“A television, some cleaning supplies, your own bedding and lots of toilet tissue.”

— DeMarco Smith, KU junior, New Orleans

“I would have liked to have had a small refrigerator, and you obviously will want to have a computer.”

— Kelly Kapaun, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“I would say a refrigerator, because the dorm food isn't the best.”

— Carrie Galle, KU sophomore, Lawrence

“Bring extra bedding, sheets and comforters, a microwave, minifridge, TV, game system, movies or whatever you need to keep busy.”

— Andy Horigan, KU freshman, Lawrence

“A minifridge and lots and lots of patience. There are a lot of annoying dorm-mates and drunken people, which is partly because of the minifridge.”

— David Greenwald, KU sophomore, Lawrence

“I would definitely bring a stash of comfort junk food and other things that remind you of home.”

— Emily Mantel, KU senior, Shawnee