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Student Accommodation Checklist: What You’ll Need for September

Student Accommodation Checklist: What You’ll Need for September

If you’re off to university this September, you’re probably wondering what you should and shouldn’t be taking to your student accommodation. Some of this will depend on the type of accommodation you’re staying in and the course you’re studying. In this week’s edition, the Rivermead Islands team detail the fundamentals, the non-essentials and what will be included if you’ve opted for private student accommodation.

 

The Essentials

We’ve compiled a few categories of university essentials to consider taking with you to student accommodation this September! We’ll be putting you in touch with your flatmates in mid-August, so we suggest coordinating some of these with them.

 

 

Kitchen

    • 2-4 Mugs & 2-4 Glasses

    • 2 saucepans (induction compatible)

    • 2 frying pans (induction compatible)

    • 2 baking trays

    • An oven proof dish

    • A chopping board

    • Chopping knives

    • Cutlery

    • A crockery set – plates/bowls etc

    • Bottle opener

    • 2 tea towels

    • Oven gloves

    • Tupperware

    • Reusable water bottle

    • Washing up liquid and brush

    • Foil and cling film
    • Sieve, measuring jug, wooden spoon, spatula, tongs, peeler, pizza cutter, cheese grater, whisk
    • Cupboard essentials: teabags, coffee, sugar, beans, soup and pasta, to get you through the first week

 

Bathroom

 

    • Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel

    • Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss

    • Hand Soap

    • 2 towels and 2 hand towels

    • Toilet rolls

    • Brush

    • Moisturiser 

    • Tweezers

    • Shaving utensils

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Bedroom

Much of this category will come down to personal preference and what your student accommodation already offers.

 

 

    • Duvet, 2x pillows, 2x bed linen

    • Mattress protector

    • Things to make your room more homely – a rug, cushions, throw, pictures (bring command hanging strips)

    • Stationery and notebooks

    • Scissors

    • Reading books

    • Laptop and charger

    • Phone and charger

    • A small speaker

    • Whatever other tech you need for your course/leisure activities

    • Purse, cards, ID, Passports, important documents

    • Clothes, coats, gloves, bags, shoes, accessories, make-up and hair items

    • Coat hangers

    • Clothes airer, laundry basket, laundry tablets

    • Medical/personal items – paracetamol/plasters/sanitary products etc

    • Hot water bottle

    • A small bedroom bin

    • Cleaning wipes
    • Bicycle
 

Don’t Overpack

Remember, you can always buy anything you feel you need once you’ve settled in. Try not to overpack as this can cause over-crowding and it could mean wasting money unnecessarily! It might be that you decide to split essentials between a group of you and divide the cost. Sometimes, it’s a good idea to live somewhere for a little while and assess what you need, instead of splashing out before you get there. Bear in mind that you will most likely have to move things again summer, so keep track of what you’ve got.

 

 

Additionally, although we mentioned getting a few cupboard essentials, we wouldn’t recommended doing a full food shop and bringing it with you. When you arrive, find a local shop to get those fresh essentials. It’s also a good way to get to know the local area.

 

Private Student Accommodation

If you’re staying in private student accommodation, like Rivermead Islands, from September, you’ll most likely need less stuff! This is good news for your car and your wallet! Our residents can make the most of the luxury facilities on offer here and benefit from a wealth of modern amenities including:

 

 

    • Spacious en-suite bedrooms with double beds

    • Furnished rooms, including kitchen appliances, desk, chair and wardrobe

    • High speed internet connection

    • On-site laundry facilities

    • Modern shared kitchen and lounge area with sofas, tables, bookshelves

    • Bills and utilities included within the rent price
    • Weekly cleaning included, using our own products
 

Get in Touch

We hope this helps you decide on the essential items to buy in plenty of time! Are you wanting to know more about your student accommodation options in Essex? If so, we would love to hear from you. Our booking process is fast and simple, and we are now taking bookings for September 2023! Simply complete our form to be added to the waiting list.

 

 

If you’ve got any other questions at all, the Rivermead Islands team are on hand to help! Take a look at our detailed FAQs page here, or you can get in touch with our team through our contact page.

 

 

Don’t forget to take a look at our Instagram @rivermeadislands for more information, pictures and updates

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