Preparing for university

ska_lover

lika_86 wrote: »

Really?! Nobody was 'in and out of' my room at university. .

Yes

Some residents of flats in the halls operate a more open door policy, and more social with neighbouring rooms popping in and out to visit.


Room mates are common place in the UK

FabFifty

Best things my sons took to university - a bottle opener and a corkscrew (or combine both in a waiters friend).

peachyprice

FabFifty wrote: »

Best things my sons took to university - a bottle opener and a corkscrew (or combine both in a waiters friend).

Lol, my daughter has already said she's going to buy several of each so she can be known as 'the girl with the corkscrew/bottle opener'.

peachyprice

Kim_13 wrote: »

Food thefts on the other hand are a different matter. My advice is to keep anything that doesn't need to be kept in the kitchen in the bedroom.

You can buy fridge lockers now!

https://www.wellindal.co.uk/home/bigbuy/cold-lock-stock-fridge-locker?r=4899888106388&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI65OCjsTf2AIVGt0bCh3xlQ36EAQYAiABEgLPtPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

CruisingSaver

My daughter is also (hopefully! ) off to uni this year. As others have said life skills are important so budgeting, washing, and cooking are what we're focusing on.

I've bought a couple of student cookbooks for my DD called Nosh for Students along with the veggie version. The recipes look easy to do and are well within the usual student budget. She's already had a go at a few of them and will carry on doing this through the summer.

littleredhen

thanks for all suggestions, she has been doing own washing etc but unfortunately has quite bad mental health issues, I am concerned about her taking medication etc.
She may even be in 2nd year at uni as she is doing a course at a private college this year so may not even be in halls.

Savvy_Sue

FabFifty wrote: »

Best things my sons took to university - a bottle opener and a corkscrew (or combine both in a waiters friend).

With my eldest, it was his juggling equipment! I was a bit worried for him when I saw his room pretty much opened into the communal kitchen, I thought he'd find it a bit too lively, but I needn't have worried.

We went to visit at half term so his younger brothers could see where he was, and his juggling equipment had spread out all over the kitchen and communal area. It made for a good talking point.

littleredhen wrote: »

thanks for all suggestions, she has been doing own washing etc but unfortunately has quite bad mental health issues, I am concerned about her taking medication etc.
She may even be in 2nd year at uni as she is doing a course at a private college this year so may not even be in halls.

oooh, that could be tricky. However if she has additional needs, it's worth finding out what support services are available.

meer53

My daughter is off to Uni this year too. She's told me she has everything in hand so i'm going to leave her to it. She knows how to wash, cook, catch buses/trains, and shop and change the bed. Crack on is what i say ! She'll only be an hour away so i won't worry. She won't be cast adrift on an island, i did it when i was her age and i survived. I'm looking forward to the peace

cannyscot_2

Hi Little red hen

I would second putting money away rather than buying anything, unless you come across and good deal on a laptop and she doesnt have one.


My child is in first year and there have been lots of incidental costs. I bought bedding etc and did not need half of it-too hot!


extra costs were for illness -put together a small kit from home bargains, subscriptions and for organised activities and freshers week( was a fortune -a ticket alone was £75 before extras, then events and extra clothes for events and activities.

if possible insure phone and laptop for loss and damage .

Most money we spent on clothes but maybe if already at college then not so much to buy.

TBagpuss

I's agree with others saying wait until nearer the time before you actually start buying, but put money away now.

When she does go, then start with
- a selection of groceries (include things like washing powder, toiletries, sanitary products etc as well as food)
- a few treats, for early homesickness
- depending on what is provided / allowed in her room or shared house, it may be useful to have crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. She may find it handy to have things such as a couple of good quality knives, and at least one decent pan even if these are allegedly provided!
- Bedding - if she is in halls, this might be provided, but she may still prefer her own pillow and duvet covers.
- Towels
- kettle / toaster (if allowed in her room)
- TV licence (if in halls)

Depending on her preferred study methods, buying some nice quality stationery / pens might be apprciated

- basic cookbook - depending on her current cooking skills tailor whether you get one which is really basic, or one which is a little more advanced but aimed at low budget cooking!

Deponding on the facilities available, then when she goes, sending her with a couple of frozen home made meals (or shop bought ready meals) may be handy so she can eat something reasonably healthy without having to cook, if she wants.