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How realistic is it to bring a compact fridge to your dorm? Would it be handy or turn out to be a waste of space? Thanks...

By Matth (Matth) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 02:03 pm: Edit

A mini-fridge is a college essential. Wait to talk to your roommate, though, so you can work out who's bringing what.

By Mike (Mike) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 03:40 pm: Edit

some schools rent them

By H0neymoon (H0neymoon) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 05:33 pm: Edit

no way, i know loads of people who bought them. just for water, or coke or face maskjs or whatever! great investment if u dont wannta trek round for cold drinks and ••••,. bit drunk, excuse the spoellinf. spellings!

By Crnchycereal (Crnchycereal) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 05:38 pm: Edit

Wow, who the hell posts on CC while they're drunk? Who the hell goes on the COMPUTER while they're drunk?

By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 08:51 pm: Edit

an alcoholic?

By Jon (Jon) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 10:12 pm: Edit

oh please dont get a rental fridge (at least at my school its almost as expensive as buying your own and they're dirty and old).

By Rowan (Rowan) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 - 10:44 pm: Edit

Renting a fridge is almost as expensive as buying one, and if you're going to rent one for two or more years (living on campus), I'd recommend just going out and buying one. It's a much better investment, and you don't have to worry about what the heck the people who had it before you stored in it.

Make absolutely certain you check with your college/dorm before you buy one, though; they often have size limits and such.

By Dswmo456 (Dswmo456) on Monday, April 26, 2004 - 08:27 pm: Edit

haha holleratme, an alcoholic...

By Ariesathena (Ariesathena) on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 03:59 pm: Edit

Buy, don't rent, a fridge. Go to Sears or Costco - you can find them for about $100. Go for the slightly larger model if you have a choice - you'll love the extra space.

They really are a collegiate necessity.

By Rhonda63 (Rhonda63) on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 04:47 pm: Edit

I wouldn't call them a necessity. Plenty of people do fine without them. But they are not that expensive, and useful to have. Buying is definitely cheaper than renting, although if hauling stuff is a problem (e.g., if you have to fly to school) then you might want to rent.

By Caramelapple (Caramelapple) on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 - 09:33 pm: Edit

You can get them for under $100. It's not like you want a big one anyway.

By Derbisblue (Derbisblue) on Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 12:08 am: Edit

ya, but don't get a really small one, cuz then you wont' have any space in there. From my experience I found a 2.5 cu. ft is the best size, I had a 1.7 cu. ft last year in the dorm, it was too small.

By Stargzrlilychk1 (Stargzrlilychk1) on Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 12:49 am: Edit

definitely get one. go to walmart, they have pretty cheap ones, especially right before school starts

By Starchybean (Starchybean) on Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 01:43 am: Edit

Rhonda, couldn't one just purchase the fridge in the college town? I'm sure there'll be a walmart... damned junk stores from Hell.

By Ocliberal (Ocliberal) on Saturday, May 01, 2004 - 01:46 am: Edit

Actually, you never know. We were in Santa Barbara and there was no Target! Who's ever heard of a mid-sized California city without a Target?

By Demonllama (Demonllama) on Saturday, May 01, 2004 - 11:45 am: Edit

Santa Barbara does have a KMart and Costco though. Or I guess I should say Goleta does.

By Eyesclozedtight (Eyesclozedtight) on Saturday, May 01, 2004 - 11:54 am: Edit

don't go to walmart. it embodies all that is evil in the world. go to target.