This is such a boujie list. I’ve been in college for 5 years, and unless you’re high maintenance, you’ll like maybe 20% of this. Definitely get an umbrella, desk lamp, and a toolbox though. College isn’t too scary. You’ll be alright young-ins
Great tips, also: 1. strainer basket "collander" for quick small bits of laundry and to wash delicates that can't be machine washed (in the sink). 2. Air purifier or houseplant. 3. Small cooking apliance for convienance (if there is a community kitchen).
Good ideas, but make sure you read your housing contract carefully to see what's banned, if anything. Some of the rules are 'flexible' (most ban pets, but nobody's getting in trouble over a betta fish unless they slept with the RA's girlfriend or something), but they're less flexible about stuff that might set the place on fire if someone leaves them unattended, like candles or hot plates.
Air purifier is a must especially if the college has (known or unknown) mold and/or air quality issues... Also a good recommendation is to check all vents in your room to see if you need a new filter in any of them
A note on allergy meds. Try to avoid Benadryl if you take it in the am. It will make you sleepy and might affect class performance. (You shouldn't take it to help you sleep unless you have an allergy preventing you from sleeping. The sleep they give you lacks REM sleep which is what makes you learn and feel refreshed) Zyrtec is going to work the same, but wont make you sleepy so you can take it in the morning.
As a current college junior living in a dorm for the 3rd year 98% of this is accurate. I would recommend splitting some stuff up with your roomie tho (if you can, like yall only need one toolbox, but you both should get the bed shelf) so the bill doesn't add up
- Consider bringing a second power strip, and bringing that one with you to classes for the first week. If you end up in a classroom that hasn't been updated and has like four outlets for fifty people, you'll be guaranteed an outlet, and four or five extra people will be able to plug in their laptops. Even better if you can get one with twistable outlets, in case someone has one of those bulky chargers that block off an extra outlet. - Large Ziploc bags - they make plastic bags you can connect to vacuums to vacuum-pack bulky stuff like out-of-season sweaters, but you can get more or less the same effect by putting them in a regular Ziploc, closing the zipper except for an inch or so, and then sitting on the bag before closing that last inch. - Not so much an item to pack as something I've done more times than is reasonable: If you need a stapler and nobody has one, you can pry empty staples out of nearby bulletin boards and 'manually' staple your pages together. Looks a bit odd, but it's better than nothing.
Thank you so much for making these. I’m going to college in a few months and honestly- I was super overwhelmed at first. Your videos have made me realize that I have so many other people in the same place, and that I’m not alone. I also actually feel prepared and excited, something that didn’t seem possible with all the stress of trying to navigate college. Thank you, I want you to know that these videos really do help(:
Ok, deadass? I really wanna thank you for this series, I watched all of them before my freshman year and you SAVED me. The umbrella, the storage, EVERYTHING. THANK YOU.🥰
Hey y’all! I’m a college student and something I did for a makeshift nightstand is grab one of those sets of drawers from Target and put it on top of my desk, which is under my lofted bed. It gives me more storage and works perfectly!
0:35 I’ve got an 8am and my roommate usually has class around noon and they really thank me for staying quiet. I make it a point not to disturb them so we don’t argue in the future lmao
you honestly don't need most of these things. Definitely get a fan, bring formal clothes, bring an umbrella if you'll use it, you might want to bring a couple tools, check if your dorm allows extension chords before you bring one, and everything else just wait to see if you need it when you actually move in. You don't want to be wasting money on a bunch of unnecessary things when you're a new broke college student. And you don’t want to shove a bunch of stuff you don’t need into your already cramped dorm
yep! its good to know these things if you run into problems, or if youre in a specific situation that warrants them, but dont bring a shit ton of stuff your freshman year
Plus, if you can make do with just the essentials for the first semester, many people who drop out or transfer after that first semester are looking to get rid of stuff they don't want to bring with them.
you honestly don't need most of these things. Definitely get a fan, bring formal clothes, bring an umbrella if you'll use it, you might want to bring a couple tools, check if your dorm allows extension chords before you bring one, and everything else just wait to see if you need it when you actually move in. You don't want to be wasting money on a bunch of unnecessary things when you're a new broke college student.
