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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Renters insurance.

Small flashlights and batteries.

A transistor radio with batteries. (Make sure the kid knows how to use it.)

A regular little toolkit and an eyeglasses/phone toolkit.

A collection of different kinds of tape — Scotch, two-sided Scotch tale, masking tape and duct tape.

A first aid kit.

Splinter tweezers.

A wide range of footwear, especially if at a school where it’s hard to shop for shoes: water shoes, Crocs, snow boots (if relevant), dress shoes, hiking boots or boots, etc.

A big road atlas.

A paper map for the town where the college is.

Maybe a good road atlas for the state or region the college is in.

A package of Sharpies, and few fabric markers.

A big, heavy duty stapler. (With a warning that putting staples in trees can hurt trees and is wicked.)

A pack of cards with a book that describes some card games.

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great advice for the kid going to school in the 80s[/quote]

Your list is more of a time capsule than dorm room essentials. Maps, books on how to play card games, radio, tape...do they even make this stuff anymore[/quote]

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