What To Bring
What to bring to Stenton Hall
Moving to university for the first time can be incredibly stressful. To make things easier we've complied this list of things to bring, and not to bring, with you to Stenton Hall.
General Items | Stationery | Clothing | Food & Drink
Definitely Don't Bring | Recommended Against Bringing
General Items
| Bedding | Go for 2 sets and change/wash as frequently as you see fit.... |
| Computer | Laptops are more popular, but desktops are fine too |
| Case | The computer itself if it is a desktop or carry case for laptop |
| Monitor | Necessary only for desktops |
| Keyboard | Necessary only for desktops |
| Mouse and Mouse Mat | For both Desktops and Laptops. Mouse Mat optional |
| Speakers/Headphones | Something to let you listen to your computer/tunes |
| Printer | Optional. The University Library has printers (but they are fairly expensive) |
| Cables | To connect and power all the different items |
| Installation CD's/Drivers | Computers may play up. Be prepared to reinstall |
| Consumables | Paper, CD's, Ink, Cases etc. |
| Mobile Phone & Charger | Don't forget this, you'll be using it a lot |
| Portable Music Device | MP3 or CD Player. Useful for walks to lectures, shops and alike |
| Camera | To help you remember some of the more blurry nights... |
| Batteries | Always useful |
| Extension Lead | Rooms have two sockets, so this is probably an essential |
| Books | Informational and Recreational |
| DVDs | Few box sets never go amiss.. |
| Fan | To stay cool when it gets hot |
| Alarm Clock | Essential for 9am lectures.. |
| Wallet/Purse | For money, University ID etc. |
| Official Paperwork | Official stuff you've been sent (e.g. University, Student Loan etc.) |
| Cheque Book | For paying hall and JCR fees etc. |
| Passport Photographs | Used on your NUS card etc. |
| Rucksack | For moving books to and from lectures |
| Toiletries | Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Shower Gel etc. |
| Medicine/First Aid | Plasters, Headache Tablets, Hay Fever Tablets etc. |
| Washing Basket/Bag | Suitable for storing and taking dirty clothes to the laundry |
| Washing Powder | Or something similar for washing your clothes and bedding |
| Personal Touches | Things to make you feel at home (e.g. Photos, Ornaments, Posters etc.) |
Stationery
| Pens and Pencils | To write and draw with |
| Eraser & Correction Fluid | To fix mistakes |
| Sharpener | For the pencils |
| Scissors | Not absolutely necessary but recommended |
| Post-It Notes | Good for reminders |
| Calculator | Optional - depends on how many calculations you are likely to do |
| Lined Paper/Notebook | For making notes in lectures |
| Ring Binders | For storing lecture notes in |
| Hole Punch | For storing notes |
| Stapler and Staples | Recommended for sorting paperwork |
| Drawing Pins | For the notice board in rooms. Poster sales are usually held in the first week |
Clothing
| Standard Stuff | Everyday clothes |
| Dressing Gown | Also useful if there is a fire drill |
| Formal Wear | Many events require formal wear to attend |
| Coat | For when it rains and gets cold |
Food & Drink
| Cutlery | Knives, Forks and Spoons (at least 2 of each) |
| Crockery | Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Glasses etc. (at least 2 of each) |
| Cooking Utensils | Spatula, Wooden Spoon, Ladle, Sharp Knife, Cheese Grater etc. |
| Pots, Pans and Trays | Large Pot, Small Pot (probably 2), Frying Pan, Baking Tray etc. |
| Measuring Equipment | Jug, Scales etc. |
| Washing Up Stuff | Cloth, Washing Up Liquid etc. |
| Some Food & Drink | Get rents to do a big food shop for you on the way and you'll be sorted for freshers week... |
Definitely Don't Bring
| Candles | Open flames are not permitted in hall |
| Hot Items | Things that generate a lot of heat (e.g. Lava lamps, Rice cookers etc.) |
| Heavy/Bulky Items | Most rooms aren't on the ground floor. Carrying items upstairs isn't fun |
| Furniture | Rooms really aren't big enough for additional furniture |
| Pets (All Kinds) | Please respect rules on health and safety |
| Drying Rack | Drip drying is not permitted in student bedrooms |
| Fridges | Not permitted for health and safety reasons. Mini fridges are only allowed for medication, you gotta ask first |
| Kettles | Provided in kitchens. Won't work in bedrooms, they blow the fuses |
| Other Kitchen Electricals | Most electrical kitchen items that are not provided by the hall are not permitted. Rice cookers, as mentioned above, are not permitted |
| Weapons | We would like to promote peace and as such, wepons of any description are not welcome |
Recommended Against Bringing
| Television | Good for films, games, dvds etc but if you want to watch tv you need a tv license, which is 140 odd quid... |
| Non-Tumble Dryable Clothes | For convenience, we recommend using the tumble dryers, it's much easier |
| Cars | A few people bring cars, but they are usually a burden, it costs money to park anywhere near the hall, you can't drink and drive, etc... |