I’m not gonna be able to enter college until 3 more years, but honestly this is a LOT more helpful. My sister watched these too, and let me tell you, these tips were a life saver.
Thing to bring that were pretty useful: Scrubba wash bags- they're great to use if you need to wash a few things to wear for a couple of days. Plus it's compact. A lantern that has a solar panel and hand crank: quite useful if there's a black out and saves you money on batteries. Plus you can double it as a desk lamp. Power banks with built in wires: quite useful if you keep on misplacing your charging wire when you're rushing out the door. Travel cutlery: quite useful if there's no cutlery around or if you're a bit of a germphobe. Collapsible travel mug and/or insulated mug: the collapsible travel mug comes in handy and it saves on space in your bag. The insulated mug is great on those cold days/nights when studying or relaxing. Insulated water bottle: great for warm weather.
You are making college shopping so much easier I start this fall and I’m so nervous I’m so lost but thanks to your videos and tips o feel better please don’t stop making them ❤
you honestly don't need most of these things. Definitely get a fan, bring formal clothes, bring an umbrella if you'll use it, you might want to bring a couple tools, check if your dorm allows extension chords before you bring one, and everything else just wait to see if you need it when you actually move in. You don't want to be wasting money on a bunch of unnecessary things when you're a new broke college student.
Scott your amazing! It's cool you do this. I didn't find out till I got to college what I really needed! None of the stuff I brought, lol! Parents should be watching these. I'm a grandparent and do! 😊
As someone who lives in Pennsylvania, 5:35 was so real, i’m used to it, but whenever i go out of state my sinuses praise me, i don’t even have allergies.
The fan for me is a MUST HAVE. They crank up the heat in the dorms during the winter months, so the pipes don’t freeze, which means I end up using a fan even with the freezing weather outside
I'm not even planning on going to college but i keep writing down all these things you say, thanks fo rmaking a video of alot of them cause this is better then scrolling to find them all, love your content!
A lot of these tips are very situational depending on what college you go to. A bike and umbrella is probably unnecessary at smaller college where everything is within 5-10 mins walking distance maximum, but better for a larger one where everything is more spread out. Dorm decor/storage like the step stool and bookshelf lamp would depend on the dorm's individual room size and what's their default furniture
I'm going to my first semester of college this fall and this series is taking up my Amazon kart 😂 (thanks for combining all the parts into one it was a struggle to find them individually 😂)
One thing he said that it definitely a MUST need is an umbrella. Almost half my floor mates had no umbrella in their packing list and in the first week of school we had a crazy downpour of rain and everybody was soaking wet. Its better to be safe then sorry and just brung an umbrella. Cause they ended having to buy in at the school store for $30 😭 One thing I definitely recommend bringing to is a mini first aid kit, mini sewing kit and mini essentials of over the counter medicine like Advil, pesto, cough medicine and a stapler!
In my dorm I am fortunate (or unfortunate) to have carpet floors. If you do have carpet floors get carpet cleaner cuz nothing is worse that spilling your dining hall burrito bowl that you brought back to your dorm so you could watch youtube in peace all over your carpet and not having a way to clean the sour cream out of the carpet. Seriously its a life saver.
