What’s the weirdest thing you brought to uni?

Everyone had a pre-university Ikea trip, but some of the things you brought are definitely not on any StudentRoom packing lists.

Sophie Perry, 18, St Aidan’s, Spanish and Italian

“I’ve got a pair of toy giraffes my mum got me from John Lewis. She said they ‘represented’ her and me, like a mummy giraffe and baby giraffe. I left them out originally but she snuck them back in.”

Alex Craig, 21, Van Mildert, Criminology

“A leather ball gag. I woke up after the Mildert shag bop and it was in my possession.”

Emma Bonnard, 18, Van Mildert, Combined Honours

“Well, I don’t think it’s that weird but, I brought my giant plush mouse toy because she likes to travel, but she misses her husband and brother. She actually hasn’t seen her husband in a while, he lives in Montenegro.”

Luke, 18, Cuths, Theology

“I brought some lavender scented pencils. My sister bought them for me, I swear.”

Bella Brasnett, 19, Castle, Classics

“My mum made me bring a vintage drinks tray with which to serve my Lidl champagne when I’m hosting”

James Coker, 19, John’s, Theology

“My sense of dignity.”

Jordon Montgomery, 18, Collingwood, Physics and Astronomy

“My Ocarina. I can play the entire Les Mis score”

Dylan Johnson, 18, Collingwood, Combined Honours

“I brought the local Rwandan chili source ‘Akabanga.’ It’s one of the spiciest in the world.”

Isabel Marchevsky, 18, Van Mildert, Classics

“I have the book ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ translated into ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.”