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University packing list: What to take and what's included at Unite Students

Get ready for uni with the Unite Students full packing list. Check what to pack for uni, what’s included in halls & more in this student essentials guide.

ByConnor. P
2 March 2026
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#freshers posts

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Student living
How to have a (tee)totally fun freshers’ weekIf you don't drink, the tales of drinking games, downing shots and waking up with a killer hangover during freshers’ week are likely to fill you with dread.
BySophie M.
26 September 2023
Woman in crowd
Student living
Independence: How to be self-sufficient at uniThink you're independent now? Moving to uni can still be a bit of a shock. Student writer Emily shares her tips for easy independent living.
ByEmily T-J.
19 July 2019
Students stood around a pool table
Student living
‘In the end, we had an amazing week’: Kathryn on freshers expectations and realitiesKathryn went to uni a year after most of her friends. Their stories made her excited, but also nervous. Kathryn talks about her freshers' week experience.
ByKathryn W.
26 June 2019
Drinks on bar
Health & wellbeing
‘It became tedious’: Why I stopped drinking in first yearAfter the excitement of freshers' week, alcohol started to lose its appeal for Georgina. Here, she explains why and how she gradually gave it up.
ByGeorgina W.
10 June 2019
Photo of exterior of university building
Study & careers
How to get the most out of a university open dayAn open day is your chance to figure out which place is right for you - academically, socially and culturally. Read more about how you can make the most out of a university open day.
BySara H.
21 May 2019
Students eating pizza in the common room
Health & wellbeing
Enjoy Freshers’ week without nights out Freshers’ week typically consists of nights out, drinking and partying. Find out how you can enjoy Freshers' week meeting new people and experiencing new things, minus the nights out.
ByLauryn M.
17 August 2018
Three students walking together
Student living
How to make the most of your first weeks at universityHere are 10 things to do in your first few weeks at university, to make it feel like home.
ByAmelia. A
1 August 2018
Girl stood with graduation hat on
Student living
‘Scary and exciting!’: YouTuber Eve on waiting to start uniJust finished your A-Levels? Trying to picture yourself at uni? We asked the revision and study guru, Eve her top tips and how she’s feeling about starting university this year.
ByEve Bennett
22 June 2018