See Hallam student Emily’s top tips on what to pack to help you settle in to your uni halls:

• An extension lead - you’ll use this more than you realise. It will come in handy for charging your devices.
• Print out some pictures - photos of friends and family or even your favourite quotes to make your room feel more homely.
• Headphones - these are great for your commute to uni, relaxing in your room and in the library.
• A washing basket with handles - this will make your life so much easier when carrying your laundry to and from the laundry room.
• A warm coat - this is essential as it starts to get colder in Sheffield, to keep you warm when walking to and from uni. If it’s waterproof that’s even better!
• Slip on shoes - sliders or slippers are a must. I practically live in my Crocs! Quickly popping them on to do the bins or laundry makes your life so much easier.
• Command hooks - avoid using Blu Tac to stick anything up if you don’t have a pin board and use these instead. It saves you from marking the walls and losing your deposit.
• Comfy clothes - although your going-out outfits are probably more important to you, don’t forget your comfy clothes! Bring your hoodies / joggers / dressing gown.
• A pack of cards - you can use these to play countless games with your flatmates.

By Emily Johnson, BA Digital Media Production student