When I was packing for university, I struggled to know what to take with me! I travelled there on the train with suitcases so I had to pack pretty carefully but I still wanted to have everything I needed. These are just some items that I think are quite important and/or handy and might be easy to forget!
In terms of packing everything else, I think it’s useful to make a list and organise things into categories (bedding, room décor, clothes, shoes, work, kitchen utensils, toiletries etc) to make it easier for yourself.
20 random items I think are important and/or handy to take to university:
Door stop – good to use during the first few weeks to meet people you’re living with!
Scissors
Notice board pins
Laundry basket and a bag to carry laundry to/from the washers (I just used a big ‘bag for life’ and that did the job)
Clothes hangers
Over the door hooks for coats/bags
Slippers (and shoes that are quick to put on in case of a fire alarm- I got my fluffy slippers soaked in the rain when the fire alarm went off once!!)
Disposable cups and straws
Antibacterial wipes
Hand sanitizer
Plasters
A bag to carry things to/from the bathroom if you are sharing
Lamp/fairy lights (my main light in my room was quite dim so I’d often have my own lamp on too)
Extension lead
Ear plugs
USB stick/ external hard drive
Important documents or photocopies of them – i.e. passport, driving license, national insurance number, student finance, UCAS letter, acceptance letter, qualification certificates
Vaccination history – especially if you’re doing a course that will require you to have more vaccinations because they may require proof of what you have had already
Copies of any repeat prescriptions
Laundry detergent – I started off using liquid detergent but found it was easier to use pods
I hope this helps some of you starting university soon! A huge good luck to anyone starting their first year and if you have any other questions please feel free to DM me on Instagram. Jasmine x
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