The University Starter Pack: Why a Bean Bag is a Student's Best Friend

Heading off to university is exciting, nerve-wracking, and a little bit chaotic. Between packing your entire life into the back of your parents’ car, figuring out where the nearest supermarket is, and meeting your new flatmates, you’ve probably not given much thought to furniture. But trust us on this one—a bean bag should be right at the top of your university starter pack.

Here’s why a bean bag is about to become your ultimate student sidekick.

1. Space-Saving Superhero

Dorm rooms and student housing are… let’s be kind… compact. Fitting in a bed, desk, wardrobe, and all your “essentials” (plus the kitchen gadgets you swore you’d use) doesn’t leave much room for a sofa.

That’s where a bean bag comes in. Lightweight, squishy, and easy to move around, it can squeeze into corners, slide under desks, or be carried down the hall when everyone ends up in one room for movie night. Unlike bulky furniture, you can reshape it to fit the space you have—no awkward sofa-lugging required.

Try the Big Bertha Original Classic Bean Bag Chair—simple, stylish, and perfect for a small student bedroom.

2. Budget-Friendly Comfort

Let’s face it: student loans only stretch so far. Between freshers’ week, takeaways, and the odd emergency Uber, there’s not a lot left in the pot for fancy furniture.

The beauty of a bean bag? You get maximum comfort for minimum spend. Instead of shelling out for a pricey armchair you’ll only use for three years, you can bag (pun intended) a bean bag that’s affordable, durable, and comes with you to every new house you move into.

The Big Bertha Original High Back Bean Bag Chair  is as cosy as it looks—super soft, stylish, and designed with a supportive high back. Perfect for creating a snug study spot or a chic chill-out corner in your uni room.

3. Multi-Tasking Marvel

Your bean bag isn’t just a chair—it’s whatever you need it to be. Extra seat for a mate? Done. Movie marathon lounger? Sorted. Last-minute nap station? Absolutely.

And when the whole flat decides to pile into your room, you’ll be the hero with the comfiest extra seating. Bonus: bean bags make surprisingly good revision spots too. Curl up with a laptop or spread out your notes—it’s way more inviting than a stiff desk chair.

The Big Bertha Original Cuddle Couch Bean Bag is great for sharing—perfect if you’re the “host” friend or need extra space to spread out your books.

4. Stress-Busting Sanctuary

University life is fun—but it can also be a lot. When you need a break from deadlines, group projects, and kitchen politics (“who ate my cheese?!”), sinking into a bean bag is the quickest way to recharge.

Because they mould to your body, bean bags are brilliant for relaxation and can even help reduce stress by giving you that cosy, cocoon-like feeling. Pop on some headphones, light a candle (if your accommodation rules allow it), and you’ve got an instant chill-out zone.

The Big Bertha Original Lounger Bean Bag has a structured shape that makes it perfect for reading, gaming, or Netflix binges.

5. Easy to Move (a Lifesaver for Student Housing)

Moving house every year is a student rite of passage. Heavy furniture? Nightmare. A bean bag? You just throw it in the car and go. No dismantling, no hernia-inducing lifting—just grab and move.

That makes it the perfect investment not just for first year, but for your entire uni life (and beyond).

Pack a Bean Bag

When you’re packing up for uni this summer, don’t just focus on pots, pans, and bedding. A bean bag is the furniture hack every student needs: affordable, versatile, and the comfiest way to make your room feel like home.

So before you head off to start your new adventure, grab a bean bag from Big Bertha Original—because trust us, you’ll thank yourself when you’re chilling in style while your mates are stuck on rickety desk chairs.