What Do Students Take to Uni

Hi.

Try this:
http://thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/What_To_Take_To_University

This will depend on what sort of accomodation they have sorted out for their first year at Uni. If they are staying in halls where all meals are provided then they won't need much really, although a kettle (and maybe a toaster) in their rooms if permitted might be a nice idea. Otherwise a self cattered halls they will need to take most things with them. It might be worth a call to the halls they are staying first before splashing out on too much, various electrical goods may be provided. Tesco online does a lot of cheap electrical goods.

Things like washing powder (plus explanation on how to use a washing machine - if required) are essential.

Obviously bedding, clothes, paracetamol (for hangovers), stereo, need to be taken. To be honest most student towns and cities have shops, it took a couple of years to convince my mum of this. They will be able to go out and buy things they need. I am not saying that food parcels and other bits and bobs won't be appreciated, but no need to hire a van to take down all the essentials.

Most students could survive with a kettle and a toaster, perhaps when they are feeling more adventurous a wok would be a sound investment for curries and stir fries.

The other reason for waiting, is you don't want them to go down to a self cattered halls and discover that the folk they are sharing with have also gone out and bought the 'essentials' so between them they have five kettles, five toaster, five microwaves...and no tin opener.

Their parents can always go online and get stuff delivered to them if they find they need things once down there.

corkscrew and a bottle

Hi there, having been a first year student last year, I have experienced what I needed to take etc. Firstly, a laptop is very usefully. As are a television and a games console :P

In terms of pans and pots, just bring a large frying pan, some tupperwear boxes (to store food in freezer) and few plates, knives and forks etc. Don't bother with an iron - you won't iron. Also don't worry about things like a clothes horse, ironing board, anything too bulky is a nono.

Perhaps think about bringing a printer - much cheaper in the long run than using university printers.

As suggested before; lots of money - don't waste it all on this years holiday - as you tend to underbudget big time, just as i did

Also would recommend a cheap toaster, kettle and sandwich maker (oh yes these are beauties), however, perhaps it would be good for your friends son's to get in contact with the people they will be living with, if at all possible?

Hope this reply is useful!

EDIT: Just a quick edit; Multivitamins and Vit C are useful to take , Students will be students and won't cook veg every day/ week / month.:P