Butler University

ok, i've heard people say that they've taken too much to college & then some say not enough.  what are some of the essentials that should be taken to college but might slip a person's mind?  i'm going to be asking questions on here as i think of them so i will probably be posting a lot on here.  i just started purchasing a few college items today and it kind of got me in the school shopping mood.  :)  do most people take bathrobes?  and would you recommend bringing a dry erase board for the door?  am i correct in saying that extension cords are not allowed?  and what is the best type of surge protector to buy?  i'm thinking along the lines of a powersquid.  ok, that's enough questions for now.  ha ha  my mind is just filled to the brim now that i have realized i'm leaving in a few months to establish a new home for the next 6 years of my life.

I'm going through the exact thing right now...I ordered a lot of my stuff on Amazon this week.  What I found very useful was a Butler Bound Residence Life Newsletter that had a comprehensive list of what and what not to bring on the back...In case you did not get this list, I will post it since I ahve the time to now that it is summer:

Essential Stuff:

• An alarm clock
• Laundry bag / basket, laundry soap. fabric softener and/or dryer sheets
• Touch tone phone (caller ID will work in dorms)
• Coffee Mug
• Shower Shoes
• Plastic tote for bathroom
• Hair dryer
• Bathrobe
• Sturdy Backpack
• Desk Supplies
• Dictionary / Thesaurus (I just use webster.com)
• Post-it notes
• memo board
• Study / Desk Lamp
• Sheets (twin long 36 X 80) - www.rhl.org has some good deals
• Blanket, pillow, comforter and mattress pad
• Bath towels and washcloths
• Small medicinal kit
• Can / Bottle Opener
• Power strip w/ surge protector(this is not something you want to find the cheapest price for - you can find good quality strips for $15-20)
• Small sewing kit
• Basic Cleaning Supplies
• Jacket / Umbrella

Little touches of home:

• Posters
• Fan
• Computer
• Stereo
• Small refrigerator (no more than 3ft in any dimension or 2.5 amps)
• TV/VCR/DVD (There is cable in the rooms)
• Carpet (12 X 12)
• Plants
• An iron
• Snack foods
• Athletic equipment (Free weights and benches are not allowed in student rooms)

Not needed / Not allowed:

• Ironing board (available in public areas)
• Waterbed or loft bed (not allowed)
• Air conditioner(not allowed)
• Electric blanket (not allowed)
• cooking equipment
• microwave (available in public areas) - When I stayed with a friend in Ross, there were only like 3 microwaves to the entire hall
• Nails, screws, double stick tape (they will damage room surfaces)
• Pets (not allowed except for freshwater fish)
• All of your stuffed animals - just bring a few
• Weapons (not allowed)
• Alcohol and drugs
• Halogen lamps (not allowed)
• Amplifiers (not allowed)
• Candles and incense (not allowed)
• extension cords (not allowed)
• string lights / holiday lights (not allowed)
• plug in air fresheners (not allowed)
• outlet splitters
• Wireless internet hubs (interfere with campus network)

That is what was on the list, luckily there are convenient stores (meijer) near Butler that you can drive/bum a ride to if you forgot something or just need some food.

 thanks!  & wow, you do have a lot of time on your hands.  no summer job or just not working at the moment with nothing on the to-do list?

i am working with a marching band on a pretty random schedule, so I decided not to get a job since most places would not be able to confrom to my crazy schedule

 schweet.  what instrument?

 I think it's funny that (not allowed) isn't by alcohol and drugs, but it is by nearly everything else.  Is it really like that on the sheet? haha!

Definatly make sure that you bring rainboots if your a girl or old shoes that you don't mind getting dirty if your a guy.  Butler's campus has a little flooding problem when it rains and the sidewalks turn into streams.  Also for the first part of the year I would make sure you get a good fan.  Better yet get multiple because the dorms can get very hot (unless your in resco).  And one thing you really don't need is a room phone.  It's good to have one plugged in but don't go all out unless you plan on calling your parents locally.  Anything outside the 317 area code costs money and you have to set up an account with IR.  For the most part people never even know there room numbers they are just there in case a teacher needs to call you or if someone asks for you at the front desk.  Everyone just uses there cell phone's.

 ~Fritter

I'm teaching the hornline overall, but I played mellophone in marching band, am majoring in French Horn, and I also play piano.

well you are a jack of all trades.