Get a printer. You'll get irritated running to a printer in the library Or whatever. My printer saved my life. It depend on the school

@avathomas1408

5 жыл бұрын

Princess Boog i agree.

@brittniescott8978

5 жыл бұрын

yes, I was going to say the same thing! having my printer in my dorm was a life saver.

@lakera6860

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. And in most cases you have to pay to print stuff out so I'd rather have my own printer. I didn't use mine much, but it was still helpful for when I did need it

@camerond3253

5 жыл бұрын

agree so much. when it’s 2 AM and you just finished your assignment for your 8 AM class and need to print it, you’re kind of screwed if you don’t have a printer

Less is definitely more in college. The less stuff you bring the better of you will be. I definitely recommend not treating your college room like your room at home because it is a pain to pack back up for summer.

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

SSJJones yes agreed !!

Depending on your major school supplies is a necessity. I’m pre-med and a bunch of colored markers, pens, notebooks etc make it so much easier to study and to keep All of my work organized!

don’t let this video scare you away from decor! I found that decor and knick knacks/ pictures from home brought me a lot of comfort and made me excited to go back to my dorm at the end of the day.

Another edit: DON’T BUY YOUR TEXTBOOKS RIGHT AWAY wait to see how necessary they actually are in class, and then for sure check amazon or other sites to rent first :) the college bookstore should be your last resort 😂

@briyost3219

5 жыл бұрын

Paris Boswell Thrift Books is also an app to buy textbooks for cheap.

@blackgrohlsun

5 жыл бұрын

lots of schools i toured also really encouraged borrowing from the library and using the scanner to make your own booklet! i know every school is different but this definitely will save a ton if you’re able to do it !!

@dogygirl01

5 жыл бұрын

I dont have this issue... i go to uw-whitewater and we have textbook rental... wish all wisconsin schools were this way or every school in general...

Damn this summer is going quick, halfway done with July already 😳

@drewvans9442

5 жыл бұрын

Muaaz lol what’s up bro 😂

@Muaaz

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Evans LOL nm bro wbu!? You watching Paris cause you’re thinking about going to UW?

@drewvans9442

5 жыл бұрын

Muaaz walking on the track team @UWW but my long term goal is to run for Madison, working hard 👌🏻

@Muaaz

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Evans proud of u, keep grinding :)

@drewvans9442

5 жыл бұрын

Muaaz thanks my man, room is almost done too; pumped to get back to shooting and making content

For a printer look up the policies at your school, at my school printing is 10 cents for each page so having one can be cheaper

Would 100% recommend tide pods. They don't use plastic (is a biodegradable material that isn't made of plastic), and when carrying a hefty laundry bag, it's easier to pop a few tide pods into my pocket versus carrying down a container of detergent. The school supplies depend on the school because I have 4-5" ring notebooks for every semester of college I've done (four so far). They are completely full, and a lot of it is notes. I HIGHLY recommend taking notes by hand. There is so much research out there about how it is a lot better for studying and recall during a test. If you have trouble keeping up in class, ask the professor if you can record the audio of the class. I did it on my iPhone and just listen back to stuff I missed (make time stamps on notes, so you know where to go to in the recording). Decorating is also totally up to the person. I decorate a lot. It makes it a lot easier for me to transition back to school, and it makes my space my home. I was on campus as a counselor for a summer program a couple weeks ago, and I had no decorations because I was only there a week. I was so uncomfortable. I really didn't want to go back to my room because it felt so weird there. I was rarely in it anyway but just reminded me how much I like to decorate.

@chloeyoung5817

5 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree with everything you said

@martinahedlund7919

5 жыл бұрын

Tide pods rarely work with dorm washers, ask some older students first.

@jessierabbit

5 жыл бұрын

@@martinahedlund7919 I am an older student and have had 0 issues. I've found the only way to mess it up is to put them in after the clothes because they can get caught in the pouch area in front of the door. Mine still tend to explode and clean my clothes still.

