A Guide to Packing for University

A guide to PACKING for University Bedroom For many first year university students this will be the first time they have lived away from home; if you are living in shared student accommodation, it is likely that your bedroom is one of the only rooms where you can put your own stamp on it and make it feel homely. !! Things to pack for your bedroom: Bedding, duvet, pillows, cushions & blankets Towels, laundry hamper & coat hangers Your favourite clothes, shoes and fancy dress costumes Photographs of friends and family, books, TV & DVDS Decorative items & posters Kitchen The kitchen is the area in shared student accommodation which can sometimes cause friction amongst you and your housemates. Making sure you are well prepared by bringing enough of your own equipment should prevent any roomie'tiffs occurring! Cooking utensils Crockery & pans Cutlery Glasses & mugs Corkscrew or bottle opener Chopping board Washing up liquid Recipe books Bathroom & Toiletries It is always a good idea to stock up on your toiletries before you move into your student accommodation; making your essential items last longer will save you precious pennies in the months to come. Things to pack for your bathroom: Shampoo, conditioner & shower gel Deodrant, razor & shaving foam Make up, skin care products, hair styling equipment Sink - toothpaste and tooth brush Things to pack for studying Text books Pens, pencils & pen pot Memory stick ulmlmmlululı of Ruler & pencil sharpener Scissors Storage boxes Calculator Post-it notes Sources THE STUDENT HOUSING COMPANY http://www.pinterest.com/pin/500110733590764410/ http://www.ecampustours.com/for-parenta/campus-life/dorm-room-basics-what-to-pack-and-what-to-leave-at.aspx#.U6qMOrF5BxJ http://bethanlucy.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/what-to-take-to-university-full-list.html EK