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11th September 2019

Everything you need to pack when moving to university.

Everything you need to pack when moving to university.

Okay, so you’ve accepted your place, sorted your accommodation and now have the mammoth task of deciding what and what not to take to university. Keep in mind that you will be moving into a relatively small room so packing your entire wardrobe might be a little unrealistic. Pack light and then there’s always the opportunity for a shopping spree once you’ve arrived!

So, to help you out a little we have listed, in groups, the essentials any first-year university student may need...

Important Documents:

  • Passport.
  • Driving licence.
  • Bank credit/debit card.
  • University correspondence (incl acceptance letter).
  • CV/References.
  • Room Insurance.
  • Student discount (e.g. railcards).

Studying Equipment:

  • Diary/planner.
  • Dictionary/Thesaurus.
  • A4 notepads/binders.
  • Basic stationery (pens, pencils, highlighters etc).
  • Post-it notes.
  • Cello tape.
  • Stapler.

Electricals:

  • Laptop/portable computers.
  • Mobile phone.
  • Television.
  • USB.
  • Headphones.
  • Camera.
  • Chargers for all of the above!.

Kitchenware:

  • Corkscrew and bottle opener (a necessity!).
  • Wine glasses/shot glasses.
  • Basic cutlery (knives, forks, spoons etc).
  • Basic crockery (plates, bowls, mugs etc).
  • Tin opener.
  • Chopping board.
  • Cheese grater.
  • Tin foil-cling film.
  • Oven gloves/tea towels.
  • Washing up liquid/dishcloth/scrubbing brush.
  • Nibbles!.

Bedroom:

  • Duvet and duvet covers.
  • Pillows and pillow covers.
  • Sheets and sheet protector.
  • Blankets/throw.
  • Laundry bin.
  • Clothes hangers.

Bathroom:

  • Basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, razor).
  • Hairspray, hairbrush and combs.
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste.
  • Bath and hand towels.
  • Deodorant and body spray.
  • Toilet roll.
  • Tampons and sanitary towels.

Clothing;

  • Dressing gown and slippers.
  • Underwear (pants, socks and bras).
  • Swimwear and flip flops.
  • Casual wear (t-shirts, jeans, jumpers).
  • Winter coat and waterproof (Umbrella!!).
  • Gloves, hats and scarf.
  • Evening wear for special occasions.
  • Fancy dress.

Healthcare:

  • Paracetamol and painkillers.
  • Any allergy prescriptions.
  • Basic first aid kit (plasters, antiseptic wipes etc).
  • Nail clippers/tweezers.
  • Multivitamins.
  • Birth control and condoms.

Insurance:

You should make sure you have insurance in place to cover you for your expensive items. You can either do this by:

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