Packing Tips for Boarding School
As you begin preparing and thinking about the “Packing List”, I thought I would share some “must have” items that you might not have thought about. Who better to ask than my son who just graduated from boarding school…..
Dishware
In my son’s door there was a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven, so having reusable washable dinnerware (a few cups, plates, silverware and bowls) might be helpful.
Command Hooks
Command Hooks are a must for dorm rooms when putting nails in the wall might not be allowed. They can be used for pictures, posters, towel hooks, jackets, bags or the like.
Surge Protector
Most dorm rooms don’t come with too many power outlets so a surge protector can be very valuable both the add plug outlets as well as protect your electronics.
A Fan
Circulating the air when it is either too hot or too muggy is a must!
Bathroom Caddy
Keeping all the toiletries together makes trips to the shower easy and quick.
Cushy Mattress Pad
Dorm mattresses are usually old or very thin. Help your student sleep better with a pillowtop mattress pad
Mattress Protector
And a mattress protector that zips around the mattress to help allergy sufferers:
Under-Bed Storage
The rooms aren’t big and under-bed storage bins are a great way to store seasonal or rarely used items.
Long Recharging Cables
Outlets aren’t always where we need them to be. Long charging cables allow students to continue working on their homework from a comfortable location while charging.
Cleaning Supplies
A few basic cleaning supplies go a long way to keeping rooms tidy and smelling neutral. We recommend convenient Clorax wipes and paper towels so they get used often!
And don’t forget
Make sure they have plenty of pictures of friends, family, and pets to help them with the transition and to make the room feel comfortable.
