Right so you’ve accepted your offer to Aberystwyth and are no doubt getting more and more excited by the day.
But with the excitement of coming, comes the stresses of packing so here are some of our top tips…
- Don’t forget to pack any key documents, especially if you are wanting to work once you arrive… these include identification, national insurance number, bank details and documents relating to your admissions, accommodation and student finance.
- Come prepared to break the ice… it could be as simple as a board game or pack of cards but bringing something to start conversation can be a great way to make friends.
- Don’t feel you have to buy and pack everything at once… campus is but a short walk from the town centre with various shops selling all the essentials you need.
- Save money on that student cookbook and use the internet instead… there are dozens of free recipe sites available at the click of a button.
- Staying healthy is all about being a prepared… looking after yourself is important, so you may want to bring contraception as well as cold and flu remedies just in case.
- Dress fancy by being prepared for fancy dress… whether it’s a ready-made costume or the materials to create your own bringing this with you can prevent that post lectures dash to town to pick out a costume.
These are just a few of our suggestions, for more inspiration check out this Buzzfeed list just ignore the bit about a cookbook! ;)
Remember there are a range of ways you can meet new people before arriving whether it is finding a flatmate by joining our Facebook Group.
If you have any questions remember the Students’ Union provides a free, confidential and independent advice service happy to answer any queries you may have about moving to university simply email us at union.advice@aber.ac.uk.