Original post by University Of BathHello,
Of course this varies from person to person, but here is a general guidance list focusing on the items that students are more likely to forget:
Documents:
· CV, passport, driving licence, exam results etc. (especially important if you will be looking for part-time work)
· Old textbooks and notes (even though most important concepts are recapped at university, it is sometimes useful to look back on how they were explained at school)
Kitchen:
· Mugs, glasses (glasses will break so try to find some robust ones)
· Knives, forks, spoons
· Plates, bowls
· Frying pan, pots, oven tray, colander, sieve (very easy to mix up with others in a large kitchen so try to find some that are easily distinguishable)
· Tin opener, scissors, chopping knife, vegetable peeler, cheese grater, spatula, wooden spoon
· Chopping board
· Tupperware/sandwich bags
· Bottle opener
· Tea, coffee, sugar, cooking oil, salt, pepper, pasta, rice etc.
· Tea towels, oven gloves
· Washing up liquid, brush etc.
Studying:
· I recommend just bringing some paper and pens, you’ll soon find out what kind of note-taking and filing system works best for you
Health
· Painkillers
· Basic first-aid kit
· Something to help fight “Freshers’ Flu”
Other:
· Umbrella (you can’t live in Bath without one)
· Doorstop (it's nice to keep your door open, especially in the first few weeks when you’re getting to know everyone and the hard work hasn’t kicked in)
· Fancy dress items (have a look at your Freshers Week themes for each night and try to find some accessories before arriving as you don’t want to worry about shopping during Freshers week)
· Towels, hand towel
· Toiletries
· Laundry bag (campus launderettes are a short walk from any accommodation)
· Coat hangers
· Cleaning products
· Blue tack
· Printer (as a maths student I didn’t need one but many of my friends used theirs frequently)
· Stamps and envelopes
I hope this helps. I know moving out can sometimes be daunting but it is one of the most exciting times of your life so just enjoy it and make the most of it!
Kind regards,
Isabelle