My own duvet and cover, sheet, pillows, cases etc. Towels, dressing gown, clothes, pyjamas, clock radio, fleece blankets, cushions, crockery, cutlery etc, some food and snacks, odd stuff like a sewing kit, superglue, sentimental stuff, like 100s of photos, picture frames, keepsakes from friends like little hearts i have hung up and little teddies and stuff. good luck cards and notes, toiletries and make up, paper, stationary(although i didn't really get this til i got here) personally for me it was important to bring my multicoloured bunting flags to make me feel at home as well as my multicoloured russian dolls. ermmm ipod speakers, a plant could be nice but i didnt bring one, mattress protector, a lamp, hair dryer, straighteners etc, brought a few books although i don't have time to read anything but my text books and research stuff, a journal, some of my favourite mugs, a pink feather boa, a few fancy dress items, tupperwear, hot water bottle, paper plates, some bags, pins for notice board, an iron, hangers, perhaps some fairy lights, permanent markers, sticky labels, post it notes, rubber gloves, washing up liquid, pictures and drawings....list goes on really- oh laptop and ipod and phone, purse, drivers licence and other important documents.
can't you tell i'm avoiding an essay!