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When you are packing for university it can be hard to know exactly what you should and shouldn't take. Here is a guide covering the basics of what you should take with you.
This is only meant a a guide so you should adapt it as you see fit and don't be embarrassed if you feel as though you are taking a lot of personal items, as you don't need to be!
Also when you are looking at this list you may suddenly realise how much these items will start to cost, if you come across this list considerably in advance to university you may have time to be able to get the money together to afford everything but the likelihood is that you won'thave thought about this too far in advance. If this is the case, which it is more than likely it will be, don't be afraid to ask friends relatives if they have spare cutlery, glasses, crockery, pots, pans, etc as it is more than likely that they will be willing to help you out, plus it doesn't matter if things don't match as people won't really be paying that much attention to it.
DON'T TAKE STUFF YOU DON'T NEED! - This will waste much needed space and not to mention that you won't actually use it.
Academic
Possibly clothes/accessories for:
Sourced from: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/What_To_Take_To_University - created by students for students
This is only meant a a guide so you should adapt it as you see fit and don't be embarrassed if you feel as though you are taking a lot of personal items, as you don't need to be!
Also when you are looking at this list you may suddenly realise how much these items will start to cost, if you come across this list considerably in advance to university you may have time to be able to get the money together to afford everything but the likelihood is that you won'thave thought about this too far in advance. If this is the case, which it is more than likely it will be, don't be afraid to ask friends relatives if they have spare cutlery, glasses, crockery, pots, pans, etc as it is more than likely that they will be willing to help you out, plus it doesn't matter if things don't match as people won't really be paying that much attention to it.
DON'T TAKE STUFF YOU DON'T NEED! - This will waste much needed space and not to mention that you won't actually use it.
Academic
- Reading List
- Academic Diary / Wall Planner / Calendar / Cheap dry wipe board
- Relevant Old Text Books and Notes
- Dictionary
- Thesaurus
- Exam results/certificates (Some Universities use these during your induction.)
- Voice recorder if you have difficulty concentrating in lectures. (Do remember you'll have to make time to listen to it again, and ask for permission to record.)
- Hand Towels
- Bath Towels
- Bath Sheets
- Floor Towel
- Flannel
- Wash Bag
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Floss
- Cotton Buds
- Cotton Pads
- Make-up Remover
- Nail Varnish Remover
- Sanitary Towels/Tampons [For the females among us] - [Or males with nosebleeds]
- Soap
- Shower Gel
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Dry Shampoo. Look for brands such as Batiste, or if you're well off, Lee Stafford. (Just in case you don't have time for a shower before a lecture, or get up late! Alternatively a hat works fine and you can shower later!)
- Hair Gel/Wax
- Hairspray
- Body Lotion
- Body Scrub
- Razor/Epilator/Hair-Removing Equipment
- Shaving Cream
- Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant
- Body Spray
- Toilet Roll
- Air Freshener
- Bathroom Scales
Bedding
- Sheets
- Duvet/Quilt - Most unis sell these on move-in day, but do check if they are provided, as they sometimes are!
- Duvet/Quilt Cover
- Pillows
- Pillow Cases
- Mattress Protector - Not only if you have incontinence issues, but if you have a drunken mishap during the night
- Blanket / Throw
Decorative Items
- Posters - Theres usually a stand at your Freshers' Fair
- Photos
- Postcards
- Rug
- Cushions
- Beanbag
- Cuddly Toys
- Hot Water Bottle
- Sleeping Bag
- Inflatable Bed
- Airbed Pump
- Disco Ball
- Lava Lamp
- Plants
- Clothes Wash Basket
- Small Bin
- Air Purifier/Incense sticks
- Also take something to eat for your first night's meal, as it might be a bit hectic.
Everyday
- Normal, Casual Clothing
- Clean Underwear
- Comfy Shoes
- Onesie
- Dressing Gown
- Pyjamas
- Slippers
- Flip-flops (for communal showers/summer & 'beach' parties)
- A warm coat, gloves, scarf, hat and a brolly (so many students pack in sunny September and get caught out/cold when Autumn/Winter starts to bite)
Formal
- Dark Suit/Evening Dress (suitable for black tie events)
- Smart Shoes/Heels
- Clothing Suitable for Interviews for Part-time Jobs
Other
- Special Clothing for Matriculation (e.g. Oxbridge and Durham - this should be specified by the uni)
- Swimwear
- Gym/Sports Clothes & Trainers
- Shoe Polish kit (You want those shoes shining for your job interview!)
