Before starting uni, I went through different cookbooks photographing recipes that I thought I might need, but even though I did this, I still took up a thick cookbook as a backup : (
I didn't refer to the cookbook, so it was an unnecessary weight!
There were also other books related to hobbies that I didn't use, so I would definitely say avoid taking up unnecessary books, especially if they are thick!
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield