{"id":4794,"date":"2020-08-24T09:28:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T08:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=4794"},"modified":"2020-08-24T09:28:06","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T08:28:06","slug":"what-to-bring-to-university-ultimate-packing-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/advice\/what-to-bring-to-university-ultimate-packing-list\/","title":{"rendered":"What to bring to university: Ultimate packing list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I remember the few months before I started at Loughborough, the excitement and triple-checking every student forum on \u2018What to Bring to University\u2019. 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There is a pharmacy on site though if you need any extras or emergency supplies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Money&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;do not&nbsp;forget to bring&nbsp;debit\/credit cards. 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Candles are not allowed in Halls due to the fire risk.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Something you might not think to bring (you can also buy one once you get here) is&nbsp;a doorstop:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>There are two reasons for this:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>1) is that it\u2019s easier to move stuff in when you don\u2019t have to contend with opening a door backwards and carrying boxes on your front.&nbsp;<br>2) It\u2019s easier to chat to your new flatmates when your door is open!&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>TV \u2013 you can bring a TV to University if you wish, however, there may be limited reception due to surrounding geography, so we recommend you use the online catch up options. But, if you intend to watch or record live television broadcasts on your PC or laptop, you should ensure that you have a valid UK television licence.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kitchen&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The kitchens are university are supplied with a fridge and freezer, a toaster, a kettle, a microwave, and hob. Each student has a lockable cupboard to store their items. Most students bring an army of kitchen items and then find that all their flat mates have done the same, and end up with 8 pans, 8 graters, 8 chopping boards. Sometimes its good to just take the basics and then see what extra is needed once there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may need to bring the following if you\u2019re in self-catered halls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pots and pans<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mugs and glasses \u2013 I\u2019d recommend two of each, you really won\u2019t use a set of six!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bowls and plates \u2013 you probably won\u2019t need a full dining set initially, one or two of each should do<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cutlery and utensils \u2013 a wooden spoon, a grater but make sure you don\u2019t forget your tin opener (nothing worse than not being able to open the coveted tin of beans for your toast)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tupperware \u2013 a definite kitchen essential as it means less cooking \u2013 just make double and store the rest in the fridge\/freezer for later<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chopping board<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scissors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oven gloves and tea towels<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly are the things&nbsp;you will&nbsp;need for&nbsp;studying&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study Essentials<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Laptop\/Computer \u2013 we have&nbsp;Wifi&nbsp;all over campus and this is included in your room charge.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You&nbsp;<strong>do not<\/strong>&nbsp;need to bring a printer \u2013&nbsp;use the&nbsp;printers&nbsp;on campus,&nbsp;the cost per page is kept to an absolute minimum, and it works out significantly cheaper than having to buy paper, cartridges and a printer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headphones<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>USB stick&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stationary \u2013 pens, notebook, folders for notes&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A planner of some sort (you can also buy one of these once you get here)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bag\/rucksack&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Books (some of these may be available at the library&nbsp;or cheap online so DON\u2019T buy the whole reading list immediately as you could waste a lot of money on expensive books that are not needed.)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, you probably&nbsp;do not&nbsp;need to bring as much as you think you do and, if you do forget something,&nbsp;it is&nbsp;not the end of the world! 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