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Things people forget to bring to uni

Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

Hi there! My main things were..

Extension leads!! I only took one and it wasn't enough - I'd personally say take a short one for your desk and a long one for near your bed!

A small tool box! I had lots of string lights but no screwdriver to take the covers off to put batteries in🥲

Get some toilet roll, bin bags, kitchen roll, and cleaning supplies before you get there too so you can use them straight away when you move in! I've heard of too many people forgetting toilet roll when they first move in and having to borrow from neighbours🤭


Hope this helps!!
-Kiera (Student Ambassador, York St. John University)
Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to learn, engagement with their studies outside of merely getting a grade on a piece of paper, etc...
Original post by YSJstudents
Hi there! My main things were..

Extension leads!! I only took one and it wasn't enough - I'd personally say take a short one for your desk and a long one for near your bed!

A small tool box! I had lots of string lights but no screwdriver to take the covers off to put batteries in🥲

Get some toilet roll, bin bags, kitchen roll, and cleaning supplies before you get there too so you can use them straight away when you move in! I've heard of too many people forgetting toilet roll when they first move in and having to borrow from neighbours🤭


Hope this helps!!
-Kiera (Student Ambassador, York St. John University)


Thank you!! Never even thought about a screwdriver to get batteries in fairy lights haha
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

Hey @Colourcollider!

What a great question. It might sound extremely silly, but I forgot to bring clothes hangers. I think I was so focused on choosing which clothes I was going to bring to university that it completely slipped my mind that once I arrived I would need something to hang them up with.

It definitely wasn't a big mistake - after all, you can buy clothes hangers fairly cheaply in stores like Primark if you don't have the space to bring them in your suitcase/luggage - but it did make me feel a bit foolish! 😅

Eve (Kingston Rep).
Hi there @Colourcollider ,

Fab question! I would definitely try not to forget...

Your duvet! Some unis provide them but others do not and so please be sure to check what your accommodation includes.

Memory stick! I know these are a little dated now but they may be useful for putting presentations on if you need to move them to a lecturer's computer to present.

Something fun with a story behind it! Something for a conversation starter. My friend brought a unicorn head-mask they'd picked up abroad, I brought my denim jacket from 1982. Whatever you have may also be a nice reminder of home.


I hope this helps, would love to hear everyone else's suggestions 🙂

Holly
University of Bath
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

I always forget the fun stuff like room decoration! I'm always focused on bringing the essentials and hobby stuff haha that I forget about decorating my room. Also maybe stuff like tupperware, for meal prep or when I have a full day of uni and I need to bring a packed lunch :smile:

~ Fatiha, Cardiff University Student Rep
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

Hi @Colourcollider

Here are some things I did not think about bringing but wish I did:

Some games that you could play with your flatmates (e.g., cards or uno).

A raincoat or umbrella.

Things to do to relax (e.g., books and colouring).

Jackets for going out especially once it starts to get a little bit colder.


Sophie.
BCU Student Rep.
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Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

That there are shops in your university town and online shopping is still available, so as long as you have the basics for the first night, you can easily anything else you need.
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

Hi

What a great question! There are always loads of things that people forget when coming to university. An example of this would be extension cables, there just aren't enough plugs sometimes in your university room. Another thing that lots of us forgot was somewhere to dry your washing e.g washing rack/line. They are really great at getting your washing done quickly to avoid those big drying costs in the University washing machines.

I hope this helps,

Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

My big things to remember that i learnt during my first term are:

1.

Tupperware boxes: This allows you to batch cook meals and save both money and time on days with lots of lectures when you might not want to cook

2.

Something smart to wear: You may want to apply for a part time job, have a party/dance/ball or need to present your work to your lecturers so I'd recommend brining at least a few different things to wear to events like this.

3.

String and small clothes pegs: Bare with me here, you can fix these across your room and then hang pictures of friends and family, business cards, reminders or just about anything off them and they also help to decorate your room.

Hope this helps and you enjoy university
Dan - Student Ambassador
Hi There!
Here is just a few things either me or my friends forgot to bring when we were in our first year that we wished we had remembered:

Extension Chord- The wall sockets are not always enough and sometimes they are really far away from the bed in the room, so an extension chord is a good thing to have with you.

Mattress Protector- You never know who has slept on the bed before you, so it's aways safe to have a mattress protector.

Towel- This might seem obvious but it's very easily forgotten and can be a nightmare, so make sure you have packed your towel.

Bedding- Duvet and Pillows, not all accommodations provide them.

ID- This might seem obvious, but make sure you take some form of ID with you as you will need it if you go shopping or want to go on a night out.

Air Freshener- Your room has probably been vacant for a couple of months over the summer, so if it's all dusty it's best to have some on hand.

Games- It's a great way to get to know your flatmates by having board games for game nights.

I hope this helps,
From Josh
Official LJMU Student Rep.
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

Hi @Colourcollider,
I would recommend some crocs/sliders to wear in the communal areas of the flat, extension leads and over the door hangers which are good for hanging up coats. Formal clothes are useful if you have any job interviews for part time work. Also, if you have a shared bathroom i would recommend a shower caddy which is basically a small basket with your toiletries in that you can carry to the bathroom each time. Also, any equipment relating to any hobbies you have or societies you want to join eg. baking, crafts or sports equipment.
Hope this helps!
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)
Original post by Colourcollider
Hi! Just wondering what people tend to forget when moving to uni. It’s still ages till I start but always good to be prepared and start thinking of hints to remember!

Hi there,

i love this trend because i forgot so many things when i moved!

1- extra batteries for fairy lights and extension leads - the plugs are never where you need them
2- sliders or slippers for the communal spaces as they can get messy!
3 - a mattress protector as the accommodation mattresses may be older

and finally bring a couple of your mum's bag for life's so you don't have to buy one or haul your shopping back in your backpack every time

hope this helps
amber
Coventry University student ambassador

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