1:33 small fans are a great idea but you need to clean them like once a month im using a fan like that rn in my room and the blades get dusty. having that dust blow on your face all night or all day (or both, yikes) kills you i just busted it out for summer, havent cleaned it. woke up a few days ago; "why do i have sore throat and a cough??? haha thats weird"
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Timeskips cuz I don’t have a life
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0:04 - safe but it looks like a book
0:19 - earplugs
0:38 - silicone food lids
0:58 - handheld vacuum
1:10 - bunkbed shelf
1:27 - kinda small fan
1:41 - laundry bag backpack
2:01 - lil stepstool
2:11 - mattress topper
2:28 - floor lamp
2:42 - mini umbrella
2:58 - lil toolbox
3:18 - area rug
3:31 - wrinkle release
3:43 - power strip
4:01 - storage ottomans
4:17 - plastic cutlery
4:28 - handheld plunger
4:46 - pool noodle
4:56 - food that only needs water and a microwave
5:03 - back pillow aka heaven on Earth
5:18 - electric tea kettle
5:37 - allergy medicine
5:50 - lap desk
6:05 - sink filter
6:17 - crumb vacuum
6:34 - wash & stain bar
6:51 - push pins
7:05 - rain boots
7:20 - wall plug in room freshener
7:42 - nice formal outfit
7:58 - stapler
8:13 - sleeping bag
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Edit: omg thank you guys for the nice comments 🥹
Thank you!
Dammmmmm noice ty for list
omg tysm you're contributing good to society
You are GREAT
Thanks
This is such a boujie list. I’ve been in college for 5 years, and unless you’re high maintenance, you’ll like maybe 20% of this. Definitely get an umbrella, desk lamp, and a toolbox though. College isn’t too scary. You’ll be alright young-ins
Good luck with your doctorate!
@@SuchDarkness How’d you know I’m going for my doctorate?
@@Nonya1010 scaryyy
Wtf are fheyse replies. How did they know ?!
@@Nonya1010stalkerrrrrr
Great tips, also:
1. strainer basket "collander" for quick small bits of laundry and to wash delicates that can't be machine washed (in the sink).
2. Air purifier or houseplant.
3. Small cooking apliance for convienance (if there is a community kitchen).
Good ideas, but make sure you read your housing contract carefully to see what's banned, if anything. Some of the rules are 'flexible' (most ban pets, but nobody's getting in trouble over a betta fish unless they slept with the RA's girlfriend or something), but they're less flexible about stuff that might set the place on fire if someone leaves them unattended, like candles or hot plates.
Air purifier is a must especially if the college has (known or unknown) mold and/or air quality issues... Also a good recommendation is to check all vents in your room to see if you need a new filter in any of them
A note on allergy meds. Try to avoid Benadryl if you take it in the am. It will make you sleepy and might affect class performance. (You shouldn't take it to help you sleep unless you have an allergy preventing you from sleeping. The sleep they give you lacks REM sleep which is what makes you learn and feel refreshed)
Zyrtec is going to work the same, but wont make you sleepy so you can take it in the morning.
SCOTT YOU’RE MAKING COLLEGE SOUND SCARY
it's super fun! don't be scared! :)
@@scottfrenzel “It’s super fun!” says the person who fell of the twin bunk bed 😂
@@Ihaveyourswag well that’s true 😅
It is scary, mwahahahahaha!!
It's fun I am in college but it's hard :)
As a current college junior living in a dorm for the 3rd year 98% of this is accurate. I would recommend splitting some stuff up with your roomie tho (if you can, like yall only need one toolbox, but you both should get the bed shelf) so the bill doesn't add up
- Consider bringing a second power strip, and bringing that one with you to classes for the first week. If you end up in a classroom that hasn't been updated and has like four outlets for fifty people, you'll be guaranteed an outlet, and four or five extra people will be able to plug in their laptops. Even better if you can get one with twistable outlets, in case someone has one of those bulky chargers that block off an extra outlet.
- Large Ziploc bags - they make plastic bags you can connect to vacuums to vacuum-pack bulky stuff like out-of-season sweaters, but you can get more or less the same effect by putting them in a regular Ziploc, closing the zipper except for an inch or so, and then sitting on the bag before closing that last inch.
- Not so much an item to pack as something I've done more times than is reasonable: If you need a stapler and nobody has one, you can pry empty staples out of nearby bulletin boards and 'manually' staple your pages together. Looks a bit odd, but it's better than nothing.
