Hi, My son should be off to Uni this coming September and I'm feeling stressed with the process. He's now created a list of what to take. He's now registered - only yesterday - for accommodation with his 1st choice Uni. He's clearing out his room today - what to keep here, rubbish, what to take, what goes to charity.
Are there things in your experience that we could easily overlook in the run up to going to Uni?
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What to take/remember for Uni?
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DComb23 · 18/07/2017 11:26
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BackforGood ·
18/07/2017 20:13
Door stops so he can prop his door open and make friends
Coat hangers
Extra pillows / cushion or perhaps a v-pillow - they spend quite a lot of time sitting / lounging on their beds and it's uncomfy leaning against the wall
Laundry bag (to collect it in, in room and then carry to laundrette)
Airer or at least over door hooks (will depend a bit on space - think not only about things he has washed but his towel each day and even coat on a wet week)
4-gang thing (like picture) or even two
Desk lamp for reading - the light is never in the right place and generally aren't that bright
'Emergency box' - little sewing kit, some paracetamol, a few plasters, a pair of scissors
Bottle opener
Kitchen stuff - often after offers day they set up little Facebook groups so he can "meet" new flatmates on line. Sometimes people put on there 'I'm bringing a sandwich toaster you can all use' etc. so not everyone needs them. However - frying pan / oven tray / saucepan / few utensils / couple of knives / cutlery / mugs / couple of plates, bowls / storage tubs. Kitchen + bathroom cloth. Washing up sponge / brush (although everyone brings these on the first day - there will likely be 6 bottles washing up liquid in the kitchen when you arrive 
)
Check bedding - may be single, may be double, some provide more than others
JudyBlumeForever ·
18/07/2017 21:57
My first day in halls I unpacked everything, put clean sheets on the bed, a lovely flower in a pot on the window, kettle sorted, clothes all neatly hung in wardrobe and feeling chuffed I went to the bar. A couple of hours later and a bit very drunk I got back and realised..... I didn't have a duvet 
on my bed. It took me 3 days to get into town and buy one as nowhere on campus sold them
DoneInn ·
19/07/2017 22:20
Otherwise students would be sleeping in the same sheets/duvet for 10 weeks...
Oh they do, trust me they do.
Oddly enough though when they come home they seem to change their bedding every week. 
Onthehighseas ·
19/07/2017 22:57
Every year on these threads there are extensive lists of things students need, but often they include things that will either be included at the accommodation, or they may never use. Aside from things like bedding if it isnt included, the only things my DD really appreciated were a really soft mattress cover (Dunelm teddy bear one), a laundry basket and loads of cushions for lounging around on. Oh and mobile phone insurance proved very useful too
Sgtmajormummy ·
19/07/2017 23:02
I would have loved to send him off with a full set of university stationery but things have changed since my day-now they just take their computers, record the lecture and share notes wirelessly.
He did get a new desk lamp and took his swivel chair from home (he's in a house with friends, not halls).
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