This is the ultimate university student packing checklist - Debut

This is the ultimate university student packing checklist - Debut Debuts Ultimate Uni Student Packing Checklist Its not Hogwarts, but its definitely home at least for the next nine months. Its that time of the year again! Whether youre a fresher or a finalist, weve made this extensive list of things you should really chuck in the boot. Download the printable version of this checklist here. Pro tip: packing isnt fun, but it is when you put this playlist on.   Debuts Ultimate Uni Student Packing Checklist Bedroom Image via Giphy Your uni room should be a sanctuary away from all the crazy, wonderful, overwhelming experiences youll no doubt have. Heres our list of things thatll turn your rented room into your home away from home. [one_half] Jersey sheets and duvet/comforter set. Trust us, theyre way comfier. Foam topper. This is to protect your mattress from any, uh, weird stains. (No judging!) Extra pillowcases One extra fluffy pillow An air mattress or a sleeping bag for any visiting home friends A fluffy throw Fairy lights Polaroids and photos for your bare, sad-looking bedroom wall A rug. It gets cold in the winter, yo. A squeegee this is ridiculously useful for getting rid of condensation, and therefore, any potential damp [/one_half] [one_half] Bulletin board/dry-erase board Push pins/magnets Whiteboard marker pens Desk/floor lamp Full-length mirror Clothes hangers (and plenty of them) Behind-the-door adhesive hooks Stackable shoe rack A bin Storage containers for under your bed A medium-sized fan (to air out your room in the winter, and to cool down in the summer) A secret mini-safe for your valuables  (we found this cool one on Ebay) [/one_half] [full_width]Kitchen[/full_width] Image via WeHeartIt Now, weve just gone for the basics. All you Insta-cooks will probably have your own extensive list, but this will definitely get you through a year without having to resort to Pot Noodles. [one_half] Large dishes Small dishes Cereal/pasta bowls Cutlery (forks, spoons, knives, chopsticks, whatever you fancy) Cups Mugs Oven mitts Tea towels Large oven tray Medium oven tray Muffin tin Kettle [/one_half] [one_half] Toaster Dustpan Tinfoil Clingfilm Tupperware (a few different sizes) Utensils (spatulas, ladles, tongs, kitchen scissors, kitchen knives, potato masher) Hand soap Disinfecting wipes Medium-size wok Medium-size saucepan Large saucepan (for soups and stews) Medium-size frying pan Pancake pan (for Pancake Day, obviously) [/one_half] [full_width]Laundry[/full_width] Image via Giphy No, keeping it all in your hamper and then bringing it back for your mum to do at Christmas is not the one. Laundry hamper Iron or portable steamer Ironing board Huge, economical box of detergent Drying rack (try not to dry your clothes in your room as this will increase damp in the winter) Bleach Fabric softener Emergency sewing kit Vanish or a similar stain remover Lingerie bag (so your delicates wont get holey in the wash) Bathroom Image via Giphy Well say this now: if you keep your stuff in the communal bathroom, they will get used. Well also say this now:  if you use other peoples stuff and finish them, karma will get ya if you dont replace it. [one_half] Two big bath towels Fuzzy bathrobe Bath rug / shower mat Hand towel Portable shower caddy for your toiletries Air freshener (trust us) Bathroom cleaning supplies (drain unblocker, toilet brush, toilet cleaner, shower cleaner, rubber cloths  and sponges) Toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste Mouthwash Floss (we know, the benefits of flossing are unproven, but nothing makes you feel more with it than when you floss in the morning) Shower gel Shampoo Conditioner Face wash Face moisturiser Body lotion Sudocrem (for bumps, cuts and any stray spots) Lip balm Hand cream Deodorant Shaving cream Sunblock Makeup wipes or makeup remover Face/hair treatment masks (for those flatmate beauty bonding sessions. Yes boys. You too.) [/one_half] [one_half] Accessories Hair dryer Face mirror Brush/comb Contact lenses, solution and case Cotton buds Cotton balls Hair straighteners/curlers Hair ties (bring lots, they always go missing) Nail clippers / toenail clippers Nail file Tweezers Razor Tampons and pads Toilet paper (just in case) Bobby pins Headband [/one_half] [full_width]Clothes[/full_width] Image via Giphy Now, we thought about dividing this by boys girls, but that would be