{"id":128,"date":"2013-07-25T16:26:43","date_gmt":"2013-07-25T16:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/?p=128"},"modified":"2013-07-25T18:12:15","modified_gmt":"2013-07-25T18:12:15","slug":"packing-for-your-first-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/2013\/07\/25\/packing-for-your-first-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing for Your First Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written by the <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/summer-staff.png\">summer sustainabilty team<\/a> and edited by Hannah Maurer, Resident Community Coordinator and Sustainability Program Manager<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We know you\u2019re jazzed about becoming a Logger (we\u2019re jazzed too!) and are wondering what to bring to college. Well, we can\u2019t tell you exactly <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pugetsound.edu\/student-life\/campus-living\/residence-life\/housing-registration\/new-student-housing-process\/faqs\/\">what to bring<\/a>, but we can tell you what <b>NOT<\/b> to bring.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a standard <del>dorm<\/del>\u00a0residence hall room:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_129\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/res-hall-room.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-129\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-129  \" alt=\"While all rooms vary, this is your typical residence hall room and furniture\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/res-hall-room-300x200.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/res-hall-room-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/res-hall-room.png 875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While all rooms vary, this is your typical residence hall room and furniture<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But, let\u2019s decorate! Your room already comes with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mirror<\/li>\n<li>Desk<\/li>\n<li>Desk side trash and recycling bin<\/li>\n<li>Desk chair<\/li>\n<li>Bookshelf<\/li>\n<li>A bed<\/li>\n<li>Closet<\/li>\n<li>Towel Rack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Coffee makers, printers, and vacuum cleaners may not be in your room, but access to them is just down the hall or right across campus. You should consider if these are items you need and\/or want to haul away at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_130\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-leftover-belongings.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-130 \" alt=\"We found these lil guys upset and alone because they were never used and abandoned at the end of the school year! Do you want to abandon inanimate objects?! Didn\u2019t think so. \" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-leftover-belongings-300x154.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-leftover-belongings-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-leftover-belongings.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We found these lil guys upset and alone because they were never used and abandoned at the end of the school year! Do you want to abandon inanimate objects?! Didn\u2019t think so.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-items-part-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-140 alignright\" alt=\"Sad items part 2\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-items-part-2-300x282.png\" width=\"270\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-items-part-2-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/Sad-items-part-2.png 943w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>These are the items that may seem like a great idea at the time. But, come move out, these items are often kicked to the curb. Finito. Caput. Got it?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Butterfly Chair<\/li>\n<li>Standing lamp<\/li>\n<li>Extra books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, we all know one of the keys to success in college is a comfortable bed. You may think this means lots of pillows and your childhood stuffed animals, but you\u2019re probably wrong.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want your bed to end up looking like this:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/bed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-131 aligncenter\" alt=\"bed\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/bed-300x225.png\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/bed-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/bed.png 734w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All in all, <strong>leave the throw pillows and stuffed animals at home.<\/strong> It\u2019ll save you some hassle and some embarrassment.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some resources that will make your trip up to school a lot roomier, your stay a lot more comfortable, and move in AND out easier for everyone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pugetsound.edu\/about\/offices--services\/dining--conference-services\/diversions-cafe\/\">Diversions<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pugetsound.edu\/about\/offices--services\/dining--conference-services\/oppenheimer-cafe-oc\/\">Oppenheimer<\/a> are two great places to get coffee. No need for a coffee maker (but don\u2019t forget your own mug for a discount)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/diversions.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-134 aligncenter\" alt=\"diversions\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/diversions.png\" width=\"223\" height=\"167\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Did you know there\u2019s actually a way to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pugetsound.edu\/student-life\/campus-living\/residence-life\/rsa\/fridges\/\">rent microwaves and fridges on campus<\/a>? RSA (Resident Student Association) rents both fridges and microwaves at the beginning of the year! All of these are here <b>JUST FOR YOU!!!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/RSA-fridges.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-138 aligncenter\" alt=\"RSA fridges\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/RSA-fridges-300x225.png\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/RSA-fridges-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/RSA-fridges.png 488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These lil guys were brought to college and never used. You don\u2019t wanna be that guy.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/sad-fridges.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-139 aligncenter\" alt=\"sad fridges\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/sad-fridges-225x300.png\" width=\"180\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/sad-fridges-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/sad-fridges.png 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each residence has its very own computer room with its very own printer!!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/computer-room.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-133 aligncenter\" alt=\"computer room\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/computer-room-300x226.png\" width=\"240\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/computer-room-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/computer-room.png 329w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each residence hall has access to its <b>VERY OWN VACUUM CLEANER!!!\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When too many items are left after move out, they end up in places like this:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/messy-storage.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-135 aligncenter\" alt=\"messy storage\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/messy-storage-300x225.png\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/messy-storage-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/messy-storage.png 627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0It\u2019s hard leaving some stuff at home, but we promise it will make your LoggerLife much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/summer-staff.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-141 alignleft\" alt=\"summer staff\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/summer-staff-300x225.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/summer-staff-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/summer-staff.png 632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good luck packing!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p><em>The Summer Sustainability Crew<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/NW-rain-gear.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-136 alignright\" alt=\"NW rain gear\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/NW-rain-gear-300x172.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/NW-rain-gear-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/NW-rain-gear.png 627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>P.S. You may want to reconsider that nice umbrella you\u2019re about to bring. We use rain jackets instead\u2026.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/pig-in-golashes.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-137 alignright\" alt=\"pig in golashes\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/pig-in-golashes-300x214.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/pig-in-golashes-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/files\/2013\/07\/pig-in-golashes.png 463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, galoshes are a go!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by the summer sustainabilty team and edited by Hannah Maurer, Resident Community Coordinator and Sustainability Program Manager We know you\u2019re jazzed about becoming a Logger (we\u2019re jazzed too!) and are wondering what to bring to college. Well, we can\u2019t &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/2013\/07\/25\/packing-for-your-first-year\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":254,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,10,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-5","category-facilities","category-guests"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/254"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":256,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128\/revisions\/256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}