@martinahedlund7919

5 жыл бұрын

Jessica Rabbit it’s different for every hall and every school, they should be asking before they show up with stuff they might not be able to use

@jessierabbit

5 жыл бұрын

@@martinahedlund7919 To say they rarely work would be a stretch. I would suggest asking but to make the assumption they won't work is strange. The only reason tide pods wouldn't work is if you overload the machine, the incoming water is too cold, or you put in too many tide pods (this can damage clothes). All tide pods are is detergent sealed in a water-soluble material.

There seems to be a lot of disagreements about the printer 😂 just a reminder I go to a super big school! There was a computer lab and printers right in my dorm and tons of buildings on campus that were always convenient. If you’re at a smaller school or not in a dorm I can see how a printer could be of use, but for me it wasn’t!

I'll just say that my college in PA is very small and we do get TONS of handouts!! So it really depends!

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Madison Hull thanks for sharing!! obviously I can only speak for my school which is really big but good to know for those going to small schools :)

a lot of this stuff is pretty subjective... i definitely recommend getting a printer. it's nice to print from your own room especially if the library/printing center is closed. school supplies really depends on you, your major/classes, and your study habits. and i think decor is nice to make your dorm feel like home, which is an important thing to do bc you'll basically be living there. futons are good for when friends come over or you can bring it if youre staying in another dorm!!! i 100% recommend bringing tide pods as that's just one thing to lug with you to the laundry room vs a bunch of different containers like of detergent or softener,, etc

I got a printer in high school, IT SAVED MY LIFE. and my school had one but it wasn’t always available

Can you do a video reviewing all the classes you took your freshman year and give advice?

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Rye yes!!

yay i’m excited for all your back to school vids!! i’m going into my freshman year of college this fall so i am excited to learn from you!! your college videos are my absolute faves :)

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Elena Santin yay thank you!!! 💓

Watching your intro to back to school series is making me so excited. This was def. helpful!

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Maribel Barrera yay thank you!!!

Awesome video! I‘m actually so much more relaxed now about leaving stuff at home

really enjoyed your video especially because some of the things on your list were stuff I was gonna buy!

i dis agree with like everything she said every school is different. plus everyone hung out in my room and my dorm was cute af

I disagree with the futon. In a suite style dorm, it is very essential. My roommates and I my freshman year used ours all the time but we didn't buy it new one of us had it before college. We used our futon as our couch and when my roommate was being annoying I slept in the main room on the futon and it actually was more comfy than my bed. Additionally, I disagree with Tide Pods, even though they aren't "economical" they are very useful. My dorm's dryers only used them so they are worth it and much better than regular detergent.If the Tide Pod bursts or sticks to their clothes, it's because they aren't in the bottom of the drum. Some people might disagree but you do NOT need a brita. It takes up so much fridge space.

@ashleyt8207

5 жыл бұрын

While a brita does take up space in a fridge, it’s really the same amount used if you have plastic water bottles or a gallon of water in the fridge.

@katrinarector2848

5 жыл бұрын

@@ashleyt8207 yeah, but if you want to have actual food in there, you aren't going to have any room. Plus, I never used water bottles because they take up too much space and are expensive :)

@camerond3253

5 жыл бұрын

yeah I agree. this vid is rlly only applicable if you’re spending barely any time in your dorm room but if you’re having friends over, a futon is kinda nice or at least some chairs, otherwise people are gonna be sitting on the floor cause not everyone can fit on the bed.

I personally disagree about the school supplies point. I feel like it depends on the kind of classes you take. For example, in my physics class I went through 2 notebooks full of notes and drawings and homework in one semester. For my Anthropology class I kept all my notes in OneNote on my laptop and submitted everything in an online portal. So it really depends what kind of work you are doing on that one. But lol I feel you on the clothes one. I literally washed the same clothes every week and would only wear them I used like 10% of my closet.

