What you DO and DON'T need to Buy for University! | reacting to my first year haul

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How old are you? - 19 (my birthday is the 26th April!)
Which university do you go to? - University of Leeds
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[@cluelessbecks1268]

DONT buy hangers!!!! if you go into your local primark and ask for the black hangers from the bin we will give them away for free!!! save your money

[@hanaferdous6330]

WOAH!!! My dad has loads of hangers laying around anyway!

[@IzzyClennell]

Literally every shop has boxes of used hangers and most households have loads of hangers :)

[@janani1826]

So glad someone said this!! Legit the supermarkets have loads ocs of their little clothing sections

[@kelgit21]

why are they not reused? 😳

[@janani1826]

@@kelgit21 they are but they let you take them anyways 😂

[@charissaoconnell8665]

That cheese grater is actually a zester...lol. That's why the cheese was a bit finer

[@lottiewebb9270]

It’s actually for Parmesan! X

[@zanderryder7946]

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[@calvinoliver8885]

@Zander Ryder no problem :D

[@mollybrown1527]

Honestly I recommend everyone buys their own kitchen stuff - pots, pans, trays, cutlery, glasses etc. Means you don’t have to deal messy people and people not washing’s tuff up. You can just deal with making sure your stuff is clean

[@ughhheather]

the cutlery thing (7:30): when i was at boarding school, we each put a different colour of nail varnish on the end of the handle and on the underside of our plates and bowls to tell them apart from each other. if you wanted to, you could totally take it further and label everything that was yours ahaha

[@janani1826]

But does it really matter if it gets mixed up lol?

[@Brianna58321]

Janani It’s so that there are no arguments about who ruined what or who needs to clean up after whom. You don’t want to repurchase every item at the start of each year

[@rinnexx2526]

@@janani1826 some people don’t know how to wash plates

[@janani1826]

@@rinnexx2526 fair enough 😂

[@user-ij9og8cy8u]

take a shot everytime lydia says “however”🤣🤣 loved the video xx

[@khushiparekh4954]

Bedding Bed sheets Tea towels Spatula Grater Plant pots Chopping board Hangers Laundry basket

[@katehynds550]

This is really helpful thank you

[@ella5521]

You make me so motivated to do well during this time in school, so that I can be successful at university like you!💕

[@lydiavioleta_]

I’m so glad!! X

[@thylanehill351]

Only reason why I haven’t given up on my GCSE

[@kayleighgriva4817]

@@thylanehill351 GCSEs were painful as hell for me so I feel you. I'm nearly at uni age now and it was so worth it!! Good luck x

[@rowenna5576]

I really recommend a doorstop, I used mine all year round and I found it easier to make friends in freshers that way. I think its worth buying a cheap rubber one as it can really help

[@ellegray6616]

I’m always cold so… throws, thick socks and jumpers are a must 😂😂

[@maiax5582]

I’ll hopefully be leaving for uni in September, this is exactly what I needed! Thank you Lyd! ❤️

[@MoreOrLessJess]

Maia X me too!

[@lottiemillar8673]

me too haha, praying that we're able to go lmao

[@SaharNazariChannel]

same omg! i'll cry if we have to do online lectures, im dying to move out already

[@hannah.cottrell5674]

Sahar Nazari online lectures are happening but we will still be able to move in!

[@jade728]

Sahar Nazari I have friends going into 2nd year whose lectures are still online but they still get to move out! I did my A levels last year but am just going into first year and so far it is all pretty certain that I can at least move to my campus, even if we don’t actually go into lectures !:)

[@marlonadams1477]

With the door stops, all other uni videos I've watched recommend one for freshers. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like there will be freshers this year :(

[@gemcockrell]

I go to uni of Nottingham & everyone told me to buy a doorstop before I went but literally no one used one at all, no one kept their doors open 😂

[@mollybrown1527]

I’m first year at Exeter rn. We use our door stops all the time. Our doors are fire doors

[@lucyhill8927]

Wathcing this whilst sat in front of my uni stuff for September and realising I bought wayyyyy to much

[@beth7456]

I did the exact same thing with the mattress protector! That was not a fun surprise when I arrived!

