Your 2026 Uni Survival Starter Pack: Tech and Stationery
Here’s the lowdown on starting varsity in 2026 - the truth is, nobody has it all sorted but the right kit can definitely give you a running head start. Getting the right Somerset Mall Uni Starter Pack can make all the difference between feeling like you're drowning and actually having a good time. From tools that keep you on top of deadlines to outfits that'll handle a lecture in the morning and a late-night library session in the evening, Somerset Mall makes uni prep a lot less stressful.
If you're heading back to campus or starting from scratch, then this is your uni survival starter pack.
Tech that's actually worth using on campus
Let's start with the essentials. A reliable laptop isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. You've got notes, assignments, online tests, group chats and trying to stream between classes all going on at once. Somerset Mall's tech stores have got good student laptop deals that balance performance, battery life and price.
Throw in some noise-cancelling headphones for when you're in shared digs, a portable charger when you’re out for late-night study sessions, and a laptop sleeve that can handle being bunged in your backpack every day. These are not just ‘nice-to-haves’, these are student essentials.
You can get all the gadgets, accessories and everyday tech basics you need from stores that won’t break the bank, like Game and Checkers.
Stationery that keeps you on top of things
Digital notes are great until your laptop crashes the night before a big test. That's when good old-fashioned pen and paper come in handy. From planners and highlighters to sticky notes and notebooks, stationery essentials still have a big role to play in staying on top of things.
Somerset Mall's stationery stores make it simple to stock up on everything you need in one go. PNA and Typo have got tons of different sorts of pens, highlighters, colour-coded notebooks and planners that'll actually help you keep on top of your deadlines. Think timetables, assignment trackers and folders that help you look like you know what you're doing, even if you're not entirely sure.
This is the kind of stationery and school gear that makes starting the year feel fresh and exciting, not overwhelming and stressful.
Campus-ready fashion that'll get you through the day
University outfits need to be versatile. You're going from lectures to coffee runs to study sessions without time to change into something else. The best uni outfit ideas are comfy, practical and still Instagram-worthy.
Think about layers that you can put on and take off easily: breathable t-shirts, hoodies, jeans that'll survive long days, and sneakers that can take you across campus all day. Somerset Mall's got you sorted on all this. Cotton On, H&M and Mr Price have got student fashion at affordable prices that are also on-trend, without overdoing it.
Rule of thumb: if you can make it through a two-hour lecture and still feel comfortable, then you're doing okay.
One mall. Zero stress.
Uni prep can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be a nightmare of running around to loads of different places. Somerset Mall brings fashion, tech, stationery and everyday student essentials all under one roof. Less running around. More time thinking about your first week.
From tech stores and stationery stores to fashion faves and the useful bits and bobs, this is where the 2026 students get sorted.Because surviving uni isn't about being perfect, it's about being prepared.
