College Checklist

What you need to start the college year

It is always a good idea to pack some needle and thread. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images

If you are moving into accommodation, whether they are student halls of residence, a bedsit or a flat, the following items will make life easier for you.

Bedroom
Mattress protector
Pillow cases, bedsheets, duvet and duvet cover
Coat hangers
Clothes horse
Hot water bottle

Kitchen
Bottle opener/corkscrew
Large mug
Bowl and plate
Cutlery
Chopping board
Frying pan
Pots and pans

StudyBag
Diary planner
Folders
Notepads
Stapler
Envelopes

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Clothing
Pyjamas
Bathrobe
Lots of underwear
Jumpers/hoodies
Coats/jacket
Clothes bin
Sunglasses (for winter and summer use)
Rain gear
Sports gear

Hygiene/Healthcare
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap
Contraceptives
Plasters
Painkillers
Towels

Tech
Laptop
Extension cord
Mobile phone chargers
Usb stick
Printer
Printer ink
Printer paper

Outdoors
Bicycle with lock
Gym gear

Food
Tins of tomatoes
Pasta, pasta, noodles and more pasta
Cereal oats for porridge
Rice
Tins of beans, tuna, etc
Tea and coffee
Vegetable oil/Olive olive
Sugar

Sundries
Washing powder
Needle and thread.

Chances are the kitchen will come equipped with a toaster, kettle and a microwave. If not, you should be able to pick up some reasonably priced models from your local electrical shop or from a local supermarket.