SRS - I sort of assumed you'd be making good plans. She should practice making data CDs on a machine she's used to before taking off, and be aware of the filename restrictions for CD backup. My experience does NOT support using DVDs for data backup, but modern equipment may be better than mine. If you can set her machine up before she takes off, a system mirror, to CD if it will fit, or to DVD if her machine has a player, that includes her setup preferences might be worth looking at, but wouldn't be a must-do priority.(?)

Even a desktop in some dorms/OCrooms can get some pretty rough treatment, although we'd presume your daughter wouldn't engage in unladylike activities (in her room?)(?).

John