If you are having your parents drop you off and you are bring your stuff in their vehicle, then bring as much as possible. If it doesn’t fit, you could always have your parents take it back to their house.

If you are taking a plane/train or other means and have no way to send back an “excess,” then I would say take less stuff and think about getting other things later (during a break). It will also force you to focus on what is most important to you. Laptop or computer should be high on the list as well as clothes. Since you will be “coming home at least once a month,” I would think that you should begin with less things at school and then bring things as you see space/need for them.

Try to find a plastic basket with a handle that will hold all your toiletries if you share a bathroom. Some people like to wear shower shoes and if you do not want to carry all your clothes to the shower, then you will need a robe.

A good item to have is one of those popcorn poppers that turn into an electric skillet when you take the bowl off. Most dorms allow popcorn poppers but they will not allow hot-plates! A small fridge is good too!

Good Luck in School!