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What to take to university?

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I'm pretty sure I can move into my dorm on Saturday... but I've basically done nothing useful to get ready for college in any way.

I googled what to bring a few months ago and different sites had different answers and it was kind of a lot. So I'm wondering what you all think is good to have (if you went to uni or if you didn't I guess just what you imagine would be good)? ...Ill of course not use as a direct checklist but just for an idea 

Mostly I'm just trying to seem like I'm doing something worthy of my time instead of how I spent hours writing a fanfic (a kinda disturbing one and now I sorta "traumatized" myself heh) even though I have a book to read and essay to write before a week is done and I haven't even figured out payment but yeah.

Edit: I think this is the shortest post I've ever done (or one of shortest)

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  • Hi,

    I would recommend taking some personal comfort things, if you can. When I went to university for my first year I got really homesick and struggled to feel comfortable and at 'home' so next year I took some more personal things, like my bears and dolls. This helped me feel a lot more comfortable and settled there.

    Other than that I would say the following things are good to take with you

    • Clothes
    • Books
    • Notebook
    • Pens
    • Pencils
    • Laptop
    • Bag/Backpack
    • CDs
    • Spare phone charger
    • First aid kit (Probably not really needed but I'm very OCD with this lol)
    • Map of the university (if one's available. Mine was available and it was a lifesaver!).
    • DVDs (for unwinding and relaxing)

    I hope this helps Blush

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    Great list!

    I would include a portable power bank for your phone.

    Make sure your laptop has about 8 hours of battery life as some days you need it a lot and charging points are rarely convenient, plus it helps not to have to carry a laptop charger.

    Insurance to cover your stuff from theft or damage. Best to shop about as prices vary and with all those clumsy students about then the chances of getting a coffee or beer spilled on your laptop / phone / tablet are high.

    Any drugs that help - i.e. stuff for headaches, allergies, decongestion, cold remedies, losenges for a sore throat etc. It can be good to get these before you go as you can often get your parents to get these for you and save you money ;)

    For cash, try to have it rationed to avoid spending it too soon. I found the temptations of freshers week (the first week of uni) were significant and I spent a lot on food and drink when I really needed to make it last longer.

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  • in reply to %

    Great list!

    I would include a portable power bank for your phone.

    Make sure your laptop has about 8 hours of battery life as some days you need it a lot and charging points are rarely convenient, plus it helps not to have to carry a laptop charger.

    Insurance to cover your stuff from theft or damage. Best to shop about as prices vary and with all those clumsy students about then the chances of getting a coffee or beer spilled on your laptop / phone / tablet are high.

    Any drugs that help - i.e. stuff for headaches, allergies, decongestion, cold remedies, losenges for a sore throat etc. It can be good to get these before you go as you can often get your parents to get these for you and save you money ;)

    For cash, try to have it rationed to avoid spending it too soon. I found the temptations of freshers week (the first week of uni) were significant and I spent a lot on food and drink when I really needed to make it last longer.

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