UNIVERSITY SHENANIGANS: CHECKLIST
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
It's that time of year where everyone is jetting off to university soon and packing couldn't be any more hectic if you're moving away from home.
It can be a pretty daunting experience if it's your first time moving away and living independently, for yourself and your parent/guardian/carer; but the first thing you think of when moving out is WHAT DO YOU TAKE? The answer is obvious, everything.
I'm here to solve that problem for you. I'm an extremely organised person (I can admit that I have obsessive-compulsive-disorder: OCD) and I like to make sure moving out runs smoothly. As a student, you want to make sure you take what you need from home and be prepared as buying your necessities by yourself can be expensive (it all adds up, trust me)!!
This list excludes clothing as you take what you please, it's self explanatory!
Bedding
- Duvet (either single or double)
- Pillows x2 (number depending on how many you prefer)
- Fitted sheets x2 (spare for when you put dirty sheets in the wash!)
- Pillow cases x4 (depending on how many pillows you have AND spares!)
- Duvet covers x2
- A throw or a blanket (for the colder months)
- Bath towels x2
- Hand towels x2 (if you don't like using your bath towel to dry your hands)
- Hot water bottle (crucial for you ladies!!)
- Rubbish bin (if one isn't provided already)
Laundry
- Washing detergent (I prefer liquid, it's easier to use)
- Laundry basket
- Drying rack (you can't tumble dry all your clothes!)
- Iron (highly recommend as your flatmates may ruin the shared one)
First Aid
- Plasters
- Medication you may be taking/prescriptions
- Painkillers (Ibuprofen/Paracetamol)
- Safety pins
- Sudocrem
Documents
- Passport (if you're planning to work part time for proof of eligibility)
- Driving license/Provisional for ID
- Offer letter or proof of grades if required
- Laptop
- Laptop case
- Laptop charger
- Phone charger
- Headphones
- USB stick
- Printer (if you want one for convenience)
- Printer paper (if taking a printer)
- Straighteners/curler/hair dryer
Kitchen
- Small ovenproof dish (for pasta bake etc.)
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
- Baking tray
- Vegetable peeler (if you're going to cook)
- Cheese grater
- Spoons and spatulas
- Measuring jug
- Knives
- Chopping board
- Containers
- Tea towels
- Cling film
- Foil
- Glasses
- Cutlery
- Crockery
- Washing up liquid
- Kitchen towel
Stationary
- Push pins (for your notice-board - if your room has one)
- Notebooks
- Pens/Pencils
- Highlighters
- Permanent marker
- Ruler/rubber/sharpener
- Tippex
- Pencil case
- Pen pot
- Scissors
- Blue tack
- Hole puncher
- Stapler/staples
- Post it notes
- Ring binder
- Plastic wallets
- Dividers
- Calculator (depending on your course)
- Academic diary
Bathroom
- Face creams
- Body creams
- Lip balm
- Shower gel
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Loofa
- Face wash
- Razors
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Makeup and Makeup remover
- Face wipes
- Hair oils
- Ear buds
- Cotton face pads
- Coconut oil
- Tampons and pads (obviously inapplicable if you're a guy!)
- Mouthwash
- Toilet brush (if not provided)
- Toilet bin (if not provided)
Cleaning
- Toilet bleach
- All purpose bathroom cleaner
- Washing up liquid
- Sponges/scourer
- Protective washing up gloves (when handling bleach)
- Toilet rim block
- Air freshner
- Surface cloths
- Antibacterial wipes
- Bin liners
- Window cleaner
Misc
- Any storage boxes
- Bathroom shower mat/pedestal mat
- Mirror
- Any bedroom accessories you wish to take to make your room look pretty (plants/candles/fairy lights/posters)
- Rucksack/uni bag
- Extension lead
- Lamp (if not provided)
- Shower caddy for extra storage
- Toothbrush holder
- Jewellery box
- Nail varnish/remover
- Tissues
- Alcohol
- Disposable cups
- Nail clippers
A few affordable shops where you can buy these things from are:
- Wilko's
- Poundland
- Asda
I don't really recommend buying expensive cutlery, crockery, toilet brushes/bins etc as you won't be taking them home after the first year or you'll lose them, drop them, smash them, they'll get stolen you get the point!
I went to university with a full 16 piece cutlery set. After my first year, I came home with 1 knife, 2 forks, 2 spoons and 3 teaspoons (LOL)
I hope this helps you guys out! It's always better to be prepared.
Love Shelly x
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