Severe-weather gear
1. umbrella–make friends on rainy days
2. “no bullshit” boots–fashionable ones may actually hurt you in Wisconsin winters
3. long underwear–on subzero days, jeans or leggings will turn your legs blue
4. mittens, scarves, wool socks–love thy extremity
Shared-shower accessories
5. bathrobe–to avoid the potential awkward 3 p.m. on a football Saturday towel stroll
6. shower caddy–acceptable laziness
7. shower shoes–because even if the shower looks clean, the person that used it right before you peed all over
Comfy cozy snuggy wuggies
8. snuggie–Walgreens sells Badger-themed ones
9. extra padded, dorm-targetted butterfly chair–the most comfortable and long-lasting $44.99 you will ever spend
10. nap-chic clothing–it says you look good even when you don’t try
11. mattress pad–magically make your crappy dorm bed the best spot on campus
Miscellaneous items
12. power strip–this is the 21st century
13. two water bottles–one for water, one for other liquids you may or may not choose to consume
14. reading light–to avoid the uncomfortable “my roommate is going to bed but I have to study and don’t want to walk to the lib” situation
15. safe sex items–if you plan on doing the deed, do it smart. You got into college, right? (Free condoms at Sex Out Loud’s office in the SAC).
What you don’t need:
X dishware–“borrow” some from your dining hall
X futon–an expensive way to sit uncomfortably and be forced to loft your bed
X a fake i.d.–a picture of your face on what looks like Ohio will do you no good
X prejudice–leave that at home
