{"id":494,"date":"2022-08-18T13:37:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T13:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.proprep.uk\/?p=494"},"modified":"2022-08-18T13:37:38","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T13:37:38","slug":"what-to-buy-for-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprep.com\/blog\/what-to-buy-for-university\/","title":{"rendered":"What to buy for university: our top tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Freshers Week 2022 is just around the corner, but starting university life takes lots of preparation. You&#8217;ll probably have a reading list to get through and want to buy lots of new clothes. However, you also need to be equipped with those boring but oh-so-important items for use in everyday life. If you&#8217;ve got no idea what to buy for university, we\u2019ve got your back.<br><br>Are you in halls, dorms, or private accommodation? On campus or off? Wherever you live, you&#8217;ll need more than you think when you start university. The trick here is to shop smartly and wisely. Break up your list of what to buy for university into areas of your student life, and shop accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Study essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most student accommodation comes with a desk, but think about any extra accessories you might need. This will help you be as productive as possible in your new workspace.<br><br>Top buys here include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Noise-cancelling headphones \u2013 ideal for keeping you focussed in shared or noisy accommodation.<\/li><li>A wireless printer &#8211; for late night cram sessions, or any time when you just can\u2019t be bothered to run to the library.<\/li><li>Your own stationery \u2013 get off on the right foot with the pens, paper, and other equipment you\u2019ll need.<\/li><li>A lamp \u2013 lots of student accommodation is unfortunately quite badly lit. Come with your own lamp, or get one after you\u2019ve assessed the light in your room. This will be handy for studying and for anything else.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.proprep.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21e8382a-a10d-1524-91c3-742218d25850.png\" alt=\"What to buy for university: study essentials, like stationery or a good lamp.\" class=\"wp-image-495\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.proprep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21e8382a-a10d-1524-91c3-742218d25850.png 970w, https:\/\/www.proprep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21e8382a-a10d-1524-91c3-742218d25850-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.proprep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21e8382a-a10d-1524-91c3-742218d25850-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Photo credit: Monkey Business Images, Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Kitchen essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Living on takeaways gets expensive &#8211; you\u2019ll want to do a fair bit of cooking as a student. Most student accommodation comes with some kitchen utensils, but if you can, it\u2019s smart to invest in your own.<br><br>If you\u2019re trying to work out what to buy for university, <a href='https:\/\/www.argos.co.uk\/events\/uni-essentials'><u>Argos Uni Page\u00a0<\/u><\/a>and the\u00a0<a href='https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/gb\/en\/rooms\/off-to-uni-pubde095980'><u>Ikea Uni Page<\/u><\/a> are great. Here you&#8217;ll find crockery, pots and pans, utensils and more. A 20-piece kitchen starter kit is just \u00a322!<br><br>Consider the kitchen appliances you\u2019d like to take too. Again, student kitchens are usually well-stocked, but if you\u2019re a coffee lover or a toasted sandwich aficionado, bring your own trusty gadget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Bedroom essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good tip for starting to stock your university bedroom is to look around your bedroom at home. Consider what you use the most and what you can probably survive without. If you want to get new things, the student page at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/..\/Applications\/Microsoft%20Office%202011\/Microsoft%20Word.app\/Contents\/unelm.com\/category\/campaigns\/student\"><u>Dunelm<\/u><\/a>\u00a0has bedding from \u00a310, throws from \u00a310 and towels from \u00a31.\u00a0<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilko.com\/en-uk\/student-bundles\/c\/7313\"><u>Wilko<\/u><\/a>\u00a0also has an excellent bedroom bundle for just \u00a333. It includes 1 x cream double duvet set, 1 x white double fitted sheet, 1 x pillowcase two-pack, 1 x 13.5 tog double duvet and 1 x medium pillows two-pack. Bedding aside, remember those small extras like a laundry basket, a mattress protector, a mirror and a dustbin. You can find all of these at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Student-Essentials\/s?k=Student+Essentials\"><u>Amazon<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/gb\/en\/rooms\/off-to-uni-pubde095980\"><u>Ikea<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<br><br>Lastly, don\u2019t forget how important it is to feel at home in your university room, since you\u2019ll be spending loads of time there. If you can, get your hands on photos of friends and family, wall decor, or trinkets that mean a lot to you. They\u2019ll go a long way in helping you settle in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Living essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage is usually vital at university, as most students have a smaller living space than they\u2019re used to. Consider whether you need hangers or extra storage drawers in which to put everything you\u2019re bringing with. Other solutions include things like boxes you can stack on top of one another.<br><br>If you\u2019re sharing a bathroom, add a container for your toiletries to your list of what to buy for university. This will help you bring them in and out without a fuss. Where possible, check out the amenities in your room or hall first, and then shop accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.proprep.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dd0624a8-962e-bea7-d49e-ab3f3ee4e8f8.png\" alt=\"What to buy for university: chill essentials, like gadgets and subscriptions to help you relax.\" class=\"wp-image-496\" width=\"650\" height=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.proprep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dd0624a8-962e-bea7-d49e-ab3f3ee4e8f8.png 970w, https:\/\/www.proprep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dd0624a8-962e-bea7-d49e-ab3f3ee4e8f8-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.proprep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/dd0624a8-962e-bea7-d49e-ab3f3ee4e8f8-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Photo credit: BONNINSTUDIO, Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Chill essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, think about your downtime. Keeping up with the pace of a degree is a stressful task, and you\u2019ll want things to keep you relaxed and entertained.<br><br>The\u00a0<a href='https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Amazon-Kindle-Paperwhite-Waterproof-Twice-Storage\/dp\/B07747FR44'><u>Kindle Paperwhite<\/u><\/a> features a glare-proof screen with a built-in light, so it\u2019s great for both night and day. The battery lasts for weeks, it stores thousands of books, and you can download new reads in an instant.<br><br>For streaming services consider\u00a0<a href='https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Amazon-Student-Free-One-Day-Delivery\/b?ie=UTF8&#038;node=2973324031#:~:text=Courtesy%20of%20Microsoft%20Surface%2C%20the,with%20Prime%20Music%2C%20and%20secure'><u>Amazon Prime student<\/u><\/a>\u00a0at \u00a33.99 a month or \u00a339 for the whole year. Membership gives you one-day delivery on millions of items for six months. You&#8217;ll also have access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and more student discounts!<br><br><a href='https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/gb\/'><u>Netflix<\/u><\/a> doesn&#8217;t have a student discount, but it does have a free month trial and a range of plans. The lowest plan will only cost you \u00a35.99 a month. <a href='https:\/\/www.nowtv.com\/'><u>NOW TV<\/u><\/a> also has a free seven-day trial and plans that give you access to SKY, starting from \u00a33.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ink-adddata-ink-adddata-ink\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freshers Week 2022 is just around the corner, but starting university life takes lots of preparation. You&#8217;ll probably have a reading list to get through and want to buy lots of new clothes. However, you also need to be equipped with those boring but oh-so-important items for use in everyday life. 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