[@ubiquitous_star584]

I just know I’m bringing everything from home. Duvet? I got that already. My whole bed is coming with me.

[@graceelizabeth130]

That's what I was thinking. I don't need to buy stuff I already have.

[@ubiquitous_star584]

Grace Elizabeth Exactly I’m not going broke just in the moving process. I get it’s nice to have new things but I don’t think it’s necessary.

[@janani1826]

Fr I'm going to take my parents stuff and let them buy nice new stuff. I don't need brand new stuff for living out for 4 years 😂

[@isobelneville4510]

My brother thought that when he went to uni but if he was coming home for the weekend or for reading week, lugging his duvet back home on the train and then back was really inconvenient so he ended up getting a new one for uni

[@gemcockrell]

Ubiquitous_Star honestly it’ll be a nightmare taking it all back home with you when you go home for the weekend or for reading week especially if you have to get the train. You’ll thank yourself later on!

[@alexbrewin6765]

Hey Lydia, I'm going uni of Leeds in September and doing business management. Could you do a video on Leeds like places you must go to&the nightclubs stuff like that these videos make me so excited !! xx

[@aaliyahhhhhhh335]

She already did this check it out x

[@aaliyahhhhhhh335]

It’s called university of Leeds q&a

[@priyankabarman6306]

Hey Lydia Congrats for your 204k Subscribers!! It's really so satisfying to see that you are gaining a lot of subscribers now!! Love your videos as always😍🥰😘😁💗💖💕❣️

[@laraconnor3669]

Yes, have been waiting for this, thank you!

[@Amy-sq4du]

Am I going to university ? No But am I going to watch the video ? Yep!!

[@emilyspungin8716]

Can't wait for this shop in the next few months....!! Such a useful video thank you

[@Laura-en7nj]

I found it so interesting watching this as I also have just finished my first year at uni! I wish I had bought plastic and glass bowls as being part of a sports clubbed meant lots of bake sales for fundraisers! Baking in a small pan isn’t as easy as it sounds 🤣

[@beatakelly356]

thanks Lydia! Such a useful video, honestly helped clear my mind and feel so much more prepared about going to uni! I very much enjoyed this xx

[@lydiavioleta_]

Yay I’m glad!! X

[@ellydurban8982]

going uni this year thanks for the vid was so useful! also ur skin is sooo clear i’m jel xx

[@heddadent5319]

Thank you so much for making this! I would be in self-catered acommodation and it was nice to see what I'll acc need for the kitchen aha

[@sophiadlc8690]

This is such a good video idea! I remember when Eve did this video, it was so relatable! I'm not at uni yet but I know I will defo be that person that brings their entire bedroom hahahah! Have a lovely weekend! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@myyuuhhh]

im starting uni in september and im so excited ive literally binged all of your uni vids 🤍🤍 love you and hope youre ok

[@MoreOrLessJess]

Mya I am too!

[@myyuuhhh]

Simply Saving UK 🙈 which uni are you going to x

[@Ella-is4pl]

Mya which uni are you going to?

[@myyuuhhh]

Raf university of northampton

[@j.lennox9408]

Mya same here! I start on the 21st and I’m a little nervous 😬

[@kaziunysahnabi]

Hey Lydia! This video gave a lot of useful information and I was just wondering if you could do a video on what's really important to do as a fresher, like if joining societies are worth it and if it's very important, if not attending parties make you end up lonely without any friends. Basically stuff that actually happen in Uni that most people don't tell! Things you wished you knew!! Just an idea! Love you so much! xxx

[@lydiavioleta_]

That’d be a difficult thing to film as that’s very much to do with personal preference :) x

[@jessirvinrose6960]

can we get a 'however' count hahah, such a helpful video thank you! xxxx

[@hauwaalhassan6230]

Hey Lydia, please can you do a night out lookbook xx

[@lydiavioleta_]

yeah I've been thinking about this haha, depends if people are interested! x

[@schlongersaurus]

Yes plz

[@MoreOrLessJess]

Love this! I’m off to uni in September and have just started shopping for it. Will defo buy more hangers😊😊

[@lydiavioleta_]

definitely buy lots of hangers haha! x

[@moneymoney4369]

Cant wait to watch it ❤️

[@helenflower8080]

You can also buy all your stationary when there! And I also bought clothes while at uni :/ (first year)

[@eleanorlowther7830]

Loved this video!! So helpful as I’m starting uni in September x

[@MoreOrLessJess]

Eleanor Lowther me too!