Fancy Dress
Take any suitable tools and items that will come in useful for a costume. It's best to get them in advance otherwise you may pay over the odds.- School Tie (for the school discos you're BOUND to have!)
- Face Paints
- Glitter
- Scissors
- Glue
- Paper Clips
- Sticky Tape
- Bin Bags
- Sewing Kit (safety pins!)
- Bed sheet (seriously so useful! Togas, ghosts, whatever but its worth having.)
Possibly clothes/accessories for:
- 80s Theme
- Beach/Full Moon Party
- Cowboy Theme
- Emergency/999 Theme
- School Disco
- Halloween/Christmas/Easter/Valentines
- Pink Theme (e.g. LGBT Nights)
- Mobsters theme
- Army theme
- Bicycle
- A very good lock, ideally a D Lock because cable locks are considerably inferior
- Puncture Repair Kit
- Pump
- Allen/Dave Keys (those bits of metal with a hexagonal cross-section) - Not essential but handy for tightening/removing parts
- Passport Photos Take at least four, and keep some on you. Also scan some on to your computer to get quick reproductions for less (especially for ID that doesn't really matter)
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- National Insurance Number
- NHS Medical Card
- Details of your vaccination history
- Insurance Documents
- TV Licence (Not needed if you plan to use your TV only for watching DVDs/Playing Games etc.)
- Support Notification
- Any Information from your LEA, the SLC (Student Loans Company) or Student Finance Direct
- Your Unconditional Offer from the University
- Any documents regarding your accommodation
- Cheque Book
- Paying-In Book
- Bank or Building Society details
- Travel Discount Cards (16-25 Railcard etc) Great for cheap travel home
- CV & References
- CRB Check - Applicants copy (if required by your course)
- Exam Certificates
- Oyster Card (If in London; student Oyster cards are also available)
- Extension leads Get Surge protected ones to protect valuable equipment
- Socket converter (if you are an international student)
- Computer/Laptop
- Charger
- Ethernet Cable [RJ-45] Most unis sell these but you can get these for pennies elsewhere
- Mouse
- Speakers
- Connector Leads
- Printer (you will most likely get printer credits at your library, so don't go buying a new expensive one!)
- USB Lead
- Paper
- Ink (colour & black for inkjet, Toner for Lazer)
- External Hard-drive
- USB Lead
- Power lead
- USB Pen-drive
- CD-R/RW (for creating hard back ups)
- Mobile Phone
- Charger
- USB Lead
- Headphones
- Digital Camera
- USB Lead
- Memory Card
- Battery
- Charger
- Lenses, filters, etc. if you have a DSLR
- Television
- TV License
- DVD Player
- DVDs (a DVD wallet case might be a good idea if you want to save room by not taking tons of boxes)
- SCART/composite video lead
- Power lead
- Freeview box
- Games Consoles
- MP3 Player/iPod
- USB Lead (Charger)
- Mains Charger
- Headphones
- Docking Station
- Speakers
- CD Player
- CDs
- CD Case/Rack
- Headphones
- Alarm Clock
- Desk Fan
- Rechargeable batteries
- Charger
- Hair Dryer
- Hair Straighteners/Curling Tongs
- Iron
- Ironing Board (Small tabletop one, perhaps? Or just use the table itself if it's clean, but make sure you put a towel down first! Some unis do provide ironing boards.)
- Prescription Medication
- Painkillers Essential after your first couple of nights
- Plasters
- Blister Plasters
- Antiseptic Wipes
- Antiseptic Cream
- Bonjela
- Cold/Flu Remedy
- Throat Lozenges
- Anti-allergy Tablets
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Afterbite (for insect bites/stings)
- Mosquito repellent (Jungle formula deet from blacks usually does the job)
- Cold/Hot Pack
- Safety Pins
Appliances
Beware: If you are sharing you may end up with many of the same appliance in one house. Also some universities do supply these in varying states of working order for those in university accommodation- Mini-Fridge
- Coffee Maker
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Toasted Sandwich Maker
- Steamer
Equipment
- Small Casserole Dish
- Small Frying Pan
- Wok or Large Frying Pan (with lid)
- Large Saucepan (with lid)
- Small Saucepan (with lid)
- Flat Baking Tray (for Oven Chips!)
- Tin Opener
- Bottle Opener (You will become very popular with this)
- Corkscrew
- Vegetable Peeler
- Garlic Crusher
- Pastry Brush
- Egg Cups (or perhaps shot glasses - 2 in 1!)
