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The items here are generally universal; they may not apply to a site or two.  Please do not repost this list for individual sites.
 
The items here are generally universal; they may not apply to a site or two.  Please do not repost this list for individual sites.
  
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* Flashlight -- forbidden at almost every site, although people bring them anyway
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====Room Stuff====
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* [[Duct tape]]
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* Scissors -- for cutting holes in your jeans
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* Flashlight - forbidden at almost every site, although people bring them anyway
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* Glowsticks -- for [[raving]], learning to rave, and hitting oneself in the balls, if one has balls.
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* Scissors - for cutting holes in your jeans
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** Lanyard-type objects for stringraving (Shoelaces are recommended)
 
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* Deck of cards and Poker chips -- kind of forbidden at CAR, but nobody enforces it)
 
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* Camera(s)
 
 
* Snacks (no peanuts at LAN!)
 
* Snacks (no peanuts at LAN!)
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* Permanent marker (for t-shirt signing the last day)
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** Ramen and other instant noodles
 +
* Vitamin water, energy drinks, other drinks
 +
** Share with your hallmates!
 
* Poster(s)
 
* Poster(s)
 
** And post-its telling people not to make out with it if it features a hot guy (such as Johnny Depp)
 
** And post-its telling people not to make out with it if it features a hot guy (such as Johnny Depp)
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* iPod and speakers
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** A massive amount of batteries for any mp3 player(s)/CD player(s) you bring + chargers
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====Traditionish Stuff====
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***Yes people seriously do bring your own iPod charger
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* Water bottle
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* [[Duct tape]]
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* Glowsticks - for [[raving]], learning to rave, and hitting oneself in the balls, if one has balls
 +
** Lanyard-type objects for stringraving (shoelaces are recommended)
 
* Rubik's Cube
 
* Rubik's Cube
 
* Clothes to lend for cross-dress days
 
* Clothes to lend for cross-dress days
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* Black Lanyard -- be careful of confiscation (White Lanyard if you were lucky enough to get one in 2007)
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* Old CTY lanyards
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* Black lanyard -- be careful of confiscation (white Lanyard if you were lucky enough to get one in 2007)
 
* A copy of ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' -- the veritable Bible
 
* A copy of ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' -- the veritable Bible
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* Food and drinks
 
 
* Fishnets
 
* Fishnets
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====Other Stuff====
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* Camera(s)
 +
* Deck of cards and Poker chips - kind of forbidden at CAR, but nobody enforces it)
 +
* iPod and speakers
 +
** A massive amount of batteries for any mp3 player(s)/CD player(s) you bring + chargers
 +
* Frisbees, balls, or minor sports equipment
 +
* Permanent marker (for t-shirt signing the last day)
 +
* Water bottle
 
* Extra batteries for your calculator
 
* Extra batteries for your calculator
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* A hairbrush and plenty of hairties
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* A hairbrush and plenty of hairties (for dances, especially)
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** Want to stress this one--at dances, hair can get out of control.  (lots of bodies-->hot and sweaty-->frizz)
 
 
* Nail clipper
 
* Nail clipper
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* Old Lanyards
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* Bubble mix
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* Vitamin water
 
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* bubble mix
 
 
* Facial tissues
 
* Facial tissues
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* Tide-to-go (it is great when you get something on you at breakfast and can't go to your dorm for 6 hours.
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* Tide-to-go
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* Umbrella
  
 
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* Extra Towels
 
* Extra Towels
 
* Halloween costume
 
* Halloween costume
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* Umbrella -- but only if it pops out when you push the button (or if it's just awesome)
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* Umbrella - but only if it pops out when you push the button (or if it's just awesome)
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* Frisbees
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* Ramen - BEWARE: Except for the Shrimp kind, Cup Noodles have peanuts!!!
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* Ramen -- BEWARE: Except for the Shrimp kind, Cup Noodles have peanuts!!!
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** Or Bowl Appetit or Simply Thai noodles or other instant foods
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** or Bowl Appetit or Simply Thai noodles or other instant foods
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** Other food is available at Turkey Hill
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** food is available at Turkey Hill
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* <s>Boxers</s> Very short shorts for [[Bizarre Love Triangle|BLT]]
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* <s>Boxers</s> shorts for [[Bizarre Love Triangle|BLT]]
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* Fancier clothes for the dances
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* Painkillers for emergencies
 
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** Don't let the staff know of their existence
 
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* Fancier clothes, for the dances
 
 
* Clothes for [[Second Saturday]]
 
* Clothes for [[Second Saturday]]
  
 
===Carlisle===
 
===Carlisle===
  
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* Energy drinks -- Purchasing them from the Devil's Den may soon be prohibited.
 
