DEAR FRESHER, WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO SCHOOL THIS SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE SEGMENT WITH SHEJACKIESAYS

Are you still unsure of what to bring to university? This ultimate guide is just what you need

NOTE VERY IMPORTANT : You’re not going to an alien world of zombies. Don’t pack like you need your entire life possessions to survive. Some of these items in the checklist can be purchased on campus so your baggage doesn’t need to feel like you’re ready for a space expedition. And oooh, congratulations! You’re officially on your own. Don’t screw it up!

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Passport/National ID/driving license or some form of ID

University admissions letter.

All your Student Finance Documents and receipts

Hall of residence documents.

Your bank details and bank card.

Passport photos (about 5 of them)

Exam certificates (definitely bring them if you want to apply for scholarship and loans)

ELECTRICALS

Laptop/Computer

Mobile phone and charger

Extension cable/s (if you want to be best friends with your roommates)

USB memory stick (probably one of the goodies you’d get when you arrive)

Headphones

CLOTHES

When it comes to the clothing you’re packing for school, it’s more about your style of dressing. Dress neatly and decently but don’t try to impress. No one really cares. Pick your clothes and don’t forget to add these ones….

All your old school uniforms (Don’t lose an opportunity to flaunt your high school pride)

Suit or formal wear (There’s always a fresher’s dinner and you have to slay!)Flip flops (chale wote)

Slippers.

Swimwear (You can’t be in the university and not know how to swim)like I know how to swim

Lots of loungewear – you’ll spend most of your time in comfortable clothes.Dressing gown or fleece

Bag or rucksack.

Shoes and sneakers

KITCHEN ITEMS

I’m all about saving money because if you find yourself in some of the elite schools in the country especially in the capital, living can get expensive depending on your lifestyle.

All the ‘I don’t have time to cook people’ have enough money to spend. Don’t listen to them. You can always cook on weekends.

Unfortunately, most kitchens in the halls of residences are completely empty. So, if you can afford, bring all these items.

Rice cooker (it turns out to be an everything cooker too)

Electric burner

Fridge (a table top would do)

Blender

Kettle

A couple of bowls and plates.

Cutlery

Frying pan

Mugs and glasses.

A saucepan

A sharp knife

Tupperware (these are just plastic bowls and cups)

Tea towels (also known as napkin)

Dish sponges

BEDROOM ITEMS

Bedsheets, duvet cover, pillow cases

Mattress protector

Hangrtd

Laundry bag or basket – for dragging items to and from the laundry room.

Hot water bottle.

BATHROOM ITEMS

Towels.

Toothbrush and toothbrush holder.

Paracetamol and cold & flu medicine for Freshers Flu.

A wash bag.

Any personal medication

Plasters

Antiseptic cream

Nail scissors.

Razors.

Tampons/pads.

MISCELLANEOUS

A torch

Condoms

A sewing kit

pins

Alarm clock.

Batteries.