Packing for Residence v/s Packing for an Off-Campus Apartment

1. Packing for Residence v/s Packing for an Off-Campus Apartment

2. Long before you leave for university, you need to figure out exactly what to take with you. This will stop you buying things you won’t need and prevent you from forgetting something essential. It may even influence whether you decide to live in residence or in off-campus student housing in Oshawa. Students should follow the checklist to ensure they pack everything they need, but nothing more.

3. What You Need to Live in Residence Try to bring the minimum you if you will be living in residence. This will mean that when you return home for a visit, you’ll still be comfortable. It will also making moving in (and out) much easier, especially if your room is up a few flights of stairs. This translates as no furniture, just a few decorations to make you feel at home, and the essentials you use on a daily or weekly basis.

4. What You Need to Live Off-Campus You’ll need to bring significantly more if you decide to go the route of student rentals in Oshawa. Students should still try to keep it simple and avoid bringing items they’re unlikely to use.

5. Furniture • Talk to your landlord to find out what the apartment has (if anything). You will need: • A bed or futon • A desk for studying as well as a comfortable desk chair • A couch • A side table and lamp • A coffee table • A kitchen table and chairs

6. Essentials • It is important to think about what is essential and what extras you can go without to avoid bringing too much. You’ll likely need: • Clothing for all the seasons you’ll be at school (along with hangers) • Kitchen equipment, like silverware, bowls, plates, glasses, mugs, pots, and utensils • Cleaning supplies

7. School supplies, like a laptop, binders, dry erase board, and pencil case • A first aid kit • A flashlight • Personal care item that will be difficult to purchase when you arrive

8. Decor • Try to be as limited as possible with decor. Add a few things to make your apartment feel like home, such as a couple of potted plants, framed photos, and posters. Other necessary items include: • Rugs, if your apartment has hardwood flooring • Blackout curtains • Bedding • A mirror

9. Bear in mind, if you decide to live off-campus in a furnished apartment, you’ll be able to pack a lot less. Places like Village Suites Oshawa come with all the furnishings you’ll need. This means you gain all the advantages of living off-campus without the downside of needing to pack a large amount.