The handout situation is different for every class, I go to UW as well (im a junior) and as a bio major with my chemistry and biology classes I got handouts nearly every discussion and lab. I had one large binder with compartments to keep each class separate and every time a midterm passed I would take the papers on that content out of my binder and keep it in a folder at home until I needed to start studying for finals! Its obviously different for everyone but just remember you can always get more things you might need after the semester starts so I would go easy on the supplies at first, then feel out your classes the first week and decide what else you need to most efficiently study and take notes!

gonna be a freshman in the fall and this was super helpful! 💕

I completely agree with the bags/purses! I never used a purse until I turned 21 and started going to the bars and would use just a small crossbody to hold stuff like my ID, credit card, phone, etc. But I disagree with the futon. If you loft your beds (which is something most people do at Mich. St.) there's plenty of room for a futon underneath and it's a great place to just sit and chill out without have to be in your bed leaning against a hard/uncomfy wall and it's really nice to have if you have guests or a friend that just doesn't feel like going back to their dorm across campus one night

I definitely agree with the "no tide pods"! They are convenient, but simply buying pour detergent (or whatever its called lol) lasts SO MUCH LONGER I've only had to buy detergent twice since I've been in college, and I'm going into my junior year. all of my friends that use pods have had to re-buy pods 5+ times.

I don't go to school in my home state so decorating 100% helps make that empty room my home. Yes, it may take a little longer for me to move in and out, but it's where I feel comfortable and know that it's my space.

I’m going to be a freshman at your school next year and your videos make me way too excited :))

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Gabriela Hertel omg yay!!👐

Holy shit I’m going to be a freshman at UW Madison, ur intro just made me want to listen even more

I would definitely bring a suitcase or duffel bag to keep in your dorm for going home during breaks or weekends or what not. I didn’t and then I had to shove everything I needed in my backpack plus homework 😂

Personal opinion for a different school, having a printer was one of the best decisions I made. At my college there is one library and that’s the main place people can print from and it’s so much more convenient being able to do it from your room. Everyone I knew wanted to use it and regretting not getting one. Obviously different for different schools clearly.

YESSS I WAS WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO !!

i’m gonna be a freshman next year at madison and i’m so so excited :))) this was super helpful cuz i was going to get a futon and deck out my dorm and everything so thanks!!!

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Emily Krause omg yay!!! 👐 get whatever you want obviously hahah but just my thoughts ;)

@mariecharles1784

5 жыл бұрын

literally same sis 😅 i would say this saves me money but lord knows I'm just gonna spend it on more babcock ice cream 💀

you’re a middle part queen fr i love it on you!!

Definitely get a printer unless you have a really good amount of printers at your school. I don’t know how many times the printers at my school broke down or just weren’t working or didn’t print something right. Everything else I definitely agree with, especially the clothes, only bring what you actually wear!

For the printer it’s best to ask someone who’s already at your school! At my registration a few weeks ago the group leaders were current students at my school and they made it super clear NOT to bring a printer because it disrupts the entire dorm buildings wifi and ruins things for everyone hahaha. But again, it depends on your school!

i brought all of my clothes. When I lived in a dorm, it was hard for me to find time to do laundry (especially if you also have a job to go to after class)

I just realized I’m gonna be watching your videos but not going to school anymore 😭 i’ll just attend vicariously through your videos lmao

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Mikaela Schmit aw omg

@MacMac548

5 жыл бұрын

Paris Boswell NVM I got into grad school at the UW!!!! Ahhhh maybe I’ll see you this year but probably not lmao

I loved having a curtain hanging in front of my closet, but I agree, I do not use throw pillows. I also only used wall decor such as picture collages or a calendar.

Totally agree with these. A printer is the biggest waste of money!!! Omg most schools have libraries or buildings that are open 24/7 and in big lectures you simply don't turn in papers!!!

