Hello readers, followers and browsers! As promised in my last post, I'm updating on weekends primarily. This week, our topic is Stuff. By stuff, I mean material items we buy in stores. Going to college, I've discovered, requires a lot of stuff.
I've always loved lists. I've created to-do lists, packing lists, itineraries, and gift lists as well as lists of things to remember, which is like a hybrid between a packing and a to-do list. Obviously SCAD sent out a packing list, but I wasn't prepared for just how long it would be or how much we'd actually have to spend to fulfill it.
Some things are more obvious, like linens, lighting and laundry stuff; others aren't. Most stuff I grew up taking for granted, little things like hangars and toilet paper as well as larger things like a shower curtain and a vacuum cleaner. I was stressing out at the store, trying to decide which bathroom rug I wanted because it had to be practical and machine washable, but also functional and reasonably priced.
At SCAD, the dorms are all former hotels that were gutted and renovated for students. As a result, they are quite large compared to some other colleges, this is good and bad. My roommate and I have our own room and bathroom that we have to maintain, because SCAD students don't get cleaning staff. We have to wash the shower, the sink and the toilet as well vacuum the floors if we don't want our room to be gross. This detail added a whole new level to the list by way of purchasing cleaning supplies.
I currently have three larger Rubbermaid tubs filled with stuff taking up room in the hallway of my house, we're not done with the list, I haven't even packed clothes yet, and I'm debating purchasing a small table or desk. Do not underestimate the cost of stuff when leaving for college, and also talk with your roommate about who's bringing the items you only need one of.
Question for comments: Have you ever been overwhelmed with stuff?
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