Studying in the UK: a list of things you must take and can take before you leave.

First of all, I want to say that shopping in Britain is very convenient. Boots may have been heard by many MM, and it is the same as the concept of Watsons in China, operating Health &；; Beautiful women are plentiful and cheap. There are similar super drugs competing with it.

Tesco, Morrison, direct selling Argos and other daily necessities/vegetable meat chain supermarkets are all cheap and good.

Compared with Paris or some cities in the United States, large supermarket chains are located far away from urban areas and can only be reached by car. For example, the nearest Carrefour in Paris is near Central ... This is not the case in Britain. These shops are scattered in the city center, making shopping extremely convenient.

All European and American brands are very cheap here, such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever and L 'Oreal. But many Japanese brands are rarely sold, such as Sophie, Kanebo and Mentholatum.

1, toiletries

There is absolutely no need to bring:

Facial cleanser, shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, sanitary towel, washing powder, detergent, all kinds of paper towels and cups.

High-end products are much cheaper in Britain;

Shaver, razor.

It is necessary to carry:

Comb? Good wooden combs and ivory combs are either unavailable or expensive.

Toothbrush? Electric toothbrushes are popular in Britain, and there is little choice for ordinary toothbrushes.

Towels and bath towels? Good quality is more expensive, in fact, good quality in China is not cheap ~ but the family often hoards some good goods obtained through welfare or gifts, so bring them.

Manicure suit? Britain is more expensive and the quality is quite average.

Give a few specific examples:

boots

L 'Oreal Shampoo (400mL/? 2), Dove shower gel 300mL/? 3. Colgate toothpaste.

Forever super-long night sanitary napkins 12 tablets/? 1, of course not as good as Sophie's.

A Philips female razor: domestic 1k+, 30+ when the boots are discounted.

Tesco:

A big box of washing powder

2. Health products and medicines

There is absolutely no need to bring:

Vitamins, cod liver oil, protein powder, essential oil?

? Boots and h &；; B's products are many, good and cheap, much better and cheaper than MLM products such as Amway.

Nianci 'an Chuanbei Pipa Cream, Tiger Balm Oil, Refreshing Oil, Essential Oil.

? Most supermarkets in China sell them, but it doesn't matter if the last few samples are on the back. Eriobotrya cream really takes up too much space.

It is necessary to carry:

Eye drops? There are few kinds in Britain, and it is not easy to use.

Yunnan Baiyao, Jiangdong Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablet, watermelon frost Buccal Tablet, Radix Isatidis, Vitamin C Yinqiao Tablet? This kind of Chinese patent medicine is still easy to use in the motherland.

All kinds of antibiotics, antipyretics, white and black? Make an appointment to see a doctor and queue for at least 2-3 days. This first aid medicine is still ready.

3. Bedding and furniture

Whether you live in a student dormitory or rent a house privately, you will be provided with complete furniture and bedding.

Silk quilt is very practical. In winter, the heating in some school dormitories is very high, while in summer, it is not very hot in Britain. In contrast, the towel quilt is useless. Besides, silk is rarely sold in Britain.

Three-piece bedding sets, quilts, etc. The quality of British products is good. Do you remember where the first textile machine was invented? )

4. Kitchen utensils

Rice cooker: The rice cooker sold by Argos? 10-? 40, I bought one? 10, neither good nor bad.

Kitchen knife: big and small knives? 2- 10. You can bring a China machete, but nothing else is necessary.

Chopsticks: Of course.

Bowls and plates: dormitory kitchens and private rental houses will be provided, which varies from place to place. Ceramic products are the main products here in Britain, and the prices are not cheap. It is recommended to bring some plastic in China, which is easy to wash and not easy to drop.

5. Stationery

British stationery is very cheap. Can I buy a box of transparent plastic? 3. A glue stick? 3。 Paper products are more expensive. If you look at one? 1 notebook, the kind that is already on sale and then on sale. Staplers and punching machines are 4-5 times the domestic price.

The variety is quite complete, that is, I have been here 1 year and have never seen anyone selling double-sided adhesive.

But high-end products like Mitsubishi are not more expensive than domestic ones. The quality is also very good.

Calculator is a must for the exam. I didn't pay attention to the price in Britain. Please bring something useful at home.

