This is a descriptive inventory of things you could possibly want to take to university with you. It has been compiled from suggestions given by people already at university to prospective students and freshers.
Using this as a guide, rather than a prescriptive list, hopefully you shouldn’t forget anything vital!
There are hundreds of things you may want to take when you move to university. Just bear this in mind: you are not moving to the moon. You’re moving into a student hall/hostel room smaller than your own bedroom at home so there are only a few recommended things that you have to take to avoid being unprepared.
Also remember not to buy inferior stuff – you’ll find quality and perfectly acceptable stationery, kitchenwares, provisions, and electrical appliances recommended by current university students at myJCRshop.com.
Here is the crucial item check list – none of which you should leave behind – as voted for by current students!
Clothing
• Normal, casual clothing – jeans, shorts, t-shirts, blouses/shirts (both long and short sleeve for layering and coping with changing seasons).
• Underwear and socks
• Trainers (even if you aren’t sporty these are useful)
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Smart outfit
• “Going out” shoes
• Fancy dress – worth taking at least one outfit with you
• Everyday student bag – backpack, messenger bag etc.
• Purse or wallet
Bedroom Essentials
• Bed sheets – including bed covers and pillow cases
• Pillow
• Bathroom slippers
• Coat hangers
• Nightwear
Electrical Essentials
• Mobile phone
• Phone charger
• Power extension cable (opt for one of these with surge protection)
• Multi-socket
• Rechargeable lamp / torch
• Iron
• Fridge (if you can afford)
Kitchen Essentials
• Small cutlery set
• Sauce pan
• Microwavable bowl
• 1 Glass and 1 mug – for all of your drinking need
• 1 Plate and 1 bowl
• Swiss army knife – a basic one with a bottle opener and corkscrew will sort out most of your needs
• Kettle
• Rice cooker
• Microwave (if you can afford)
• Toaster (if you can afford)
Bathroom Essentials
As with much of this list, students have different needs when it comes to personal hygiene and bathroom bits. So make sure you have all of your home comforts as well as these essentials:
• Laundry basket
• Toilet roll
• Disinfectant
• Towels – 1 big and 1 small
• Tooth paste and tooth brush
• Shower gel / soap
• Washing powder
• Drying pegs
Important Documents
• Passport
• Driver’s licence (if you drive)
• NHIS card
• Voter ID card
• Original admission letter
• Bank debit card
• Confirmation letters of scholarship/bursary etc if appropriate
Miscellaneous Items
• Provisions
• Pen drive
• Pens (and Pencils)
• Jotters
• Scissors
• Highlighters
• Permanent all-surface markers
• Ruler
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Hairbrush / comb
• Skincare and hair creams
• Shaving cream, razors
• Sellotape
• Painkillers
• Small sewing kit
