Don't write off your old folks just yet
Chances are your parents when through what you are going to at your age and they are very familiar with your ploy, and not to mention probably very eager to help.
Alternatively you could always ask for advice from another adult you trust, but it is recommended you do the shopping for home supplies with your mother and/or father.
It should not be too time consuming, as some items you can take with yourself from home, and it is very rarely the case that the place you have rented is completely barren and unkempt by the owners.
Where are you staying?
What you can bring with you is entirely dependent on the place you are heading off to. Most students settle for dormitories, however they may have very strict rulesets. In most cases as long as it does not endanger the structural integrity of the building or have any side effects on the room it is good enough, however some such facilities have adopted strict policies in relation the electrical equipment, which have to be checked in advance.
In a rented place everything is negotiable, however such places are often well equipped as it is, so such purchases are unnecessary. Still discussing any such needs with the landlord is a must. They can often actually buy the things themselves at no actual cost for you.
Start big
The kitchen appliances are a must, the basic are:
•Refrigerator
•Oven
•Seating
The bare minimum is a mini fridge, however it is the often the only thing a dorm room can fit. When we are talking about an actual apartment you can go as big as you like (keep in mind that installing a large Refrigerator is not an easy task, or one that can be done by a single person
And by oven I mean a portable stove. Dorm classics are the microwave and the portable stove (you might need a terrace for the second one. Again with regular apartments it is of little relevance what you should get exactly.
As a warning: keep in mind that portable stoves increase the risk of fires much more than normal ones.
The seating part goes without saying. Dormitories usually are the prime suspect for lacking adequate seating.
Step two: some extras
When the location is finally inhabitable (the first three conditions are met) it is time to think about additional comfort.
•Cabinets
•Shelves
•Bins
•And larger electronics
All those things that are listed here can be put on hold for a bit, but they are nonetheless vital.
Storage places are invaluable to the normal functioning of a household as per any space concern the dorms are the one you should be worried about. Again, however dorm rooms are not usually packed with ample spacing and it is any electronics that should be your main focus.
As far as we are aware of, placing shelves in a rented apartment is not a good idea, please ask the landlord in advance.
Larger electronics is too general of a term. By that we mean washing machines, computers TV's and such. Not vital to the survival, however vert necessary to the comfort and wellbeing. Anything bigger than a computer is a no-go in dormitory rooms by default, there could be some exceptions but we would not count on it. When it comes to apartments, the investment is way too big and it should be negotiated with the landowner, as it is in their best interest as well to have a fully stocked place to rent out.
At this point you should learn to use public washing machines, internet cafes, etc.
Small but vital
This category is way too big to include all of them, but some of the more prominent examples are:
•Iron
•Hair Drier
•Lamps
These are everyday objects that are put quite often to use. Now there is no chance that these could be located in a dorm room and they are very rarely against the rules of one so, besides the know how of using them, they themselves should be brought with you to your new dormitory.
The situation is similar with places you usually rent out, as the lack of constant residents make the presence of such items a true rarity. Landowners should never have a problem with precisely there items.
Forgetting something?
All of this is fine, however you cannot hope to last more than a week if you have not packed:
•Food
•Clothing
•Entertainment
Well to be fair you could probably go on for longer without the last one but we have included it nevertheless.
Organization and some other, supplementary skills are needed capable of coping with all of this. Food spoils, clothes get dirty, the place is becoming a mess, you need not worry about it, as it is neither too challenging nor too time consuming to take care of all those things by yourself.
Do mind that is a very short guide, best suited for people who have recently moved from somewhere. You can follow the advice here, to make sure you have at least some basic idea what you are doing, as learning the skills needed to cope with life by yourself. As cliché as that might sound it hold very true for young adults, especially men who are not accustomed with the various hardships of having to take care of a household. Moving like that teaches skills like money and time management, as well as many others.
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