It's that time of year again where a new batch of freshers are about to start a whole new chapter of their lives and move away from home to University. But what on earth should they be taking with them? Take a look at our Community guide to what to take to Uni. Please add your own suggestions and tips too!
Equipment
This can be a daunting and expensive list of things, but look around for student deals, second hand and ask friends and family if they have anything to donate.
Bedding, pillows, duvet, blanket,
mattress protector
TV, laptop, phone, chargers, extension cable
Plates, bowls, mugs, glasses,
cutlery, kitchen utensils, chopping boards, can opener, scissors, lasagne dish,
colander
Tea-towels, towels, bedside lamp,
rug, bath mat, toilet brush, dirty washing bag, door stop, hangers
Box of cleaning products, washing
powder, wipes, toilet cleaner, toilet rolls
Pegs, air dryers
Saucepans, frying pan, slow
cooker, sandwich toaster
Food – tinned soup, sauces,
pasta, rice, tomato ketchup, tinned fruit, beer and Uni Cook Book, box of
chocolates to greet and make new friends
Stationery – pens, pads,
highlighters, filing unit, desk tidy
Clothes – Coat, waterproof, sports gear etc
First Aid kit – paracetamol,
ibuprofen, plasters, resolve, imodium, germaline, deep heat
Toiletries
Tool kit
Other things to think about
Student bank account
Look into Disabled Student Allowance
Is the student a young carer or someone with caring responsibilities? If so, check out this advice from UCAS.
Vaccinations (MenACWY) and MMR –
make sure all boosters and vaccinations are up to date
Official documents – medical
records, passport, driving licence
Find out where their nearest GP
surgery is and get them registered as soon as they can.
Find out about medical care as a student
If the student has regular medication or treatment, then sort this with their doctors/clinics as early as possible
TV Licences
Bills - Electric, Gas, Water, Internet
Thanks to @Debbie_Scope for lots of the items in our list, my son is starting university this year and it was a huge help to me in packing and buying for him! Our @Chloe_Scope has also written a great blog post about preparing for university as a disabled student, so do head over and have a read. Let us know your thoughts. What other items would you recommend students take? Do you have any hints or tips to starting Uni?
