Freshers: don't forget to bring...

Tuesday 04-09-2018 - 11:30
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We asked your Student Officers what items they thought you should pack for Freshers' that you might not think of. They came up with some rather interesting (and extremely practical) suggestions…

George, SU President:

“Bring some things to decorate your new room – it can really help to make you feel comfortable and at home.”

David, PG Academic Officer:

“Tricky – throughout my PhD I've lived and worked with students from a variety of countries who I didn't know before arriving, and one thing that's always gotten introductions off to a good start is food! So, particularly if you're living in college accommodation or otherwise haven't met the people you'll be living with before coming to Durham, bringing your favourite snack to share with your new housemates might be the slightly unusual recommendation I make!”

Meg, Welfare and Liberation Officer:

“If you’re not prone to spilling things you can probably leave this one off your list, but I’m a huge advocate of Vanish Powerfoam carpet spray – the one which goes super foamy and then you scrub – for those accidental carpet stains. It literally does work miracles and I won’t have a word said against it. I’m also a fan of nice smelling reed diffusers as they make any student room a more pleasant environment in my experience.”

Saul, UG Academic Officer:

“Coat hangers. A lot of colleges don’t supply them (mine chucked mine out while I was away over the Christmas holidays). You will need them. You will probably still forget them. Try and remember them.”

Want more Freshers' tips? Visit the Freshers' Hub here.

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