Hey Paris! I love your videos! I’m a rising senior from Kansas City and your vids led me to consider Wisconsin as a school. I’m touring later this month! Do you think that people in Madison are welcoming to outsiders? I’m not sure what the environment of the school is like. Thank u!💞

“Nobody will see your dorm except you.” This is what I thought, but everyone always comes to my room 😭😭 Especially if you have other roommates. I always feel like I’m living in a damn museum

I went to UW-Stevens Point and we got a ton of handouts! I tried doing online notes but for me hand written was best, I always carried notebooks, folders, binders and a whole bag of pens. It all depends on the school and the person I think.

@Bev765

5 жыл бұрын

Nichole Muetz that’s where I’m going!!

@nicholemuetz227

5 жыл бұрын

@@Bev765 that's awesome! First year?

Necklace is pretty 💫

did you live in a double or triple though? i feel like storage and the organizer tip varies so much depending on what dorm style you’re in

Are futons beds that you lay on the ground anyway I like sleeping on the ground if its clean

I live off campus but my school provides 500 print credits a year that roll over and they’re transferable to other students! It’s very common at my school for graduating seniors in Greek life to give their print credits to underclassmen. I’m very thankful for the generous amount because we have a printer and it hates us 😭😭 it was a free thing from grad night but not worth it at all

My school makes us pay a lot of money to print so while I do use the school ones sometimes for small things I mostly use my own printer. Almost all of my profs wanted physical copies of essays and having to pay $0.10-$0.20 cents a page for a 10+ page paper is not fun and especially when you have multiple papers a semester

What type of laptops do most students use? iPods? Chrome books? MacBook or PC?

I disagree with the school supplies. I’m going into my senior year of college and I’ve only been allowed to have my laptop in five of the classes I’ve taken. Depending on the school and the professors you have there will be different styles of teaching. I have gotten so many handouts and worksheets in my classes (as well as many things online) but I feel that a folder and a notebook or a binder is 100% necessary to have because not everything is going to be available online

Where did you get your shirt from?

I am sending this to my daughter, she was planning on bringing most of this stuff. I always thought it was wasteful to buy a ton for a dorm. It’s 9 months.

My printer in house has never once printed so I think it depends what printer u get

Depends on the school

where’s your cute star pencil case from?

At my college, the laundry machines ONLY work with detergent pods

Futons are literally only good for if you’re someone who has people sleep in your room a lot. My freshman year roomate ended up dropping out for medical reasons but she’s still really close to our friend group and lives close by so we have an air mattress/futon for her (and for when people are drunk and we want to make sure they’re safe and if they can’t make it back to their own dorm), but otherwise? No you don’t need a futon they mostly take up space

I agree with the detergent, my roommate and I bought two jugs of detergent at the beginning of the year and it lasted the whole time and I still have like half of one left

I’m a junior in uni and haven’t used a personal printer. My university gives us a $30 printing credit so I find it a waste to get one and keep buying ink.

This video was amazing. I thought I would need to spend hundreds of dollars. Thanks!

where is your pencil case from?

These tips were very helpful! In my dorm there’s printers everywhere and ik one of my friends have a printer so ima just save money for my tuition😂😭

Tide pods are better because don’t just have detergent it’s fabric softener, detergent, and Stain remover, some even have extra sent (depending on what ones you buy) it’s just easier than carrying a basket and a big thing of detergent and fabric softeners and stain remover.

@ilhuriwjsn4951

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's unessesary, I'd rather be able to control the amount of product I use! Like fabric softer is not supposed to be used as much as a detergent, it also depends on e the clothes you are washing ! And stain remover is most effective when used directly on the stain, not just pour it in the washer

Buying your books early can be cheaper the latter in the summester the more you pay because there are fewer copies available

This video is very informative, thank you. Now I might not even bring a tapestry I'll just bring string lights

I know this is a video for what not to bring but I got an iPad and iPencil for notes and stuff and I save a lot of ink and paper ☺️

I was gonna go to that school 🙂 still might transfer idk though

Thanks so much x

Also don’t get those detergent beads, they get stuck on the bottom of the washer bins and ruin other peoples clothes. If you really want to get seating because you’re lofting your bed, I would get this circle chairs because they fold down easily. That’s literally all you need

“this isn’t MTV cribs” I’m crying lol. So true tho

Great spin on the video!

