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.
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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
- 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
- Teapot
- Mugs
- Drinks glasses
- Reusable tumbler - the range
- Reusable coffee/tea mugs - chilly's 500ml tumbler
- Water bottle - chilly's 500ml bottles
- Coffee maker (tassimo) - amazon & argos
- Smoothie Maker - argos
- Slow cooker
- Plates, bowls & cutlery
- Frying pan - ikea
- 'Pasta' pans - ikea
- Baking tray
- Chopping boards - ikea
- Grater - ikea
- Peeler - ikea
- Can opener - ikea
- Colander
- Measuring jug
- 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
- 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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