N
orthern eccessities ys Rainy Da
So, you’ve scribbled a list of maybe two items— your smartphone charger and your mini-Keurig. But what do you really need to tackle your first semester of college? Current Juniata students from outside of Pennsylvania and around the globe share their secrets of what to pack for a full college life. By Genna Welsh Kasun ’06
ake Snowfl
g should brin “Freshman er m ar w th r bo rain coats fo weather.” and colder ams ’12, —Aaron Ad N.M. e, Albuquerqu
Season
sen ’14,
n Hitzhu
“Thermal underwear and stationery supplies, like pens, pencils, a backpack, because it’s a little bit expensive in the College bookstore.” —Enrique Hernandez Barrera, an exchange student from Guanajuato, Mexico
Preparation is Key
ittens— s and m wball e v lo g “Bring r for sno ck a a re bette some a others. Also, p n a th ” . ts ts h a fig of h s variety on, Texa —Laure
Smart Shopper
“An umbrella—and it doesn’t matter wh at it looks like. It rains a lot more than expecte d in Pa. You want to be prepared.”
Houst
—Caitlin Davies ’12 , Saint Paul, Minn.
Hot Ride “A bicycle—probab ly one of the best things that I br ought to campus my freshm en year. Yes, they are a little diffi cult to transport, but it enabled me to go all over Huntingdon withou t having a car.” —Mackenzie Coult er-Kern ’13, Manchester, Ind.
Photo: Krista Leibensperger ’12
Keeping Healthy
like to er—at least I a thermomet nd, on A . am I ck “I recommend is or how si p m te nts y m t icine your pare know wha mend the med r m fo co n re I ow , te ur on yo that no that you’ll need e m ho at ” ep s. ke d cold headaches an mer, Alaska lehanty ’13, Ho
Local Neccessities “Many of the international students come from countries that have really unique cultures so I considered bringing my national dress, flag and some other small things that are used by locals in my country. Showing them is very helpful while giving presentations about my culture.” —Airokhsh Faiz Qaisary ’15, Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
—Laura De
“Actually, overpacking is one of the easiest things to do, so students should be aware of how many items they are actually bringing. I could fit all I needed into two duffle bags. When I arrived, I bought a fridge and some small furniture.” —Samuel Karzen ’12, Makawao, Hawaii
4
juniata / Fall ’12
“I made a list. A longboard (a 44- to 47-inch skateboard that’s popular for commuting on the West Coast) is a great way to get around campus and the nearby areas. You should also consider bringing: voter registration, a graphing calculator and hiking boots. You never know when an impromptu trip to the cliffs or Juniata River will occur. Lastly, an outgoing personality—everyone’s in a new place so get out and meet your new lifelong friends!”
“Coming from South Carolina, I highly overestimated the intensity of the winter here and I ending up sending back sweaters and heavy coats. I’m a studio arts major so all of my projects/ pieces pile up in my room. Storage centers over the summer have been very helpful, but be sure to reserve them ahead of time!”
—Nick Bauer ’12, Nashville, Tenn.
—Kim Padula ’13, Irmo, S.C.