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Most Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:
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==Already supplied==
 
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'''All Columbia [[residence halls|residence hall]] rooms come with:'''
 
* bed and mattress
 
* bed and mattress
 
* desk and chair
 
* desk and chair
 
* chest of drawers
 
* chest of drawers
* closet
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* closet or wardrobe
* bookshelf
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* bookshelf or shelving units
 
* ceiling lamp
 
* ceiling lamp
 
* trash can
 
* trash can
 
* mirror
 
* mirror
  
You need to bring everything else, which may include:
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==What to bring==
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'''You need to bring everything else, which may include:'''
  
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===Electronics===
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* [[Computer]]
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* Cell phone  - provided [[ROLM phone]]s are never used
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* Power strips or extension cords - ''some rooms, like in Carman provide as little as one pair of outlets per person''
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* Desk lamp
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* George Foreman mini-grill (actually illegal in residence halls)
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* [[Mini-fridge]]
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===Bed/bath===
 
* Bed risers
 
* Bed risers
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* Bedding
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* Mattress pad
 
* Shower caddy
 
* Shower caddy
* Ethernet cord
 
* Hanging shelf set for closet
 
* Under-the-bed drawers
 
* A suit, clean shirt, tie, and shiny black shoes
 
* Raincoat
 
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* Bathrobe
 
* Bathrobe
* George Foreman mini-grill
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* Towel
* [[mini-fridge]]
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* Under the bed drawers
* pillow, sheets
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* Laundry hamper
* laundry basket
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* towel
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===Clothing===
* shower caddy
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* Formal clothes for interviews
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* Raincoat/umbrella
* desk lamp
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* power strips / extension cords - ''some rooms provide as little as one pair of outlets per person''
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===Miscellaneous===
* cash
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* Your soul.
* Cell phone
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* Seriously though.
* Computer
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==Other tips==
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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].
  
You can spend a lot of money buying everything you need new or you can buy it all from other students on campus at http://www.intrabid.com.  Of course, you don’t have to worry about shipping and in the case you don’t find what you need, you can click on the Amazon or Bed, Bath and Beyond link on Intrabid and when you make a purchase, you get cash-back! Sign up now for free on http://www.intrabid.com and start saving money on all the stuff you need to get settled on campus!
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
 
* http://www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/newstrends/20070801-waters.html?refresh=on
 
* http://www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/newstrends/20070801-waters.html?refresh=on
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* http://www.barnard.columbia.edu/reslife/new_students/packing_list.html
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* http://www.bwog.net/articles/surprisingly_useful_last_minute_purchases
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* http://www.bwog.net/publicate/index.php?page=post&article_id=6026
  
 
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[[Category:Prefrosh]]
 
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Latest revision as of 18:22, 29 January 2014

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

What to bring

You need to bring everything else, which may include:

Electronics

  • Computer
  • 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

Miscellaneous

  • Your soul.
  • Seriously though.

Other tips

The best place to look for which items are legal or illegal in the residence halls is Housing's Guide to Living.


External links