If
this is the year that back to school means sending your baby to college for the
first or last time, or some year in between, you surely continue to be on the
look out for those things that will help your child have the best experience
possible - both academically and health wise.
There
are an endless number of things that you can send with your student, but
sending these 5 items can have a wonderfully positive effect on the success
your student will experience this year!
Wireless
Handheld Devices - Even though leaving for
college space (both physically and figuratively) between you and your child, a
phone for calls and text messaging, a Blackberry, a laptop, or all of the above
make it easy and more likely that you will keep in reasonable contact with your
child.
These
are all also good in emergencies that may arise far away from the usual sources
of help. Most of these devices have GPS (global positioning system)
embedded so that locating them can be done quickly and accurately should your
child become stranded in a really remote location.
Compact
Refrigerator - Many companies now rent
these by the semester or school year which means enjoying the convenience
without having to transport it back and forth between home and
school. Refrigeration makes it easy for your student to stock up on fresh
fruits and vegetables, and healthier alternatives to sodas that are often high
in sugar, salt, and other additives.
Over
the Counter Medication and Toiletries -
Having a small supply of medications on hand for minor problems such as
headaches, stomach upset, cuts, scrapes, burns, congestion, colds and coughs
can help take care of problems while they're small. A thermometer, either
old fashioned or high tech is a good thing to have handy as well. Having
these items on hand is always more convenient and often less expensive.
Desk
and Supplies - Check to determine whether a
desk and chair are provided in the room. If not, ask for the size of the
space to insure that the desk you choose will fit. Send the usual supplies
such as a printer, paper, stapler, staples, pens, markers, and highlighters to
insure a well prepared student. A lamp that provides light on the desk
but does not light the entire room will go a long way towards changing a
roommate to a friend.
Housekeeping
Items - At least 2 sets of bed
linens, blankets, rugs, curtains, posters and wall art, TV, DVD player, radio
alarm clock will make for a seamless adjustment to college life.
One
of the most important items every college dorm room should have is an air purifier. With
the increase of number of people college students are exposed to, the number of
viruses and germs that are airborne and available for inhalation and/or
ingestion are staggering.
With
the ongoing threat of viruses like Swine Flu (H1N1), removing airborne
pollutants to which many viruses attach to in the air is a proactive way to
increase your student's chances of staying healthy.
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