Oxford Indian Society

Here is a short guide to help you with the things you might need to pack. This has been extracted from the Oxford University Student Union guide for Freshers.

Academic

* Relevant old notes (burnt them at the end of school? Don't worry Oxford is full of books!)
* Reading lists from your college
* Calculator/ drawing equipment/ dictionary (if you need them)
* Laptop or desktop (although colleges and libraries have some you can use,its easier to have an essay crisis if you have one in your room)
* Relevant academic books (and some novels -you're unlikely to read them but its nice to pretend you will)
* Summer work you've been assigned
* Paper
* Stationary

Bedroom

* Extra pillow
* Bed linen (depending on college)
* Hangers
* Posters, pictures and other decorations
* Alarm clock!
* Bedside/ reading lamp
* Cds and cd player or ipod and speakers

Clothes

* Usual day clothes
* Pyjamas (or dressing gown if you don't wear them)
* Warm coat
* Umbrella or waterproof
* Cocktail dresses, a ball gown (not too many - you'll want to buy more - its a city full of shops!)
* A suit and a dinner jacket if you have one
* Cap, gown and sub fusc (you can get your cap and gown when you get here)
* Fancy dress (school tie for inevitable back to school bop)

Cleaning

* Toiletries
* Toothbrush
* Washing up liquid
* Dishcloths
* Washing powder
* Stain remover
* Spongers/scourers

Eating

* Tea, coffee and sugar (even if you don't drink it - its a goodway to meet the people you're living with)
* Mugs
* Plates and bowls (enough to feed someone else but not so many you never wash up)
* Cutlery
* Sharp knife
* Tin opener
* Kettle (necessity for friend making through tea)
* Toaster (rules differ per college - best to put it in a kitchen)
* Pans (of you have access to a kitchen)
* Corkscrew and bottle opener

Important stuff

* Passport
* Medical details
* Passport photos
* LEA information (very important)
* Cheque book
* Bank cards
* A diary
* Calendar
* Phone and charger

Other stuff

* Bike, helmet, lights and lock
* Medicines -(bring painkillers and in freshers week you'll be everybody's favourite)
* Sport equipment
* Camera
* Mp3 or CD player
* Sleeping bag
* Plants for your room
* Small first aid kit
* Small sewing kits
* Contraception
* OUSU and college fresher's guide