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What to take to University?

27th May 2019 | by yourfreshersguide

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What City will you be attending University in? Find all the information you need here..

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Bournemouth
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Leeds
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Liverpool
London
Manchester
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Nottingham
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Reading
Sheffield
Southampton
Surrey
Staffordshire
Swansea
Uxbridge

WHAT TO TAKE TO UNIVERSITY

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!

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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

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)

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)

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