What to get for uni?!

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Clothes hangers and a fold-up clothes rail – really handy for heavier items like coats and boots, especially if your wardrobe space is smaller than expected (mine was part shelves instead of a full rail). I went for a lightweight one on wheels so I could move it for cleaning. You can always take heavier items home when the weather warms up to save space.

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Laundry basket or IKEA bags – IKEA bags are useful for carrying clothes to the laundry room.

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A small lamp – halls often have bright wall lights, so a bedside lamp can make your room feel much cosier in the evenings.

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A small waste bin – some rooms have one, some don’t, but it’s easy to pick up once you’re at uni.

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Plastic storage boxes for under your bed – useful if your room doesn’t have much built-in storage (worth checking what’s provided first).

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Tabletop ironing board – not essential, but useful if you need to look smart for interviews or placements. Some halls provide an iron and board, so you may not need your own.

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Printer – they’re bulky, ink is expensive, and the uni printers will do the job.

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Toastie maker – used for a week, then it just takes up space. Toaster bags work just as well!

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A smart outfit for careers fairs, job interviews, or events.

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Good shoes and a warm coat for autumn and winter weather.

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Toiletries, including toilet roll.

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Bedding (if not provided) - always take your own pillow, even if it is provided, as your own one can often be comfier.

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Towels - at least one hand and bath towel.

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Your own crockery and cutlery - it is worth checking what will be in your accomodation when you get there, for example, will a kettle be provided? If you are moving in with housemates before you buy everything, it is worth seeing what they are bringing, so you don't have unnecessary duplicates of things such as toasters.

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Clothes suitable for your course and socialising outside, will you need any clothes for the part-time job? Although if you are starting in September, it will hopefully still be warm, it is worth taking some warm layers, including a coat, especially if you won't be going back home regularly.

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Anything you know you will need for starting your course, e.g. a notebook and pens.

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Your favourite things to relax, e.g., a favourite book or game.

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Some favourite snacks so you have something to eat and drink when you arrive and before you go shopping.

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Hangers as you will need these for your wardrobe

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A laundry bag/basket (again I agree with getting one with handles!).

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Extension leads as your plugs may not be where you want them.

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Storage bags or boxes for under your bed as you might have limited storage. I would check with your halls first though if you will have room.

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A spare towel and duvet set as these will be handy when you are washing your bedding.

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A clothes airer to save money on the tumble dryer at uni.

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Multiple tea towels as these will get dirty easily

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Tupperware so you can freeze some meals

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Lamp or other things to make your room feel homely

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Any large electrical items such as an air fryer unless you have checked that you will be allowed it

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Candles as you won't be allowed

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Lots of utensils that you don't use at home - it's easy to get carried away but don't buy things for the sake of it.