-grill and a cooler for the ever important tailgates
-one nice set of clothes for job interviews and important presentations
-directions to the liquor store that is most lenient on id's
-febreeze
-finally last, but definitely not least... a few sober contacts you know you can call to come pick you up from the bars when you get, either a) arrested, or b) kicked out of the bar...

[carolinafreak]

bring a lot of microvave dinners

[MrTibs]

since we are drawing nearer to college, can anyone recomend a good backpack/laptop bag, something i can carry my computer and books in?

I use my warrior jetpak II. Its huge and carries all my books. As far as laptops go i use the zeroshock notebook sleeve (http://shinza.com/product_info.php?products_id=45). It works great, i just put it in my bag with my books and its fine.

[HdGLaxWarrior]

here's the list from the kid who's barely staying off academic probation, and currently on the six year plan (that's right... not even the five year plan was good enough for me)...

-koozies
-wiffle ball and bat
-solo cups
-fake id
-keg shell and tap
-giant piece of ply wood
-ping pong balls
-deck of cards
-easy mac
-ramen
-coffee and coffee pot
-football, basketball, lax stick, etc
-ipod
-advil *trust me... it's a must have for those "morning after the bar" classes*
-multiple alarm clocks
-mattress topper... if you dont feel like sleeping on the most uncomfortable mattress of your life
-toaster oven
-grilled cheese maker
-spaghettio's... you can never have enough
-giant tub of tang or gatorade mix
-camera to capture the most idiotic moments of yours and your friends' lives
-a friend with aderol for those all nighters
-a bottle of nyquil for when the apt above you is having a party and you have an exam in the morning
-grill and a cooler for the ever important tailgates
-one nice set of clothes for job interviews and important presentations
-directions to the liquor store that is most lenient on id's
-febreeze
-finally last, but definitely not least... a few sober contacts you know you can call to come pick you up from the bars when you get, either a) arrested, or b) kicked out of the bar...

He pretty much nailed it.

[H-townlaxer]

Keg-a-rator

[H-townlaxer]

Ew, frats.

ill probly be rushing as a phi kappa psi

[HdGLaxWarrior]

Keg-a-rator

Yeah, my brother has one in his apartment, and let me tell you, it's worth the money. It will actually save you money in the long run.

[manup5183]

2 foot glass tower....ohhh yeahhh the tower

hmmm i wonder what that could be :naughty:


hey i still dont no how to make it say originally posted by blah blah blha

[jaw22]

here's the list from the kid who's barely staying off academic probation, and currently on the six year plan (that's right... not even the five year plan was good enough for me)...

-koozies
-wiffle ball and bat
-solo cups
-fake id
-keg shell and tap
-giant piece of ply wood
-ping pong balls
-deck of cards
-easy mac
-ramen
-coffee and coffee pot
-football, basketball, lax stick, etc
-ipod
-advil *trust me... it's a must have for those "morning after the bar" classes*
-multiple alarm clocks
-mattress topper... if you dont feel like sleeping on the most uncomfortable mattress of your life
-toaster oven
-grilled cheese maker
-spaghettio's... you can never have enough
-giant tub of tang or gatorade mix
-camera to capture the most idiotic moments of yours and your friends' lives
-a friend with aderol for those all nighters
-a bottle of nyquil for when the apt above you is having a party and you have an exam in the morning
-grill and a cooler for the ever important tailgates
-one nice set of clothes for job interviews and important presentations
-directions to the liquor store that is most lenient on id's
-febreeze
-finally last, but definitely not least... a few sober contacts you know you can call to come pick you up from the bars when you get, either a) arrested, or b) kicked out of the bar...


Love how not a single thing on that list has anything to do with school.

[enjoi]

Love how not a single thing on that list has anything to do with school.
Honestly school stuff, is the basics.

Notebooks, computer. thats it.

[CavsDefense]

-giant piece of ply wood




Uh.. why would you need a giant piece of plywood?

[Lockbox911]

Uh.. why would you need a giant piece of plywood?

beer pong maybe

[GeorgiaMiddie2]

Love how not a single thing on that list has anything to do with school.
hey, everything on that list has to do with school... just not classes. classes are those things im required to go to and pass so i can just stay in school. if there's one thing i've learned about college, it's that classes are only about 10% of it.