Thank you so much for making these. I’m going to college in a few months and honestly- I was super overwhelmed at first. Your videos have made me realize that I have so many other people in the same place, and that I’m not alone. I also actually feel prepared and excited, something that didn’t seem possible with all the stress of trying to navigate college. Thank you, I want you to know that these videos really do help(:
Most of all, you’ll accumulate things over time. Don’t overstock yourself freshmen year!
Good luck at college!
Scott is every college student’s saviour. He’s honestly awesome
Ok, deadass?
I really wanna thank you for this series, I watched all of them before my freshman year and you SAVED me.
The umbrella, the storage, EVERYTHING.
THANK YOU.🥰
Hey y’all! I’m a college student and something I did for a makeshift nightstand is grab one of those sets of drawers from Target and put it on top of my desk, which is under my lofted bed. It gives me more storage and works perfectly!
I swear Scott is the adds we actually want to watch
Also he's awesome keep it up 👍
I am 6 years away from college but I still watch these a lot-
5:25 I did like a visitation to a local University (in the uk) every dorm had a kettle
This needs to be an add for college students
I’m a childfree 40 yo, long since graduated college and never lived on campus anyway… watched the whole thing because your delivery is so funny
“GETTING A KETTLE IS LUXURY!!!”
me a british person: it’s apart of every house hold
same i love in ireland and i have ever been in a house that didn’t or doesn’t have a kettle 🥲
*live
Same here in Aus. I was surprised when I found out Americans didn't know what electric kettles we're.
@@mimig7251 IKR!?!??
@@mimig7251 do you actually believe that?
0:35 I’ve got an 8am and my roommate usually has class around noon and they really thank me for staying quiet. I make it a point not to disturb them so we don’t argue in the future lmao
you honestly don't need most of these things. Definitely get a fan, bring formal clothes, bring an umbrella if you'll use it, you might want to bring a couple tools, check if your dorm allows extension chords before you bring one, and everything else just wait to see if you need it when you actually move in. You don't want to be wasting money on a bunch of unnecessary things when you're a new broke college student. And you don’t want to shove a bunch of stuff you don’t need into your already cramped dorm
yep! its good to know these things if you run into problems, or if youre in a specific situation that warrants them, but dont bring a shit ton of stuff your freshman year
Plus, if you can make do with just the essentials for the first semester, many people who drop out or transfer after that first semester are looking to get rid of stuff they don't want to bring with them.
Honestly, if i was gonna get a dorm in college, this video is a LIFE saver! Thanks for the tips!
I'm moving into my first dorm in the Fall and this is a complete lifesaver, honestly. Thank you!
I'd love to see more
you honestly don't need most of these things. Definitely get a fan, bring formal clothes, bring an umbrella if you'll use it, you might want to bring a couple tools, check if your dorm allows extension chords before you bring one, and everything else just wait to see if you need it when you actually move in. You don't want to be wasting money on a bunch of unnecessary things when you're a new broke college student.
bro doesnt know they are rich@@emmathe82nd
I’m not gonna be able to enter college until 3 more years, but honestly this is a LOT more helpful. My sister watched these too, and let me tell you, these tips were a life saver.
the first one is really the saying " Never judge a book by its cover"
8:26 meanwhile me fitting 3 of my friends plus myself in my twin XL at home but we’re all large and we slept with our legs hanging off the bed
I'm not even in college this sounds like a nightmare.
6:37 that sounds good for time of the months
Thing to bring that were pretty useful:
Scrubba wash bags- they're great to use if you need to wash a few things to wear for a couple of days. Plus it's compact.
A lantern that has a solar panel and hand crank: quite useful if there's a black out and saves you money on batteries. Plus you can double it as a desk lamp.
Power banks with built in wires: quite useful if you keep on misplacing your charging wire when you're rushing out the door.
