Congratulations on finally receiving your acceptance letter, your hard work finally paid off and you will soon fly off to fulfill the dream you once saw. But before that, there's still a lot to do, like packing for your new life ahead but then where to start? And once you've crossed that hurdle the biggest dilemma hits. What to leave behind and what to take along?
Don't worry we have been there and done that so let us share a little bit of our experience through this blog.
This is what a perfect university essential checklist looks like according to us!
Documents And Papers
Going to a foreign country you will need your documents for countless things like insurance, ID etc, but since they are important and won't be needed all the time you need to scan the documents and keep them somewhere safe.
- Passport
- Passport size photos
- Visa
- All relevant university documents, especially the acceptance letter
- Birth Certificate
- Student Bank Account details
- All student loan documents
- Accommodation Contract
- National Insurance
All documents are important, no matter which. So it is suggested that you keep them scanned and safe in a trustworthy place.
Bedroom Essentials
Your bedroom will be the most important space for you during your time abroad, it will be your haven, so we suggest making it as comfortable as possible.
- Pillows
- Duvets
- Mattress Protector
- Bedsheets
- Spare sheets and duvets
- Coat Hangers
- Desk Lamp
- Medicines (If required)
Bathroom Essentials
When it comes to the bathroom, it is preferable to determine whether or not the lodging will have an en suite bathroom before packing the necessary toiletries.
- Towels
- Hand Towels
- Bath Mat
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Washbag
- Toiletries (Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, etc)
- Razor
- Shaving cream
- Shower shoes
- Hair dryer
- Dressing Gown
- Basic first aid kit
Kitchen Essentials
Kitchen uni essentials are the most important and the hardest aspect of what to take along, with its vast range of utensils and appliances that we can take along it is hard to choose, still we tried to put together a list of some very important things that are extremely necessary for the kitchen.
Hope it helps!
- Cookware Set
- Utensils
- Plates, bowls, glasses
- Mugs
- Mixing bowls and measuring cups
- Cooking Utensils
- Cutting board and knives
- Colander
- Cooking utensils
- Can opener or bottle opener
- Food storage or containers
- Oven mitts/ potholder
- Tea towels
- Dishwashing supplies
- Basic appliances (If necessary)
Study Essentials
Generally, most of the uni essentials for studying will be available in your university but it never hurts to be prepared, doesn't it? Better be safe than sorry!
- Laptop
- Pens and Pencils
- A4 liked notes and binders
- Highlighters or markers
- Textbooks
- Tape
- Folders
- Staplers
- Sticky notes
Electric Essentials
In this day and age, it is tough to picture surviving without any form of technology, be it a phone, laptop, iPad, or even a basic set of headphones. That's why let us include electricals as our university essentials too!
- Laptop or desktop computer
- Mobile phone and charger
- Extension cables
- Speaker
- USB sticks
- Camera
This is just a comprehensive list, you can tailor it according to your needs and wants. We understand that getting ready for university can be a thrilling and intimidating process. That's why our thorough guide on university essentials aims to provide you with all the supplies and practical advice you need to set up a relaxing and effective living environment on campus. And if this list still fails to help you with your dilemma then we would suggest packing lightly.