My brother is gonna be a freshman at Wisconsin this year!

Majoring in athletic training at fau. I should’ve went to a community college 😭

Awesome content ! Will you do an apartment move-in vlog, now that you are not in dorm anymore ?!

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Shaikh Javed yes for sure :)

What are tide pods

I do agree to not bring to much decor. but everyone should bring some. People are way less likely to get home sick and develop mental illnesses when your dorm feels like a home and not a prison box

Her eyes are so pretty

Dont go all out. I bought way too many school supplies. In all reality you only need like a binder (or 2 depending on your classes) a couple pens & pencils, a 5 subject notebook (so much better than a single one for every class) and a laptop. A planner is helpful too but you dont need a lot. Another is that you dont need lots of decorations AGAIN LIKE SHE SAID because its a hassle. My boyfriends dorm (shocker i know..) had a lot of decorations that seemed useless while I didnt have like any. Make your dorm cozy for yourself but trust me you don't need to buy that cute pillow! Also most dorms have rules on things you can and cannot bring! Go to housing and find this list or simply ask an RA once at school. Im a sophomore this year and i have a better visual on what i shouldnt bring. Watch these type of videos too! They are more helpful than the "shopping for my dorm" vids.

Would you suggest bringing Tupperware, plates,bowls,cups and utensils?

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Mya. E yes a few! again I’m making a dorm essentials video soon so stay tuned for that :)

If you can brings printer it’s easier to use your own

Loved the video! Where did you get your necklace? So pretty!!💕💕

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Ashley Simonson thanks! Urban outfitters :)

Lol my printer has dust and the same ink from 2 years ago from my freshman year. 😂😂😂

Soo happy to watch this!! :) few questions! Okay, so do you recommend taking an overnight bag? I’m going to be living a few hours from campus, so it would be easy to pack a few clothes for a weekend back home. Or is it a waste of space? Also, how do you know what comes in a dorm at UW? I know all the basics - beds, dressers, desks, etc, but what about a waste basket? Blinds? Curtain rods? Do you know at all? :)) Thanks! Haha, super long comment. Hyped to go to SOAR next week!

@KylaVaughan

5 жыл бұрын

I also go to UW Madison and I would say that an overnight bag could be useful, but I normally would just use a backpack when I needed to stay somewhere for the night. In the dorm I stayed in and the others that I saw they had blinds and they give you three waste baskets to separate your garbage. Also every room gets a fridge.

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Samantha Benish yes I’d say an overnight bag for sure! I’ll be making an essentials video soon so stay tuned :) you can find what all the dorms come with online and pics of the rooms!!! have fun at SOAR !! 💓

Something I would bring to college is 2-3 (shirt, skirt, dress pants, and/or blazer) sets of formal/professional wear. It’s really great for interviews, business students, job fairs, and formal events. 2-3 set is a good number because you can make like 6 different outfits

Can you please make a college essentials video?

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Feraas Al-Najjar yes I am!!

@feraas_2001

5 жыл бұрын

Paris Boswel Thank You!

Things in this video i disagree with: 1 . GET A PRINTER!!! My dorms all had printers but you have a certain spending limit and for classes which require literally so much printing its just easier to purchase your own especially if you're running late you can just print in your dorm. 2. Also, I think decorating is a must it kept me happy through all the stress of your first year of college u may not need super extravagant things but keep it cute keep it fresh! 3. BRING TIDE PODS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH SO EASY!!! I am in my second year now and literally am still using the same pack of tide pods from freshmen year u actually save money especially if you don't know how much detergent to use. 4. School supplies depends on the major I need so many things for my majors so just be cautious some classes are all on your computer but others literally don't allow laptops in class

Do u have to pay for prints at Wisconsin

@Katie-wn1vi

5 жыл бұрын

Ann Marie C you do have to pay for printing. I think it’s like 6 cents per page for black and white, and 60 cents per page for color.

