The ultimate Fresher's Kit List

Off to uni? Trying to figure out what to take without carting literally everything you own off to your new student digs? Whilst we can't help you decide whether you really need to take 35 pairs of shoes and your favourite teddy bear, we can make sure you arrive at Fresher's week equipped with enough survival essentials to give Bear Grylls the shivers.

We’ll assume that you've got the basics sorted (duvet, toothbrush, pants), so let's concentrate on some of the most useful items that people tend to overlook...

Student Survival

Struggling to get your head round all things studenty? Have a gander at the NUS advice pages

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