Congratulations! You’ve got into university! So now you’ve got to leave home and move into a shitty flat with people you’ve never met before. So here is our helping hand, the ultimate uni packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n
1. Laptop<\/strong><\/p>\n A laptop is essential for university life, you can watch tv on it, catch up on social media and of course, complete your university assignments.<\/p>\n 2. Clothes<\/strong><\/p>\n University can be a fashion show, but bring clothes that you feel comfortable in. You\u2019ll need clothes for going out, going to university, doing exercise, general day clothing, and most importantly clothes to be lazy in. They may be obvious but definitely important to include on the uni packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n 3. Winter Coat<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re moving out of your hometown then the weather is likely to be different from what you\u2019re used to and you should be prepared with a good coat.<\/p>\n 4. Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n Again, like with clothes you need shoes for more than one occasion. As for going out shoes, it\u2019s now advisable to bring an old pair of trainers to go to not so nice clubs in.<\/p>\n 5. Bedding <\/strong><\/p>\n Most Uni halls will give you a single bed, so you will need a single duvet cover and pillow cases.<\/p>\n 6. Duvet<\/strong><\/p>\n Halls will not be heated in the same way your mum or dad\u2019s house was. Heating is usually on a timer that you can\u2019t control. So be smart and bring a thick and warm duvet, maybe a 13.5 tog.<\/p>\n 7. Pillows<\/strong><\/p>\n You want to be comfortable, so bring pillows, bring cushions! Have a bed that you can just flop into!<\/p>\n 8. Mattress Topper<\/strong><\/p>\n Most halls mattresses are crap. They\u2019re springy and old, so bring a mattress topper and ensure you get a god nights sleep. This is super important to include on your ultimate uni packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n 9. Blanket<\/strong><\/p>\n Halls is usually a bit cold and dingy, so bring a blanket to keep yourself cosy. You can also use it when you\u2019re having a movie night with your new house mates. \u2013 David Attenborough usually brings a new house together.<\/p>\n 10. Photographs<\/strong><\/p>\n Having photographs up in your room usually makes you feel a little less homesick and helps you to remember all your friends and family back home. These are nice to include on the uni packing list for freshers because they allow you to have a piece of home with you!<\/p>\n 11. Books<\/strong><\/p>\n Screens are great and all, but nothing beats cosying down and just reading for a little bit. Reading is a great escape from all the sudden new pressures of university life.<\/p>\n 12. Posters<\/strong><\/p>\n Halls usually have breeze block walls and horrible pale walls. So bringing posters will help to brighten up your walls and cover your room with your personality.<\/p>\n 13. Coat Hangers<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ll want to hang your clothes up to keep them neat and tidy.<\/p>\n Over Door Hangers<\/strong><\/p>\n Halls rooms don\u2019t usually have very much storage, so bringing over door hangers will give you a little bit more to hang coats or towels or anything.<\/p>\n Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n Speakers are always needed in halls, if not for personal use then for the whole flat to listen to when having pre-drinks before going out. The better the music, the better the pres.<\/p>\n 14. Laundry basket\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Most Halls have a laundry room, so you need a basket to carry all of your laundry to and from. This is definitely important to include on a uni packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n 15. Sewing kit\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You might be a novice at sewing, but mummy isn\u2019t there anymore. So learn! Sewing is easy and will save you from throwing out that shirt that got ripped on a night out.<\/p>\n 1. Toothbrush and Toothpaste<\/strong><\/p>\n Essential.<\/p>\n 2. Soap<\/strong><\/p>\n You don\u2019t want to be the smelly one.<\/p>\n 3. Shampoo<\/strong><\/p>\n No, Uni doesn\u2019t mean you can stop washing your hair.<\/p>\n 4. Conditioner\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n See above.<\/p>\n 5. Deodorant<\/strong><\/p>\n Again, you don\u2019t want to be the smelly room mate.<\/p>\n 6. Razor\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This one isn\u2019t so much essential, but a helpful reminder.<\/p>\n 7. Towels\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n It would be awkward if you just walked through your flat naked after every shower. Definitely important to have these on a uni packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n 8. Wash sponge<\/strong><\/p>\n The soap has got to go somewhere.<\/p>\n 9. Toilet paper<\/strong><\/p>\n Need I even explain?<\/p>\n 10. Condoms\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Better to be safe than sorry\u2026 You never know what\u2019s going to happen at freshers.<\/p>\n 11. Paracetamol\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You really don\u2019t want all of those freshers headaches ruining your first week.<\/p>\n 12. Ibuprofen\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Someone in your flat will fall and hurt themselves, it\u2019s part of moving out for the first time. Definitely good to have these on a uni packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n 13. Plasters\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n There will be cuts, it\u2019s your first time away from home, just be prepared.<\/p>\n 14.\u00a0 Make Up<\/strong><\/p>\n Glitter is essential for everybody.<\/p>\n 1. Plates\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You can just eat out of pans, it\u2019s up to you.<\/p>\n 2. Cutlery\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This is essential for you to actually eat the food you make.<\/p>\n 3. Pans\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You will need to cook to survive.<\/p>\n 4. Knifes\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Please be careful\u2026 Knives can be sharp.<\/p>\n 5. Tupperware\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s sometimes a great idea to make too much food and save some for the next days. This is definitely something to include on a uni packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n 6. Baking tray\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When you come in drunk, having a baking tray is essential to shove your nuggets or garlic bread onto. (Please drink and cook responsibly)<\/p>\n 7. Chopping board\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n You really don\u2019t want to chop straight onto the surfaces\u2026 You\u2019ll learn why in time.<\/p>\n 1. Pack of Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n Drinking games. There are so many that involve cards.<\/p>\n 2. ID<\/strong><\/p>\n You want to go out right? Just for one drink?<\/p>\n 3. Important Documents <\/strong><\/p>\n This includes things such as old payslips, national insurance number, the information about your course and halls. It should all be safely stored and hidden somewhere.<\/p>\n 4. Student Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n There are so many amazing discounts that you can get with NUS or Unidays so bring them!<\/p>\n 5. Headphones<\/strong><\/p>\n People can be too much, so shut them out occasionally! Definitely a good idea to include these on the ultimate packing list for freshers!<\/p>\n 6. Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ll want to remember your first year. I promise.<\/p>\n 7. Notebook <\/strong><\/p>\n You do actually have to go to Uni unfortunately.<\/p>\n 8. Pens<\/strong><\/p>\n Again, lectures and seminars do exist.<\/p>\n 9. Binder<\/strong><\/p>\n You might want to look after your notes.<\/p>\n 10. Lighter <\/strong><\/p>\n Candles, incense, that friend who smokes and always forgets their lighter.<\/p>\n 11. Board Game<\/strong><\/p>\n Board games are a great way to make easy friends with your new flat mates. Just don\u2019t flip the board. Monopoly can be a little destructive.<\/p>\n Congratulations! You’ve got into university! So now you’ve got to leave home and move into a shitty flat with people you’ve never met before. So here is our helping hand, the ultimate uni packing list for freshers! Bedroom: 1. 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