@ParisBoswell

5 жыл бұрын

Ann Marie C yes but it’s veerryyy cheap like a few cents per page off your housing account

You might want to invest in a laptop for hs and collage just bcs most work from what I’ve had and my older cousins it’s all gonna end up being turned in online

Pro tip: If a tide pod melts on your shirt you can just use warm water and it will disappear.

You might need that stuff if you have an apartment

It’s cute that I CAN’T bring a lot of stuff, even if I want to( and it’s my first year, of course I want, I feel like I need everything and I guess it’s because of the stress of moving out to a new country 😅😢😅) because plane luggage regulations. Still not sure how the hell am I gonna fit my life in 3 suitcases 🧳

@samanthabarraza9969

5 жыл бұрын

Victoria S. Try ordering stuff u need on amazon and have it shipped to ur dorm! I’m flying from Chicago to PA for school so I feel the plane struggle.

@_victoriaaa_

5 жыл бұрын

Samantha Barraza yesss, quite a lot of stuff I am either buying there or ordering online. Still, I don’t like that you don’t have the freedom to pack, everything should be in a suitcase and there is a weight regulating as well. It will be even worse when I move out, still not sure what am I going to do. Good luck with school 🍀

i feel like this is for more introverted ppl/depends on where u go to school... like i went out almost every weekend so i found myself always buying clothes or borrowing clothes cause i listened so youtubers when they said don’t bring a lot of clothes.. also me and my roomies beds were lofted last year so the futon came in clutch when we didn’t wanna climb into bed after or a party... we had ppl over all the time so it was nice to give them somewhere to sit/chill also u can have sleepovers if u have a futon which is really nice... printer is also nice bc my library was a 20 minute walk i could argue all of these but you’re gonna learn from experience lol good luck everyone

\m/ Rock On \m/ Paris, keep up the great work *

Sooooo when r we gonna get a shoe collection? 😂

Hot takes

is a tv necessary for ur dorm room?

@MadyRogers

5 жыл бұрын

Ellie Mirsberger my roommate and I had one and it was nice for when we wanted to watch stuff every once in a while but a lot of times we’d just watch stuff on our own laptops. Unless u have the room everyone hangs out in because then movies and stuff would get watched in your room. But if you don’t want that to be your room you can kind of not allow it to be your room.

@kaylah6152

5 жыл бұрын

Ellie Mirsberger i didn’t have one last year (my freshman year) but this year i got one for my dorm. i don’t think i would have had space for it last year but i’m moving into a bigger dorm now and i feel like i needed one. it was hard when i had friends come over to watch shows or movies to have to watch from one labtop. so it depends on the situation but definitely try to check out how much space you have before deciding on getting one.

@graysenburris1669

5 жыл бұрын

my roommate and i had one but we usually just watched netflix/hulu on our own laptops in bed. however it was nice when we wanted to have a movie night or just have noise in the background. so if you cant fit it, yes! if not, its not completely necessary.

Would love a dorm room haul!! I am on the road to 1k my goal is to meet that by the end of the summer & any support would be really appreciated!! 🦋💜

Get what you want.

i’m not even in hs yet hahaha

Why am i watching this im in 8th grade😂

@fionaazheng

5 жыл бұрын

Kaliah Downs same lmaoo

@Sam-hi4ce

5 жыл бұрын

Saaaaammmmeeee

How can soap ruin your clothes?🤨

@rumanikafle9353

5 жыл бұрын

Luxx Purps Probably not the soap but the plastic of the tide pod, it’s possible that it won’t dissolve correctly

And after 3 years when I will finish my high school I will come to Wisconsin university😍