What students should take to uni

By Liz Lightfoot. Space will be at a premium in halls, so think carefully about what your child needs to take. Once the excitement of getting into university has died down, there are more mundane things to consider, such as packing. Most student bedrooms are single rooms, so forget the plasma TV or cello, unless strictly necessary. Beyond the basics of bedding, towels and stationery, what else your child will require depends on whether their accommodation is self-catering or catered. Catered halls still often provide shared kitchens for students to prepare their own meals out of hours. Read more...