Uni Tip Talk- Travel

Hi Guys!

So over the last couple of months of being between university, home and generally rushing most things i have found out one great things to just make life a little bit easier. These include things such as sorting out what sort of makeup to travel with, choosing outfits to take for multi use and small bottles to carry skin/body care products. When i was coming to university in September i looked for so many blogs to help me understand and get to know so many unanswered questions about what i could expect or what i should pack and never really found anything.. so for this years freshers or future uni students.. here it is!

So before i went to uni the only travelling i did was on 2 week holidays with my family so i had never been prepared to take weekend trips to places, packing for my self before. So for those of you that are already at uni and haven't had to do this yet or if your going to be a fresher this year.. this is for you!

Tip 1.

Travel containers, now i know these are things everyone hears about… but never really uses! Well they actually are really handy! I use mine to store my ceasing water in, hair products like morrocan oil leave in conditioner if i am home for a couple of weeks and brush cleaner for my make up brushes in case i need it. Everything else your parents are bound to have at home so cut down on packing when going home by not taking things such as shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and body lotions.

Tip 2.

If, like me, you are going to be coming home between holidays from uni whether it' every weekend or just once to break the term up you may be using trains. I really reccomend getting a railcard, you pay a one off payment to gain the card which you then use to get a discount off the train journeys you take to anywhere. They are great if you have to get multiple or long trains home that cost a lot, or if you are going to be regularly coming back and to to uni. As far as i know you can use these on all train companies and as long as you carry it with you on every journey you get discounted you shouldn't have any problems! You can get one here..  i would also highly recommend you planning ahead when you want to go home and booking your tickets further in advance as thy really do work out so much cheaper.

Tip 3.
A good case! Now it sounds silly but there nothing more embarrassing, annoying and stressful than your case breaking as you get off a train, especially if your rushing to get a connecting train! So i honestly recommend investing in a good sturdy case than isn't to big, can fit in the case storage of trains or in above head compartments and doesn't weigh a tone when you fill it.

Tip 4.
Swiftly linking to my last suggestion- packing. I am one of those people who has to pack for all occasions possibly necessary. And to be honest i kind of have to as i took most of my clothes to uni with me and keep very little at home. So what this means for me is having the decide essential items to take with and after the past 8 months i feel i have pretty much mastered it. Your favourite, most wearable pair of jeans, depending on how many days you are home for the appropriate amount of tops (do not take 3 options for each day) take as many tops as you are away for, take 2 pairs of shoes (unless you have a specific event for which you need a specific pair of shoes). Roll your clothes, yes they may be a little creased but this gives to better spacing within your case to be able to fit everything else in. Use the containers i have previously talked about and do not take full sized bottles (you won;t and don't need them). And finally make sure you are able to lift your case as you will have to get it on and off the train.

Tip 5.
Last but certainly not least ensure you ave essentials in a carry on handbag so that you can reach them easily. In mine i personally keep my purse with all of my tickets and cash in, a packet of sweets and a bottle of water. It is important to remember than no one but yourself will have to carry all of your bags and get them on and off of the train or bus so make sure you can carry everything and get to everything easily so that it is a lot less stress for you.