terribly gender-normative of us. So cross off all the ones that dont apply to you before you start packing! [one_half] Pyjamas Comfy pants Nicer, perhaps not so comfy pants Bras Sport bras Blue jeans Black jeans Day dresses Going out dresses Button-down shirts T-shirts (band shirts, your favourite movie, this is your chance to turn your top into a conversation starter.) Going out clothes (only you know what that means for yourself) Hoodies Rain/wind jacket Skirts [/one_half] [one_half] Shorts Tights/leggings Coats Professional clothing (blazers, nice slacks, that one dress that makes you feel like an adult) Sports socks Cartoon socks Slipper socks Workout  clothes Jumpers Tank tops Day trainers Sports shoes High heels (that you can realistically walk in) Winter boots Wellies A bag big enough to fit your laptop (one that youll affectionately say contains your entire life) Your going-out purse (that can fit your phone, ID and keys) [/one_half] [full_width]Tech[/full_width] Image via Giphy Weird things the author saw during her time at university: a guy who exclusively typed on a typewriter and carted it around during lectures. Keep typing away, typewriter guy. Laptop Phone Tablet (this will be particularly useful for lectures, especially if you have a portable small keyboard) Camera Camera SD card Chargers (phone, laptop, camera, etc.) USB drives An extra phone cable (they always break) HDMI cable (so you can put your Netflix on your flatmates big TV) A Microsoft Office subscription (your notes are going to look  so swish. But if not, Google Docs is pretty good too.) Bluetooth speakers Portable phone charger Printer Scanner Printer ink Printer paper Wireless mouse and keyboard Voice recorder for lectures (make sure you ask your lecturer for permission first!) Laptop case Laptop pro-up stand (to fix your terrible posture) Stationery Image via Giphy Ah. Nothing like the smell of fresh notebook paper in the morning. Ballpoint pens Pencils Erasers Highlighter pens (preferably scented, obvs) Desk calendar Postcards (to send home) Envelopes Scientific calculator Ruler (youll be surprised at how many times youll use this) Measuring tape Folders Plastic wallets for your folders Index cards Notebooks Sticky notes Permanent markers Stapler and staples Paperclips Clear sticky tape Masking tape Hole-punch Glue White-tac (not blue theyll stain your walls!) Desk fan Rubber bands Wrapping paper Emergency Image via Giphy Because youll inevitably have a few of those. Hayfever tablets Inhaler Aloe vera lotion Antiseptic lotion or wipes Bandages Contraception Cold and flu meds Lemsip Decongestant Eye drops First aid kit Insect repellent Prescription medicine Prescription information Painkillers Thermometer Iodine Rubbing alcohol Throat lozenges Throat spray Upset tummy medication Vaseline Ankle guard / knee guard (for any potential sprains) Pepper spray Mini  alarm / whistle Emergency contact list Spare phone (like an old Nokia) and charger Fire blanket Mini fire extinguisher Strong flashlight Party Image via Giphy Finally, she gets to the important stuff. Alright guys, I got there in the end. Its our job to tell you to drink responsibly, so, drink responsibly please! Fancy dress 1920s themed Anything-but-clothes Ancient Greek 80s-themed Halloween costume Something beginning with the first letter of your name Face paint Temporary hair colour spray Face glitter (this is mandatory) Recycled cardboard and acrylic paint Shot glasses Jelly moulds (for vodka jelly) Playing cards Cards Against Humanity Earplugs Flask Fishbowl (or large, clear bowl) Extra Bits Image via Her Campus Now, for the things youll definitely need but dont quite fit into our neat categories. Passport Drivers license Car registration and insurance information Copy of birth certificate Copy of National Insurance Credit card Debit card Uni enrolment documents Health/dental information Copy of house contract/lease Product warranties for your techy bits Student ID Folder for important documents Journal Picnic blanket Beach towel Bicycle Bicycle helmet Bicycle lock Musical instruments (yes, be that dude playing Wonderwall on the guitar) Sleep mask Suitcase Mini tool kit Mini vacuum cleaner Yoga mat Feature image © Erol Ahmed via Unsplash Download the Debut app and you could totally grab yourself a summer internship  way before anyone else. Follow Brenda on Twitter @brendaisarebel Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter  [/full_width]