University is perhaps one of the most intense social experiments there is. Take a group of newly turned \u201cadults\u201d away from home, stick\u00a0em\u00a0in halls all together, ply them with booze, social events,\u00a0\u201cit\u2019s only 40%\u201d\u00a0and meeting\u00a0what feels like a hundred\u00a0new people a day.<\/p>\n
Mental health can suffer somewhat at uni. Even if it doesn\u2019t, everyone can experience some degree of loneliness, homesickness and just a general shit hangover at some point. And, that is okay! One way you, the people at home, can help out a student in need is with a loving and hopefully tasty care package in the post. I don\u2019t know about you, but I love getting things in the mail. Care packages for freshers can quell a hangover and feelings of homesickness. I\u2019ve compiled a list of care package ideas for freshers, check them out and spread some love to those in need, overwhelmed freshers.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Food is a great gift to give to anyone… like ever. Maybe this is the first-time\u00a0some\u00a0freshers have cooked for themselves. Maybe their halls food is sometimes questionable… food will be\u00a0definitely\u00a0be\u00a0appreciated. This could be something they love that you can make for them. Baked goods are always a great thing to share with hall mates too. Sweets have the same effect. If the fresher is far away from home maybe there is something you can only get\u00a0locally which\u00a0they would really appreciate receiving. I mean for me it would be\u00a0Cooplands\u00a0sausage rolls of course… but I don\u2019t know how well they would travel…\u00a0But yeah, any sweet treats in the post! Or even, if you have received any vouchers for meals out. Pizza Express for example are the gift that keep on giving. Freshers sometimes need a reminder to eat\u00a0vegetables\u00a0and such too so a meal out somewhere decent might hopefully keep some vitamins in their diet.<\/p>\n Halloween, Christmas,\u00a0other religious holidays\u00a0like\u00a0Easter, or celebrations like St Paddy\u2019s day…\u00a0all days like these of celebration are seasonal opportunities to send a themed care package. One beautiful aspect of\u00a0life\u00a0humans\u00a0have\u00a0established\u00a0is\u00a0that we have created so many exciting celebration days in our\u00a0calendars. Or\u00a0any\u00a0excuse for a piss up. This may be the first-time freshers have\u00a0experienced\u00a0these holidays or seasons away from home. Sending themed cards,\u00a0Halloween candy, d\u00e9cor,\u00a0or\u00a0costumes. Christmas cards… some\u00a0mardi\u00a0gras\u00a0beads anything themed can be a really nice addition to a care package. It can also be an excuse to send a care package!<\/p>\n What is around them at uni? If you do a little research you will probably find out there are some great bakeries, florists or even takeaways nearby. This is a slightly different kind of care package, but will still be an\u00a0appreciated one.\u00a0Sending deliveries from local establishments nearby can save time if you haven’t got time to put together your own care package. Buying them a Deliveroo once in a while and getting it sent to their house is a modern day care package option that shouldn’t be overlooked.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Students are crap at spending money on essentials. They will pay for shots over toothpaste any day of the week. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, a flannel, pens, lined paper, a ruler, socks, washing tablets… all these kinds of thing are a great addition to a care package for freshers. Whether it reminds them that personal hygiene is important, or just helps them get to that next student loan drop, these essentials are… well, essential.<\/p>\n Let them know you\u00a0loveeee\u00a0them! This could be a tiny sticky note, or a full written letter. A postcard, or a framed photo of the fam!\u00a0You get the idea. Adding a personal note to a\u00a0care\u00a0package\u00a0can really put a smile on a hangry and hungover face. Especially when\u00a0uni\u00a0can be a bit lonely at times!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Being supportive of someone going through this new and hopefully awesome aspect of their life is something that will be looked back on and appreciated. Try using a care package as a way to stay in touch, show some love and care, and make sure they are having a couple of showers every now and again.<\/p>\n University is perhaps one of the most intense social experiments there is. Take a group of newly turned \u201cadults\u201d away from home, stick\u00a0em\u00a0in halls all together, ply them with booze, social events,\u00a0\u201cit\u2019s only 40%\u201d\u00a0and meeting\u00a0what feels like a hundred\u00a0new people a day. Overwhelming. Mental health can suffer somewhat at uni. Even if it doesn\u2019t, everyone…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24753,"featured_media":136997,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":true},"categories":[1793],"tags":[8024,7921],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-141484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uni-life","tag-freshers","tag-uni-life"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTastes of home<\/h2>\n
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Putting the care in care package<\/h2>\n
I hope these ideas inspired your care package ideas! What are your care package ideas?<\/h3>\n
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