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Amazon Essentials for University

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Moving into university, especially if you are going really far from home, can be soooo overwhelming. To ease the stress of the big move in day, here is a little list of things you might not have thought of getting for yourself to make life easier for...
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For the girlies who get their nails done regularly and don't want to ruin their manicures, this is a literal lifesaver. Also, everyone forgets a bottle opener when moving in, so you could get one that's suitable for bottles and cans.
Drink Can Opener
 
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Cooking for yourself alongside everything else you have to do in uni can be stressful even if you usually enjoy cooking. Prepping meals in advance can help you stay healthy and save money. Trust me, that meal you can just microwave because your timet...
Meal Prep Containers
 
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Any kind of spill proof, insulated tumbler or cup is a necessity for university so you can carry your tea,matcha or coffee with you for 9ams
Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Steel Tumbler
 
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You can never have enough mugs when going to uni, especially since the weather starts to get colder with a new school year. Mugs are perfect because you can use them for hot and cold beverages and all drinks, unlike glass.
Mugs
 
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I believe the best investment any university student can make is getting themselves an airfryer. From chips to chicken to fish to cakes to smores, you can make almost anything in a couple of minutes with little or no oil.Pro tip: get sone silicone or...
Air Fryer

Room stuff

 
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You might have some space in your room to hang up mementos as you meet new people and miss old friends, and why not get cute pins that add a little je ne sais quoi to your wall of memories?
Cute Push Pins
 
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A handy way to add more decor or increase hanger space without damaging walls and surfaces. Trust me, you don't want to get slapped with uni accommodation fines.
Command Strips
 
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Perfect for creating the ambience you want, whether that's festive, cosy, party, or pink! Also less likely to damage your walls compared to LED lights and easier to set up
Fairy Lights
 
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Getting a diffuser for your room is actually a game changer that allows your small space to have a subtle fragrance that welcomes you after a day of lectures and tutorials. Check the rules of your accommodation to see whether it's allowed. If not, ge...
Air Wick Diffuser
 
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A great way to maximise storage space for your clothes. I've also used one from IKEA without partitions for my books
Clothing & Closet Storage
 
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Bring in any old costumes or fancy dress clothes for socials and balls because there's always something to dress up for whilst in uni. Stuff like cat ears, a gnome cap, or face gems can also come in handy for last-minute outfits.
Costumes
 
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You will be cold when winter hits, so it's best to be prepared. It's great for accommodations that don't allow heated blankets for fire safety reasons
Hot Water Bottles

Others

 
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Take advantage of all the discounts you can as a student with free amazon prime for 6 months and 50% off during the rest of your course
Amazon Prime Student
 
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Great way to keep track of your keys whilst getting used to campus. I really like this one because you can hook it to your keys or leave it in your bag, and you just need an app for it, so it doesn't matter if you have an android phone.
Tile by Life360 Mate - Bluetooth Tracker & Keys Finder
 
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You don't want to miss a second of the new memories you'll be making trust me. This is also a great way to make friends! If Polaroids aren't your vibe, get a nice digital camera instead.
Polaroid Camera
 
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This is a great way to boost hydration as well as your vitamin and mineral intake so your body is more prepared to fend off fresher's flu.
Electrolytes
 
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Sometimes, you just want a nice lowkey bag to take a few items to that one 2 hour lecture when you aren't staying on campus too long. A tote is great for shopping or casual days, and you can get some really cute fancy ones with zips and extra storage...
Tote Bags
 
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Do what you can to boost your immune system during fresher's week (and all semester, really). I recommend getting Vitamin C and pairing it with zinc supplements to increase absorption and keep fevers and flus at bay. Make sure to eat healthy, though,...
Vitamin C Supplements
 
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Instead of carrying around an iron or a steamer, get these wrinkle release sprays to quickly get your clothes looking pressed and professional. University is a huge chance to network so make sure your appearance is always on point
Crease Release
 
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Do not forget to bring stationary! You can use them for arts and crafts with flatmates to make little notes in lectures alongside having a laptop or tablet.
Stationery / Office & School Paper

Bathroom stuff

 
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If you happen to be in an accommodation with shared bathrooms (shudder) you'll definitely need one of these to make it less awkward to carry all the stuff in and out that you would need so quick washes and everything showers are less of a fuss.
Shower Bags
 
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This is essential if you have a shared bathroom because trust me you don't want your feet to be touching that bathroom floor in the shower.
Waterproof Slippers