Taking all your personal belongings when you move to the UK for university can be a difficult task if you haven’t got everything in order. You don’t want to spend time worrying about your luggage - you want to get to university so you can start exploring and meeting new people.

From your important documents to personalising luggage, here’s more information about moving to the UK and how you can move easily:

• personalise your luggage to make baggage claim easy
• keep everything locked and secure when travelling
• have a plan for your arrival and how you’re getting to your accommodation
• keep important documents safe together for ease

Personalise your luggage to make baggage claim easy

If you’re flying to the UK, you’ll most likely check your suitcase in with all of the things you’re taking for your move. After a flight, the last thing you want is a long wait searching for your personal items on the carousel. Plus you’ll be eager to start your new adventure at university.

To make your luggage look unique and ensure it’s easy to find at baggage claim, there are things you can do to make it stand out:

• tie a piece of fabric around the handle of your suitcase. It can be a ribbon, tie or the flag of your home country but either option will help you locate it
• choose for a bright luggage tag and make sure to put your ID details on. It’s very rare but should anything happen to your suitcase, the airport can contact you and fix the issue quickly
• customise your luggage with stickers that express your personality. Not only is this a fun way to decorate but it can also be a great conversation starter when rolling your case through campus

Keep everything locked and secure when travelling

Whatever mode of transport you’re using to travel to the UK, it’s advisable to keep all of your belongings secure by locking your suitcases. Not only is this for obvious reasons like preventing theft but it also keeps your zip closed and all of your things inside during transit.

You can even purchase suitcases with built-in locks. However, if you’ve left it until the last minute to pack, a plastic cable tie will work just as well for a quick fix.

Have a plan for your arrival and how you’re getting to your accommodation

After you’ve arrived in the UK, you’ll want to get settled as soon as possible. Some universities like Newcastle provide a warm welcome to international students on arrival. They can help you with all your luggage and provide transport to the campus to get you checked in.

Having something like this can put you at ease when you get here and means you don’t have to worry about losing anything en route. You’ll be guided every step of the way, from before arrival all the way through to your graduation day.

Keep important documents safe together for ease

It is easy to lose important documents when travelling, especially when you need to keep getting them out at security gates, passport control and boarding.

Keeping everything from your passport to your boarding pass in a secure clear plastic wallet is a great way to keep them safe. Not only is it great for visualisation of your documents but it also keeps them dry in case anything spills in your bag.

So now you know how to move to the UK for university without losing anything, you need to know what you shouldn’t forget at home in the first place.

Make sure you have everything you need for your move to the UK for university

From all the important documentation you need to the clothes and electronic devices you should take, you need to make sure you’re all set for your move to the UK. Don’t delay your exciting new adventure by forgetting any of these important things.

We’ve created a helpful checklist that can help you get everything in order, from your documents to electronic devices and much more. Get your copy below.