The Ultimate College Packing List: Must-Have Essentials for Freshmen

Are you preparing for college? Apart from the logistics of going away to school, such as how you’ll get there and where you’ll be living, you’ll also need to think about the kinds of essentials that you’ll want to bring with you to your new location. Some are items that will make a difference in student life while others are simply must-have items for your fun and sanity.

Your gaming gear

Look, you’re going to be working hard at college so you’ll also want to bring things that will make life easier for you to unwind during your downtime. Video games can be a great way for you to distract your mind from the stress of studying and allow you to have some “you” time. While you may not want to bring your entire gaming setup from home, if you’re living in a dorm, a gaming laptop and your favorite mobile gaming headsets can be good enough for gaming while at school.

A reliable book bag

A big part of your life will be carrying a bag from one class to the next so if you want to be sure that you don’t end up with a plethora of problems with your back and joints, find a book bag that is easy to carry and reliable enough to make it through your years at college. It should be designed to stand up to the weight of your books, so don’t skimp when shopping for the bag that will get you through the long days at school.

Organizational items

Whatever works best for you when it comes to studying and multiple classes, use that method. The last thing you want to do is lose important papers or notes from your classes, so make sure you have some type of setup with you that allows you to keep track of each class and study topic, so that you can more easily follow your homework and studies, despite everything that will be happening in your life as a college freshman.

Your favorite sports gear

Much like bringing your gaming stuff, bringing any of your sports gear that will allow you to practice the activities that you love is a good idea. Of course, if your college is located in Florida and skiing is your preferred sport, you may want to leave that gear at home.

But if you’re moving to a location where mountain biking reigns supreme and you have a fabulous mountain bike, consider bringing it with you so that you can keep up with your sport. You’ll find that participating in activities that have always been good for your mental health and physical health are just as needed while taking on the heavy load that is college studying.

Important paperwork

You’re an adult now, so all those papers that your mom or dad used to safekeep for you should now be in your capable hands. From your birth certificate to your passport, it’s important that you pack the paperwork that allows you the freedom to do anything from getting a job to being able to travel.

Make sure you also bring something that can help you keep this paperwork safe during your time at college. The last thing that you want is to lose it. Also, make sure you make copies just to be safe. You’ll need them for a variety of reasons as you get started in the real world, so ask your parents to help you get things going with any paperwork that you may need help processing before you go off to college.

In Conclusion

From the gear to help you relax in your downtime to the tools that will make studying easier and more organized, it’s important to plan ahead and bring the essentials that will help you have a great time at school. From fun to studying, plan for it all at your new college.