- Cheese Grater
- Wooden Spoons or Spatulas
- Masher
- Microwavable Bowl
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Jug
- Pizza Cutter
- Sieve
- Colander
- Whisk
- Chopping Knives
- Chopping Board
- Lemon Squeezer
- Kitchen Scissors
- Apple Corer
- Kitchen Scales
- Cake Tins
- egg poachers
Storage
- Tupperware (Plastic tubs for storing left overs. Write something on the lids and the tubs to prevent them going missing.)
- Sandwich Bags
- Biscuit Tin
Tableware
- Glasses (Wine Glasses, Shot Glasses, Pint Glasses, tumblers, high-ball)
- Cutlery (Knives, Forks, Spoons) Tip - Taking just 1 or 2 of everything will encourage you to wash them straight away
- Crockery (Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Cups)
Basic Ingredients
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sugar
- Hot Drinks (Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, etc.)
Other
- Apron
- Oven Gloves
- Tea Towels
- Baking Foil
- Greaseproof Paper
- Cling Film
- Marigolds/Washing-up gloves
- Bin Bags
- Recipe Book
- Washing Powder
- Fabric Softener
- Laundry Bag
- Clothes Horse (university may provide)
- Coat hangers
- Febreze
- Washing-up Liquid
- Cillit Bang
- Sponge
- Cloth
- Kitchen Roll
- Scourer
- Cleaning Equipment (though often provided by universities)
- Washing-up Gloves
- Black Bin Bags
- Tissues
- Loose Change (for washing machines)
- Extra Storage – Boxes, Shelves, Hanging pocket organizer, etc.
- Holdall or Weekend Bag - a wheely suitcase is useful for lugging crates of alcohol back from the supermarket!
- Torch (wind-up ones are best!)
- Pen Knife
- Knife Wrench - for kids! (practical and safe)
- Safety Pins
- Small Sewing Kit
- Small Tool Kit
- Matches/Candles
- Lighter
- Watch - always good for suddenly realising you've got a lecture in 2 minutes!
- Hooks/Sticky Hooks
- Door Wedge
- Board Games
- Cards
- Balls/Frisbees
- Sports Equipment
- Musical Instrument(s)
- Umbrella
- Local Taxi Number
- Local Map
- Tray
- Super Glue - very useful for fixing things
- Carrier Bags
- Store Cupboard Ingredients (Oil, Spices, Tin and Packet Food)
- Alcohol. For the love of god take some wine and spirits and invite some neighbours over to make friends!!!
- Money!!
- Small safe for valuables / documents
- Traffic Cone (interesting conversation starter; may also be used to hang excess coats) Its better to pick this up along the way on a drunken night than intentionally take one with you though..
- Small Plastic Drawer Tower - Argos often have them- invaluable extra storage space.
- Spare Birthday Cards, for when you forget
- UV pen to mark valuables so if they're stolen and then found again by the police they can be returned to you
- Pube Shavers
- Nail Scissors
- Nail File
- Tweezers
- Hairbrush/Comb
- Hairclips
- Hairbands
- Perfume
- Make-up
- Brushes
- Small Mirror
- Jewellery
- Jewellery Box
- Nail varnish
- Moisturiser
- Lip Balm/Chap Stick
- Prescription Glasses
- Copy of Prescription
- Spare Pair of Glasses
- Contacts
- Contacts Solution
- Brace/Retainer & Accessories
- Earplugs - for those noisy nights (people keeping you up) and for nightclubs if you have ear problems
- Condoms. It's always good to have a lot on hand. (And eventually on the end of something else)
- Contraceptive pills
- Noticeboard
- Push-pins
- Book Chair
- Printing Paper
- Jotter or Reporter Pad
- Pens
- Pencils
- Highlighters
- Permanent All-Surface Markers (useful for marking what's yours!)
- Ruler
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Tipex
- Pencil case
- Pen pot (ones with multiple pots can store paperclips, staples, etc. as well as the usual pens and pencils)
- White Tack or Blu Tack
- Scissors
- Sellotape
- Hole Puncher
- Stapler
- Staples
- Treasury Tags
- Paper Fasteners
- Paper Clips
- Post-it Notes or Flag Markers
- Sticky-back Labels
- Pins for sticking things to any cork boards provided
- Elastic Bands
- A4 Ring Binders
- Lever Arch Folders
- Hole-reinforcers
- Paper/Plastic Wallets
- Clipboard
- Envelopes
- Stamps
- Calculator (especially if you're doing maths, but even if you're doing English Literature)
- Spare Batteries
Sourced from: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/What_To_Take_To_University - created by students for students
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