► Freshers advice
Oh My God! What should I pack?
When you move away to University you're not really sure on what things you need to bring. So for our Fresher Students coming to the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David in 2012, here is a list of things you need or may need to bring with you. If you have anymore questions please feel free to contact your Welfare Service and we're happy to help! Feel free to print this to use as a basic checklist!
► Documents
Passport photographs
Passport or Driving licence
National insurance card
TV licence ( if you have a television or intend on watching films on your laptop)
A copy of your CV
Bank account details
Student finance notification form
A transcript of your A Level Results
Any other University documents
► Kitchen Equipment
Corkscrew
Bottle opener
Mugs
Glasses
Cutlery (knives, forks, spoons)
Plates
Bowls
Tin opener
Scissors
Tea towels
Washing up equipment ( e.g. washing up liquid, cloths etc..)
► Extra Equipment for Self-Catered Halls
Casserole dish
Frying pan
Saucepan
Chopping knife
Chopping board
Bread knife
Spatulas
Sieve
Oven gloves
► Studying
Desk lamp
Diary
Dictionary and Thesaurus
A pad of A4 lined paper to take notes
A4 folders
Printer
Stationary
Sticky labels
Post it notes
White tac ( so it doesn't mark the walls)
► Housekeeping
Febreeze (some students have been known to use it as an alternative for washing!)
Laundry bag - So your dirty clothes don't end up on the floor.
Clothes horse - Save money on dryers by drying your clothes in your room
Coat hangers - you may not get any in wardrobes
Kitchen towel
Cleaning products
Washing powder/liquid/tablets (unless you intend on taking it all home!)
Iron
Door wedge - an open door in freshers week is much more friendly
Alarm clock (to make sure lectures are at least attempted)
Calculator
Computer and/or laptop
CDR's (to hand work in on)
USB "pen drive"
Network cable - to access the internet from the socket in your room
Bedside lamp
Mobile and charger
CD player/Hi-fi system - though better (certainly space wise) just to bring speakers and use your computer
TV (with Tv liscence!)
Camera - to take pictures of room and friends (to send home/put on facebook!)
Headphones - so you don't disturb others when you play music loudly!
Batteries - rechargeable (save money)
Extension lead
► Clothes
Dressing gown
Slippers
T-shirts
Jumpers
Trousers
PJs
Underwear
Socks
Shoes/trainers
Flip flops - for wearing in showers / communal wash areas
Swimwear
Ball gowns/eveningwear
Shirt and tie for any smart-casual events
Fancy Dress: (As most Wednesday nights are themed!)
► Your Style
Posters - though theses are available during freshers week
Photos of family and friends
Rugs
Fairylights/disco ball/ lava lamp
Cushions/beanbags - for friends to sit down in your room
A throw - to make your bed into a sofa for friends to sit on
Teddy bear/stuffed toys
Blanket
► Bedding
Sheets
Duvet and duvet covers
Pillows & pillow cases
Mattress cover - goes between the mattress and the bottom sheet
Hot water bottle
Sleeping bag - for when friends come to stay
Extra storage - cardboard or plastic boxes for things which wont fit anywhere else
Large suitcase - to put things in when going home for the weekend
Torch - for power cuts and looking under desks/chairs/beds
Earplugs - to cut out noise you don't want to hear
Safety pins
Small sewing kit - just incase you need to do a quik fix on a rip or tear
Clock
► Other Items
Hair Ties/clips
Make up
Jewellery
Moisturiser
Nail Varnish
Hair dryer/straightners
Tampons/sanitary towels
Razors
Aftershave/ Perfume
