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Wednesday 19 September 2018

what i am taking with me to university | a basic guide for you

If you have been reading my blog for a while, or even just the past year or so, then you will know that I am off to University this month. Saturday to be exact. So I have been shopping around for everything I will need to take with me, as I am going to be living in University accommodation also known as halls.



I thought I'd give you a basic list of what I have bought to take to University, but to a too in-depth one that lists every item of clothing, skincare or make-up I am taking with me.

this post contains amazon affiliate links below 

BEDROOM
  • Pillows 
  • Duvet
  • Bedding (duvet covers) x2
  • Mattress protector 
  • Single air bed (for guests)
  • Doorstop
  • Airer (clothes horse)
  • Tote shopping bags

  • Fairy lights - primark do cheap battery powered ones! I got some of mine for 50p. 
  • Clear command hooks - small & medium
  • Blue tack - amazon
  • Extension cable
  • Portable charger
  • Phone charger
  • Laptop 
  • Laptop Charger
  • Favourite TV boxsets- Gilmore Girls, Big Bang Theory & Miranda
  • Favourite Films- Girls Trip, Pitch Perfect (1-3), Trolls, Clueless, Pirates of the Caribbean (1-5)
  • New Books- Surprise Me, To All The Boys I've Loved Before (1-3)
  • Playing cards - amazon
  • Photos - I got mine from free prints (app) and I got 30 images for £1.50
  • Washi tape - wilko
  • Sellotape 
  • Make-up storage
  • Light up Mirror

STUDYING
  • Printer - amazon
  • Printer paper
  • Post-it-notes
  • Labels/stickers - wilko
  • Pencil case - pens, pencils, highlighters, rubber, ruler, sharpener, fine-liners, stapler & hole-puncher.
  • Desk lamp & light bulb - wilko
  • Notebooks - 2x A4, 1x A5
  • Rucksack - vans

BATHROOM
  • Hand towel
  • 2 x Large towel
  • Bath mat
  • Head towels

  • Period supplies
  • Shower gel
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Razors
  • Sewing Kit
  • First aid kit - plasters, blister plasters, paracetamol, ibuprofen, strepsils and cold & flu sachets
  • Laundry bag
  • Small bin - amazon
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush holder - wilko
  • Toilet roll
  • Bleach
  • Hand soap
  • Defuser - most students accommodation don't allow plug-in air fresheners so this will be perfect to put in the bathroom or even in the room to keep it fresh.  
  • Clothes
  • Anti-bacterial wipes

KITCHEN/COOKING SUPPLIES

  • Greaseproof paper 
  • Foil
  • Oven Gloves - wilko
  • Scissors
  • Sandwich boxes - different sizes
  • Bags for food/freezing
  • Tea towels
  • Washing up bowl
  • Washing up liquid
  • Bin bags
  • Kitchen cleaner spray

CUPBOARD ESSENTIALS
  • Fry light - sainsbury's 
  • Salt & Pepper
  • PG tips
  • Wholemeal pasta
  • Noodles
  • Red or green pesto
  • Honey
  • Nutella
  • Oats
  • Pot Noodles (obviously, what uni student doesn't take some?!)
  • Snacks - chocolate, nature valley bars, brunch bars, biscuits & crisps. 

I hope this is helpful for those going to University this year or even next year. I move in on Saturday and I am feeling very mixed emotions about it all. Good Luck if you are also going off to University.
meg x 

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