Students offer advice about the following essential items for KU newcomers:

Cell phone

“It allows you to keep in contact with parents and friends: It’s good

when you work with groups or you get in trouble and need a ride home.”

Sara Koven, Overland Park senior

iPOD

“Because it’s very handy to listen to music with all the walking you do

on campus. Helps pass the time between classes.”

Tamara Onken, Lawrence sophomore

Laptop

“There are not enough computers for students who need them. This is one

of the things they really don’t stress.”

Miles Krouse, Peoria, Ill., graduate student

Bus pass

“When it’s winter and cold outside you can’t walk from the dorms.”

Marc Tumanut, Kansas City, Mo., senior

Phone card

“In case something goes wrong with your cell phone, which always happens

to me.”

Grant Baumgartner, Leawood senior

Planner

“You get so busy you need something to keep your life organized. You

need to write things down.”

Natalie McDonald, Satana junior

Bike

“Sometimes it’s quicker to get around, especially on campus. It’s

cheaper because of gas prices and no parking fees.”

Gene Espinoza, Pittsburg junior

Walking shoes, backpack and water bottle

“Heels aren’t going to get you around campus. You need a good backpack

to carry all those books from Watson (Library).”

Erica Gilmore, Iola graduate