Living Beyond Hemophilia

Packing for College

Aside from the obvious items like clothes, shoes and your favorite music, there are a lot of things to think about before you move out on your own. Whether you are heading to college, or getting your own place, you may need a guide on what you will need.

College Packing Checklist

Kitchen Needs

Plastic ware (plate, bowl, cup, utensils)
Coffee cup
Can/bottle opener
Chip clips

Room Needs/Storage

Mini-refrigerator to store your Factor
Alarm clock/clock radio
Waste-paper basket
Milk crates or other sturdy storage cubes
Hangers
Fan
Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape
Bulletin board and push pins
Dry erase wall calendar/board
Toolkit

Electronics

Computer, printer and related gear
Surge protector and extension cords
Portable CD or MP3 player (good for the gym or campus recreational center) and head phones

Linens/Laundry Supplies

Sheets and pillowcases (check what size sheets the bed in your dorm or apartment needs)
Towels
Pillows
Mattress pad
Blankets
Comforter, quilt or duvet cover
Laundry bag or basket
Laundry marking pen
Laundry stain remover
Laundry detergent and bleach (can be bought at school)
Rolls of quarters for those machines
Sewing kit and lint brush

Hemophilia-Related Items

Factor and all related supplies (based on your personal regimen and individual healthcare)
Prescription and non-prescription medicines and ointments

Toiletries/Miscellaneous

Shower tote and shower shoes
Shampoo and conditioner
Hair-styling products including comb/brush
Bath and face soap
Traveling-soap container(s)
Toothpaste and toothbrush and dental floss
Tweezers, nail clippers
Hair dryer
Razor and shaving cream
Lotion and/or facial moisturizer

Office/Desk Supplies

Disks/CDs
Address book
Assignment book
Heavy-duty stapler and staples
Printer paper
Pens, pencils, highlighter pens (multiple colors)
Pencil holder and sharpener
Notebooks
Pocket folders
Labels of various sizes
3 x 5 cards
Paper clips, rubber bands, and scissors
Ruler
Dictionary and thesaurus
Stamps/envelopes plus stationary or notecards

These Can Be Purchased upon arrival

Paper towels
Trash bags
Light bulbs
All-purpose cleaner
Zip lock bags
Kitchen storage containers
Laundry Supplies
Dish soap
Wet wipes
Tissues

Shared Items (Check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication)

Cordless Phone
Audio equipment
TV and/or DVD Player
Coffee maker/hot pot
Microwave/toaster oven
Area rug
Camera
Posters/art

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