Travel cutlery: quite useful if there's no cutlery around or if you're a bit of a germphobe.
Collapsible travel mug and/or insulated mug: the collapsible travel mug comes in handy and it saves on space in your bag. The insulated mug is great on those cold days/nights when studying or relaxing.
Insulated water bottle: great for warm weather.
A little stool, he says.
But he does not know the power of
BEING UNNATURALLY TALL
Are you ranboo?
@@mango3steen No, Im tall
@@JoeMama-md4zt ranboo is unnaturally tall
I found this recently! I'm a high school senior and this came in just in time!
I’m watching these like the college I’m about to go to isn’t literally 5 minutes away from my house and I’m gonna live at home
6:12 sir i drink canteen water I only fear the flint Michigan water as i need no more brain damage
Cough cough, New York water
As someone going into college in about a month, I appreciate these videos!!!
You can also use a paper clip to hold pages together
7:22 this made me giggle 🤭 thanks scott
0:45 plastic wrap or like the silver foil thingy works excellent for that too!! :)
*aluminum Foil
You are making college shopping so much easier I start this fall and I’m so nervous I’m so lost but thanks to your videos and tips o feel better please don’t stop making them ❤
Scott speaks faster than I run 😂
Yay. In a good few years I'm going to college and I will make sure to watch this the summer holidays before I go there.
Tip: Get shower caps (free from hotels and pretty cheap too) if you don't have the silicone lid thing. They are light, space-saving, and reusable!
My roommate in a few years will be asking me a bunch of questions when they see me with 1000 things just because this guy told me to bring the items
you honestly don't need most of these things. Definitely get a fan, bring formal clothes, bring an umbrella if you'll use it, you might want to bring a couple tools, check if your dorm allows extension chords before you bring one, and everything else just wait to see if you need it when you actually move in. You don't want to be wasting money on a bunch of unnecessary things when you're a new broke college student.
i remember the first time i watched one of these i was thinking that i still had a long time to think about my college dorm
*i graduate in 3 months*
The “the future is now”😂😂😂😂 At 2:41 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
I just love how Scott makes everything sound too literal 😅
Scott your amazing! It's cool you do this. I didn't find out till I got to college what I really needed! None of the stuff I brought, lol! Parents should be watching these. I'm a grandparent and do! 😊
2:42 I had one. It broke on the way to class on a huge downpour. I live off campus and was just near my building when it happened. Not a fun day 😢
5:39 as Pennsylvanian I can confirm this happens every day
As someone who lives in Pennsylvania, 5:35 was so real, i’m used to it, but whenever i go out of state my sinuses praise me, i don’t even have allergies.
Idk I’ve lived in Pennsylvania for 9 years and I never had allergies or at least of what I recall
5th year of college person here.
You’ll be fine guys ^w^. Good luck, and make connections SERIOUSLY.
I can testify, those loops earplugs are the best I’ve ever used.
1:51 Yeah I was still deadlifting my laundry bag bc I refused to do laundry until I was out of clean underwear or some shit
A note on the toolbox... know how to use the tools and what makes them dangerous if they're used for the wrong task
The fan for me is a MUST HAVE. They crank up the heat in the dorms during the winter months, so the pipes don’t freeze, which means I end up using a fan even with the freezing weather outside
Scott makes college sound fun
sometimes
Scott! I’m 16 and im moving to the « college » version of Quebec and this is helping me so much. You’re really making me less worried so thank you ❤!
I'm in middle school and I'm already preparing myself mentally and physically for college
same here
SCOTT I AM IN THE 10TH GRADE YOU’RE STRESSING ME OUT
I'm not even planning on going to college but i keep writing down all these things you say, thanks fo rmaking a video of alot of them cause this is better then scrolling to find them all, love your content!
