What to take to university 2022/23 checklist

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You've got your place at uni sorted but what on earth do you need to take with you? Below is a link to the definitive guide for what to take to university.

OK, time for a quick disclaimer - you will not be taking everything on the list, but if you do, we really want to see the pictures!

There's a lot of stuff listed - all of which has been suggested by current and former students. 
The resulting list is an uber packing list of anything and everything you might find handy.

First, some quick tips

  • Aim to travel light. You're potentially moving into a small room with very limited cupboard space - and you'll be moving out again at the end of the year. If you are staying in halls, some uni’s also insist that you move out at the end of each term! One large suitcase of clothes, a couple of boxes of other stuff and a bin-liner of bedding is about the right level.

  • Don't splash out on expensive stuff. You'll find perfectly decent duvet covers, kettles and stationery at the likes of IkeaArgos and the big supermarkets. Most stuff won't survive your first year so there's no point spending tons of cash on it.

    • Pro tip - duvets with a fixed cover can prove effective as there’s only one item to wash, if you’re that way inclined!

  • Before you go out and buy anything, make sure you've checked what the uni will be providing. You don't want to turn up with a lot of stuff that's already been laid on.

  • Once you have decided what to take, you need to decide on how you’re going to get it their. Most students manage with the help of family and friends, but if you just don’t have the vehicle space to do this why not check out our Student Box service as an economic alternative.

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