Moving to University? How About this Packing Checklist

If you are joining Multimedia University (MMU), The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK), Africa Nazarene University (ANU), NIBS Technical College, JKUAT Karen Campus or the Kenya School of Law (KSL), packing can quickly become overwhelming. The secret isn’t packing everything you own, it is packing the things you will actually use. If you are moving into a fully furnished hostel at Adana Student Pods, you have the comfort of knowing furniture is not a headache and focus on the essentials.

Your Student Packing Checklist

1. National ID/Passport and Admission Letter

2. Clothes for class, weekends and special occasions

3. Comfortable shoes and slippers

4. Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, deodorant)

5. Bath towel and face towel

6. Laptop, charger and extension cable

7. Phone charger, power bank and earphones

8. Notebook, pens, highlighters and other stationery

9. Reusable water bottle

10. Laundry basket or laundry bag

11. Hangers for your wardrobe

12. Small first-aid kit and any prescription medication

13. Umbrella or rain jacket

14. Student snacks for those late-night study sessions

15. Reusable food containers and water flask

16. Family photos or small décor items to make your room feel like home

17. A positive attitude and an open mind, you will need both.

One of the biggest advantages of living at Adana Student Pods is that your room is already fully furnished. That means no shopping for a bed, mattress, study desk or wardrobe before classes begin. Instead, you can unpack, settle in and start enjoying student life from day one. Pack light, bring what matters most and leave room in your suitcase for the memories you are about to make.

Authored by the pod pen.