CLOTHING TO BRING TO LEEDS AS A NEW MALAYSIAN STUDENT

What kind of clothes should you, as a new Malaysian student, bring to Leeds during your first year here? Here's a list that's been curated for you on clothing that we'd recommend bringing from home, as well as clothes that you're better off buying here in the Leeds instead. We've also provided a general checklist on the types of attire you should bring when you're packing!

UK weather can get quite cold, and if you’re used to the Malaysian heat, you might need some time to adjust to the temperatures here. Not to mention that it also rains a LOT (though it’s mostly light drizzles compared to the stormy showers we get at home)!

CLOTHES WE SUGGEST BRINGING FROM HOME:

1. Under-layer clothing

There are lots of stores in Malaysia which sell thin but warm under-layers which tend to be cheaper than what you’ll find here (my personal favourite underlayers are from UNIQLO!). On top of that, they also don’t take up a lot of space in your luggage so it’s worth bringing from home!

2. Traditional clothes

Leeds university consists of a very diverse and international community, and oftentimes there will be events where you can showcase your traditional clothing from home (watch out for some events held by LUMSOC soon!) It’s good to keep a pair handy!

3. A formal/'fancy' outfit

Have a favourite dinner our night-out outfit? Bring it with you! There will be events in the university (of course, including those hosted by LUMSOC ourselves, such as our annual ball night, where we celebrate the hard work our members have done throughout the year as well as to commemorate all the precious memories we've made!) where you'll get to dress up!

CLOTHES WE SUGGEST BUYING IN THE UK:

1. Big and heavier clothing, such as coats/jackets

As these take up a lot of luggage space and weight, it’s better to purchase them here in Leeds instead. The city centre has lots of places where you can purchase big and warm coats (psst: Primark has a very large variety of very comfortable outer-layer clothes for below £35!)

GENERAL CLOTHING ESSENTIALS CHECKLIST:

1. Undergarments

2. Underlayer clothing (to wear under your normal layer of clothes, for added warmth)

3. A comfortable pair of shoes (you’re going to be doing a lot of walking, and Leeds is a very hilly place…)

4. Waterproof shoes

5. Sports clothing

6. Traditional clothes

7. Trousers

8. Outfits for special and/or formal events (Dresses or Tuxedos)

9. T-Shirts

10. Long-sleeved shirts

11. Shorts

12. Skirts

13. Socks

14. Hat

15. A pair of gloves

16. Sweaters

17. Coats/Jackets

WRITTEN BY AMEERAH, SOCIAL OFFICER & EVENTS DIRECTOR.

EDITED BY AARON CHUAH, PRESIDENT.