See a classmate said notepad problem:

A binder? 1-3 a shell, and it is very cheap to replace the inner page paper. A lot.

What schedule? This kind is ridiculously expensive ... MM who likes short books can bring one by herself ... unlike me? 10 buy a broken book = p.

So, if you have anything in common use, take it with you. It doesn't take up space anyway.

6, ingredients and dry goods

There are many immigrants from Hong Kong to Britain, so there are all kinds of dessert soups, such as tremella, lotus seeds, Polygonatum odoratum and red bean paste.

Laoganma Chili sauce, Chaozhou Chili oil and sweet noodle sauce are not lacking. There are also many delicious series of ingredients such as Mapo Tofu Brain Sauce and Steamed Spareribs.

There are many kinds of instant noodles and spicy noodles in a bag of 20p-60p. But kelp, scallops, star anise and so on are less.

7. Others

Computer bag? Belgin, nice style, just? 14-20。

High end wireless keyboard/mouse? Logitech MX620 wireless mouse, amazon.uk price? 29. The price in JD.COM is RMB 447.

Headphones? High-end headphones (such as Sennheiser) are not expensive to buy in Britain, while low-end headphones from wheat are cost-effective to buy Philips or Sommerfeld in China.

A windproof and warm cotton-padded jacket that is particularly useful in cold weather in Britain? From cheap intrusion to slightly better NorthFace, it is cheap and good in Britain.

Basketball shoes and tennis shirts? Of course, Britain is very cheap.

Turn the plug? The prices on both sides are similar.

Power socket? UK is super expensive, it is recommended, but pay attention to whether you are going to plug in the British standard or win the bid for electrical appliances.

What I want to talk about here is the alarm clock! In China, I especially like the small electronic clock with button cell+LCD screen! Very small, cheaper than a dozen dollars ... expensive in Britain, domestic or inferior domestic products = = People brought a handful of tears stolen from China by others!

8. clothes

This is a matter of opinion.

If you often go shopping in Zheng Da Square/Yang Daping, where there is no discount, then British clothes are absolutely cheap and suitable for you. TOPSHOP and RiverIsland are both popular brands for young men and women, which are cheaper than Levis and Lady's House in China.

Zara and HM are familiar to everyone, and the price is similar. Nike, Northface, TimberIand and other sports brands. It must be cheaper and more styles in Britain. Not to mention Burberry, Chanel and so on.

If you don't like shopping, you can wear clothes. Bring three T-shirts, 1 windproof warm coat, two sweaters and two pairs of jeans from China, which should be enough for the Christmas discount season. You can buy clothes if you lack them. Very cheap.

When it is cold in England, there is more heating in the room. Therefore, it is best to wear a single coat and multiple layers, and the clothes are decent.

9. Special instructions for MM

Bras ... British ones are quite beautiful, and the area is not small, but they are inexpensive.

Primark is famous for its cheap clothes, but the quality of pajamas/bathrobes/slippers is still very good, and cotton is always comfortable to wear.

China students studying in the UK are mostly masters of economics and management, which is a mixed bag. In such programs, there are generally more than half of China people and more than half of women. Know a few MM, make do with study. Spend 8g+ shopping with my sisters in China every day.

I didn't mean to comment on anything, but it is more meaningful to go abroad and spend my parents' money to travel around Britain and Europe. I suggest you try to join some clubs and practice your spoken English when you are new here.

Before coming, you can bring a Chinese version of Europe on a Lonely Planet (the reference book just looks convenient), and visit Europe more at Christmas, Easter and summer vacation. Spain, France and Greece are all good choices.

PS:

Except that you need to bring a network cable when you first come, you can use it when you come. You can find all kinds of cheap electronic products online. Don't be scared by the high-priced labels in stores such as currys. If you don't believe those various websites, amazon.uk has a good global reputation, and shopping? Free shipping over 5 pounds.

However, shopping in Amazon requires a local bank account, and it takes about half a month to apply for a bank account.

I once took a fancy to a set of teaching materials, which cost 80 pounds in Britain and 70 RMB for the original text printed in China. You can also let Dangdang mail it to the UK, which is equivalent to 0.5 times the original price of 65438+ books, but I don't know when it will arrive.