Now that it’s time to pack your bags and leave for university in UK. Don’t be fooled there is a lot to plan and consider before you leave so even if you are in the UK it is quite important that you pack all the essential items. There is a small categorized checklist that includes the most important things that you have to bring with yourself and other things that aren’t really important but will make your life a lot easier. There could be somethings that you’d have to buy and chances are something are laying around your house.
Firstly, you need to understand that it is very important to plan first before starting to pack your bags. Here is a list of things that you need to worry about before starting to pack.
The documents
- Passport if you are an international student coming into UK
- Letter of reference and curriculum vitae
- All the certificates
- Insurance health and room
- And finally accommodation contract
And other documents can include driver licensee and Tuberculosis test report. Plus a tip is to pack the documents in a hand carry bag with attached details like phone number and address.
Clothing
Remember, getting your clothing items packed perfectly in just one go is nothing but a myth, here is a list of items you should consider packing for university
- Bathroom and hand towels
- Every clothing items like T-shirts, trousers and underwear etc.
- Coats
- Scarf, shawl and rugs
- Shoes, sandals and flip flops
- Socks and formal wear like suits and jackets
It is a personal choice depending on what suits you and fits you better it’s totally fine if you don’t want to bring shawls and rugs if that’s not your thing just remember it gets awfully cold in a lot of places in the UK. Just keep the weight allowance for students in your mind.
The Kitchen
This category highly depends on your choice of accommodation. If your accommodation includes the basic amenities like electric kettle, heaters, iron and plates etc. then you don’t have to worry about it. However here is a list of things that you can bring along for yourself to the university.
- Cup
- Sauce Pan
- Plate
- Utensils set
- Pair of scissors
Just remember that you can buy it close to the university from local shops.
Outdoors protection
Remember to pack rain coat, trench coat or an umbrella and specially a rugged rough use bag that is durable most importantly e.g. waterproof and smash proof bags to make sure your everyday items are well protected.
Cosmetic products
It is smart to carry your own basic toiletries such as
- Reading glasses, prescription glasses and contact lenses cleaning fluid if you wear lenses
- Another pair of glasses
- Moisturizing creams and lotions
- Skincare products like scrubs, oils and facewash
- Lip balm
- Nail trimmer
- Toothbrush and paste
- Comb or hairbrush whatever suits you
And other things can includes make up removers and make up products. Sun glasses, razors and sanitary towels.
Organizers
Toss in a deodorant or air fresheners too and other things like:
- Hangers
- Suit covers
- Insulated water bottle
- Safety pins
- Ear plugs
- Files and folders
Other things can includes a needle and thread, desk lamp and clocks as well
Electronics
This is considered to be one the most important category to consider when packing.
- Adapters like VGA to HDMI converters
- Extension cable to make your life easy
- Laptop and/or tablet to do my essay and other write ups.
- Rechargeable batteries
- Chargers and miscellaneous cables
Remember to pack these things correctly in the most safe way possible to make sure things don’t go south as batteries inside electronics and outside can catch fire if damaged whilst handling baggage. Try carrying them in your backpack.
Legal regulations
The government of United Kingdom has several restrictions on the types of products that can be brought over there. Its best if you buy an economy plus ticket that allows extra baggage for a price that can help you stay within the weight restrictions. Some items are forbidden to bring into the United Kingdom here is a small list of items that are banned:
- Illegal drugs like hashish, weed, alcohol and others.
- Offensive weapons like knives, pepper sprays and weapons
- Others things include pirated copies of movies and shows or unreleased albums may be seized and a legal prosecution could go underway that can result in jail time and probably a ban from entering into the United Kingdom.
Most of the things listed here except for electronics and documents are normally available locally near the university shops. For the best money exchange rates check the rates in your country and the UK as well and choose one that makes the most sense.
