You’ll probably agree that life has changed drastically in the last few years, but one constant is the things you will need to take to university.
We’re firmly in the digital age and, as such, a laptop has become the biggest ‘must have’ for studies, there are other essential items to consider that often become an afterthought. Here’s our ‘what to take to university’ checklist containing essentials every fresher will need.
A doorstop
Seems a bit of a strange one, right? But it’s all about relationship building. A doorstop iss an open invitation to their flatmates and housemates to come in and say ‘hello’. Making friends is an important part of those first few days at university and will help you develop a sense of belonging…which is also why our next item make a lot of sense…
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits
A sweet saviour for when everyone’s moving in. A simple biscuit can provide a much-needed shot of energy and may even be the start of a friendship! Hot drinks are also friendly for everyone as not everyone drinks alcohol, but very few turn down a cup of hot chocolate.
Tupperware
A common theme among students is the incredible amount of pasta that gets overcooked. Simply pop it in a box and have it for another meal! It saves money and food waste, which makes everyone a winner.
A recipe book
If you’re one of those students who cooks a behemoth amount of pasta, a recipe book will come in very handy indeed!
eTextbooks
Whilst everything is costing more, student loans and grants aren’t increasing to reflect this. You should investigate eTextbooks as an alternative to print textbooks. They’re often much cheaper than physical textbooks and can be more beneficial with their smart digital study tools, ability to work on any device and accessibility features.
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A cardholder / keyring
From personal experience, being locked out of your uni room after nipping to the kitchen for some water isn’t very fun! A cardholder on the back of their phone or a keyring that can clip onto their jeans / pyjamas will save you!
An extension lead
There’s never enough plugs for all of their devices and chargers!
A blanket
In addition to their bedding, a blanket will be handy for movie nights with housemates (and who doesn’t like to be extra toasty?).
A bike, a helmet and lock
Transport is quite pricey – if you’re living a little further away from campus or if you have a part-time job, having your own mode of transport will help. Plus, it’s good for the environment and provides a great excuse to get some exercise which is proven to improve mental health.
… And that’s it!
These are the things that are commonly forgotten about! Do you think we’ve missed anything?
Let us know in the comments below!
