Difference between revisions of "What to bring"
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'''All Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:''' | '''All Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:''' | ||
* bed and mattress | * bed and mattress | ||
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* [[ROLM Phone]] | * [[ROLM Phone]] | ||
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'''You need to bring everything else, which may include:''' | '''You need to bring everything else, which may include:''' | ||
| − | + | ===Electronics=== | |
| − | + | * [[Computer]] | |
| − | + | * Ethernet cord - bring at least a 50 ft cable if you're living in [[Carman Hall|Carman]] | |
| − | + | * Cell phone - provided [[ROLM phone]]s are never used | |
| − | + | * Power strips or extension cords - ''some rooms, like in Carman provide as little as one pair of outlets per person'' | |
| − | + | * Desk lamp | |
| − | + | * George Foreman mini-grill (actually illegal in residence halls) | |
| − | + | * [[Mini-fridge]] | |
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| + | ===Bed/bath=== | ||
| + | * Bed risers | ||
| + | * Bedding | ||
| + | * Mattress pad | ||
| + | * Shower caddy | ||
| + | * Bathrobe | ||
| + | * Towel | ||
| + | * Under the bed drawers | ||
| + | * Laundry hamper | ||
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| + | ===Clothing=== | ||
| + | * Formal clothes for interviews | ||
| + | * Raincoat/umbrella | ||
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| + | ==Other tips== | ||
The best place to look for which items are legal or illegal in the residence halls is Housing's [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/guide-to-living/policies/index.html| Guide to Living]. | The best place to look for which items are legal or illegal in the residence halls is Housing's [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/housing/docs/guide-to-living/policies/index.html| Guide to Living]. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* http://www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/newstrends/20070801-waters.html?refresh=on | * http://www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/newstrends/20070801-waters.html?refresh=on | ||
* http://www.barnard.columbia.edu/reslife/new_students/packing_list.html | * http://www.barnard.columbia.edu/reslife/new_students/packing_list.html | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 14 May 2013
Contents
Already supplied
All Columbia residence hall rooms come with:
- bed and mattress
- desk and chair
- chest of drawers
- closet or wardrobe
- bookshelf or shelving units
- ceiling lamp
- trash can
- mirror
- ROLM Phone
What to bring
You need to bring everything else, which may include:
Electronics
- Computer
- Ethernet cord - bring at least a 50 ft cable if you're living in Carman
- Cell phone - provided ROLM phones are never used
- Power strips or extension cords - some rooms, like in Carman provide as little as one pair of outlets per person
- Desk lamp
- George Foreman mini-grill (actually illegal in residence halls)
- Mini-fridge
Bed/bath
- Bed risers
- Bedding
- Mattress pad
- Shower caddy
- Bathrobe
- Towel
- Under the bed drawers
- Laundry hamper
Clothing
- Formal clothes for interviews
- Raincoat/umbrella
Other tips
The best place to look for which items are legal or illegal in the residence halls is Housing's Guide to Living.
