Undergraduate Admissions
A unit of Enrollment Management

THE North Georgia SUMMER INSTITUTE
June 21 - July 30, 2010

What to Bring

This list provides suggestions from current residents. You do not have to bring all of this. Remember, there is limited space in the rooms.

Academic stuff

  • A computer and printer (though we do have great computers labs on campus)
  • index cards & highlighter markers
  • Pin Drive/Jump Drive
  • paper clips, folders, and other school supplies
  • Dictionary and thesaurus
  • Address book, stationary & stamps
  • Notebooks
  • Calculator
  • Pens & pencils

 


Personal items

  • Stereo/headphones
  • Robe
  • Tapes/CDs
  • Shower shoes
  • iPod
  • A pillow
  • Camera to record memories
  • Pictures from home
  • Alarm clock
  • Sun glasses
  • Small tool set
  • Backpack
  • Flashlight
  • Slippers
  • Umbrella
  • A few of your favorite things that makes you feel comfortable

Room organization & decoration

  • Calendar
  • Simple decorations
  • Study lamp
  • Air machine if you have asthma
  • TV/DVD Player
  • Telephone
  • clothes hangers

 


Other supplies

  • Snack food and drinks
  • Extra towels, sheets and blankets
  • Basic eating/cooking utensils, plate, bowl, cups, etc.
  • Stress relievers (videos, good books, etc.)
  • Manual can opener
  • 3M strips
  • Batteries
  • URL approved Extension cords and surge protectors
  • Laundry detergent, stain remover, fabric softener
  • Safety pins
  • Laundry basket
  • A smile and an open mind
  • Iron

 


 

Items Not to Bring

Any items with an asterisk (*) are prohibited.

  • Lots of stuffed animals
  • Space heaters*
  • Lots of needless knick-knacks
  • Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements*
  • All your clothes and shoes (Pack for the season.)
  • Every yearbook you were in during high school
  • Everything in your room at home
  • Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry
  • All your high school memorabilia
  • Bad attitudes
  • Desk or other large pieces of furniture
  • The biggest radio you own
  • Incense or Candles*
  • George Forman Grills*
  • Microwave*
  • Alcohol bottles/containers*
  • Pets* (Only fish are allowed.)

 

 

  by Cindy Lowe