Supplies to bring to campus

List of things people should bring

Stony Brook can be a harsh place for the unprepared, in particular for those coming from outside the US, some useful things to consider while packing up are:

Clothes

The weather at Stony Brook by the time you'll be arriving will be quite mild, not too ward not to cold, so bring some light clothes and maybe something a bit warmer, like a hoodie in case, it might also be raining.

Electronics

We all love our electronics, laptops, tablets, cellphones, etc. For those coming from abroad the US electric sockets can be problematic, make sure your charges have the right type of contacts or buy the corresponding adapters before coming to the US, an extra cellphone battery can come handy after the flight.

Other stuff

Now, the most important things, either if you are staying in-campus or not, there are some things you want to make sure to have for your first night:

• Bedding: In-Campus housing provides only a bed, no sheets or similar, out-campus housing might provide even less. Make sure to bring at least a light bedding set... and maybe a pillow.
• Toiletries: Similar story, make sure to bring with you a tooth brush, some tooth paste, a towel, soap and shampoo. This might prove a bit problematic for those traveling by plane, so be creative!
• Medicine: If you don't have previous insurance it's important to know that the one provided by Stony Brook University may take some time processing, you know... bureaucracy, so if there are some essential medicament you need to take make sure to bring a basic supply.
• Food: Grocery stores are not very convenient, so it's a good idea to bring some food, at least for the first night and morning.

Final remarks

At the end of the day, when packing, keep in mind that stores at Stony Brook are quite far away, so make sure to bring everything you need for at least a couple of days.