College Shopping Hacks: 21 Ways To Save Time And Money

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Look at your kid, your actual real kid. What is important to her? Does feeling “at home” impact her happiness? Is he a terrible sleeper who needs a comfortable bed? Is she indifferent to lots of clothing so the dresser provided is adequate? Is he bringing expensive musical equipment that will need to be protected? Shopping for college can feel like a generic experience with long lists of “must haves” but you are only sending off one kid, a k...