What should freshers take to uni

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Not sure about uni any more? Here's what you need to think about. Books are likely to be available in the library, either physically or online, and the books will be heavy and take up a lot of space in your room. ES Money. The Escapist. The Reveller. The Optimist. ES Best. ES Mag.

Follow us:. Password Please enter a valid password. Submit Submit. By Kit Heren. K nowing what to take with you when going to university for the first time can be tricky. Here we look at what you should take when you go to university for the first time. But don't be complacent, as some people might not like sharing. Bring clothes that are weather appropriate and that you want to wear.

You know what clothes you like. Bring them. A warm coat — Oxford can get pretty cold! Waterproof coat Pyjamas pairs Formal clothes — Some formal clothes for fancier events. My college only allows battery-powered ones for fire safety, so check with your college!

Succulents are hard to kill. Any musical instruments you wish to bring — do remember that you have neighbours so maybe keep the bagpipes at home.

Your college may even do its own branded one. Pack of cards — if you like poker Snacks to bribe friends — Greggs has just opened in Oxford Yoga Mat — Yoga is a great way to relax in a busy term there are lots of free online yoga classes.

If a mat is a bit expensive though, carpeted floors work too. Reusable water bottle A reed diffuser can be a good way to make your room a little fancier. Febreze works too. Extension lead s — VERY useful. You never know how many plug sockets your room will have, or how accessible they will be.