Calling all Students! — 9 Essential items for going back to University
Backpack
A backpack is a very personal item, and with all of the different options available it’s essential to find something that fits your style and requirements. After a long summer of bringing your backpack on travels, to music festivals, camping out and going to the park or the beach, it’s safe to assume you’ll need a new one for the upcoming semester.
Laptop
While everybody else is left faffing around with loose scraps of paper and dog eared notebooks, get ahead of your classmates by having all your reading material and notes stored on a laptop. If books and notepads aren’t your style, there’s no more efficient way of working than with a reliable & compact laptop. You’ll thank us when you hear about your classmates’ old laptops crashing, throwing away priceless hours worth of coursework. Just try and keep the Netflix tab closed while you’re studying!
Currys PC World offer a huge selection on laptops and accessories!
Stationery
Don’t get us wrong, we know using a laptop isn’t always suitable and you’ll undoubtedly also need a decent range of stationery, especially depending on your chosen course. We feature many retailers that supply everything from basic stationery supplies to more specialised art tools. Why not check out the impressive range from University & Office Stationery Supplies Russell Square or London Graphic Centre?
Coffee
Due to a hectic workload and a buzzing social schedule, it’s no shock that university students are known for their high levels of caffeine consumption. It’s difficult to maintain the strong work ethic that universty demands, whilst also staying on top of the amazing opportunity it allows students to socialise, party and have fun before they graduate and transition to a tamer, more responsible lifestyle.
It would be too difficult to give just 1 or 2 recommendations for where you should get your coffee picked up from, so here is a page full of them!
Headphones
Studies suggest that listening to music, specifically classical music, has multiple benefits for the brain, sleep patterns, the immune system and stress levels. When you listen to classical music during studying, it’s been shown that it puts students into a heightened emotional state, making them more receptive to information, even without paying direct attention to it. A great pair of headphones or earbuds will also keep you company on your daily commutes to class and drown out any distractions you may face during intense study sessions. Check out the great range available from Bose.
Fancy Dress
Freshers Week gets the new semester started with a bang! It’s the perfect introduction to student life, gives you the chance to meet your new peers and allows you to explore some of London’s hottest student locations. These events are often themed and filled with all varieties of costumes and fancy dress. An impressive costume is a surefire way to break the ice and start meeting new people on your student journey.
Alcoholic Beverages
Students are known for consuming 2 things in excess at this time of their lives, caffeine and alcohol… sometimes even together! Students love the nightlife and love to party, and there’s never been an easier way to get your hands on your favourite drinks without even having to leave your flat.
Click here for some of our favourite drinks & tobacco retailers!
Bluetooth Speaker
Clearly there’s more to being a student than the academic side of it, there’s also the social aspect to it. And when you’re enjoying time off, a great sounding bluetooth speaker can certainly elevate the mood at parties in your flat or student halls or at the park on weekends. Why not get all your flatmates to chip in and pick one up together? You really can’t put a price on the experience you get with quality sound.
Get your new favourite speaker picked up from Argos
The Quiqup App
Keeping in mind every type of product featured in this list can be brought to you through Quiqup, the possibilities of what you can actually use the app for are endless. Get your laundry picked up from the cleaners for when the washing machine in your student flat inevitably breaks down. Get your favourite food delivered without leaving your couch. Get snacks & groceries delivered in under 60 minutes. Get your coursework & other important documents picked up from the printers when you’ve no time to do it yourself. Stock up on energy drinks for those late night sessions spent finishing coursework. Some of the most creative ways people have utilised Quiqup has came from students, and we encourage you to explore the possibilities!
Philip Crean, Content & Marketing Executive
