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Countdown to Stoke’s Welcome Week

Countdown to Stafford’s Welcome Week

Stuff to bring to Uni ...

Enrolment Essentials

  • Offer letter
  • E- Enrolment print off
  • Financial assessment letter
  • Passport or driving licence (2 forms of ID)
  • Passport Photos
  • Bank account details
  • National Insurance number
  • Doctor and dentist details
  • TV Licence

International students

  • Your name, address and travel notes
  • Money in pounds (£) and pence (p) – also known as sterling
  • Camera
  • Photos from home – to remind you of friends and family
  • Clothing
  • Electrical items and UK power converter (240 voltage)
  • Your passport with correct visa or ID card (and photocopies of these documents)
  • Your travel tickets
  • Medical Card/History: vaccination/x-ray certificates if required (check at the British Council)
  • Any medication you take – with a letter from your Doctor explaining what it is and why you take it
  • Your offer letter
  • Your previous qualification certificates (originals or certified copies)
  • Confirmation of your accommodation, if booked
  • Pen and paper
  • Your driver’s licence (if you plan on driving in the UK)

Bathroom

  • Hand Towels
  • Bath Towels
  • Bath Sheets
  • Shower Mat
  • Flannel
  • Wash Bag
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Floss
  • Make-up Remover
  • Nail Varnish Remover
  • Sanitary Towels/Tampons
  • Soap
  • Condoms
  • Shower Gel
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Dry Shampoo
  • Hair Gel/Wax
  • Hairspray
  • Body Lotion
  • Razor/ Hair-Removing Equipment
  • Shaving Cream
  • Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant
  • Body Spray
  • Toilet Roll
  • Air Freshener
  • Tweezers
  • Nail Scissors
  • Nail File
  • Lip balm

Electrical Stuff

  • Hair Dryer
  • Hair Straighteners/Curling Tongs
  • Mobile Charger
  • Laptop with charger, keyboard, mouse and mouse mat
  • Printer with paper and ink
  • USB stick
  • Blank CD
  • Speakers
  • Headphones
  • Games Console
  • Digital Camera, with charger and USB Lead
  • Alarm Clock
  • Television, with TV License
  • Extension Cable
  • DVD Player

Kitchen Equipment

  • Small Casserole Dish
  • Small Frying Pan
  • Wok or Large Frying Pan (with lid)
  • Large Saucepan (with lid)
  • Small Saucepan (with lid)
  • Flat Baking Tray (for Oven Chips!)
  • Tin Opener
  • Bottle Opener (You will become very popular with this)
  • Corkscrew
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Egg Cups (or perhaps shot glasses - 2 in 1!)
  • Cheese Grater
  • Wooden Spoons or Spatulas
  • Masher
  • Microwavable Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Jug
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Sieve
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Chopping Knives
  • Chopping Board
  • Kitchen Scissors
  • Tupperware
  • Sandwich Bags
  • Biscuit Tin
  • Glasses
  • Cutlery (Knives, Forks, Spoons)
    Tip - Taking just 1 or 2 of everything will encourage you to wash them straight away but make sure you have enough to have people over for a takeaway dinner
  • Crockery (Plates, Bowls, Mugs, Cups)

Laundry and Cleaning Stuff

  • Washing Powder
  • Fabric Softener
  • Laundry Bag
  • Clothes Horse
  • Coat hangers
  • Washing-up Liquid
  • Sponge
  • Cloth
  • Scourer
  • Washing-up Gloves

Bedroom Stuff

  • Sheets
  • Duvet/Quilt with Duvet/Quilt Cover
  • Pillows with Pillow Cases
  • Cushions
  • Mattress Protector
  • Blanket / Throw
  • Teddy

Decorative Items

  • Posters – Get them at the poster Sale
  • Photos
  • Rug
  • Beanbag
  • Hot Water Bottle
  • Fairy Lights
  • Plants
  • Small Bin
  • Calendar

Clothing

  • Normal, Casual Clothing
  • Clean Underwear
  • Comfy Shoes
  • Dressing Gown
  • Pyjamas
  • Slippers
  • Flip-flops (for communal showers/summer & 'beach' parties)
  • A warm coat, gloves, scarf, hat and a brolly (so many students pack in sunny September and get caught out/cold when Autumn/Winter starts to bite)

    Stafford’s Friday Night Host ‘Mukky Duck’ is known for his theme nights. Mukky has been kind enough to give you the list of themes for the first semester so you can look as good as him!

  • Mukky Duck Halls Wars - Army Clothing
  • My Hero - Your Heroes Costume
  • UV Bubble Party - Something that will look awesome in UV light
  • Dr’s and Nurses - Bring your Stethoscope and Scrubs
  • Pyjama Party – Bring your Party PJ’s
  • Un-Dead - Fake Blood and Brains come to mind for the Un-dead
  • Beach Party - Hula Skirt, Lei, Board shorts and Bikinis
  • Anything but Clothes – Bin bags, tape and boxes, get creative!
  • Angels and Demons – Halos and Horns
  • Cartoon - Your favourite cartoons outfit
  • Greek Gods and Goddesses - Your bed sheet will do!
  • Christmas Party – Time for tinsel

    Gobble themes

  • School Disco - school uniform
  • Cops & Robbers - stripey t-shirts, swag bags or uniform if that you’re way inclined
  • Traffic Light Party - red, amber and green stuff will do
  • Chav - burberry?
  • Smurf - careful on the blue dye – make sure it washes off!
  • Halloween - witch, monster, blood, vampire etc.
  • Where’s Wally - stripey red and white clothing and a floppy hat
  • Pirate - arrr hats and patches, keep the swords and hooks to a minimum though!
  • 80’s - shoulder pads and leg warmers
  • Grease - watch the film, you all know it.
  • Wild West - cowboys, Indians and big dresses
  • Army & Navy - uniforms, combats and a bit of face camouflage
  • Christmas Party - santa, elves and reindeers

Stationary = All can be purchased from the union shops on campus

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Ruler
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener
  • Tipex
  • Pencil case
  • Pen pot (ones with multiple pots can store paperclips, staples, etc. as well as the usual pens and pencils)
  • White Tack or Blu Tack
  • Scissors
  • Sellotape
  • Hole Puncher
  • Stapler with staples
  • Treasury Tags
  • Paper Fasteners
  • Paper Clips
  • Post-it Notes or Flag Markers
  • Sticky-back Labels
  • Pins for sticking things to any cork boards provided
  • Elastic Bands
  • A4 Ring Binders
  • Lever Arch Folders
  • Hole-reinforcers
  • Paper/Plastic Wallets
  • Clipboard
  • Envelopes
  • Stamps

Everything Else

  • Door stop
  • Ear plugs
  • Torch
  • Painkillers

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