{"id":3731,"date":"2022-08-23T08:17:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/what-do-you-need-to-take-with-you-to-university\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:23:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:23:21","slug":"what-do-you-need-to-take-with-you-to-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/new-students\/what-do-you-need-to-take-with-you-to-university\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you need to take with you to university?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s never too early to start thinking about that big move \u2013 whether it\u2019s a short trip in the car or several hundred miles away. Luckily, you still have a month or so before the big day \u2013 but preparing for packing for university now will save you some tears in the long run.<\/p>\n

So grab yourself several cardboard boxes, bin liners and a notepad and read on\u2026<\/p>\n

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When to start packing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It really depends on how organised you are. Now is the time to start putting together lists of items that you use every day. And sorting out how you will transport everything (that\u2019s why we mentioned boxes and bin bags). How will you be bringing your stuff to uni? If you live close enough, you could manage a few different trips. But if your university is far away that might not be an option.<\/p>\n

\"When<\/p>\n

Put everything in your room away so there\u2019s space and make a list of what you will need with you. Then list what you would like to take in addition to that. Then lay it all out on your floor or bed.<\/p>\n

It may be that you can no longer see the floor, but don\u2019t panic. It\u2019s not necessary to take your whole room with you, and your student room might not be as big as your one at home, so be practical.<\/p>\n

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Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Depending on where you are living \u2013 your university or private accommodation should provide you with certain items but not all of them. Any other items that you might need you can buy with your flatmates and split the cost between you.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

If you are particular about what you will and won\u2019t want to eat \u2013 it will be worth thinking about equipment you might need to bring for that. Also, how to store meals – think about Tupperware to seal away for later.<\/p>\n

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Bedroom <\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the main attraction of your room – you will need to bring or buy a duvet, sheets and pillows. You can also buy a mattress protector\/topper, and items like cushions and throws for decoration.<\/p>\n

Making your new room feel comfortable and homely will go a long way in helping you transition to living away from home. Take the throw from your bed, pictures from your wall and maybe even your favourite stuffed bear.<\/p>\n

For decorating your space, we recommend you bring with you your plants, photos, folders, a basket for rubbish\/laundry, a lamp, books, and white board. Don’t bring your whole wardrobe with you; you don\u2019t know how much space you will have \u2013 and you probably won’t wear them all your clothes anyway.<\/p>\n

\"Bedroom\"<\/p>\n

Tip<\/strong>! \u2013 If you have all your clothes hanging up in your wardrobe that you want to take \u2013 instead of folding them and putting them into bags, collect the clothes together on the hangers, grab a bin bag and wrap that around the hangers \u2013 leaving a hole at the top so that you can carry them easily.<\/p>\n

Additional items you might want to bring:<\/p>\n