12 Things Not to Forget When Going to University

Going to uni can be pretty overwhelming, with all the packing and organising that goes with moving. From Freshers Week to the start of lectures, there's a lot to remember. Don't panic; we've got you covered. We've put together a list of the essentials, so that you don't have to worry about forgetting anything!

Blu-tack 💙

Trust us when we say this is one of the most important items in your university arsenal. Here at UniHomes, we know the importance of making your house a home by decorating. Putting up posters and pictures is an easy way to make your space feel homely. Plus, it's renter-friendly, so your landlord won't hold back some of your deposit from damages.

Bottle opener 🍾

This will definitely serve you well at university. There's nothing worse than sitting down to have a nice cold bottle of your fave drink, and then realising you’ve forgotten a bottle opener. Be warned though, there will probably be a long line of people at your next night out waiting to use it.

Tea towels 🌟

These are very easy to forget, but take our word for it. If you want your kitchen to be habitable after the first week of living in your new home, you’ll need a fair few tea towels.

Pack of cards 🃏

Ring of Fire will rapidly become a tradition at pres before a night out, and other cards games will easily come and go. You'll be grateful you packed that deck when everyone's wanting a game.

Tin opener 🥫

Canned food is a staple at university (if you know, you know). With that in mind, remember to pack a trusty tin opener for those days when you're just that little bit too hungover to make it to the shop.

Alarm clock ⏰

Sadly, an alarm clock is pretty important so you can get to your 9am lectures on time. Using your phone can be a bit problematic, especially if it dies or you're tempted to shut it off in the morning (we've all been there 😴). If you can, try to place it as far away from your bed as possible, so you HAVE to get up to shut it off.

Devices and chargers 🔌

If you’re anything like us, your phone's probably glued to your hand anyway. And it might be obvious, but chargers are an easy thing to forget. Pack them all up (and then some) so you aren't without power in the first few weeks of lectures.

Coat hangers 👗

These things are rare at university. Everyone is after their share of coat hangers, especially in a shared house. Make sure you’re ahead of the game and get a handful of these tucked away in your suitcase when you’re packing.

Fancy dress 🥸

An essential. Bring some fancy dress options for those nights out with your sports or social crowd. Planning ahead for this can save you a bunch of time when a party comes around.

Homemade dinner 🍲      

If you can, bring some homemade dishes to freeze. After having your ‘basic’ noodles during the week, you’ll be grateful that you stashed your mum’s speciality pie for later. It's always nice to have a reminder of home too.

Toilet rolls 🧻

These are more expensive than you might think (you’d think they were gold plated or something). It's a good idea to have your own supply, just in case. Be ahead of the game and bring them with you from home.

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