The fall semester is right around the corner with classes starting on Aug. 28. Whether it is your first year or fourth, figuring out what to bring to college can be stressful.
However, what can be even more stressful is everyone telling you different things to bring. This can cause a disaster that results in overbuying.
As a communication studies student who is entering my senior year of college, I have been there and I know what it is like to buy in bulk and then regret many things that I bought. The truth is that you will not need half of the stuff that social media insists you take with you.
So, here is what NOT to bring to college if you are an incoming first year student:
Fancy clothes
Desk calendars
Too many shoes
Throw pillows
Heavy wall decor
Ironing board
Printer
High school memorabilia
Binders
Purses
Fuzzy rug
Tiny trash can
Mesh shower caddy
Bed skirt
Robe
Silverware set
Tupperware set
In-bulk snacks
Candles
Expensive items
All of your clothes
Desk caddy
Desk jewelry organizer
Humidifier
Can opener
Throw blankets
Excess mugs
Too much makeup
Large vacuum
Desk chair
Curtains
Keurig
Cardboard boxes
Lots of books
TV
Luggage
Excess water bottles
Dish drying rack
Lamp
Kitchen appliances