Sending a Child to College Soon? Don't Buy These Seven Things

Students all over the Sioux Empire are getting ready to head back to class over the next few weeks.

If you're sending a child off to college this fall, here are seven things you don't need to buy. Experts say they're just a waste of money these days.

Source: Yahoo

Clipart
Clipart
1
A Printer
Sure, they're nice to have. But do you really need one? Most homework can be emailed now.
Getty Images
Getty Images
2
A tablet.
The cheap tablets can't do everything a laptop can. In many cases you're better off with a computer.
Clipart
Clipart
3
A Big Screen TV
Most young people watch everything on computers now anyway. Having a big TV is not a necessity.
Clipart
Clipart
4
New Clothes
Especially if you're a freshman. Chances are you might gain some weight. So just buy a few things, not an entire new wardrobe.
Clipart
Clipart
5
A Mini Fridge
In college, most of the time mini fridges are used to store your Hot Pockets and beer. Yeah, they're handing to have, but not necessary.
Clipart
Clipart
6
External Hard Drive
If you need to back stuff up, you can get free storage online.
Clipart
Clipart
7
An iron
How many kids do you know that actually iron their clothes. That's what I thought.

Filed Under: college, College Students

Categories: Articles

Sending a Child to College Soon? Don’t Buy These Seven Things