{"id":4404,"date":"2019-09-05T12:25:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=4404"},"modified":"2019-09-05T12:26:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:26:05","slug":"to-bring-or-not-to-bring-that-is-the-question-my-university-essentials-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/arts-english-drama\/to-bring-or-not-to-bring-that-is-the-question-my-university-essentials-list\/","title":{"rendered":"To bring or not to bring, that is the question \u2013 my university essentials list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Follow my tips on what to bring and what not to bring for your first year at Loughborough University.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>First things first\u2026after reading this blog CREATE A LIST! Without a list, you will likely forget something. I remember panicking about what I should and shouldn\u2019t bring to University and if it would all fit in my dad\u2019s car (it was like a game of Tetris but we got there&#8230;just)!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><strong>To bring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kitchen utensils: <\/strong>pots &amp; pans, chopping board, oven trays, utensils, cutlery (coloured handles helps to distinguish yours from your flat mates)! You are going to be cooking for yourselves (unless you\u2019re in catered halls) so don\u2019t forget the obvious! Plates, mugs, bowls, glasses as well as cooking equipment as a necessity! Tea Towels and oven gloves are often forgotten about! <\/li><li><strong>Re-useable coffee flask or cup:<\/strong> Trust me you\u2019ll need to take a coffee to get through those 9am lectures! <\/li><li><strong>Tupperware:<\/strong> So handy to store cooked pasta in so you can eat on the go between lectures! I love bulk making food (even if it\u2019s simply a double portion) and storing it in a good old Tupperware I saved money, time, but definitely not freezer space!<\/li><li><strong>Clothes:<\/strong> It can be tempting to pack everything you own, but try to use this as an opportunity to start fresh and think about which clothes you really wear\u2026have a good old clear out! Clothing is an easy one as you just need what you\u2019d normally wear\u2026just remember fancy dress events\/Halloween is just around the corner so if you have anything for that, bring it!<\/li><li><strong>Loungewear<\/strong>: If you think you\u2019re going to dress smartly for your lectures\u2026you\u2019re wrong! Chances are, you will spend 90% of your time in joggers, hoodies, leggings and chilled clothing. Those 9am lectures are a challenge, so the least you can do is ensure that you are comfy. To put this into perspective, I genuinely only wear jeans on a night out or if I\u2019m going out for a meal! Sliders are worn by almost everyone! FLUFFY SOCKS AND DRESSING GOWNS ARE ALSO A MUST!<\/li><li><strong>Clothes hangers: <\/strong>May as well start as you mean to go on by hanging your clothes neatly in your wardrobe\u2026it may not stay this way but at least make an effort for move-in day! Hangers always seem to go missing (well for me anyway) so bring plenty. <\/li><li><strong>Toiletries:<\/strong> Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, deodorant, razor, toothbrush and toothpaste etc\u2026TIP: buy most of this on arrival\u2026trust me you\u2019ll need the extra space in your car! <\/li><li><strong>Doorstop:<\/strong> Simple yet a great way to make it obvious that you want to socialise with your new flatmates! Prop open your door and watch the friends roll in!<\/li><li><strong>Laundry basket &amp; drying rack: <\/strong>Store all that dirty washing and to dry it cheaply after its been washed!<\/li><li><strong>Extension lead:<\/strong> Plugs never seem to be put where we need them\/not enough of them so this will come in handy! \u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Batteries<\/strong>: A pack of AAA and AA will not go a miss at University. It\u2019s one of those items that is in that drawer at home with all sorts in and often one of the things you might forget. My fairy lights certainly needed batteries and multiple controllers need them too!<\/li><li><strong>Bottle opener<\/strong>: Again something that now sounds so obvious but is always forgotten! If you drink alcohol (it is perfectly okay not to and you will still 100% fit in if you don\u2019t), you don\u2019t want to be that person who performs there \u201cparty trick\u201d of opening beer bottles with their teeth! Keep it classy and remember that bottle opener! <\/li><li><strong>Change: <\/strong>Young people nowadays tend to rarely use cash (I certainly rarely have cash on me, just my card) but you will need some at university. You want a stash of coins in your room for the laundry machines, taxis or the bus. <\/li><li><strong>Adaptor\/chargers: <\/strong>Don\u2019t be that person who forgets their phone charger and has to borrow someone\u2019s on day 1! If you are joining us from another country, make sure you pack a travel adaptor that is suitable for the UK!<\/li><li><strong>Medication\/Pain killers: <\/strong>When Freshers&#8217; flu hits, you\u2019ll want to be stocked up on tablets to help you get through! Make sure you have paracetamol, ibroprofen, cold\/flu tablets and all those health essentials. <\/li><li><strong>Toilet roll: <\/strong>It seems to disappear quicker than I realised it would! Check with your halls, as some provide this for you! <\/li><li><strong>Duvet\/pillows and bedsheets<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Towels: <\/strong>I brought 2 so I had a spare if one was in the wash! