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To help you get ready for the big move, have a look at our top packing tips. Don\u2019t worry if you forget something – once you\u2019re here, you\u2019ll be able to buy anything else you need<\/p>\n
1<\/strong> – Bring your own bedding \u2013 you can\u2019t beat your own duvet and pillow!<\/p>\n 2<\/strong> – If you\u2019re bringing your TV, don\u2019t forget your TV licence. A hefty fine will seriously eat into your student loan\u2026<\/p>\n 3<\/strong> – Bring an extension lead or two \u2013 there are never enough plug sockets<\/p>\n 4<\/strong> – It can get incredibly windy up on the hill in Canterbury, so don’t bother bringing an umbrella – warm clothes and a coat with a hood is best<\/p>\n 5<\/strong> – Remember to bring things from home to brighten and personalise your room. It will feel more familiar; plus photos are great for kicking off conversations with your new flatmate<\/p>\n 6<\/strong> – Don’t forget a few cooking utensils – a bottle opener is often a favourite!<\/p>\n 7<\/strong> – Tea, coffee and biscuits are Welcome Week essentials<\/p>\n 8<\/strong> – Pack fancy dress clothes. Kent Union loves a theme night – no matter whether you’re collecting money for RAG, being initiated into a club or society, or just simply checking out the campus nightclub: school discos, beach parties, 70’s, 80’s, Hallowe\u2019en… get the idea?! Don\u2019t forget your old school tie<\/strong>!<\/p>\n 9<\/strong> – You’ll need dinner jackets, smart clothes or dresses for the several balls we’re planning this year. We’re having one in the first week, so keep an eye out in the summer sales! Charity shops can also be an untapped source for things like this, and you may as well start watching the pennies early.<\/p>\n 10<\/strong> – Don\u2019t forget your essential documents<\/a>. <\/strong>Bring some extra passport-sized photos as they always come in handy.<\/p>\n This is a guest post written by the digital communications officer at the University of Kent.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"