Moving In – Take Heed!

Here’s a list of the things you will need, so that you can check them off:
(Updated 26/8/08)

General things:

• Clothes (you know what’s right for you - I’d recommend at least 2 weeks worth of clothes, you may only be able to wash them once a week)
• Your washbag (toothbrush, makeup, facewash….)
• Handwash, showergel, shampoo
• Hair care things (brush/comb, gel, etc)
• Hair dryer (if it blows the fuses, send it home again)
• Bedding (duvet+cover, pillow(s)+cover(s), sheets/blankets)
• Toilet roll (many places DO NOT provide this)
• All-purpose cleaner (one for kitchen, bathroom and surfaces) and bleach
• Air freshener
• Bin bags (both big black ones and small-bin-size ones) – you may need a bin, too!
• Bathroom mats
• Laundry basket and clothes drying stand
• Laundry powder/soap

Kitchen things:
Remember to check before you go what equipment you have access to, and what meals are/aren’t served

• Plates, bowls, knives, forks, spoons, glasses, mugs
• Oven trays and pots/pans (muffin and can tins, too?)
• Chopping board (aka ‘Worktop saver’) and mixing bowl
• Can opener and bottle opener
• Cling-film and foil
• Cooking knives, spoons, grater, jug, fish slice
• Tea towels (and oven mitt) - make sure you have enough for when they get dirty
• Kitchen roll and paper napkins
• Household scissor set
• Set of boxes for leftovers (doesn’t have to be expensive)
• Roll of food bags (for leftovers, freezer food, portioning big packs)
• Lunchbox kit (optional, but packed lunches will save you lots of money)
• Sink trap (stops food pieces blocking the sink)
• Washing up liquid and sponges
• A good recipe source or two
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• You may find these useful : pizza cutter, egg cup, sieve, rolling pin, egg separator, pastry brush, cookie cutters

Stuff for your studies:

• Computer internet cable (think carefully about the length you want/need)
• Pad of paper
• Pen set (black/blue ballpoints)
• Pencil set with eraser and sharpener
• Stapler and holepunch
• Ring binder (large if you have many modules), dividers, folders
• Clear pencil case (for exams again)

Entertainment:

• Music and player (NOT your huge speakers – there are rules against them)
• DVDs (nothing beats a good film night in)
• Your favourite hobby (you won’t want to give up for 9 months)
• Weigh up taking your games console vs getting it stolen
• Candles (if you are allowed, in case of a power cut, or if you like scented)
• You’ll want some posters (you know you will) – most places provide a pin board, this usually means you aren’t allowed to stick stuff to walls, so use it

This list is subject to be updated.  If you think I have forgotten something, please comment, and I will add it to the list.  Big thanks to anyone who helps in this way.
Have fun packing and moving in to your new accommodation!