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69807591_499956527245675_6399837425245356032_n-1024x958.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69807591_499956527245675_6399837425245356032_n-1024x958.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69807591_499956527245675_6399837425245356032_n-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69807591_499956527245675_6399837425245356032_n-768x718.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69807591_499956527245675_6399837425245356032_n-370x346.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69807591_499956527245675_6399837425245356032_n-770x720.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The one item you will not regret packing&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Your TEDDY\u2026or a comfort item of some sort: <\/strong>Think you will look childish\/not cool? Well don\u2019t\u20263 weeks in with freshers&#8217; flu when you start to get homesick, you\u2019ll want something to make you feel better. Even a soft blanket to snuggle into helps. Photographs of family and friends are also lovely to look through! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One Last Tip: <\/strong>Order to Click and Collect from shops in town for any bulky items you don\u2019t already own (saves space in the car), for example I ordered a printer, some kitchen items (pans etc) and a hairdryer to collect with my parents after we\u2019d moved all my clothes etc in! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"821\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69366530_534523703952157_7858711930205110272_n-1024x821.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69366530_534523703952157_7858711930205110272_n-1024x821.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69366530_534523703952157_7858711930205110272_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69366530_534523703952157_7858711930205110272_n-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69366530_534523703952157_7858711930205110272_n-370x297.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69366530_534523703952157_7858711930205110272_n-770x617.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not to bring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pets:<\/strong> I know you really want to (I certainly did) but you have to leave those beloved pets at home. My mum got me a cuddly toy version of my dog and gave it to me when I moved in\u2026as close to the real dog as I could get!<\/li><li><strong>High heels: <\/strong>I was that idiot that turned up to the first freshers punch party with heeled boots on\u2026DON\u2019T DO IT! Buy \u00a34 pumps\/trainers from Primark that can get ruined on a night out and dirty (not your precious expensive Nike trainers). That said, if you plan on going to the Freshers Ball, you will want to be in a dress and heels so maybe bring 1 pair for this occasion! <\/li><li><strong>Car: <\/strong>Halls don\u2019t have space to park them for starters and unless you work elsewhere, you can walk everywhere! We also have a free campus bus, which is handy if you\u2019ve got a bit of a trek. Save money on petrol too!<\/li><li><strong>Kitchen utensils you don\u2019t use: <\/strong>Mums have a habit of fussing but you don\u2019t need every utensil known to man! Not once will you use a whisk, in student-life a fork does the job.<\/li><li><strong>Desk: <\/strong>Regardless of whether you\u2019re in catered or self-catered accommodation, every room comes equipped with shelves, a chair, study table, desk lamp, wardrobe and curtains.<\/li><li><strong>Family: <\/strong>You do have to let go and say your goodbyes to friends and family but trust me, it\u2019ll be Christmas (yes I just said the dreaded C word) before you know it! <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69291143_1137524726441488_7512840576090243072_n-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69291143_1137524726441488_7512840576090243072_n-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69291143_1137524726441488_7512840576090243072_n-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69291143_1137524726441488_7512840576090243072_n-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69291143_1137524726441488_7512840576090243072_n-370x266.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69291143_1137524726441488_7512840576090243072_n-770x553.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69291143_1137524726441488_7512840576090243072_n-70x50.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, don\u2019t stress! What\u2019s the worst that could happen? You forget something and have to buy it when you get here! Good luck with your journey and I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll feel at home as a part of the Loughborough Family soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow my tips on what to bring and what not to bring for your first year at Loughborough University.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":599,"featured_media":4405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"lboro_blog_alternative_thumbnail_image":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-english-drama"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>To bring or not to bring, that is the question \u2013 my university essentials list - 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