New place, new people, and a room that is somehow both smaller and more expensive than you imagined. Welcome to uni.
Between the lectures, the late nights, and the very steep learning curve of feeding yourself for the first time, freshers' week has a way of keeping you on your toes. Here are a few things that might just make freshers' week a little less chaotic.
1 - For When You're Running on Empty
Daewoo Panini Press Sandwich Maker & Flat Grill
After a long first week of lectures (and everything else that comes with freshers'), cooking a proper meal can feel like a lot to ask. The Panini Press is here for exactly those moments. Toasties, grilled cheese, warm leftovers - just pop it on, close the lid, and let it get on with things while you chill with your new housemates.
Simple, quick, and genuinely satisfying. A good toastie goes a long way.
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2 - For Pre-Drinks with a Proper Atmosphere
Daewoo Boom Beat Splash 30W Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Every good night out starts somewhere, and more often than not, it starts in your uni flat kitchen. With 30W of stereo sound and up to seven hours of battery life, the Boom Beat Splash sets the mood without pushing your neighbours over the edge.
Good music makes good memories. That's just science.
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3 - The One Thing Student Accommodation Forgot to Mention
Daewoo 4-Way 10m Cassette Extension Reel
Somehow, student rooms have a habit of coming with just the one plug socket, usually in the least convenient spot imaginable. An extension cable is one of those things you will not think about until you desperately need it, and then you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
Pack one. Future you will be very grateful.
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4 - Small Kitchen, Big Results
Daewoo 2L Compact Single Drawer Manual Air Fryer
Compact enough to fit on a student desk without taking over, and capable enough to handle everything from chips to chicken, the 2L air fryer has become a university essential. Owning one is basically a rite of passage.
Small footprint, delicious results, and zero fuss. Exactly what you need.
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5 - For Getting Through the 9am Lectures
Daewoo 20 Bar Espresso Coffee Maker with Steam Wand
A 9am lecture after a late night is a challenge to say the least. A decent coffee helps enormously. With a 20-bar pressure and a steam wand for frothing, this is a proper start to the morning - not just a cup of something warm, but the kind of coffee that gets you feeling almost human again.
It might not get you there on time, but it will get you there in a better mood.
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Freshers’ Done Right
University is one of those experiences that is both brilliant, and pure chaos. The right bits of kit won’t solve everything, but they will make the day-to-day a little smoother, a little cosier, and a fair bit tastier.
Enjoy every moment of it (even the 9am lectures)!
