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Now that you’ve secured your admission at university, it’s time to think about what you’ll take with you to university. One way to go about this is to have a list of the things you need not pack when you’re moving to your student accommodation. These items may be expensive to transport, or you’ll simply not need them at university. We’ve prepared a list of what not to pack when you’re moving to your student accommodation.
Printer
At university, a printer will be your best friend. But does that mean you have to pack it up when you’re moving to your student accommodation? The answer is no. Don’t get me wrong; a printer is essential for a student. At uni, you will inevitably need a printer to print notes, scan textbooks, make copies of important documents, etc. That’s why your university and your student accommodation will have high-quality printers to help you out. Most of the student accommodations listed on UniAcco are equipped with the latest printers. So, don’t worry about packing that old, bulky printer of yours. Let it remain at your house.
TV
TVs are awesome. Imagine watching your favourite TV show or your favourite football team play on the big screen. But if you really think about it, you’ll realise that your trusty laptop doubles up as a TV. So, what’s the point of transporting your huge, super expensive TV all the way to your student accommodation? Besides, most of the student accommodations listed on UniAcco, come with in-room TVs as well as TVs in the common room. So, it makes sense to not pack a TV when you’re moving to your student accommodation.
Games Consoles
So this one’s tricky. If you are a hardcore gamer, then you may be tempted to take your gaming consoles along with you to your student accommodation.
Kitchen Appliances
You might think that having a mini-fridge or toaster in your student accommodation will be a great idea. We won’t lie, those do sound pretty good, but chances are your accommodation won’t let you bring them, due to fire safety rules. Besides, the properties listed on UniAcco come with a fully equipped kitchen replete with a fridge, a KitchenAid, a toaster, a microwave, and so much more. So, it’s probably a good idea to leave the kitchen appliances in your home kitchen and make use of the already available kitchen appliances at your student accommodation.
All The Clothes You Own
Keep in mind that you will have a chance to go back home during the holidays. So, don’t raid your wardrobe and pack all your clothes when you’re moving to your student accommodation. Start by packing things that you know you will wear the most. Example, your favourite pair of jeans, t-shirts and jumpers. Don’t think that you will magically start wearing clothes at uni you haven’t worn in months. It doesn’t work that way. Think seasonally too. At most, you’ll need five pairs of shorts in winter or a bulky coat in the summer, so only pack the things that you’ll need for that season. A good rule of thumb is to ensure you have plenty of loungewear, a few comfortable shoes and at least one thing that can be used as a fancy dress outfit.
Your Car
This is another item that’s incredibly subjective. It’s always a good idea to go without it in the beginning. There’s a high possibility that your university town/city has a well-connected transportation system. This will not only work out cheaper in the long run but is also the most convenient way to get around the city. With your personal car, you’ll have to worry about gas, insurance, parking and sometimes even theft.
So, think twice before planning to get your car all the way to your student accommodation.
Old Textbooks
It’s no doubt that your old textbooks hold a wealth of information. But realistically speaking, there is a stark difference between your university studies and your high school studies. It’s probably a good idea to peruse through your old textbooks before moving into your student accommodation rather than taking them along with you. Your university textbooks should be enough to get you through seminars and lectures.
