Lewis Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Extention lead is a good one for laptops, phones, lamps etc! Ditto sleeping bag - strange ES can't have people round ANH. We were allowed to have people to stop if we signed them in, not that anyone ever bothered! I have a big blue Ikea bag for a dirty laundry bag, can just carry it to the machine and chuck it all in then ... same for going home. Still haven't used an iron, just hang/fold em up and that works fine! Will have a look at that one Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Currys/PC World Lewis. I got them to throw in a set of cartridges too as the ones which come with anew printer are always only half full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Ditto sleeping bag - strange ES can't have people round ANH. We were allowed to have people to stop if we signed them in, not that anyone ever bothered! That's probably what I meant . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Herbs and spices, I went to tesco and purchased most of the herbs on sale (spent £20!). I can't cook without decent flavorings. Edited August 31, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 LOL Fred. I just bought Devon one pot of mixed herbs - that'll do her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Forget herbs, just bought Chilli and baslamic vinegar for Becca!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Forget herbs, just bought Chilli and baslamic vinegar for Becca!!! that and a few bulbs of garlic are all she'll need! OOH and those 5kg sacks of pasta are great for shoving in the cupboard and having when stocks of everything else are running low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I'm sure I took some beer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I sent bottles of beer with ES - I reckoned it would be a good friend-making strategy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 I did get her some of those paste garlic & chilli pots. And olive oil & Balsamic too ................... But they were all from work & I didn't pay more than 20p for any of them (customer returns ) I am waiting for a sack of Pasta too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I really recommend she takes some basic tools with her. I was the only one in my halls with a set of screwdrivers and a hammer - so I was ALWAYS being called upon to fix stuff! It's stood me in good stead too as i've kept the skills I learned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 She has had her own swiss army knife for a couple of years and is better than me at most practical things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 YD was lucky enough to get in at Herts Uni to do nursing so will be able to stay at home I asked other DD what she found essential at Uni her answer the box of shopping I used to put together when we went to visit or she came home they were affecionately named her red cross parcels and contained shampoo conditioner assorted tins and packets and especially biscuits as these were considered a real luxury. I also used to give her my Tesco points she said that they were a life line many a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've earmarked some of our old (but good quality) saucepans & a frying pan to give ES. That way it doesn't matter too much if they get wrecked and I get nice new pans . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I found this rather detailed list. on the Student Room website. Crikey My thoughts precisely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I read that too . There'd be no room for the student if you got all that stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Prob a bit late but Morrisons are doing student essential kitchen ware range - however I did wonder what one required apart from a kettle for a pot noodle sorry to all students - i used to eat these in my distant past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyhen Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I think my son would just like his accommodation offer !! Term for him starts in 3 weeks and he still doesn`t have an allocated room. We`re getting very worried now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ring them up and pester, keep ringing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I think my son would just like his accommodation offer !! Term for him starts in 3 weeks and he still doesn`t have an allocated room. We`re getting very worried now! They had students in having to live in Butlins or some such like a few years ago didn't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Had a woman come through my til today,who spent I've £200 on food and bits for her son when he goes to uni (actually £222.22 ,which I thought was amazing in itself) No utensils or anything....just food,mostly junk,and cleaning stuff. I an spending about :£50 or so,and giving her a wodge of Tesco clubcard vouchers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Somewhere to live is also good, but I don't have a place in halls yet. My OH has (unusually in my mind) never lived in halls - he went straight into private rented accommodation from the beginning of his first year. Not sure which is better, as I certainly preferred renting (cheaper) but perhaps he missed out on some of the experience? it's all down to personal preference, obviously! Your OH was clearly not at Exeter Uni then..my eyes are still watering at the cost of our DD's shared accomodation next year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Somewhere to live is also good, but I don't have a place in halls yet. My OH has (unusually in my mind) never lived in halls - he went straight into private rented accommodation from the beginning of his first year. Not sure which is better, as I certainly preferred renting (cheaper) but perhaps he missed out on some of the experience? it's all down to personal preference, obviously! Your OH was clearly not at Exeter Uni then..my eyes are still watering at the cost of our DD's shared accomodation next year.... No, but he is in Bristol, rent in cities is supposed to be high, I've just found him a room in a newly refurbished house share for £156 a month! However, I had to move out of Brighton, as they want £500 a month EACH for a room in a 4 bedroom houseshare When I was in Birmingham I paid £50 a week for the biggest double room I've ever seen in my life, a 10minute walk from campus and in the heart of Selly Oak student village. Leaving university was hard financially, as soon as you come back down this way the rent skyrockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 £50 a week sounds a dream. I'm having to pay £90, for basic accommodation, shared bathroom and kitchen. This I am paying out of my student loan and because we're above the threshold for bursaries etc my loan is all the money I have to spend, so it's going to be incredibly tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 £50 a week sounds a dream. I'm having to pay £90, for basic accommodation, shared bathroom and kitchen. This I am paying out of my student loan and because we're above the threshold for bursaries etc my loan is all the money I have to spend, so it's going to be incredibly tight. If you go further out from the main selly high street and go later in the year (a week or so before term starts) landlords are pleased to just have someone paying them some money so the house isn't sitting empty. I was in Tiverton Road, but on the end across Exeter road, as opposed to Bristol road. Stay away from Bournbrook Road as those houses have very very high rent, it being directly opposite the campus South Entrance. Many students fall prey to wanting to get a huge house for a large group of them to share and end up paying over the odds for houses. There are more houses than students in Selly Oak, so don't get taken in by the housing rush that happens in January . Find a smaller group of friends or even rent on a room by room basis, and wait until the end of the year, you'll be surprised at what's still on offer. This goes for anyone looking for accommodation in any university town, as my OH took this advice for his final year, and is paying just over £40 a week and is moving in at the end of September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
