'Bottom Drawer' for Uni

Islandmaid

PasturesNew wrote: »

It does if you're a boy student!

:rotfl: I,ve warned him that if he can't fold it - it doesn't come home

Luckily, DS is very clean, our water bills will fall through the floor from September :T

GwylimT

PasturesNew wrote: »

It does if you're a boy student!

If they've been dragged up and taught zero personal hygiene.

NewShadow

Might I second the suggestion of sending him with just enough for a week, then popping over to visit with whatever he's missing?

If I was doing it again, I wouldn't take any plates, pans, or kitchenware until everyone else has unpacked.

Shared kitchens - you end up with 6 frying pans, 6 toasters/ toastie makers - and the kitchen is normally about the same size as one of the rooms.

I would recommend a kettle for his room (good for quick oats, couscous, noodles, tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and at least 6 mugs.

I'd also suggest a mini fridge (not one of the 6 cans of bear type, but a counter top size) for milk and leftovers.

There will not be space in the shared fried or freezer.

I had a small fridge, with a microwave on top, a kettle on top of that, and the shelf in my wardrobe as a small store cupboard (this was not a unique set up).

candygirl

PasturesNew wrote: »

It does if you're a boy student!

That's absolutely minging :eek:

Callie22

NewShadow wrote: »

I would recommend a kettle for his room (good for quick oats, couscous, noodles, tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and at least 6 mugs.

I'd also suggest a mini fridge (not one of the 6 cans of bear type, but a counter top size) for milk and leftovers.

There will not be space in the shared fried or freezer.

I had a small fridge, with a microwave on top, a kettle on top of that, and the shelf in my wardrobe as a small store cupboard (this was not a unique set up).

These are great ideas but it's worth checking with the uni (if he's in halls) before you buy anything. I know in both mine and my brother's uni you were not allowed any cooking equipment, kettles or fridges in your room at all, and they would be confiscated if they were found during the periodic unannounced inspections or if you accidentally set off the fire alarm using them ... I think a few people (diabetics etc) did get medical permission for a mini fridge if they could show that they needed to store medication but they were the exception. Every uni varies but it's worth checking before you buy anything like that - I think in places with more modern halls (and more sensitive fire detectors!) they tend to be stricter.

theoretica

NewShadow wrote: »

Might I second the suggestion of sending him with just enough for a week, then popping over to visit with whatever he's missing?

Most student towns have cheapo shops and charity shops, so unless home is nearby and already has spare of what is wanted he could get his own at least as easily.

Artytarty

I remember Bristol hLls of residence recommending a door wedge. The bedroom doors have automatic self closers and it's a pain of yore popping in and out to the kitchen or neighbours rooms. It's also good if you are just in your room as people passing tend to say Hi.

Miss_Purple_Hat

Just a few thoughts, not a comprehensive list by any means!

I second the door wedge! Very useful for popping in and out but the room should be locked if in halls and leaving for more than a minute or two - thefts can be very well known and are the reason that the doors self close.

It's also more sociable - if people see the door open they will stop by to say hi.

A couple of mugs and glasses.

Cutlery, plates, bowls.

2 small saucepans and a frying pan.

Tea towels are a must.

Lunchboxes - particularly if one tends to bulk cook or take lunches. (I used to spend the entire day in the Maths building in my first year so took lunch along.)

Won't know until he gets there but I would recommend a water filter jug - water wasn't very good at my halls and it also meant I stayed hydrated as I didn't need to go to the kitchen for water.

Flannels, bath towel.

I didn't take spare sheets as storage was limited but did keep a box of food under the bed.

A lot of student rooms have pinboards so a silly little thing but pins. A real pain if nowhere to buy them and wanting to use the pinboard.

Seems a bit obvious but stationary. Pens, lined paper, lever arch folders - they can soon add up.


I admit I am the over-prepared type. I made my first purchase ready for uni - a set of towels - a whole year before!

PasturesNew

Miss_Purple_Hat wrote: »

I didn't take spare sheets as storage was limited

Bedding and towels can easily be kept under the mattress until needed.

monnagran

Can I make the case for a 'Useful Box"? A lock&lock box equipped with various batteries, ball of string, couple of screw drivers, sharp scissors, small torch, duct tape, sellotape, tube of superglue....................use your imagination.

Loads of useful advice here Island Maid, have you booked the removal van?

We'll have that coffee in the metropolis soon. Soon. Promise.

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