27/08/2026
Got a son or daughter heading off to college and wondering what on earth they actually need to take with them?
It’s easy to get carried away and buy far more than they’ll ever fit into student accommodation.
So we’ve put together a practical guide to help you work out what’s genuinely needed, what to check before you start shopping, and which things are better left until they’ve met the housemates.
We’ve also included some great-value everyday essentials from Allens for anything that does need to go on the shopping list.
Having a son or daughter move away to go to college can be an emotional time. Sadness and loss mixed with intense pride and excitement for them. This heady mix of emotions has been known to turn many a parent into a bit of a fruitcake, which makes it all…