 
* Sidewalk chalk
 
* Sidewalk chalk
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* Assorted crap for various theme-day(stuff you would normally never wear except for fun. it'll come in handy)
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* Assorted clothing for various theme-day
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[including fishnets for girls ([[Goth Day]]) and clothes for the opposite sex to wear for [[Drag Day]](clothes you dont mind getting ripped, stretched out, dirty, etc.)]
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** Fishnets for girls ([[Goth Day]])
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* Instant Ramen Noodles & other microwaveable foods.
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** Clothes for the opposite sex to wear for [[Drag Day]] (clothes you don't mind getting ripped, stretched out, dirty, etc.)
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* Rubix Cubes(The ones at The Devil's Den are overpriced and not as good.)
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* Large beach towel for Passionfruit and just for sitting on outside.
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^^Be careful. If you leave it lying around outside or ANYWHERE, it can and will get stolen or microwaved. This HAS happened.
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* Nail polish remover - people will love you, especially guys at the Meet Market on Drag Day!
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**Extremely true.  Also don't leave your directions lying around; having the ability to quickly solve a Rubik's cube is highly respected and you wouldn't want your thunder stolen.
 
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*Frisbees to throw around during break or on the weekends.
 
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* A digital camera that has video[with sound!] to record all the stupid but fun things that happen. And to take pictures of course.
 
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*Large beach towel for PassionFruit and just to sit on outside.
 
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* An umbrella because when it rains, it RAINS.
 
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* Large amounts of glow stuff for the dances. Glowsticks, bracelets, balls, etc. Especially for during "Sandstorm". Everyone gets into a huge crowded circle while a few people dance with their glow stuff. It looks really cool.
 
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* Nail polish remover...people will love you, especially guys at the meet market on drag day!
 
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* A volleyball
 
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* Sunglasses for the Hollywood dance
 
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* Your own disposable cameras, the bookstore will rip you off tremendously (think 9 bucks a camera, guys)
 
  
 
===Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)===
 
===Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)===
  
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* Masking tape/duct tape -- for flat-ironing it into your hair
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* Masking tape/duct tape - for flat-ironing it into your hair
 
* Insect Repellent
 
* Insect Repellent
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* Fans -- especially Wilmarth/McClellan, girls don't have to worry
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* Fans - boys only, especially those in Wilmarth/McClellan
 
** 17" box fans fit PERFECTLY in any window and are highly recommended
 
** 17" box fans fit PERFECTLY in any window and are highly recommended
 
* Extra towels/bathrobe
 
* Extra towels/bathrobe
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* Hats
 
* Hats
 
* <s>Chalk</s> Now banned. Sob.
 
* <s>Chalk</s> Now banned. Sob.
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* Extra Frisbees -- the ones they sell in the store break quickly
 
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* Sharpies
 
 
* Energy drinks -- Red Bull, No Fear, Monster, etc.
 
* Energy drinks -- Red Bull, No Fear, Monster, etc.
 
* Catholic school girlish clothes, a.k.a. uniforms
 
* Catholic school girlish clothes, a.k.a. uniforms
 
* Boots for the massive puddles found there
 
* Boots for the massive puddles found there
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* Cheez doodles and 8-oz sprite cans
 
 
* Ninja gear for Ninja/Caveman/Pirate attack days
 
* Ninja gear for Ninja/Caveman/Pirate attack days
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* Lots of spending cash (in hand and on card) for vending machines in Wilmarth/McClellan and for laser tag, CVS, Borders, etc.
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* CD player - for playing CDs bought at Borders/Last Vestige during a town trip
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* CD player -- for playing CDs bought at Borders/Last Vestige during a town trip (very important -    'tis sad when you can't play your new $4 CD)
 
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* Glow bracelets -- for the dances
 
 
* Sweatshirt - for when the air conditioning in the classrooms is being abused
 
* Sweatshirt - for when the air conditioning in the classrooms is being abused
  
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* Clothes for Naughty Catholic Schoolgirl Day
 
* Clothes for Naughty Catholic Schoolgirl Day
 
* A backpack
 
* A backpack
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* SNACKS or tons of change for vending machines -- most of the machines don't accept the declining balance cards. (As of 2008, this is no longer true.)
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* SNACKS or change for vending machines
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* Fans -- Ryan Hall, the boys' hall, is cramped and has no A/C
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* Fans - Ryan Hall, the boys' hall, is cramped and has no A/C
 
