1st of all there are websites where you can order stuff and it will be in your sem waiting for you- and it saves a LOT of space try blanket express- and there are 2 others I just forgot what they are called. They have everything and anything- and whatever you want can be given back at the end of the year and they give it to a gemach for kallahs, or you can leave it in israel for someone you know going the next year.
do NOT bring- sefarim, notebooks, pens, etc!!!!!! its a waste of space!!!!! hangers, you can get there!! drawers etc you can also get there!!!!
do bring: clothing-
only like 2/3 skirts- out of the 6/7 you bring you’ll only wear the same 2/3 over and over again-
shirts can bring anywhere from like 6-12
sweaters you can wear more than once in a row since they are over the shirt- just make sure to let the sweater air out instead of stuffing it back in your closet.
shabbos outfits- you really don’t need so many- like the skirts you’ll end up always wearing the same 2 or 3 that are pretty and comfy.
shoes- do not bring heals!!!! bring 1 or 2 really comfy and durable pairs, but you can find there- try places like the mall etc.
the rest of the clothes are pretty much self explanitory-
shampoo and conditioner- get there!- unless you are using herbal essence or head and shoulders- which you can also get there.
deoderant- get there- most ppl will recommend axe- even though its for guys its really good- and they have scents they dont sell here.
laundry stuff- get there!
girl stuff- bring! except makeup- if you run out there is a mac store- and blowdriers ect get from blanket express-
food- a lot you can get there- especially in cheaper kol- or places where there are a lot of Americans- like arzei-
basically pack clothes- get everything else there!