1. A duvet and pillows
2. Two sets of bed linen
3. A desk lamp
4. Two large towels
5. A laundry bag
6. A first-aid kit
7. A poster or two
8. Washi tape
9. A photo frame
You could also frame old postcards and letters from friends to give your room a homey touch. If you're not allowed to have things on the walls, then this one from Tiger props up easily on a shelf.
11. Clothes hangers
12. An extension lead
13. A doorstop
14. A few mugs
15. Glasses
16. A corkscrew/bottle opener
17. A water bottle
18. Tupperware
19. A cookbook
If your halls have a kitchen, you don't want to be trying to read your phone or laptop screen while cooking. Good Mood Food by Donal Skehan is healthy, dependable, and very tasty. Alternatively, Lorraine Pascale's cooking is healthy, easy, and accessible.
20. Two pans
A wok (to double up as a frying pan) and a general saucepan should see you right. Keep an eye on Sainsbury's for good cookware sales, as well as brand-name misspellings on eBay.
21. One good knife
Remember, quality over quantity when it comes to kitchenware. Better one good knife than five bad ones. Taylor's Eye Witness is pretty solid, and affordable. The one on the right is £11, and the set on the left is a similar price.
22. A shower caddy
23. PJs, slippers, and a dressing gown
If you're sharing a room, then PJs obviously. And a dressing gown and slippers? Well, you'll need to be cosy. H&M does cute ones for both men and women. Or try TK Maxx for bargains.