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Top 10 College Dorm Supplies

Sending your teen off to college can be a stressful and scary time. You want to make sure he or she is properly prepared and has all the essentials for living away from home. Here are some of the top necessities every new or returning college student shouldn't be without!

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Computer and Television

Q: Aside from the education, the most important thing about college is:

Making lasting friends.

Getting involved in lots of extracurricular activities.

Living on your own and making your own decisions.

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A computer and a television should be no-brainers for any college student. A television/DVD combination will be your teen's best friend for hours of entertainment during her downtime. And when it's time to grind out papers, a desktop or laptop computer will keep your teen focused and on track. Research and choose the best computer for your teen's workload. Some dealers offer a free printer with a new computer. That way, your teen won't have to run to the library at the last minute to print out that 10-page research paper!