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Off-Campus Housing 101
Living Off-Campus - Day One Survival Kit
By Libby Adams
This is going to be the beginning of a fantastic experience. To make sure it starts off without a hitch, we've compiled a short list to help you make it through the first 24 hours of living in your very own place. This list is your Survival Kit for day one - to take care of your basic comforts and avoid some possible glitches. We've assumed you've brought along your personal essentials like soap and a toothbrush and that you've got the standard furniture, like a bed. This ten point check list is all the other stuff:- Your Bedroom - Bring all of your bedding, such as a mattress pad, sheets, and blanket. Don't forget a pillow. (Hard to believe, but students have been known to forget about a pillow, an item which can make or break that first night's sleep.)
- Bathroom Must Haves - Need a shower curtain? Don't forget the rings to hang it on. And a roll of toilet paper - that's a definite essential. Throw in a towel too.
- Kitchen Helpers - Toaster oven or microwave? Very useful appliances--check if you need to have one or both on hand. And very helpful -- a can opener. Also bring some paper plates, plastic utensils and a roll of paper towels.
- A CHARGED Phone - Just in case the power is not turned on when you get there. If it's got a flashlight, that's an added bonus.
- Phone Charger - that wire can be like a life line.
- Scissors, sturdy Scotch Tape and a Marker - you'll probably need to cut, stick stuff and mark. You'll want to stick something on the windows if there's no blinds. You may need to cut into a box or plastic bag. And using the marker with some sticky note pads, you'll be able to leave your roommates a nice welcome note on the fridge.
- Your Landlord's telephone number and email address.
- Garbage Bags - you will need a place to put packing materials and food wrappers after you finish with them.
- Snacks, Water and other "Beverages"
- And most important, don't forget the KEYS for your off-campus rental! You'd be surprised to find out how many people have been locked out on Day One. Don't be that guy!
Libby Adams
Libby recently graduated Marist College (Go Foxes!) in Poughkeepsie, NY, majoring in Communications and Psychology. Some of her favorite college memories occurred while living off-campus and she encourages college students to experience living off-campus as well. As a project coordinator at perch'n®, Libby has been helping grow awareness of perch'n in new markets around the country.
