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College Freshman's Survival Kit
You will be entering a new time in your life – a new home away from the home
that you have known for years…This is an exciting time in your life… you’ll be
making new friends, facing new challenges, and making new discoveries about
yourself and the world around you…Congratulations and Good Luck!
Confetti- To celebrate your high school graduation, your acceptance into college and your 18th birthday
Gift Card – So that you can treat yourself to something special
Skittles – May your college experience be as “colorful as a rainbow”
Good-n-plenty- May you have “good” times and “plenty” of success in college
Candle – The “burning light” of the candle represents your constant hard work and dedication throughout college
Sweet-n-sour candy – To appreciate the differences in your roommates and
accept them for who they are
Personal Message Center – So that you’ll always get your messages
Stars - Never stop dreaming
Eraser – Each day brings a new chance your way
Door- So many “doors” of opportunities will be opening for you
Starburst- For the extra “burst” of energy for late night studying
Crayons- To “color” your days bright and sunny
Smiley Face Sticker - To always remember to “smile”
Hugs & Kisses – To always remember that you are loved
Fun Dip – Always remember to “dip into some fun” while you’re away at college
Extra gum – For the “extra” motivation to conquer your exams
Balloons – To remind you not to “blow up” when things don’t go exactly as you planned
Paper Clip - To help keep things together when they seem to be getting out of control
Highlighter - To help you “zero in” on your talents and “highlight” your skills
Payday – So there will always be money to go SHOPPING
Smarties – Believe in yourself and your choices and enjoy your accomplishments
Puzzle Piece – Because you are an important “piece” of your college community
Wiggly Eyes – Don’t close your “eyes” to any opportunity, consider the possibilities
Pad of Paper – To “write” down your thoughts
Take 5 chocolate bar – Always remember to take at least “5” minutes” for yourself and relax
Shower Tote - To stay organized
Notecards – To keep in touch with family and friends
Calculator - To sum it up, “Do the best you can, trust your own judgment and you’ll do just fine”
When my son went off to college I did the 12 days of college. Like the 12 days of Christmas but I wrote my own words and sent all the things he would need. Each day he would get the verse with the goodies and I added to it each time. IT was so funny ,his dorm buddies couldnt wait to see what he would get every day. Hes pretty shy but he made friends fast .At the end I think he had 42 mini shampoo bottles, and underwear to last for years. You get the idea. I will try to find a copy and post it. One things for sure he will always remember his first 12 days of college and hiss crazy mom!!
Lynn
When my son went off to college I did the 12 days of college. Like the 12 days of Christmas but I wrote my own words and sent all the things he would need. Each day he would get the verse with the goodies and I added to it each time. IT was so funny ,his dorm buddies couldnt wait to see what he would get every day. Hes pretty shy but he made friends fast .At the end I think he had 42 mini shampoo bottles, and underwear to last for years. You get the idea. I will try to find a copy and post it. One things for sure he will always remember his first 12 days of college and hiss crazy mom!!
Lynn
Here is a great link for inspiration fo rmany themed survival kits...there is a school one on it. I favorited it so I can refer to it for all occassions!
I absolutely loved this. I made a quick run to the store once I saw this and had a wonderful gift to give my sons friend who is leaving for college. Thank you for the great idea.:-D
I'd include in a college survival kit: roll of quarters for laundry (or do they use debit cards for that now??), aspirin/ibuprofen, stamps, a calling card, some restaurant/fast food/grocery gift cards, toiletries, etc. I don't have a whole poem, but when I was in college, our answering machine message was:
"Hi, you've reached Kristen and Jill. If it's after 8, we're probably out. If it's before noon, we're probably sleeping. If it's our parents, I'm sure we're at the library..."
College survival kit/poem
