Heading for university for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. You’re going to have exhausting days on campus when you don’t even have a chance to grab a bit to eat, and finding the time to run back to your Kingston accommodation to grab what you need for the next session may prove absolutely impossible. That means keeping a well stocked backpack for those rough days. What should you keep inside? Take a look.
A Student Planner: Keeping a planner is absolutely essential at university. Don’t worry, writing everything down won’t stifle you. Instead, it will help you learn to keep control of your world, especially when it seems to be spinning out of control with so many things to do!
A Water Bottle: Hydration really matters to your health, so don’t forget that water bottle. The last thing you want to have to stop and do is spend more cash on a water bottle you’re just going to have to throw away. With so many bottle fillers on campus these days, it’s best to choose a good water bottle that will keep you hydrated and fresh throughout the day.
A USB Stick: Everything might be in the cloud these days, but what happens if that cloud crashes and you don’t have instant access to your work before your tutoring session? You’re going to have some real problems ahead. Backing your work up to a USB stick can make sure that doesn’t happen, even if you the Internet goes down at 2 a.m. while you’re making some last minute revisions to the paper that is due when you get up in the morning.
A Card Holder: You may want to store your Kingston accommodation keycard, university student ID, or your Oyster Card. No matter what you want to keep in there, though, a card holder is absolutely essential.
A Kingston University Campus Guide: Where is it? How do I get there fast? This guide will show you exactly what you need to find and the quickest route to get there. After all, you don’t want to be late, and you don’t want to have to ask someone else how to get there.
