Narnia Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 My only child is going to Uni in September. He will be living on the campus in self-catering accommodation in his first year. As I never went to Uni, what advice would you offer from your experiences? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Don't go for the student account that offers a free ipod or something, go for the one that will give you the best deal on your overdraft!If you meet a scouse bird, you're probably in!Uni doesn't take that much work, but try doing some. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Condoms. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Don't tell your parents what you get up to?Only teasing... will try to think of more constructive advice and come back to you. Is he any good at cooking on a budget? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidneypunch! Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Get a private rented student house with friends as soon as possible, as it will be a lot cheaper. Try to get some sort of balance between turning up a lectures & falling out of bars at three in the morning, university socialising is much more fun if you are actually doing some work during the day ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Quote Is he any good at cooking would be more to the point I'm afraid. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 As long as he can heat beans, make toast, make pasta, and open a jar, he'll be fine.Or pull a girl in an all girls hall, befriend her mates, and get fed regularly when you pop over to see her.Worked for me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I wouldn?t worry about him not being able to cook. Men generally only learn how to cook properly when they are in their mid-twenties and realise what a useful seduction technique it is. Prior to that your body is specially adapted to living off things that come in cans and/or only need boiling. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 That's very encouraging Keef. He can do all that. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliviaDee Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 guinness and peanuts fulfills all the food groups. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidneypunch! Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I hope my comment was useful too Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 It was KP (I trust you don't mind my calling you that). So much good advice is hard to take in all at once. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliviaDee Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 i thought mine was the best! no cooking required. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 OliviaDee, your advice will have special place in my heart. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliviaDee Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 thank-you Narnia.it still has a special place in my liver. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally81 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I agree totally with Keef about the bank account. Don't get into the habit of skipping lectures because you just end up not be able to be bothered to go to any at all.Depending on what kind of area the campus is in - keep the windows shut. Get involved in as much socially as possible, even if it's not really your thing. (Like fancy dress....never been a fan but it's all anyone seems to want to do when there's a party at Uni.) You can make some of the best mates you'll ever have whilst at Uni.Try not to go and fall in love.....at least until towards the end. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Quote I agree totally with Keef about the bank account. What about the scouse birds? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally81 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 One of my best mates is a scouse bird Keef! So, erm.....yeah. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Scouse birds. Well he is very fussy and is going through a period in his life where he thinks that the only beautiful birds in the world all live in Denmark. How would he overcome this.....obstacle? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 He could either go without, find the Friends of Denmark Society or change his mind. Or all 3. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 I reckon he should drink more myself but what would I know? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I think you should go instead, Narnia. You sound much better qualified! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felt-tip Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 These books are really useful:http://www.beyondbakedbeans.com/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I was going to go for drink more.Scousers sound a lot like the Danish when you're sh!t faced!Damn it, I want to be 18 again!!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felt-tip Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 But my number 1 advice would be DON'T GET A GIRLFRIEND until at least the final year.And don't go anywhere too near to home - stay away. Don't come back too often. Get stuck in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/12151-if-only-i-knew-that-then/#findComment-339616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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