We ask those with experience of university life for their advice – and to name their best buy
Starting university is a time of firsts: it may be the first time you have lived away from home, the first time you have had to manage your finances, or both.
One key question is what to take with you. Do you really need the pack of four colanders? Is it worth buying an ironing board? When money – and space – is tight you don’t want to buy things that you don’t really need but some items will improve your life while you are there.