Student Essentials

It's that time of year again when freshers begin to look forward to the beginning of their university life. While this can be an exciting time for many people it can also be a stressful occasion where you have to plan out what items and accessories you will need to take to start your new life as a university student. Whether you yourself are embarking on this journey or you are a parent looking to help out your child we have created a list of all the essential items that you will need to ensure that your student life is stress-free and practical.

Study Tools

Yes I'm sorry to disappoint you but you are going to have to do a little bit of studying while you're in university! But this shouldn't be a stressful prospect for freshers as you will be able to ensure that you have all the items you require to make study and research as easy as possible. A selection of notebooks, pens and highlighters will ensure that you can write up notes during lectures jot down any ideas you may have when you're out and about and highlight essential passages from books that you may need to use for your essays. Of course a laptop is also an essential item for any university student as this will allow you to type up your essays and notes on the run; in a cafe, in a bar or in your living room making study as easy as possible.

Bedding

One place that and student is sure to spend a whole lot of time is in bed! Whether it's enjoying a lazy weekend catching up on some sleep or nursing a hangover after a night on the town. Heading out to University with just one set of bedding is probably not the best idea. You need to ensure you have several sets so that when you can't be bothered to do your laundry you will still be able to snuggle up in a warm, clean and cosy environment. Opt for simple fitted sheets in neutral colours that will go with any style and colour of duvet set. Also get some plain pillow case covers in case you need to change these more frequently than the rest of your bedding. When it comes to selecting a duvet set go crazy! Pick whatever style and design you like to give some life and character to your student halls

Cooking

Ok, so you may not be cooking gourmet food every night of the week but you will still require some cooking utensils and items to ensure that you can eat and prepare your beans on toast. A simple set of pots and pans will ensure that you have all the items you could need to cook on your student accommodation hob. Also purchase a set of utensils such as a tongs, flippers and serving spoons to make your cooking preparation as easy as possible. A full set of plates and mugs are an essential purchase alongside a set of cutlery and knives and some plastic storage containers to store your leftovers or take a lunch to university with you the following day.

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