SkyDekker 1,147 #26 June 5, 2009 QuoteIt's a dry campus and you're right about the "no opposite-gender mingling" in the rooms. Why even go to college? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #27 June 5, 2009 Quote I think we're allowed to help him move in. Maybe I better check on that! It's a dry campus and you're right about the "no opposite-gender mingling" in the rooms. I'm good with both of those! Your MEAN! Drinking and women were part of the education. I don't think anyone had a microwave when I was in school either. We either had toaster ovens (not allowed) or use the pop corn popper (allowed) to cook other stuff. An umbrella. Never thought I'd carry one when I was in high school put quickly got one for all the walking. Get a good one that collapses as small as possible. Cheap ones didn't hold up.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #28 June 5, 2009 Quote Your MEAN! He got into 4 universities, he chose this one because he made it on the soccer team. His girlfriend will be at a different school, so he's not too concerned over the policy...yet! As for alcohol, the school is located in the Historic district of St. Aug where there are lots and lots of bars and I'm sure some of the older students live in apartments and have parties. He'll be ok. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 36 #29 June 5, 2009 When I started we had 20 keg parties in the dining hall. By the end only personal consuption containers were allowed if both roommate were legal. Hmm and I think the next year no alcohol. I probably could have missed out on the three day hang over new student week my freshman year. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPC1117 0 #30 June 5, 2009 I had a hard plastic foot locker in college that was very useful. It can be used for lockable storage and then double as a coffee table. I still have mine and still find it useful. http://www.afmo.com/Foot_Locker_Quick_Deployment_1318_p/202-00228.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #31 June 5, 2009 Quote I think we're allowed to help him move in. Maybe I better check on that! It's a dry campus and you're right about the "no opposite-gender mingling" in the rooms. I'm good with both of those! Whoa. This is a seminary, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #32 June 5, 2009 Poker table (complete with chips and a few decks of Kems) Bong/vaporizor Ping pong table (so your son can win at beer pong often enough to be able to sober up in time for classes/poker games) Big screen Hi-Def television w/ Blu-Ray player (so your son's friends keep him supplied with porn and pirated movies, freeing up his own time and bandwidth for more studying/poker/beer pong) More seriously: Wireless router (preferably IEEE 802.11n compliant) with built in ethernet switch (preferably gigabit ethernet). Extra ethernet cables. Optional, but highly recommended, would be a mobile broadband card and subscription. I don't know what school your son will be attending, but UCF's network reliability leaves much to be desired, as does the connection speed. A laptop computer. Having a computer that can be moved to quiet study areas can be very beneficial. If he already has a reasonably new desktop machine, then an inexpensive netbook might be sufficient, depending on his needs and computer knowledge. An external hard drive. Hard drives crash. Data gets lost. Professors don't care. It will be your son's responsibility to make sure his important files are backed up and that he has access to the back-ups. I would recommend a drive at least 2x the capacity of the drive in his computer. Suitable software for automating backups is also recommended. I'm not sure what Windows users recommend, but on a Mac, I would recommend using Time Machine (included with OS X) in combination with SuperDuper! An inexpensive laser printer. (Most any printer will suffice, but laser printers tend to have lower per page printing costs as well as excellent print quality.) A small tool kit. (Crescent wrench, pliers, a few screwdrivers, small hammer, quality flashlight, duct tape, WD-40, etc.)Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #33 June 5, 2009 From crashing on a campus or moving someone in and out of College for almost the last 5 years straight - get a rug for the floor. Most dorms have tile or old nasty carpet and you never know just how dirty that carpet is so a rug is nice on that, if its tile it will keep the feet warmer in the winter. Posters, etc are in every room. Hot Pots are not allowed for the fire hazard, same with anything that can cook anything that well (crock pots included usually). Water pitcher/filter seems to be pretty well used every year when we store stuff in our place again.Depending on the shower situation shoes/sandals are almost mandatory unless he likes athletes foot all the time. A little shower bag is nice too if they are shared showers. Spares of shower stuff helps when you forget and leave your shampoo in the shower and it gets stolen/thrown out helps also.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trumanjsparks 0 #34 June 5, 2009 A calling card in case of an emergency. You know...bail money, etc when his cell phone is dead or lost... Broken hearts and dirty windows make it difficult to see. That's why last night and this morning always look the same to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #35 June 5, 2009 A small piece of carpet or rug to put on the floor! Edit to add:Sorry I didn't read down far enough and see that someone else had already suggested this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #36 June 5, 2009 No "gender mingling" in the room??!?! Porn. Lots of porn. He'll need some variety.