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Your young adult may be nervous and excited at the same time about moving away from home to go to college. This can also be a stressful time for you. It is not always easy to let go of your "baby" and realize that they are now young adults. This can make purchasing the essential back-to-school supplies for your new college student even more difficult. If you get the follow 10 essential items for them, you can rest assured that they have everything they need:

-Computer - All college students must turn in any college term papers on computerized documents. This means that they need a computer, whether it is a laptop or a desktop computer. If you already purchased them one for high school, you may want to have it upgraded for college. You can do this by installing more RAM and a larger hard drive.

-Printer - Since the papers need to be printed out, make sure you get them a decent printer with plenty of paper and ink. There are many online companies that offer discounts on ink in bulk and you can find bulk printer paper at your local office supply warehouse.

-Backpack - Get them a backpack with wheels on it to save their back. They are hauling a lot more books a great distance than they did in high school.

-Bedding - Students who live on campus are required to provide their own bedding. They may want to keep their home bedding at home for holidays so purchase them some nice new items to take to school with them.

-Microwave and Hotplate - You can help your college student save money by purchasing them a microwave and hotplate. They can cook in their dorm room instead of eating out all the time. This can also help with healthier eating habits.

-Cookware and Dishes - They need the cookware and dishes to go along with the microwave and hot plate. You should also throw in a couple of bottles of dish detergent to help them keep these necessities clean.

-Laundry Necessities - Washing clothes is a chore that many hate. Instead of the kids saving up their dirty laundry to bring home to you, pack them the laundry necessities and have them wash their clothes in the dorm laundry.

-Hygiene Items - Pack a few bottles of soap, shampoo and conditioner as well as deodorant and body spray. This can save them money and you can buy in bulk when you go to the warehouse stores like Costco or Sam's Club.

-Cell Phone - If you want your student to be able to contact you, you should get them a cell phone. They may also need this in an emergency. If money is an issue, get them a phone that has an unlimited monthly calling and texting plan. This way you save money and they cannot say they were out of minutes and could not call.

-School Supplies - Of course they need pens, pencils, paper and all the other basics that any student needs so do not forget these in the rush to get everything else.