Going to university is a pretty big deal. There’s a reason why everyone is telling you it’s going to be the best few years of your life.
But as well as being super exciting, getting ready to go to university is also super stressful. If you’re going to university for the first time this January, you’re probably going to spend the few weeks leading up to your departure frantically trying to decide what to take to university with you.
Most new university students haven’t spent more than a few weeks away from home, so it’s almost impossible to know what you need to bring with you, as we (Thriller News GH) are kinda the experts at this sort of thing, we thought it was our duty to put together a comprehensive university packing list to ensure that you have everything you need.
Important documents
The following documents will be extremely important for your move to university, especially during your first few weeks, make copies and keep them safe so that none of them goes missing.
- Passport/driving license,Voters ID
- National ID or NHIS Card
- All official university documents, including your admission letter
- Passport photos
- All your Student Finance documents such as Bankers Draft
- Insurance documents (for international students, who may be required to take out health insurance
- Hall of residence documents (about 2 of them)
- Your course acceptance letter (if any)
- Exams certificates (definitely bring them if you want to apply for scholarships and loans)
- Not forgetting your reference number and other key numbers given to you in the course of admission.
Academic Items
Academic supplies such as books and notepads can take up a significant amount of weight and space in your luggage. So, don’t panic, you can always stock up on everything you need when you get to university .
- Cellophane Tape
- Note Books
- Journal/diary/planner
- Pens and pencils
- Sticky notes
- Paper clips
- Stapler and staples
- Highlighter
Kitchen Items
If you’re living in halls of residence, you do not likely have a fully stocked kitchen, so there’s is a need to pack up a kettle. It’s always worthwhile checking your hall or hostel beforehand
- A couple of bowls and plates
- Cutlery
- Mugs and glasses
- Water filter
- Saucepan
- Wok
- Sharp knife
- Frying pan
- Dish cloths/sponges
- Electric cooker (gas cooker not allowed in the university hall)
- Rice Cooker
- Kettle
- Heater
Bedroom Items
If you’re living in halls of residence, rooms will be furnished with all of the essentials; a bed, a desk, a desk chair, a bedside table, etc. So, all there is left for you to worry about is the basics
- Duvet
- Bedsheets
- Pillows
- Pillow cases
- Mattress protector
- Clothes hangers
- Mini iron
- Waste basket
- Laundry bag or basket (for dragging items to and from the laundry room)
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