Essential Student Items

If you've been on holiday before or gone away for a long weekend you will know the feeling you get after you have begun your journey, have I forgotten something?. This handy little guide will list the essential items you need to remember to pack for your student life.

Your stereo and CD collection so that you have something to listen to whilst you are unpacking, do try to keep the noise bearable on your first day.

An electric kettle, tea, coffee and at least two cups, perfect for those awkward first meetings, don't get caught short with only one cup.

A can opener comes in handy when you want to eat, unless of course you plan to live off pot noodles.

A bottle opener comes in even handier when you fancy something to drink, and it will save your lighters and kitchen top from damage.

Plastic cups and plates are great if you hate washing up or plan on throwing some wild parties.

A non stick saucepan will tackle most foods even baked beans.

Washing powder and if your a tender sort fabric softener will come in handy after the first few weeks.

Soap, toothbrush, gel, hairbrush, hairdryer and the like, just so you don't get mistaken for the local hobo although you may be able to make some extra cash begging this way.

Posters, photos, pictures and anything else that you can plaster your room with to remind you of the good times, why do you think they do it in jail.

If your a little rich and have a TV/Video or DVD player then remember to bring along your collection of films to while away those dull evenings.

An alarm clock will come in very handy to tell you its time to go to the pub.

An little black address book is great for showing off to your mates, but is also handy for when you really want to call that friend you met last night, or last year if your down on your luck.

Get yourself some insurance for your contents, if you think your skint now try living after you've been burgled.

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