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Hello! As an international student joining Coventry University I have to be very tactical while packing my boxes. While I think I should carry my pots, pans and bedding, I also think I should just save that space for something more important like a good pair of shoes or warm clothes.
So! I need help. Should I carry my own kitchenware and bedding (bare minimum) or should I get it from Uni Kit Out or should I buy it from the local stores at Coventry? Which would be more economical and tactical?
Note- I have already booked my accommodation
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Original post by neena.rebeiro
Hello! As an international student joining Coventry University I have to be very tactical while packing my boxes. While I think I should carry my pots, pans and bedding, I also think I should just save that space for something more important like a good pair of shoes or warm clothes.
So! I need help. Should I carry my own kitchenware and bedding (bare minimum) or should I get it from Uni Kit Out or should I buy it from the local stores at Coventry? Which would be more economical and tactical?
Note- I have already booked my accommodation


Have a look at uni kit out - I think they had 10% off at one point. They can deliver it to you, which might be easier if you're bringing a few suitcases and bags over with you from home. They also should have an idea of how much space and storage you actually have in your accommodation.

You can always buy in Coventry. Lidl and Aldi have a few things . Idk if Coventry has a Wilko?? There's 2 collection points in Coventry (from looking at the website) so you can look on there about good pots, pans, and anything else you might want.

( https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/stores/s?q=Coventry%2C%20West%20Midlands%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom)


As a general idea, I'd suggest bringing whatever you see as an essential - the rest you can but or get from KO

Hopes this helps :smile:
Original post by HEXNGRUS
Have a look at uni kit out - I think they had 10% off at one point. They can deliver it to you, which might be easier if you're bringing a few suitcases and bags over with you from home. They also should have an idea of how much space and storage you actually have in your accommodation.
You can always buy in Coventry. Lidl and Aldi have a few things . Idk if Coventry has a Wilko?? There's 2 collection points in Coventry (from looking at the website) so you can look on there about good pots, pans, and anything else you might want.
( https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/stores/s?q=Coventry%2C%20West%20Midlands%2C%20England%2C%20United%20Kingdom)
As a general idea, I'd suggest bringing whatever you see as an essential - the rest you can but or get from KO
Hopes this helps :smile:


Thank you!
Original post by neena.rebeiro
Hello! As an international student joining Coventry University I have to be very tactical while packing my boxes. While I think I should carry my pots, pans and bedding, I also think I should just save that space for something more important like a good pair of shoes or warm clothes.
So! I need help. Should I carry my own kitchenware and bedding (bare minimum) or should I get it from Uni Kit Out or should I buy it from the local stores at Coventry? Which would be more economical and tactical?
Note- I have already booked my accommodation

Hi there

I hope you are doing good, the number of things you can carry with yourself depends on your luggage allowance if it is around 40kg you can get a pan and duvet with you as you might find it cold here and other things you can get from Aldi it is pretty affordable so you can afford food here but i would suggest to pack something from home to eat when you get here because it gets really overwhelming. Hope this helps

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Amanjoti | Coventry University Student Ambassador |

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