5 things you should definitely not pack when when you leave home for university
Sure, take an extra coat, and everyone needs a rice cooker, but don't fall into the trap of bringing everything. You won't need it
Heading to university is a massive life change, especially if you're moving far from your home town or overseas. Deciding what to bring with you can be overwhelming - you'll want to have familiar belongings with you, and don't want to be spending a lot of money buying stuff you already own.
But packing all your belongings is impractical, and will just cause you more stress further down the line.
Here are five things that you should definitely not bring with you to university.
Don’t bring big, heavy suitcases
Many airlines give students extra baggage allowance, but don’t go overboard and abuse that. If you take too much stuff with you, your cases might be too heavy to carry around, hard to store, and end up left filled with stuff you don’t actually need.
Remember that you’ll need to transport your suitcases to and from the airport, train or bus station, and probably carry them up several flights of stairs, as not all student buildings will have lifts. Dorm rooms can be small, and might not have enough space to store big cases.
A good suitcase to bring is one that has expandable zips and four wheels, so it is easier to move around and easier to store. If you bring two cases, choose two of differing sizes, so that the smaller case can be stored inside the big one.
Don’t bring every item of clothing you own
To save on storage space, only bring the clothes you’ll need to suit the climate of the region or country, and only take items that you will wear on a regular basis.