A lot of these tips are very situational depending on what college you go to. A bike and umbrella is probably unnecessary at smaller college where everything is within 5-10 mins walking distance maximum, but better for a larger one where everything is more spread out. Dorm decor/storage like the step stool and bookshelf lamp would depend on the dorm's individual room size and what's their default furniture
No one:
Me: *giggles as I steal this to use for my private high school*
I literally have been saving your videos like this so hopefully I see this when I’m college lol!
The speed of your speech is great:3
As a sophomore preparing for college, I see this list as an absolute win
I can confirm the Loop earplugs are good, I get overwhelmed extremely easily and it takes away the audio aspect of it :D
My bi posture wont let me use a lap desk lmao
I'm going to my first semester of college this fall and this series is taking up my Amazon kart 😂 (thanks for combining all the parts into one it was a struggle to find them individually 😂)
HOW THE FRICK AM I GOING TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD THIS?!
Bros doing a speedrun 💀
2:09 bro that’s my 3 yr old sister’s stool to wash her hands- 💀😂
One thing he said that it definitely a MUST need is an umbrella. Almost half my floor mates had no umbrella in their packing list and in the first week of school we had a crazy downpour of rain and everybody was soaking wet. Its better to be safe then sorry and just brung an umbrella. Cause they ended having to buy in at the school store for $30 😭
One thing I definitely recommend bringing to is a mini first aid kit, mini sewing kit and mini essentials of over the counter medicine like Advil, pesto, cough medicine and a stapler!
The speed this man talks is incredible
The amount of times I laughed during this video🤣🤣. This was great, helpful, and entertaining. Thank you! You are very funny😂
I am subscribed to your channel and your the best u make the best videos and ur so funny ❤❤
In my dorm I am fortunate (or unfortunate) to have carpet floors. If you do have carpet floors get carpet cleaner cuz nothing is worse that spilling your dining hall burrito bowl that you brought back to your dorm so you could watch youtube in peace all over your carpet and not having a way to clean the sour cream out of the carpet. Seriously its a life saver.
Wow 1 min not bad I NEEDED THIS
I’m scared of 6th grade bc the school is like- “you need to do 2 big tests by the end of class Friday-“
I love theese college tips
I ain’t in college yet but the MOMENT before I move in,I’m running to this corner of the internet to see what I need😅😅😂😂
I LEGITIMATELY HAVE THAT SAME STEP STOOL.
Your videos are so funny. Keep making more.
I actually have the food silicone lids, and they are INSANELY useful! They come in like 8 sizes, would highly recommend
Congratulations! You just saved many many many many many many many many many lives
Naww not me trying to scroll after each little video 💀
thank you! I need this
5:12 lol 😂
1:33
small fans are a great idea but you need to clean them like once a month
im using a fan like that rn in my room and the blades get dusty. having that dust blow on your face all night or all day (or both, yikes) kills you
i just busted it out for summer, havent cleaned it. woke up a few days ago; "why do i have sore throat and a cough??? haha thats weird"
Dude I searched up Carl wheezer singing wap and this came
who here after graduating highschool in 23’😞
Not me whose LITERALLY in elementary school but I’m watching these videos cuz I think they are rllly reallly rlly helpful so THANK YOU:
someone get this man a bigger set of lungs 💀💀
Ive tried the loop earplugs. They work so well. 10/10 recommend
yes you deserve a oscar
Going to college in 3-4 months and I realized I'm so not prepared 😅.
I’m gonna be a freshman this fall so thank you so so much for this!! So helpful
I can confirm allergies are bad in PA. 5:48
HOW AM I GONNA BRING AN WHOLE ASS FLOOR LAMP TO COLLEGE
*me when I heard "potter"* DID SOMEONE SAY POTTER?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
I never thought I would need to bring a pool noodle to college
About Medicine-
Get those Ricola Throat care cough drops, there a LIVESAVER
I am going to search for this video in 5 years. Oh boy, can’t the future just wait.
Everyone must have a kettle. (The next time I see someone boil water for tea in a microwave I will cry)