[@lydiavioleta_]

Thank you! good luck x

[@bharathi2128]

Ty so much for this video, this is so helpful

[@nightmareonaustinstreet2678]

I remember the other year when I was a fresher, everyone on KZbin said I had to have a doorstop but my room had a fire door too so it never worked and I never heard anyone ever talk about that problem. Glad im not the only one at least haha

[@lydiavioleta_]

I literally ignored everyone that said you didn't need one, and guess what, turns out you don't hahaha x

[@chloethomas5787]

Video Idea - Going through the UCAS application process as it would be helpful for people applying for next year or personal statement advice. 🙂

[@lydiavioleta_]

Yes I’m planning on doing a video on personal statements v soon! X

[@chloethomas5787]

Lydia Violeta Thank you 😊

[@ChloeTravels1998]

Yes I’d love this too! I’m applying for next year as well 🤞🏼

[@rishigembali7230]

Chloe Thomas Personal Statement isn't that important tbh - as long as you meet the entry requirements for your course

[@janani1826]

@@rishigembali7230 depends where u r going. Its always a good idea to try ur best with it anyways 😂

[@ameliabronte4893]

My sisters going to Uni so I will definitely be sending her this!!!

[@jadeoreilly2711]

I’m a commuter and I feel so jealous watching this, I wish I had moved out 😂😂

[@izawalendowicz8105]

I've read this as 'i'm a computer' and I was confused for a solid minute

[@arwen_m7786]

@@izawalendowicz8105 hahah

[@fearlessbaek1583]

How far do you live?

[@katerogerson936]

That's a good idea loved your video so much 🦋

[@rhiamy4087]

The out of stock hanger situation is so relatable 😂 happened to us too and the other end of the country haha!

[@lydiavioleta_]

no way hahah! x

[@nandinishah1709]

Thank you so much. This video was incredibly helpful.

[@jadelauren2269]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing huh?! It was so interesting to see how your opinions have changed ❤️

[@lydiavioleta_]

so so true! x

[@lilliegreen2169]

i love your videos sm🥺

[@kvganesan5999]

Yayy a new video 🥰🥰🥰

[@sivaprakasambalaji8274]

What a wonderful video.good information,all the best😍😍😍

[@emily-vg9pl]

You're intro is a vibe 😍

[@indiamarshall2462]

Watching this makes me realise all of the unnecessary things I bought for uni when I started last year😂also I didn't realise youd gone vegetarian, that's amazing!!

[@kayotic992]

Literally moving out of my uni flat the other day I was like why did I ever buy half this crap

[@sophiekursat3957]

i remember watching this 🥺💓

[@kateemsley3971]

Ooo this is so helpful! I was meant to be moving into uni of Nottingham at the start of April to study veterinary (I know it’s strange but I did a video explaining why!) but lockdown started on the same day I was meant to be moving in and so I’m learning from home for now. Anyway, I’ve still got a lot of things I still need to buy for uni I just don’t know what!!

[@lydiavioleta_]

Ooo good luck!! X

[@kateemsley3971]

Also your hair colour has changed so much over the last year!!

[@lydiavioleta_]

My roots are so long at the moment haha! X

[@cerys4850]

the cheese grater was a parmesan one which is why it didnt work :)

[@rafail6089]

I'm gonna need this.... even though it's half an hour, but why not. Gonna be off to Lincoln in october, so at this rate, i'm gonna start planning :)

[@chloerignall8475]

This is so helpful even though I’m going to uni until 2022 even though I’m in year 12 now.