[BTlaxripper]

Woohoo! Glad to see this thread resurrected as college nears ever closer!

GAMid you pretty much nailed it for the 'living' part of college. What about notebooks? Composition books or one big multi-subject notebook?

And anyone want to throw up links to cool posters?

[GeorgiaMiddie2]

ok.. a spiral notebook for each class, an accordian folder, 20 or so scantrons, a pen, a pencil, a highlighter. school list done.

[Lockbox911]

id suggest a lot of pens and pencils, i seemed to lsoe them a lot. Anything else u need for school you can just bum off your neighbors

[Laxholic14]

Bring as many pairs of socks and underwear as you possibly can...laundry is such a *****, and you can wear everything else for at least a week before you smell

[ByrdDpole]

ill probly be rushing as a phi kappa psi

My brother is a Phi Kap at LSU.

He gets his meal plan through the fraternity, but before he had one at the caf. He said the food was good and they have like Taci bell, etc. But most nights he went to Rasin' Canes (Canes is huge for college kids here...) after work or whatever.

Both of my brothers till keep personal food in their room. Like, my other brother goes to ULM and he loves ramen noodles with a passion. My mom bought him a freaking box of it that he keeps in his room.

Me, personally, when I go to college I'm gonna keep alot of cup ramen. And beef jerkey. And finally, MT.Dew.

[stinisonfire]

but they're so cheap what's the point..


when you're spending 6 bucks for a box of 12.. and go through them frequently they aren't too cheap my friend.

[NewbyLaX]

What is beer pong?

[ColtsLax]

What is beer pong?
http://bpong.com/

[wolfie8914]

What is beer pong?


C'mon son you are 16 years old. Well...have fun. Im sure you will.

[marflax33]

Head on over to your local costco/walmart/whatever, And pick up those Ramen crates with like 500 packets for 10 bucks or however much it is, and start storing up. You'll need it. My dad told me how his roomate and him were so low on food they were forced to eat ice sandwhiches. Yes ice. Ramen owns.

[raykessler]

Head on over to your local costco/walmart/whatever, And pick up those Ramen crates with like 500 packets for 10 bucks or however much it is, and start storing up. You'll need it. My dad told me how his roomate and him were so low on food they were forced to eat ice sandwhiches. Yes ice. Ramen owns.


could this have been in a time before meal plans, or did ice just tast better then college food

[ColtsLax]

could this have been in a time before meal plans, or did ice just tast better then college food
there is something to be said for ice, nothing is as refreshing as a cool bowl of ice. :nut:

[marflax33]

could this have been in a time before meal plans, or did ice just tast better then college food

Ice just tasted better... And they got tired of the fake beef, and fake corn ( what the hell is fake corn doing in nebraska, I mean honestly...)

[LoyolaMiddie878]

toothbrush. toothpaste.

[JedimasterKyle]

college is right around the corner for many of us, so any new ideas? I bought that neverlate alarm clock enjoi showed us, it is worth it. I currently use it for work and such, its a lifesaver.

[franks2089]

2 foot glass tower....ohhh yeahhh the tower
Yea I think I might have a few haning around my place too for the offseason.

[dillz18]

A 2x4 for when your roomie is being annoying

[smooth87]

Does anyone know of any good laptop backpacks (which I can also store a few books in) that will hold a Dell Inspirion E1505? Or at least a site I can browse?

[NY Lax 4]

You guys want to know the true necessities? Huh, do you?

OK here I go...
a frisbee, marijuana, a boombox with every Dave Matthews Band song on the planet, and ramen noodles.

Was that so hard to list? :grin:

[reLAXing3]

Hot Pockets...need i say more?

[baronlax]

yeah... don't colleges/universitys usually have bike racks and stuff like that though?
Every college I've been to and when I've walked passed bike racks; tires, seats, wheels are stolen, brake lines tortured, frame bent. So you would, if taking a bike to school, would want it in your dorm, and it takes up space.