** Girls should also bring fans and give them to the boys, some of whom are certain to have forgotten to bring one.
 
** Girls should also bring fans and give them to the boys, some of whom are certain to have forgotten to bring one.
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* Alarm clock -- you might have to wake up early for showers.
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* Alarm clock - you might have to wake up early for showers.
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* Long-sleeved tee and/or hoodie -- the movie theater and the classrooms are usually extremely cold
+
* Long-sleeved tee and/or hoodie - the movie theater and the classrooms are usually extremely cold
 
* An umbrella, raincoat, and rain boots
 
* An umbrella, raincoat, and rain boots
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* Lots and lots of clothes -- there are few working laundry machines
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* Lots and lots of clothes - there are few working laundry machines
  
 
===Los Angeles (LMU)===
 
===Los Angeles (LMU)===
  
 
* Bathing suits
 
* Bathing suits
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* Bathrobe -- if you get caught in the shower during a fire drill
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* Bathrobe - if you get caught in the shower during a fire drill
 
* Black clothing and eyeliner, for Emo Day
 
* Black clothing and eyeliner, for Emo Day
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* Bubble solution and bubble wand -- everyone loves bubbles!
 
 
* Board shorts for Wet 'N Wild Day
 
* Board shorts for Wet 'N Wild Day
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* Camera -- preferably digital
 
 
* Candy
 
* Candy
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* Cards
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* Clothing of many different types, mostly dressy, for themed dances - girls
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* Clothing of many different types, mostly dressy, for themed dances -- girls
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* Comfortable shoes for dances - NO HEELS! They kill your feet.
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* Comfortable shoes for dances -- NO HEELS! They kill your feet.
 
 
* Drag day outfit, or clothes to lend out on Drag Day.
 
* Drag day outfit, or clothes to lend out on Drag Day.
 
** Girls: baseball cap
 
** Girls: baseball cap
 
** Boys: Fake hair/ hair extensions
 
** Boys: Fake hair/ hair extensions
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* Extra frisbees -- they tend to fly onto roofs or into gutters
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* Fan (electric) - Huesman or Doheny are unbearably hot; Whelan & Rosecrans are better, and Desmond is by far the best
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* Fan (electric) -- Huesman or Doheny are unbearably hot; Whelan & Rosecrans are better, and Desmond is by far the best
 
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* Flashlights -- especially if they have blue/white light, like LEDs or glowsticks
 
 
* Flip flops that don't break easily
 
* Flip flops that don't break easily
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* Food Packages
 
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* Glowsticks or Poi, for raving or learning. Also, string.  Not shoestrings, people lose those in It's the End of the World as We Know It and end up with embarassing colors of duct tape instead of laces.
 
 
* Hats
 
* Hats
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* Instant ramen -- there's hot water in the cafeteria
 
 
* Laundry hamper/bag
 
* Laundry hamper/bag
 
* Magazines
 
* Magazines
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* Peanuts (for the squirrels)(Yes, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squirrel squirrels], '''and''' [http://www.realcty.org/mw/index.php?title=Student_Hierarchy#Squirrel.2FSperm Squirrels] -they like them too.)
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* Peanuts - for the squirrels (both kinds)
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* Seasonings -- if you want your food to taste like anything
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* Seasonings - if you want your food to taste like anything
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* Sidewalk chalk -- they often run out in the activity
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* Sidewalk chalk - they often run out in the activity
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* Some sort of casino outfit -- dress/suit
+
* Some sort of casino outfit - dress/suit
 
* Sunblock
 
* Sunblock
 
* Sunglasses
 
* Sunglasses
 
* Masking and duct tape
 
* Masking and duct tape
 
* Tennis racket/balls
 
* Tennis racket/balls
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* Tissues
 
 
* Towels: Beach towel, hand towel, full-sized shower towel
 
* Towels: Beach towel, hand towel, full-sized shower towel
 
* Your lovely self!
 
