Hi there, here are some of my packing essentials for moving to University for the first time:
Kitchen-Drying rack
-Tupperware for lunches and meal prepping
-It is likely you will not need to bring most kitchen equipment (e.g. toaster/kettle), if this is not provided often flatmates will fund this collectively.
-Basic cooking and eating utensils
-A few plates, bowls and glasses (just in case any get broken)
-At least one sharp knife for food preparation
-Kitchen scissors
-Baking tray (especially for cooking frozen foods)
-Antibacterial kitchen spray
-(if not provided) Dustpan and brush/broom
Bathroom -Bathroom spray and limescale remover
-Hand soap
-Sponges
Bedroom-Clothes Hangers
-Laundry basket
-Slides/shoes to wear around your accommodation (communal areas can become unclean)
-Mattress protector
-Extra storage boxes (under-bed ones are more space-efficient)
-Basic medical provisions (e.g. plasters, paracetamol/ibuprofen)
For more essentials, please see the Save the Student ‘What to take to Uni’ Checklist for inspiration:
https://www.savethestudent.org/downloads/WhatToTakeToUniChecklist.pdfI hope this is helpful and please let us know if you have any more questions as we'd be happy to help! Beth (Student at the University of Bath)