Suggestions on What to Take

 

The following items are things you can't comfortably live without.

 

Bedding: Sheets and other bedding materials (mattress pad, blankets, etc.) are not provided.  You will need twin size sheets.

 
Towels: Towels aren't provided either.

 
Phone Cards: Local service is free, but to call home or other long distance numbers, you will need one or more of these.

 
Alarm Clocks: A must have.  Getting to work on time is very important.

 
Hangers: You'll need hangers to hang up your clothes.

 
Money: You'll need a few hundred dollars for the first couple of weeks.  Traveler's checks are a good thing to have. 

 

 

The following items are things that aren't necessary, but provide the comforts of home and make life easier.

 

 

TV/VCR/DVD: Can be bought at Wal-Mart, Target, or other area store.  You may end up with 4 TVs in an apartment, because you won't know what your roommates brought until you move in.

 
Cordless Phone: A phone is provided, but a cordless allows for more privacy and can be taken throughout the apartment.  Again can be bought.
Answering Machine: The only way to get a message.  Make sure your roommates don't erase your messages.  Can be bought in Orlando.
Electric Can Opener: A manual is provided, but an electric can be easier to use.  Can be bought, but I found it unnecessary to have one of these.
Toaster: Toasters aren't provided.  Can be bought.  It's nice to have, but can make do without.
Blender: For food preparation and for other things.
Ice Chest: Nice to have for a trip to the beach or to the grocery store.
Lunch Box: Something to take a meal to work in.  It's usually cheaper to buy something and take it to work rather than buy food at your work location.
Computer: I'd recommend a laptop if you can't live without your computer.  There isn't much room for desktops and laptops allow for more privacy and less community access.