[@mollybrown1527]

We prop our doors all the time. I recommend just getting a cheap wedge

[@Lafihe]

Love your Videos!!

[@mollybrown1527]

My uni room is honestly so cold, bring blankets!

[@amaliaw7828]

bit random but your eyeliner looks uber cute !!! lovin it

[@lydiavioleta_]

thank you!! xx

[@theeaudacity2648]

Really useful video and great timing, heading off in October, hopefully!

[@lydiavioleta_]

Thank you!! X

[@MoreOrLessJess]

Chezza Faith me too😊

[@jessh5111]

You can get decorations for your room at freshers fair anyway so save space in your car for things you need !

[@lydiavioleta_]

yes so true!! x

[@emilyhoskins3741]

Loved this!! where is your necklace from btw, its absolutely gorgeous!! xxx

[@lydiavioleta_]

The pendant is from The Crystal Buddha, it’s sunstone :) x

[@emilyhoskins3741]

Lydia Violeta thank you so much!! Xx

[@swarnalimukherjee103]

Proper Honest 🙈....I loved it 😍...

[@sophiejbutcher8657]

This made me laugh so much, I made so many unnecessary purchases last September when moving to uni :))

[@lydiavioleta_]

feel like everyone does haha! x

[@eloise6756]

this is so helpful thank u!!

[@lydiavioleta_]

i'm so glad!! x

[@sarithakongara5060]

Love u lydia

[@loklamc211]

purchasing a blender is so good especially if you drink smoothies

[@lydiavioleta_]

yes so true!! i did actually buy one, even though it wasn't in the video, and used it a lot for smoothies! x

[@m4libu_137]

😍😍😍😍💗you are perfectttt

[@emilyfairbrother483]

Why did I watch this? I'm not going to uni! But it is Lydia sooo 😂🥰

[@anujaanan240]

I guess..this gonna help me.. because I am so obsessed with stationaries... moreover shopping 😝...thnx a lot lydia...lots of love from India..😘

[@ornnuchasaengphaichit9317]

Love your video so much from Thailand

[@kay3484]

hey Lydia love your earrings? where are they from? hopefully moving away to uni in September so this video was really useful xx

[@lydiavioleta_]

the bigger hoops are from & other stories and then the other 2 hoops are from astrid & miyu x

[@georgiaslater444]

Hey love your videos, just wondering how you made your intros :( Thankyou xxx

[@myamya5164]

I have two more years to go to Uni butttt you can never be too prepared , But anyways great video , luvvvv ittt

[@eliyamair-behar8105]

ceo of however

[@brightside2389]

Hey there, What are the best and most useful Apps for university students in the UK ? Hope to hear from you soon .. thanks

[@alicetrott1758]

could you do videos for freshers/fresher advice & general uni advice? i lovee your videos, firmed uni of Exeter for September xx

[@lydiavioleta_]

yes definitely!! I spoke about freshers in my uni of leeds q&a, obviously that's not exeter, but I spoke about it generally! but could do a longer q&a at some point x

[@alicetrott1758]

Lydia Violeta yeah that video was so helpful, thanku xx

[@TheWillsome12]

Lifehack for the Londoners. Try looking for the product you want on Portal Deliveries, they deliver to you for free and on the same day. Been a lifesaver as a uni student. Saved me a lot of time and money.

[@ImogenWhite]

This is such a useful video thank you so much Lydia!! I'm heading off to uni in September so will deffo be watching this again nearer the time. Your uni videos have inspired me to start a KZbin channel about my gap year and heading off to uni. I’d love some feedback/ support if you’re able to check it out! ❤️ xx

[@MoreOrLessJess]

Imogen White I’m off to uni in September too! Love filming uni content😊

[@zeynepnilsensoy762]

Hey Lydia, good morning love this reaction on your university haul video. I love all of the university things items that you brought in your first year of university at Leeds. Can we see more day in the life routine assumptions what I eat in a day get productive with me and other variety of videos please too. Can you tell me what is the name of the new video coming on Wednesday please as well Take care stay safe and well with your family at home. Have a lovely weekend 🦋🌈😊❤️⭐️🎉🎈🌹🌻🐣🦓🐤💐🌷🌼🌿🌺🌸🥀🦓🌱🌴🎂🐰🦢🎁👸🦒☘️🇹🇷💐💐🌷

