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What supplies/ bag do I bring to uni?

get anxiety about change lol but what kind of items would be best for starting University?
I don't know what most people use and don't want to look weird :/ What kind of supplies and stationary should I bring?
Tbh it is very varied from person to person!
In lectures I'd say it's about 50/50 taking notes on a laptop or a notebook.
You will definitely need a notebook for writing up notes etc, I use pukka ones because I like to rip out the pages and put notes in a folder per module which I keep at home.
As for bag, definitely go practical! I have a waterproof backpack I got on sale a few years ago, it has a protective compartment for laptop which is great and loads of room for lunch, notes, water bottle, potentially a change of clothes if im going to the gym after.
People aren't too judgy a uni :smile:
Original post by martinaa098
get anxiety about change lol but what kind of items would be best for starting University?
I don't know what most people use and don't want to look weird :/ What kind of supplies and stationary should I bring?

Hey @martinaa098!

I usually just take my handbag with a clear pencil case with pens in and one notebook.
I also take my laptop / iPad depending on the lecture and usually use those to type/ add notes to lecture slides!

You can also bring a water bottle or just whatever you need in general to get you through the day!

I hope this helps
Eloise - Official Student Rep :smile:
Original post by martinaa098
get anxiety about change lol but what kind of items would be best for starting University?
I don't know what most people use and don't want to look weird :/ What kind of supplies and stationary should I bring?

Hi @martinaa098

Most people either use a laptop or paper to make notes. Either is fine, you could take both. In regards to stationary, I personally used to take 2 pens and not much else, as I did law so I didn't need much stationary. Apart from that I would also take some water and food. Most people won't care what you bring or don't bring, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Zaira :smile:
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Original post by University of Portsmouth Student Rep
Hey @martinaa098!

I usually just take my handbag with a clear pencil case with pens in and one notebook.
I also take my laptop / iPad depending on the lecture and usually use those to type/ add notes to lecture slides!

You can also bring a water bottle or just whatever you need in general to get you through the day!

I hope this helps
Eloise - Official Student Rep :smile:

Thank you so muchh!! I'm also planning on getting a laptop, but I don't know what size would be most suitable, maybe 15''?
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Hi @martinaa098

Most people either use a laptop or paper to make notes. Either is fine, you could take both. In regards to stationary, I personally used to take 2 pens and not much else, as I did law so I didn't need much stationary. Apart from that I would also take some water and food. Most people won't care what you bring or don't bring, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Zaira :smile:

Thank youu!!
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Original post by bits.of.bio
Tbh it is very varied from person to person!
In lectures I'd say it's about 50/50 taking notes on a laptop or a notebook.
You will definitely need a notebook for writing up notes etc, I use pukka ones because I like to rip out the pages and put notes in a folder per module which I keep at home.
As for bag, definitely go practical! I have a waterproof backpack I got on sale a few years ago, it has a protective compartment for laptop which is great and loads of room for lunch, notes, water bottle, potentially a change of clothes if im going to the gym after.
People aren't too judgy a uni :smile:

Thank youu!! I am also considering to get a laptop, but I don't know what size would be best, 15''? Do you know what sizes people normally bring?
Original post by martinaa098
Thank youu!! I am also considering to get a laptop, but I don't know what size would be best, 15''? Do you know what sizes people normally bring?

Smaller is better, if you're going to carry it around a lot then 15" can be a bit unwieldy imo, 13-14" is fairly common but you'll also see people with massive 18" gaming laptops.
could get something like a surface so you can write notes onto your laptop without needing too much stationery. if you're doing a science/something mathematical then you might find this easier.
Original post by martinaa098
Thank youu!! I am also considering to get a laptop, but I don't know what size would be best, 15''? Do you know what sizes people normally bring?


I don't think it matters too much sizewise, mine is 14'' I think but that was more for convenience carrying it around, I use uni computers if i need anything with a bigger screen e.g. data analysis. In some lecture rooms you just get fold out small desks to rest notebooks/laptops on so if it's too big you might struggle balancing it a little but you could always just put it on your knee
Original post by martinaa098
get anxiety about change lol but what kind of items would be best for starting University?
I don't know what most people use and don't want to look weird :/ What kind of supplies and stationary should I bring?

Hey @martinaa098,

I will normally bring a backpack. Inside I have my laptop and charger. A pad of paper and a couple of pens. Also if I am working on something I might bring a textbook if I need it. I then will also bring a lunchbox and some water. I doubt you will look weird honestly!

Hope this reassures you and feel free to ask me any other questions you might have!😊
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Hey @martinaa098,

I will normally bring a backpack. Inside I have my laptop and charger. A pad of paper and a couple of pens. Also if I am working on something I might bring a textbook if I need it. I then will also bring a lunchbox and some water. I doubt you will look weird honestly!

Hope this reassures you and feel free to ask me any other questions you might have!😊
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Amina

Thank you Amina!
Original post by bits.of.bio
I don't think it matters too much sizewise, mine is 14'' I think but that was more for convenience carrying it around, I use uni computers if i need anything with a bigger screen e.g. data analysis. In some lecture rooms you just get fold out small desks to rest notebooks/laptops on so if it's too big you might struggle balancing it a little but you could always just put it on your knee

Ahh thank you!!
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could get something like a surface so you can write notes onto your laptop without needing too much stationery. if you're doing a science/something mathematical then you might find this easier.

Thank you!!
Original post by bits.of.bio
Tbh it is very varied from person to person!
In lectures I'd say it's about 50/50 taking notes on a laptop or a notebook.
You will definitely need a notebook for writing up notes etc, I use pukka ones because I like to rip out the pages and put notes in a folder per module which I keep at home.
As for bag, definitely go practical! I have a waterproof backpack I got on sale a few years ago, it has a protective compartment for laptop which is great and loads of room for lunch, notes, water bottle, potentially a change of clothes if im going to the gym after.
People aren't too judgy a uni :smile:

Oooh thank you!!

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