You are eighteen and have successfully passed your exams to get a university place. Your mum or dad is going to drive you up there, so you really need to start thinking about what to pack. But what do you take to college?
As an eighteen year old you may not have been used to fending for yourself so it is quite a dilemma deciding what to take. Space is limited depending on how big your car is, so here are a few pieces of advice.
First, there are the essentials – the entertainment and electricals! Don't forget the iPod, charger and all its related paraphernalia. Some glow sticks for messing about of course. And a stack of CDs. Although you have downloaded them all on your iPod it looks cooler to have CDs to rummage through.
For kitchen equipment just take the basics. Unless you are a budding Gordon Ramsey you will never use half of what your mum advises you to take. I mean, who really uses a garlic press at uni?
In the unlikely event that you don't have a particular piece of equipment you can always borrow it from someone. A few plates, cups, glasses and cutlery for eating and drinking. A couple of saucepans and that is about it. Take food essentials for a couple of days maximum, as you can always get your shopping delivered by internet!
