Packing for Hope 101

We asked students,
“What was your favorite thing you brought to Hope College as a first-year student?”
These are the most frequently recommended items!

Mattress Topper
cjvroom

Futon
Jack Leyden ’27

Tide Stick
Emma Low ’25

Fan, fan, fan!
#1 must-have by students!

The List goes on

• Soft Lighting
  “Whether it’s string lights or a nice lamp, some soft lighting makes a big difference when you are trying to relax at night.”
  –Braley Johnson ’24
• Electric Kettle
  “An electric kettle (good for tea, ramen, and more!)”
  –Carole Chee ’24
• Pictures
  “Pictures of my friends and family from home, but especially pictures of my dog!”
  abscout02
• Mini Fridge
  –Arman Khaledan ’26
• Roku Streaming Stick
  “Keep it in your backpack and use it wherever you and your friends set up camp”
  anna.muma
• Stool or Ottoman
  “To get on my lofted bed”
  miaawaldron
• Keurig
  anna_stowe57

Bookstore

Make sure to stop by the Hope College Bookstore to outfit you, your family and your room with orange and blue!