[@zeynepnilsensoy762]

Take care stay safe and well Lydia. 😊🦋🌈❤️⭐️

[@meetarivonkar4942]

Your hair looks very nice 👌👌👌

[@livbarber7822]

im going to leeds in september and i have already bought more stuff than this. brb crying x

[@katiejeanxx8356]

same girl same x

[@milaleila7161]

Lmao I’m year 9 and already getting hyped for uni

[@maddysouth]

Hey Lydia, do you know if every flat in monty b has a washing machine? And does the accommodation have a common room now or not? X

[@HeroOfTrains]

how do you find your flat/halls mates before moving in to plan tea towels/kettles etc? i don’t fancy putting my exact living situation on the internet but i also really wanna get to know my flat mates before starting 😩 any ideas?

[@hopeparsons-munn6887]

There's usually facebook groups for each halls and you can find your flatmates through there and then create your own group chat xx

[@MCSquidKid]

the word is decorative ;)

[@lukejones1]

great video, is uni actually as good as people say, like the freedom aspect etc? x

[@lydiavioleta_]

thank you! & I think that's completely down to personal experience, it's hard for me to speak on behalf of all uni students haha

[@lukejones1]

okay thank you!! x

[@bethsheher4889]

My uni does not like holes in walls so command strips can be helpful in some cases.

[@dani-um9in]

they are helpful for hanging fairy lights:)

[@carly_nicklin9]

Can you please do a video about your shared bathroom please. All the youtubers I watch have en-suites and you’re the first one I’ve found that hasn’t. I can only afford accommodation with shared bathrooms and would like to know what your experience was

[@lydiavioleta_]

there's not really much I could say to make that into a whole video, and it'd be a bit of an odd video haha. What questions do you have? x

[@carly_nicklin9]

Lydia Violeta Sorry, I never replied, I never got a notification. I was just wondering how awkward it is? Do people just take their own toilet roll on every time they go or do you buy a pack between yous? Do yous end up clashing a lot when you need to use it. Is the shower and toilet in the same room or are they separate? Is it as bad as everyone says it is? So yeah I agree not a full video but if it was mentioned that would be great please

[@tegandavies-cook2338]

can you do a video about have a shared bathroom?

[@lydiavioleta_]

there's not really much I could say to make that into a whole video, and it'd be a bit of an odd video haha. What questions do you have? x

[@razwanaahmed1383]

Many people I know use mattress protector to prevent getting their periods on their mattress

[@abiowen7426]

What accommodation are you in at Leeds? I applied to Leodis

[@aasthagogia650]

Early🦋

[@archivektom]

I really want to know the song in the intro,, does anyone know the song name?

[@aazeem398]

14:00 in every vloggers room

[@sophie4705]

How do you get in contact with your flatmates before you move in? Ive always been curious lol x

[@ameliawise5949]

Sometimes there will be Facebook groups and that for people going to that uni that year and people post what block or dorms they are in. Then sometimes people make group chats to get to know each other before uni 😄

[@patrycjalife7]

Wow im so early 😁

[@ellacooper978]

where are your hoop earrings and nose ring from? xxx

[@lydiavioleta_]

the bigger hoops are from & other stories and then the other 2 hoops are from astrid & miyu, and then my nose ring is just one from a piercing place in notts x

[@amachi_x]

All the things that you buy, are they used by your roommates? Let's say there's a mug with your initials on it, would someone use it? Great informative video!! 💕

[@lydiavioleta_]

That’s totally dependent on your flatmates & your relationship with them! X

[@nynkeskitchen9998]

From my experience I can say most people don’t

[@tabbyashbee]

Where do you recommend I buy all of this?

[@netrasingh7068]

Very nice

[@mattbellamy2420]

How do you buy two duvets and one duvet cover