Hearing this, Liszka shrugged and talked about returning it. He's also bringing a computer and printer, a stereo system, music CDs, linens and clothing. Seizing on the strong economy and the excitement of going off to college, merchants are pushing all manner of dorm furnishings. We have a printed checklist. In this context, cramming has more to do with finding a place for every last object than with studying for exams.
Most kids bring too much stuff.
It's ridiculous what you see on move-in day, trying to fit all that stuff in their room. In the late '60s, the telephone was down the hall. Now they bring their own phone set and there is an active phone line for each student with built-in voice mail. A number of our students are also carrying cell phones. I took my clothes, and that was it.