* Your lovely self!
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===Baltimore (JHU)===
 
===Baltimore (JHU)===
  
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* Cards -- while waiting for classes
 
 
* Two pairs of sneakers -- in case the rain soaks through
 
* Two pairs of sneakers -- in case the rain soaks through
 
* Hand-held Fans
 
* Hand-held Fans
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* Lots of Change (especially quarters) -- for soda machines and laundry (washers and dryers are each $1.25 in quarters)
 
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* Snacks -- candy and ramen (ensure that you also bring the proper eating utensils)
 
 
* Umbrella
 
* Umbrella
 
* Hoodie/Sweater -- for cold classrooms
 
* Hoodie/Sweater -- for cold classrooms
 
* Extra dressy clothes -- for girls, for dances
 
* Extra dressy clothes -- for girls, for dances
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* Video Cameras
 
 
* Ghost Stories
 
* Ghost Stories
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* Packs of Drinks -- share them with your hallmates
 
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* Personal Posters/Pictures
 
 
* Laundry basket/hamper/bag
 
* Laundry basket/hamper/bag
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* Cell phone -- starting in 09, all phones will be removed from dorm rooms.  If you want to use a non-cellular phone, you will have to walk down to AMR I to call anyone.
 
 
* Power strip and extension cord -- depending on your room's layout, power outlets may be hard to find.
 
* Power strip and extension cord -- depending on your room's layout, power outlets may be hard to find.
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* Glowsticks and lanyards/shoestrings -- for [[raving]]
 
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* Past lanyards -- for wearing
 
  
 
===Easton===
 
===Easton===
  
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* Clothes of every color for Swashbuckler (Colors/ teams: red, black, white, blue, orange/yellow "Reese's", green)
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* Clothes of every color for Swashbuckler (Colors/teams: red, black, white, blue, orange/yellow "Reese's", green)
 
* At least 10 pairs of underwear in case you run short before Laundry Day
 
* At least 10 pairs of underwear in case you run short before Laundry Day
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* NOT a desk lamp -- We don't even do homework in our dorms
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* NOT a desk lamp - we don't even do homework in our dorms
 
* Random looking clothes for the dances
 
* Random looking clothes for the dances
 
* Nice looking clothes for CAAsino Night & Semi Formal
 
* Nice looking clothes for CAAsino Night & Semi Formal
 
* Extra Money for:
 
* Extra Money for:
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**WaWa
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** WaWa
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**Purple Cow
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** Purple Cow
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**Pizza
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** Pizza
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**Chinese
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** Chinese
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* Extra clothes to share for Cross Dress Day (girls make them extra girly)
 
 
* Black clothes for Goth Monday
 
* Black clothes for Goth Monday
 
* Polo/collared shirts for Preppy Tuesday
 
* Polo/collared shirts for Preppy Tuesday

Revision as of 22:37, 19 August 2009

A list of things that Baltimore doesn't know you need.

General

The items here are generally universal; they may not apply to a site or two. Please do not repost this list for individual sites.

Room Stuff

  • Flashlight - forbidden at almost every site, although people bring them anyway
  • Scissors - for cutting holes in your jeans
  • Snacks (no peanuts at LAN!)
    • Ramen and other instant noodles
  • Vitamin water, energy drinks, other drinks
    • Share with your hallmates!
  • Poster(s)
    • And post-its telling people not to make out with it if it features a hot guy (such as Johnny Depp)

Traditionish Stuff

  • Duct tape
  • Glowsticks - for raving, learning to rave, and hitting oneself in the balls, if one has balls
    • Lanyard-type objects for stringraving (shoelaces are recommended)
  • Rubik's Cube
  • Clothes to lend for cross-dress days
  • Old CTY lanyards
  • Black lanyard -- be careful of confiscation (white Lanyard if you were lucky enough to get one in 2007)
  • A copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy -- the veritable Bible
  • Fishnets

Other Stuff

  • Camera(s)
  • Deck of cards and Poker chips - kind of forbidden at CAR, but nobody enforces it)
  • iPod and speakers
    • A massive amount of batteries for any mp3 player(s)/CD player(s) you bring + chargers
  • Frisbees, balls, or minor sports equipment
  • Permanent marker (for t-shirt signing the last day)
  • Water bottle
  • Extra batteries for your calculator
  • A hairbrush and plenty of hairties (for dances, especially)
  • Nail clipper
  • Bubble mix
  • Facial tissues
  • Tide-to-go
  • Umbrella

Lancaster

  • Snacks cannot contain peanuts; they cannot even have been made in a factory that also processes peanuts or makes peanut products. RAs WILL confiscate contraband food.
  • Bathrobe
  • Extra Towels
  • Halloween costume
  • Umbrella - but only if it pops out when you push the button (or if it's just awesome)
  • Ramen - BEWARE: Except for the Shrimp kind, Cup Noodles have peanuts!!!
    • Or Bowl Appetit or Simply Thai noodles or other instant foods
    • Other food is available at Turkey Hill
  • Boxers Very short shorts for BLT
  • Fancier clothes for the dances
  • Clothes for Second Saturday

