So, you're accommodation is sorted, so is your course, you're all ready to make the big move. But what on earth do you take with you? You're trying to create yourself a home from home but you might not have an awful lot of space to do it in if you're in the average student residences.
Check your university website to see if they have a list of things to bring. A lot of universities send out a list within their guides to accommodation, so it's worth having a look around to see what's already going to be in your halls and what you're going to need to take. for instance, I needed to take a duvet with me, my brother didn't. You can't assume things will be provided, nor can you pack your entire room.
Why not try and go through what you use in a day? Wake up in your bed (duvet, pillow, sheets), stumble to the bathroom and have a shower (shower gel, shampoo, conditioner). Brush your teeth (toothbrush, toothpaste) and go downstairs for some breakfast (bowls, spoons) and so on.
Remember, even if you have forgotten something, it isn't the end of the world. You can either buy one or (if it's a teddy that you thought you didn't want but actually can't sleep without) it can be sent to you. Ideally though, you want to avoid these situations, so start packing about a week in advance. You'll find that as you go about your day-to-day business at home, you'll remember more and more stuff that you need! Maybe you should leave it to Dad to pack the car.....
