Handy to Have!

Fall semester means that… it’s time to move in! There are so many things to pack, and you probably have a good idea of what you would like or need to bring, so here is a list of a few items that are nice to have but may have slipped your mind!

Rain boots

Be sure to bring some rain boots! There are many rainy days at Penn State, and you may spend a lot of time walking from one class to another. Your sneakers can get soaked! So make sure you wear rain boots so you don’t feel uncomfortable sitting in class with wet shoes :) Bonus points if they are also insulated because it is cold for most of the year in Happy Valley. Your rain boots might have to sludge through wintry slush or snow as well.

Digital thermometer

You may find yourself feeling a bit sick sometimes, and it’s good to know how serious it is.

Portable stapler

I often found myself in classes where you could lose points for not stapling your papers before you hand them in, so I always make sure to keep a small stapler with me. It comes in handy when you just need to staple something just for yourself. 

Mini vacuum

You can certainly rent a vacuum from the commons, but they are rather large and a hassle to bring all the way from the commons to your dorm room. I always kept a mini vacuum in my room, and they were great for cleaning up hair and any crumbs that were on the floor.

Surge protector

It never hurts to not only protect your devices but also have more outlets. You’ll want to plug in your laptop, phone, and so much more. 

I hope this list helps a bit! I can’t wait to see you all at WEPO :)

Jenny Ngo

Team L Mentor