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Packing essentials - student halls edition

By Halls 09 Aug 2022

Now you've got your place at university, it's time to start thinking about what you'll have to pack.

But it can be a bit difficult to remember every little thing you might need whilst you're away from home. That's why we've made a super-useful list of all the things you're definitely going to want to remember, and some optional items thrown in too!

Documentation

Passport
ID
University acceptance letters
Insurance documents
Bank debit cards
Student discount cards
NHS number - to register with a GP

Electrical items

Mobile phone
Laptop
USB memory stick
Extension lead
Headphones
Speakers
Chargers
Batteries

Kitchen items

When you move in remember there could be as many as 11 people sharing a flat, it might be best to wait until you arrive and all chip in to buy pans etc to save you cupboard space instead of and all bring 5 pans each.

There are some things on here that you might not necessarily need, so don't panic if you don't have cupboards resembling Gordon Ramsay's!

Student recipe book
Plates
Bowls
Cutlery
Utensils
Tupperware
Scissors
Kitchen knives
Chopping board
Baking trays
Oven proof dish
Grater
Peeler
Tin opener
Colander/ sieve
Washing up liquid
Sponges
Tea towels
Cling film
Tin foil

Bedroom

Duvet
Pillows
Bedding
Mattress protector
Coat hungers
Laundry basket
Mirror
Clothes horse
Storage boxes

Bathroom

Hand towel
Bath towel
Bath mat
Toiletries (toothbrush, shampoo etc)
Flip flops
Hair accessories

Clothes

T-shirts
Tops
Jumpers
Skirts
Shorts
Trousers/ jeans
Joggers
Loungewear
Dresses
Winter coat
Underwear
Pyjamas
Socks
Gloves
Scarf
Shoes
Dressing gown

Miscellaneous

Jewellery
Stationery
Weekend bag
Reusable water bottle
Hot water bottle
Plasters
Sewing kit
Medicine

There are also things that you CAN'T bring to uni:

Chip fryers or rice cookers
Candles, incense sticks, tea lights
Smoking equipment, such as pipes and ashtrays
Dartboards or weapons of any kind (real or replicas - don't bring them!)

Don't worry if you don't have everything you need before you come to university, you can always pick some stuff up whilst you're here. You can also order some kits now from UniKitOut which will be delivered and ready for you when you move in. Use the discount code LSE10 for 10% off!