Carlisle

  • Sidewalk chalk
  • Assorted clothing for various theme-day
    • Fishnets for girls (Goth Day)
    • Clothes for the opposite sex to wear for Drag Day (clothes you don't mind getting ripped, stretched out, dirty, etc.)
  • Large beach towel for Passionfruit and just for sitting on outside.
  • Nail polish remover - people will love you, especially guys at the Meet Market on Drag Day!

Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)

  • Masking tape/duct tape - for flat-ironing it into your hair
  • Insect Repellent
  • Fans - boys only, especially those in Wilmarth/McClellan
    • 17" box fans fit PERFECTLY in any window and are highly recommended
  • Extra towels/bathrobe
  • Old clothes
  • Hats
  • Chalk Now banned. Sob.
  • Energy drinks -- Red Bull, No Fear, Monster, etc.
  • Catholic school girlish clothes, a.k.a. uniforms
  • Boots for the massive puddles found there
  • Ninja gear for Ninja/Caveman/Pirate attack days
  • CD player - for playing CDs bought at Borders/Last Vestige during a town trip
  • Sweatshirt - for when the air conditioning in the classrooms is being abused

Loudonville (Siena)

  • Duct tape, strong string, and clothes hangers for Fairy Princess Day
  • Clothes for Naughty Catholic Schoolgirl Day
  • A backpack
  • SNACKS or change for vending machines
  • Fans - Ryan Hall, the boys' hall, is cramped and has no A/C
    • Girls should also bring fans and give them to the boys, some of whom are certain to have forgotten to bring one.
  • Alarm clock - you might have to wake up early for showers.
  • Long-sleeved tee and/or hoodie - the movie theater and the classrooms are usually extremely cold
  • An umbrella, raincoat, and rain boots
  • Lots and lots of clothes - there are few working laundry machines

Los Angeles (LMU)

  • Bathing suits
  • Bathrobe - if you get caught in the shower during a fire drill
  • Black clothing and eyeliner, for Emo Day
  • Board shorts for Wet 'N Wild Day
  • Candy
  • Clothing of many different types, mostly dressy, for themed dances - girls
  • Comfortable shoes for dances - NO HEELS! They kill your feet.
  • Drag day outfit, or clothes to lend out on Drag Day.
    • Girls: baseball cap
    • Boys: Fake hair/ hair extensions
  • Fan (electric) - Huesman or Doheny are unbearably hot; Whelan & Rosecrans are better, and Desmond is by far the best
  • Flip flops that don't break easily
  • Hats
  • Laundry hamper/bag
  • Magazines
  • Peanuts - for the squirrels (both kinds)
  • Seasonings - if you want your food to taste like anything
  • Sidewalk chalk - they often run out in the activity
  • Some sort of casino outfit - dress/suit
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Masking and duct tape
  • Tennis racket/balls
  • Towels: Beach towel, hand towel, full-sized shower towel
  • Your lovely self!

Baltimore (JHU)

  • Two pairs of sneakers -- in case the rain soaks through
  • Hand-held Fans
  • Umbrella
  • Hoodie/Sweater -- for cold classrooms
  • Extra dressy clothes -- for girls, for dances
  • Ghost Stories
  • Laundry basket/hamper/bag
  • Power strip and extension cord -- depending on your room's layout, power outlets may be hard to find.

Easton

  • Clothes of every color for Swashbuckler (Colors/teams: red, black, white, blue, orange/yellow "Reese's", green)
  • At least 10 pairs of underwear in case you run short before Laundry Day
  • NOT a desk lamp - we don't even do homework in our dorms
  • Random looking clothes for the dances
  • Nice looking clothes for CAAsino Night & Semi Formal
  • Extra Money for:
    • WaWa
    • Purple Cow
    • Pizza
    • Chinese
  • Black clothes for Goth Monday
  • Polo/collared shirts for Preppy Tuesday
  • Tennis racket
  • Bug spray
  • Girls: Lots of hair products for dances
  • NOTE: There is no need to bring quarters for washing machines/ dryers. As of 2008, all washing machines/dryers were free.
  • Expo Markers to write on the whiteboard on your dorm door
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