At Your Freshers Guide, we understand the process of moving your entire life and belongings to a different city can be quite time-consuming and stressful. So, we’ve prepared an online ‘freshers checklist’ for you, to make packing that much easier!
Electrical:
- Laptop or desktop computer
- Mobile phone and charger
- Extension cable/s (more handy than you might think)
- USB memory stick (for backing up work data)
Optional:
- Printer (Universities may provide printer access)
- Headphones
- Games console/ Television
Stationary:
- Pens, pencils, erasers & sharpeners
- A4 lined notepad(s) & binder
- Highlighters & Post-it Notes
- Stapler, staples & paper clips
- Sticky tape
- Math Stationary (if applicable) – Calculator, Ruler, Protractor etc
Kitchenware:
- Cutlery (teaspoons, tablespoons, knives and forks)
- Crockery (plates, bowls and mugs)
- Other utensils (e.g. chopping board and a sharp knife, wooden spoon, spatula, cheese grater, potato masher, colander, bottle opener, tin opener)
- Saucepan, frying pan & wok
- Scissors
- Baking tray & Oven gloves
- Tupperware containers
- Washing up liquid and sponge
- Dish Cloth
- Snacks & Drinks (for your room)
Note: Some accommodation will provide a kettle, toaster, iron and some crockery. So it’s a good idea to check with them beforehand before buying these.
Bedroom:
- Mattress protector
- Duvet and pillows (opt for a higher tog duvet – thank us later!)
- Duvet cover, pillow covers & a blanket
- Laundry bag
- Dustbin
- Clothes hangers
- Desk lamps
Clothing:
- Casual clothes (t-shirts, jumpers, trousers)
- Underwear (pants, socks, bras)
- Dressing gown and slippers
- Winter coat and jacket
- Gloves, hat and scarf
- Shoes (trainers, smart shoes, casual shoes)
- Smart office outfit (for possible part-time job interviews & more formal events)
- Sportswear/swimwear
- Fancy dress (optional)
Bathroom:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Wash bag
- Soap, Shower Gel & Facewash
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deodorant
- Razor/ shaving foam
- Towel (x2) and hand towels.
- Hair brush
- Toilet roll
- Tampons/sanitary towels
- Make up & other cosmetics
Healthcare
- Any personal medications and prescriptions
- Basic first aid kit (e.g. pain relief tablets, plasters, cold and flu medication, allergy tablets, antibacterial lotion or spray)
- Details of current GP and doctor’s surgery
- Glasses and prescription
- Multivitamins
- Birth control pills and/or condoms
Miscellaneous:
- Sturdy bag (capable of carrying stacks of books)
- Photographs of friends and family
- Matches or a lighter
- Books for personal reading
- Board/card games
- Hair dryer/ hair straighteners/curlers
- Bike (plus helmet and a strong lock – optional)
