What to bring
A list of things that Baltimore doesn't know you need.
Contents
General
The items here are generally universal; they may not apply to a site or two. Please do not repost this list for individual sites.
- Flashlight -- forbidden at almost every site, although people bring them anyway
- Duct tape
- Scissors -- for cutting holes in your jeans
- Glowsticks -- for raving, learning to rave, and hitting oneself in the balls (guys only)
- Lanyard-type objects for stringraving (Shoelaces are recommended)
- Deck of cards and Poker chips -- kind of forbidden at CAR, but nobody enforces it)
- Camera(s)
- Snacks (no peanuts at LAN!)
- Permanent marker (for t-shirt signing the last day)
- Poster(s)
- And post-its telling people not to make out with it if it features a hot guy (such as Johnny Depp)
- iPod and speakers
- A massive amount of batteries for any mp3 player(s)/CD player(s) you bring + chargers
- Water bottle
- Rubik's Cube
- Clothes to lend for cross-dress days
- Black Lanyard -- be careful of confiscation
- A copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy -- the veritable Bible
- Food and drinks
- Fishnets
- Extra batteries for your calculator
- A hairbrush and plenty of hairties
- Nail clipper
Lancaster
- Snacks cannot contain peanuts; they cannot even have been made in a factory that also processes peanuts or makes peanut products. RAs WILL confiscate contraband food.
- Bathrobe
- Extra Towels
- Halloween costume
- Umbrella -- but only if it pops out when you push the button (or if it's just awesome)
- Frisbees
- Old lanyards
- Ramen -- BEWARE: Except for the Shrimp kind, Cup Noodles have peanuts!!!
- or Bowl Appetit or Simply Thai noodles or other instant foods
- food is available at Turkey Hill
- Boxers for BLT
- Painkillers for emergencies
- Don't let the staff know of their existence
- Fancier clothes, for the dances
- Clothes for Second Saturday
Carlisle
- Energy drinks -- Purchasing them from the Devil's Den may soon be prohibited.
- Sidewalk chalk
- Assorted crap for various theme-day(stuff you would normally never wear except for fun. it'll come in handy)
[including fishnets for girls (Goth Day) and clothes for the opposite sex to wear for Drag Day(clothes you dont mind getting ripped, stretched out, dirty, etc.)]
- Instant Ramen Noodles & other microwaveable foods.
- Rubix Cubes(The ones at The Devil's Den are overpriced and not as good.)
^^Be careful. If you leave it lying around outside or ANYWHERE, it can and will get stolen.
- Frisbees to throw around during break or on the weekends.
- A digital camera that has video[with sound!] to record all the stupid but fun things that happen. And to take pictures of course.
- Large beach towel for PassionFruit and just to sit on outside.
- An umbrella because when it rains, it RAINS.
- Large amounts of glow stuff for the dances. Glowsticks, bracelets, balls, etc. Especially for during "Sandstorm". Everyone gets into a huge crowded circle while a few people dance with their glow stuff. It looks really cool.
- Nail polish remover...people will love you, especially guys at the meet market on drag day!
Saratoga Springs (Skidmore)
- Masking tape/duct tape -- for flat-ironing it into your hair
- Insect Repellent
- Fans -- especially Wilmarth/McClellan, girls don't have to worry
- 17" box fans fit PERFECTLY in any window and are highly recommended
- Extra towels/bathrobe
- Old clothes
- Hats
ChalkNow banned. Sob.- Extra Frisbees -- the ones they sell in the store break quickly
- Sharpies
- Energy drinks -- Red Bull, No Fear, Monster, etc.
- Catholic school girlish clothes, a.k.a. uniforms
- Boots for the massive puddles found there
- Cheez doodles and 8-oz sprite cans
- Ninja gear for Ninja/Caveman/Pirate attack days
- Lots of spending cash (in hand and on card) for vending machines in Wilmarth/McClellan and for laser tag, CVS, Borders, etc.
- CD player -- for playing CDs bought at Borders/Last Vestige during a town trip
- Glow bracelets -- for the dances
Loudonville (Siena)
- Duct tape, strong string, and clothes hangers for Fairy Princess Day
- Clothes for Naughty Catholic Schoolgirl Day
- A backpack
- SNACKS or tons of change for vending machines -- most of the machines don't accept the declining balance cards
- Fans -- Ryan Hall, the boys' hall, is cramped and has no A/C
- Girls should also bring fans and give them to the boys, some of whom are certain to have forgotten to bring one.
- Alarm clock -- you might have to wake up early for showers.
- Long-sleeved tee and/or hoodie -- the movie theater and the classrooms are usually extremely cold
- An umbrella, raincoat, and rain boots
- Lots and lots of clothes -- there are few working laundry machines
Los Angeles (LMU)
- Bathing suits
- Bathrobe -- if you get caught in the shower during a fire drill
- Black clothing and eyeliner, for Emo Day
- Bubble solution and bubble wand -- everyone loves bubbles!
- Board shorts for Wet 'N Wild Day
- Camera -- preferably digital
- Candy
- Cards
- Clothing of many different types, mostly dressy, for themed dances -- girls
- Comfortable shoes for dances -- NO HEELS! They kill your feet.
- Drag day outfit
- Girls: baseball cap
- Boys: Fake hair/ hair extensions)
- Extra frisbees -- they tend to fly onto roofs or into gutters
- Fan (electric) -- Huesman or Doheny are unbearably hot; Whelan & Rosecrans are better, and Desmond is by far the best
- Flashlights -- especially if they have blue/white light, like LEDs or glowsticks
- Flip flops that don't break easily
- Food Packages
- Hats
- Instant ramen -- there's hot water in the cafeteria
- Laundry hamper/bag
- Magazines
- Peanuts (for the squirrels)
- Seasonings -- if you want your food to taste like anything
- Sidewalk chalk -- they often run out in the activity
- Some sort of casino outfit -- dress/suit
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Masking and duct tape
- Tennis racket/balls
- Tissues
- Towels: Beach towel, hand towel, full-sized shower towel
- Your lovely self!
Baltimore (JHU)
- Cards -- while waiting for classes
- Two pairs of sneakers -- in case the rain soaks through
- Hand-held Fans
- Lots of Change -- for soda machines and laundry
- Snacks -- candy and ramen
- Umbrella
- Hoodie/Sweater -- for cold classrooms
- Extra dressy clothes -- for girls, for dances
- Video Cameras
- Ghost Stories
- Packs of Drinks -- share them with your hallmates
- Personal Posters/Pictures
- Laundry basket/hamper/bag
Easton
- Clothes of every color for Swashbuckler (Colors/ teams: red, black, white, blue, orange/yellow "Reese's", green)
- At least 10 pairs of underwear in case you run short before Laundry Day
- NOT a desk lamp -- We don't even do homework in our dorms
- Random looking clothes for the dances
- Nice looking clothes for CAAsino Night & Semi Formal
- Extra Money for:
- WaWa
- Purple Cow
- Pizza
- Chinese
- Extra clothes to share for Cross Dress Day (girls make them extra girly)
- Black clothes for Goth Monday
- Polo/collared shirts for Preppy Tuesday
- Tennis racket
- Bug spray
- Girls: Lots of hair products for dances
- NOTE: There is no need to bring quarters for washing machines/ dryers. As of 2008, all washing machines/dryers were free.
- Expo Markers to write on the whiteboard on your dorm door
