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So this coming fall I'm going to be going to FGCU. I'm from New England so i really don't know what to expect it to be like down there really. the most ive spent down there was a week and a half. all i know is that its going to be hot. do you have any suggestions for clothes or anything really in general for college. this is my first year so im kind of really lost. any piece of advice would help. thanks!!
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Average temperatures for Fort Myers, FL according to weather.com:
January: High 75 and low 54
February: High 77 and low 56
March: High 80 and low 59
April: High 85 and low 63
May: High 89 and low 69
June: High 92 and low 74
July:High 92 and low 75
August: High 92 and low 75
September: High 91 and low 74
October: High 87 and low 69
November: High 81 and low 62
December: High 77 and low 56
That being said, it is pretty warm there but can be chilly. Pack according to the weather. Shorts, dresses, skirts, capris, a few pairs of jeans, tank tops, tee shirts, light jackets, sweats and hoodies to sleep in (the dorms can get pretty chilly and sometimes you have no control over the temperature). As far as shoes goes pack flip flops and sandals, tennis shoes for rainy days or working out, heels if you wear them, boots/booties if you wear those, and rain boots for rainy days.
As far as school supplies go, you won't need everything like high school. Obviously you'll need a laptop and its charger. A bookbag or tote to carry your books in to class. I would also recommend a flashdrive. If you like taking noes by hand, rather than on your computer, then you will need loose leaf notebook paper, composition books, or spiral notebooks. And of course don't forget pens and pencils. I also enjoyed having a 3 ring binder for every class, but some people don't like them at all or they use one binder for more than one class. I you are going to take notes, then 1" inch, maybe 2", will be plenty big enough but if you only plan on putting handouts in it then a 1/2" to 1" will suffice. I would also suggest investing in a 3 hole punch and stapler because some professors don't hole punch handouts and many don't have one in their classroom. There are other items you might want to consider, such as a planner, highlighters, sheet protectors, hole reinforcers, etc. but all of that is really preference.
If you are living in the dorms, check on the website to see if there are certain things they don't allow in the dorms. Also check to see the size of your bed. Most dorms require Twin XL bedding, but my friends' dorm only required Twin bedding. You may also want to wait on getting bigger items until you talk to your roommate because you can decide who is bringing what. Items you may want to decide between are a mini fridge, microwave, and TV. You can also decide if one or both of you are going to bring a coffee pot, toaster, and printer.
Other items you may want to consider is storage, since dorm rooms are small. You can consider big tubs that can fit under your bed, stacked plastic shelves, small bins for your desk, and trunks for the bottom of your bed. You may want some food for the room to snack on, as well as drinks or bottled water. And don't forget plates, spoons, and forks (plastic/paper is probably the best). You'll need clothes hangers for your clothes and you may want an ironing board and iron. Don't forget your laundry basket and washing powders either. Medicine is also a huge thing not to forget - consider pain reliever, Pepto, eyedrops, contact solution, etc. Bedroom decor is also probably a big thing you will want to invest in.
Average temperatures for Fort Myers, FL according to weather.com:
January: High 75 and low 54
February: High 77 and low 56
March: High 80 and low 59
April: High 85 and low 63
May: High 89 and low 69
June: High 92 and low 74
July:High 92 and low 75
August: High 92 and low 75
September: High 91 and low 74
October: High 87 and low 69
November: High 81 and low 62
December: High 77 and low 56
That being said, it is pretty warm there but can be chilly. Pack according to the weather. Shorts, dresses, skirts, capris, a few pairs of jeans, tank tops, tee shirts, light jackets, sweats and hoodies to sleep in (the dorms can get pretty chilly and sometimes you have no control over the temperature). As far as shoes goes pack flip flops and sandals, tennis shoes for rainy days or working out, heels if you wear them, boots/booties if you wear those, and rain boots for rainy days.
As far as school supplies go, you won't need everything like high school. Obviously you'll need a laptop and its charger. A bookbag or tote to carry your books in to class. I would also recommend a flashdrive. If you like taking noes by hand, rather than on your computer, then you will need loose leaf notebook paper, composition books, or spiral notebooks. And of course don't forget pens and pencils. I also enjoyed having a 3 ring binder for every class, but some people don't like them at all or they use one binder for more than one class. I you are going to take notes, then 1" inch, maybe 2", will be plenty big enough but if you only plan on putting handouts in it then a 1/2" to 1" will suffice. I would also suggest investing in a 3 hole punch and stapler because some professors don't hole punch handouts and many don't have one in their classroom. There are other items you might want to consider, such as a planner, highlighters, sheet protectors, hole reinforcers, etc. but all of that is really preference.
If you are living in the dorms, check on the website to see if there are certain things they don't allow in the dorms. Also check to see the size of your bed. Most dorms require Twin XL bedding, but my friends' dorm only required Twin bedding. You may also want to wait on getting bigger items until you talk to your roommate because you can decide who is bringing what. Items you may want to decide between are a mini fridge, microwave, and TV. You can also decide if one or both of you are going to bring a coffee pot, toaster, and printer.
Other items you may want to consider is storage, since dorm rooms are small. You can consider big tubs that can fit under your bed, stacked plastic shelves, small bins for your desk, and trunks for the bottom of your bed. You may want some food for the room to snack on, as well as drinks or bottled water. And don't forget plates, spoons, and forks (plastic/paper is probably the best). You'll need clothes hangers for your clothes and you may want an ironing board and iron. Don't forget your laundry basket and washing powders either. Medicine is also a huge thing not to forget - consider pain reliever, Pepto, eyedrops, contact solution, etc. Bedroom decor is also probably a big thing you will want to invest in.
Graffiti or paint splatter bedroom decor?
Idiot kid
Looking for decor for my bedroom has become a NIGHTMARE.
I can't find anything I'm looking for.
I want an artistic/slightly urban style.
I want a bedspread mostly, and other room essentials, like lamps, curtains, etc. with a paint splatter or graffiti, perhaps, or something along that style.
But I'm having no luck finding anything.
Does anyone know where I can find something like this?
Like a link to a website?
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try this site, they have alot of themed rooms, I believe they also give the names where the items can be found.
http://mariesmanor.hotusa.org/index.html
try this site, they have alot of themed rooms, I believe they also give the names where the items can be found.
http://mariesmanor.hotusa.org/index.html
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