Anon,
Depending on how you are getting to university, base the amount you pack on that knowledge.
So if you are going by car, base it on how much you can get in the boot and on the back seat without making it impossible to see the rearview mirror.
If you are going by train, think about what you can reasonably carry without hurting your back, shoulders or hands. Lifts help and ideally you will meet some kind strangers, but think carefully about how you will get to the platform and off the platform and the distance you need to cover if you need to change trains.
If you are going by coach, check if there are any limits on how much luggage you can bring and how much you have to pay for additional luggage.
It’s good to travel light, though this is not always possible. Try and think about what’s an essential and what’s just something that would be nice to bring along. This will help you limit how much you bring.
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield