What you really need to take with you to Uni

You’ve received your offer letter and excitement is building; soon you’ll be off to a new city to start your life as a student. No doubt you’ve had a million checklists sent to you about all the essentials you’ll need – duvet, bed sheets, tin opener, alarm clock and all those boring stationary items, but there are a number of things you won’t get told about, or at least you’ll find come in useful:

Posters and photos

You’ll find that all university rooms are plain and simple – they’re not the most inviting of spaces when you first arrive. Be sure to take plenty of photos, posters and prints to brighten up your walls and you’ll feel right at home. They are also great for providing a good talking point when someone pops into your room to introduce themselves: “Ooh, is that New York? I’ve been there.” When you return home for the summer, you can pop all your items into Kelly’s Student Storage for safe keeping.

Recipe books

As easy as it is, there are only so many times you can make beans on toast or a jacket potato before it gets boring. Take a selection of recipe books with you for inspiration. You can get many that are designed with the student in mind so don’t worry, they won’t be too expensive or fancy to make. Plus everyone will be knocking on your door for that amazing spaghetti bolognaise. Anything to make more friends is a bonus!

First aid supplies

Don’t skip this one, first aid and medical supplies are important and don’t rely on a flatmate either. When you’re stuck in bed with a huge hangover, you’ll be thankful for the tablets next to the bed! Pack everything from plasters and pain killers to multivitamins and cold/flu remedies.

Scales

According to the Daily Mail, the average student gains two stone in their first year at university. The recent survey by Slimming World revealed that a culture of stress, drinking, and unhealthy eating were the main culprits in putting on weight. If you are watching your weight or don’t want to pile on the pounds, get yourself a set of weighing scales and get into the habit of weighing yourself often to check you’re still on the healthy side.

Mini fridge

Whilst not essential, a mini fridge is perfect if you want to hide those extravagant treats from those other starving students. Think beer, cheese and chocolate, all enjoyed from the comfort of your own room!

Frozen homemade meals

According to The Independent, 40 % of students go without food because they are worried about their finances. It is important you eat and eat well whilst at university as you need to fuel your brain. When you’re next home or your parents are visiting, get your mum to cook you a batch of homemade meals and freeze them for you. This way, you get to eat well and for free!

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