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What to pack?

It is important to remember that you have to carry the luggage yourself, so only pack what you can carry!

  • GB Pound Sterling
  • Passport
  • Visa documentation (where needed)
  • ID card
  • Adaptor plug for UK 3 point square pin plug
  • Mobile phone and charger
  • Laptop and charger
  • Clothing – UK weather is unpredictable and changeable so layering clothing is quite a good idea
  • Medication – if you need to bring prescribed medication with you, you must ensure you bring documentary proof of the medication otherwise it may be confiscated at Customs. It is your responsibility to have an English language translation of any relevant medical documentation.
  • Bedroom/Bathroom and Kitchen items – you will need to either buy items once you are in Swansea or, pre-buy from companies like unikitout.com

Pre-Arrival Checklist

Use our handy pre-arrival checklist while you are preparing for your exciting journey to Swansea University. 

  • Make sure you have accommodation organised
  • Pre-arrange bedding and kitchen items to be delivered to your room, check out unikitout for welcome packs
  • Prepare your finances 
  • Get currency
  • Put a budget together for yourself
  • Arrange travel insurance
  • Arrange healthcare insurance (check with your study abroad office for further information)
  • Organise any medication you need plus translations for medical documentation
  • Plan your journey to Swansea and make necessary bookings 
  • Think about getting a UK SIM card for your phone
  • Book Welcome Week activities 
  • Pack your suitcase(s)
  • Pack your hand luggage
  • Enrol online 

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