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So you’ve got the grades, been to many university open days, and accepted the placement offer. Now you’re heading off to your choice of university, but have you thought about what you will actually need when you get there? Moving out of your family home to live on your own for the first time may be a daunting prospect, but we’re here to give you the lowdown on what you’ll need to survive your first weeks and months at uni.
We’re dividing the essentials into three categories of general living, kitchen items and study materials. Covering these three areas will ensure that you don’t forget the much-needed items when you’re packing, and find you sorely need in the first week of starting university.
Let’s take a look at some things you may need for general living they may not have told you about at your college open day. We haven’t included the obvious things such as season-appropriate clothing, shoes, your mobile phone, and your laptop.
Cook for yourself and avoid expensive meals out with a few essentials in the kitchen.
Although your residence may provide some basics like plates and cutlery, here’s a quick list of kitchen items you should pack separately: mugs, glasses, a bottle opener, pots and pans, a frying pan, a tin opener, a cheese grater, a measuring jug, tea towels, cling film and tin foil, sharp knives, a flat baking tray, wooden spoons, a colander, scissors and bin bags.
A recipe book for students is also a great idea to save you from boring meals, a spice rack is another top buy to provide you with plenty of choices in the meal department (unless you’re happy eating baked beans and noodles on a daily basis, that is!) Also don’t forget appliances like a smoothie maker so you can have a healthy breakfast in a flash, even on the go, as you race out the door to your lectures.
A moving day box. There is nothing worse than being halfway through moving and your parents or helpers all running off to find a cup of tea or coffee, or getting to the end of the unpacking and realising you are famished but haven’t yet stocked up the cupboard with food and snacks. Why not pack a moving day box? This should contain teabags, instant coffee, a small milk, a couple of mugs and spoons, snacks, water bottles, and some easy-to-prepare food items such as pots of noodles or pre-packed sandwiches and don’t forget at least one set of cutlery.
The very reason you’re at uni is to study properly so don’t neglect the essential items. Not only are you going to need things such as your laptop, USB drive and printer, but also consider bringing the following:
Moving day is likely to be stressful and emotional. Prepare well and half of the stress will simply disappear. Fail to prepare and the smallest issue can be blown out of all proportion. Plus it’ll save you money in the long run not having to rush out and buy a spare charger toothbrush.
Keep an eye on our blog for more top tips like Student Finance 101.
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