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #37 June 5, 2009 QuoteQuoteIt's a dry campus and you're right about the "no opposite-gender mingling" in the rooms. Why even go to college? Into a new college. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iambeav2 0 #38 June 5, 2009 Quote No "gender mingling" in the room??!?! Porn. Lots of porn. He'll need some variety.... Yup, buy him a fooking subscription to a quality site...it'll prevent "surfing" and he'll be virus free......it's not the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...it's the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until someone appreciates it for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDashe 0 #39 June 5, 2009 *lap top computer *surge protectors-lots *microwave *TV, preferably with gaming console *mini fridge for booze *bed risers (sturdy so they can take a pounding) *storage bin(s) for under bed *laundry basket or bag *wrinkle release spray (forget the iron) *febreeze *2 conspicuous pictures of family- it will help him get laid *corkboard to hang pictures/notes on *dry erase board for outside of door facing hallway *a fan *dryer sheets, lots of dryer sheets to put on the back of the fan to mask the freshman male smell *white to pale blue bed sheets to hide various lighter colored stains *some form of neon beer light *highlighters *reading light for bed *advil/excedrin *oh yeah, and a vacuum *stain stick *small trashcan near bed for actual trash and vomit If he has a room mate, get in touch with him to share spending on items like fridge, fan, microwave.So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #40 June 5, 2009 A mini refrigerator is a good idea. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #41 June 5, 2009 Don't forget the laptop cable lock for the laptop. My Sisters laptop was stolen from her dorm room within the first month of being there. All it takes is 10 secs for someone to notice the door unlocked/open and snatch laptop and whatever else is lying around. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #42 June 5, 2009 A bag of the Mean Green (Hey,I was young and we liked to party,what can I say) Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #43 June 5, 2009 I am to lazy to read the whole thread... a nice bong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #44 June 5, 2009 Naked hotties....oh and some water in case I got thirsty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trumanjsparks 0 #45 June 5, 2009 I'm thinking she'd rather not mentally picture her son with rug burns on his knees....call me crazy. Broken hearts and dirty windows make it difficult to see. That's why last night and this morning always look the same to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #46 June 5, 2009 a good leather toiletries satchel/case to keep such items together. a basic first aid kit, just in case,,, and a sewing kit. for repairs and replacing buttons etc. a dozen or more, Stamped envelopes with YOUR name and address on them, and some blank paper , so he can Write you a REAL letter, every once in a while,, and MAIL it to you. Emails, texts, I M's etc etc so lack the personal touch, of " a college kids' letter to his Mom"...a pack of double A batteries,, a functional smoke alarm, in case his ROOM, is without... don't be satisfied if there is an alarm in the hallway... head phones or good ear plugs, in case the roommate is noisey or inconsiderate in his music volume... A picture ( preferably an 8 x 10 Glossy,,,,) framed,,,, of his dearest Mother..... A letter from you,,, with instructions NOT to open it, until he has been at school for one full week... In it, you can express your pride, and best wishes to him, and help to "console" him,, in case he becomes 'homesick'..... jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #47 June 5, 2009 To go with my Mean Green-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KermieCorleone 0 #48 June 5, 2009 Quote Considering it's a young man's room, some Glade Plug-Ins wouldn't hurt. Macguyver would pick Febreze over Glade Plug-Ins ...- Neil Never make assumptions! That harmless rectangle could be two triangles having sex ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #49 June 5, 2009 Quote Quote but we had one of those little electric pots that boiled water for soups, etc. Could that be what the school is calling a "hot pot"? I've used a hot pad and a crock pot, but never a hot pot so I didn't know what that was. A microwave or hot pad isn't allowed in the rooms. We are getting a mini-fridge, but it has to be bought through the school. He's going to Flagler University in St. Augustine. I told him he's close enough to come home every weekend and visit his mama, so I won't be redoing his room anytime soon! Yes...that is what they meant by a hot pot. Those things are great. Perfect for ramen. That's the other thing he needs, lots and lots of ramen. I lived off that stuff in college. Also, a good robe for going to and from the showers. Also a good laundry bag for dragging it to and from the laundry room (or your house ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #50 June 5, 2009 Quote 2 conspicuous pictures of family- it will help him get laid Since the opposite gender won't be allowed in the rooms, that may not be exactly the effect [skymama] is looking for. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
