Looking for advice for moving into student accommodation

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So, I’m looking to do a second degree in education and I’m looking to move into student accommodation. Because I stayed at home for my other degree I was wondering if anyone could advise me on any of the following: for the first week in accommodation would I be best off getting hello fresh/something similar for the first week or trying to plan a trip to the supermarket for as soon as possible? (I will likely be bringing cupboard stuff like pasta, tea and cereal). With UniKitOut being as expensive as it seems to be would I be best off using IKEA for things like Kitchen utensils, towels, bedding etc. and Amazon or Curry’s for any extra electronics or are there any other alternatives? Some of the accommodation I’ve been looking at would be off campus, if I were to stay off campus am I still able to register at the on campus doctors (if I’m close enough)?

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TinyPizza256

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So, I’m looking to do a second degree in education and I’m looking to move into student accommodation. Because I stayed at home for my other degree I was wondering if anyone could advise me on any of the following: for the first week in accommodation would I be best off getting hello fresh/something similar for the first week or trying to plan a trip to the supermarket for as soon as possible? (I will likely be bringing cupboard stuff like pasta, tea and cereal). With UniKitOut being as expensive as it seems to be would I be best off using IKEA for things like Kitchen utensils, towels, bedding etc. and Amazon or Curry’s for any extra electronics or are there any other alternatives? Some of the accommodation I’ve been looking at would be off campus, if I were to stay off campus am I still able to register at the on campus doctors (if I’m close enough)?

Also what would be a generally good amount of money to have saved up for the first week and things like deposits and whatnot? And when would be the best time to start looking for jobs (thankfully my supply TA job covers two of the cities I’m looking at going to but my other job other job is at a Maccies and I’m not 100% sure if I want to get a job elsewhere or try to transfer to a location closer to where I end up going to).

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Muttley79

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by TinyPizza256

Also what would be a generally good amount of money to have saved up for the first week and things like deposits and whatnot? And when would be the best time to start looking for jobs (thankfully my supply TA job covers two of the cities I’m looking at going to but my other job other job is at a Maccies and I’m not 100% sure if I want to get a job elsewhere or try to transfer to a location closer to where I end up going to).

My son got a lot of his stuff at ASDA as it's cheaper than IKEA.

We took him shopping to get his first week's food so see if your parents will help. Hello Fresh is good but delivery might be tricky as some stuff has to be put in the fridge and I'd be concerned as to haw secure the delivery would be in shared accommodation.

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by TinyPizza256

So, I’m looking to do a second degree in education and I’m looking to move into student accommodation. Because I stayed at home for my other degree I was wondering if anyone could advise me on any of the following: for the first week in accommodation would I be best off getting hello fresh/something similar for the first week or trying to plan a trip to the supermarket for as soon as possible? (I will likely be bringing cupboard stuff like pasta, tea and cereal). With UniKitOut being as expensive as it seems to be would I be best off using IKEA for things like Kitchen utensils, towels, bedding etc. and Amazon or Curry’s for any extra electronics or are there any other alternatives? Some of the accommodation I’ve been looking at would be off campus, if I were to stay off campus am I still able to register at the on campus doctors (if I’m close enough)?

Hello!

I recommend going somewhere such as ASDA for kitchen and home items - I found this to be both cheaper and nicer than IKEA. ASDA had everything I seemed to need. I recommend trying to do a supermarket shop as soon as possible, I did mine as a part of the move in process so that I had food in for that night.

Hope this helps! Faye 🙂

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by TinyPizza256

So, I’m looking to do a second degree in education and I’m looking to move into student accommodation. Because I stayed at home for my other degree I was wondering if anyone could advise me on any of the following: for the first week in accommodation would I be best off getting hello fresh/something similar for the first week or trying to plan a trip to the supermarket for as soon as possible? (I will likely be bringing cupboard stuff like pasta, tea and cereal). With UniKitOut being as expensive as it seems to be would I be best off using IKEA for things like Kitchen utensils, towels, bedding etc. and Amazon or Curry’s for any extra electronics or are there any other alternatives? Some of the accommodation I’ve been looking at would be off campus, if I were to stay off campus am I still able to register at the on campus doctors (if I’m close enough)?

Hi @TinyPizza256
Personally, I find it works best to do a large food shop when I move back to university to make sure the cupboards and freezer are stocked up of things I can use throughout the term, which also usually means my weekly food shops are slightly smaller.
Also for University essentials like towels, kitchen utensils ect. I would recommend B&M and Asda which tend to be quite cheap and of decent quality. However, IKEA can be good for storage boxes ect.
Hope this helps!
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

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by TinyPizza256

So, I’m looking to do a second degree in education and I’m looking to move into student accommodation. Because I stayed at home for my other degree I was wondering if anyone could advise me on any of the following: for the first week in accommodation would I be best off getting hello fresh/something similar for the first week or trying to plan a trip to the supermarket for as soon as possible? (I will likely be bringing cupboard stuff like pasta, tea and cereal). With UniKitOut being as expensive as it seems to be would I be best off using IKEA for things like Kitchen utensils, towels, bedding etc. and Amazon or Curry’s for any extra electronics or are there any other alternatives? Some of the accommodation I’ve been looking at would be off campus, if I were to stay off campus am I still able to register at the on campus doctors (if I’m close enough)?

Hi there,

These are all great questions!

I'd recommend doing a supermarket shop, ideally when you first move in. I've done this each year, and it has been so convenient to have everything I needed right away. A supermarket shop also gives you a lot more freedom with what you'd like to have, especially at a time when comfort foods might be needed!

IKEA does have great things, but I'd recommend somewhere cheaper. Supermarkets, like ASDA, are great options. Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, and other places also have good selections for kitchen and bedroom items. Just before my first year, I got a lot of my things from Marketplace for cheap, like plates, cutlery, cooking utensils, and other little things. Cables, extension cords, and any other small electronic bits can be found in cheaper places. For anything else, I'd definitely look into Curry's or Amazon.

As for registering to the campus doctors, it wouldn't hurt to check. If you can't apply to the campus doctor, there should be plenty of nearby GP practices to choose from.

I hope this helps and best of luck!

Isabella
Fourth-Year Geography with a Year Abroad Student

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