What to bring to University...

Hi

Been as the start of uni is approaching I thought this might be useful!

Notebook- a notebook is a useful item to bring along to lectures and events, in case you need to jot something important down.

Stationary- pens, pencils, and highlighters will be your best friends when annotating key documents, organising your workload as well as when taking general notes.

Laptop- a laptop is a great item, providing you with independent study. Something to note is that you will have access to computers and laptops on campus, if you find yourself needing to use the university's facilities.

Folder- a folder for important documents, kept in a safe place, can help you keep track of the things you need but don’t use every day. You will thank yourself later for being organised from the beginning.

And for the bedroom -

Duvet, duvet cover, sheets, pillows and a blanket- having a cosy bed to return to after a long day of learning will do wonders for your comfort and productivity. Our why sleep is important for student mental health and wellbeing blog illustrates how important sleep is for your studying and productivity, and so having a comfortable place to rest your head is a key factor in getting the best sleep possible.

Decorations- Posters, pictures of your family and friends, fairy lights and knick-knacks bring a room to life. Surrounding yourself with personal items, relating to your interests or your hometown, is a great way of combatting homesickness and can even be a conversation starter when you first get to your accommodation.

Practical items- clothing, shoes, hangers, IDs, chargers, a lamp, a speaker and bags (for nights out, days at uni and for food shopping), are items that may seem obvious but are sometimes forgotten. A washing basket, clothes horse or clothes airer is an extra investment we would recommend for you to go for to make sure your clothes are kept nice and fresh – rather than them hanging on a chair or strewn across the bedroom floor!

I hope this helps,

Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps