What to bring

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.

• Flashlight -- forbidden at almost every site, although people bring them anyway
• Duct tape
• Scissors -- for cutting holes in your jeans
• Glowsticks -- for raving, learning to rave, and hitting oneself in the balls, if one has balls.
  • Lanyard-type objects for stringraving (Shoelaces are recommended)
• Deck of cards and Poker chips -- kind of forbidden at CAR, but nobody enforces it)
• Camera(s)
• Snacks (no peanuts at LAN!)
• Permanent marker (for t-shirt signing the last day)
• Poster(s)
  • And post-its telling people not to make out with it if it features a hot guy (such as Johnny Depp)
• iPod and speakers
  • A massive amount of batteries for any mp3 player(s)/CD player(s) you bring + chargers
    • Yes people seriously do bring your own iPod charger
• Water bottle
• Rubik's Cube
• Clothes to lend for cross-dress days
• 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
• Food and drinks
• Fishnets
• Extra batteries for your calculator
• A hairbrush and plenty of hairties
  • Want to stress this one--at dances, hair can get out of control. (lots of bodies-->hot and sweaty-->frizz)
• Nail clipper
• Old Lanyards
• Vitamin water
• bubble mix

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)
• Frisbees
• Ramen -- BEWARE: Except for the Shrimp kind, Cup Noodles have peanuts!!!
  • or Bowl Appetit or Simply Thai noodles or other instant foods
  • food is available at Turkey Hill
• Boxers for BLT
• Painkillers for emergencies
  • Don't let the staff know of their existence
• Fancier clothes, for the dances
• Clothes for Second Saturday

Carlisle

• Energy drinks -- Purchasing them from the Devil's Den may soon be prohibited.
• Sidewalk chalk
• Assorted crap for various theme-day(stuff you would normally never wear except for fun. it'll come in handy)

[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.)]

• Instant Ramen Noodles & other microwaveable foods.
• Rubix Cubes(The ones at The Devil's Den are overpriced and not as good.)

^^Be careful. If you leave it lying around outside or ANYWHERE, it can and will get stolen or microwaved. This HAS happened.

• • 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.
• Frisbees to throw around during break or on the weekends.
• A digital camera that has video[with sound!] to record all the stupid but fun things that happen. And to take pictures of course.
• Large beach towel for PassionFruit and just to sit on outside.
• An umbrella because when it rains, it RAINS.
• 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.
• Nail polish remover...people will love you, especially guys at the meet market on drag day!
• A volleyball
• Sunglasses for the Hollywood dance
• Your own disposable cameras, the bookstore will rip you off tremendously (think 9 bucks a camera, guys)

Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)

• Masking tape/duct tape -- for flat-ironing it into your hair
• Insect Repellent
• Fans -- especially Wilmarth/McClellan, girls don't have to worry
  • 17" box fans fit PERFECTLY in any window and are highly recommended
• Extra towels/bathrobe
• Old clothes
• Hats
• Chalk Now banned. Sob.
• Extra Frisbees -- the ones they sell in the store break quickly
• Sharpies
• Energy drinks -- Red Bull, No Fear, Monster, etc.
• Catholic school girlish clothes, a.k.a. uniforms
• Boots for the massive puddles found there
• Cheez doodles and 8-oz sprite cans
• Ninja gear for Ninja/Caveman/Pirate attack days
• Lots of spending cash (in hand and on card) for vending machines in Wilmarth/McClellan and for laser tag, CVS, Borders, etc.
• 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)
• Glow bracelets -- for the dances
• 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 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.)
• 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
• Bubble solution and bubble wand -- everyone loves bubbles!
• Board shorts for Wet 'N Wild Day
• Camera -- preferably digital
• Candy
• Cards
• 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
• Extra frisbees -- they tend to fly onto roofs or into gutters
• Fan (electric) -- Huesman or Doheny are unbearably hot; Whelan & Rosecrans are better, and Desmond is by far the best
• Flashlights -- especially if they have blue/white light, like LEDs or glowsticks
• Flip flops that don't break easily
• Food Packages
• 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
• Instant ramen -- there's hot water in the cafeteria
• Laundry hamper/bag
• Magazines
• Peanuts (for the squirrels)(Yes, squirrels, and Squirrels -they like them too.)
• 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
• Tissues
• Towels: Beach towel, hand towel, full-sized shower towel
• Your lovely self!

Baltimore (JHU)

• Cards -- while waiting for classes
• Two pairs of sneakers -- in case the rain soaks through
• Hand-held Fans
• Lots of Change -- for soda machines and laundry
• Snacks -- candy and ramen
• Umbrella
• Hoodie/Sweater -- for cold classrooms
• Extra dressy clothes -- for girls, for dances
• Video Cameras
• Ghost Stories
• Packs of Drinks -- share them with your hallmates
• Personal Posters/Pictures
• Laundry basket/hamper/bag

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
• Extra clothes to share for Cross Dress Day (girls make them extra girly)
• 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