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Finishing year 13 in 2017 part 2

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user9512736123 · 17/08/2017 19:46

New thread as the old one is at 990 messages!

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Horsemad · 18/08/2017 10:03

A lot of uni accommodation kitchens have induction jobs so make sure the pans will work on those!

HSMMaCM · 18/08/2017 10:02

Sidney - no idea, but tell him to keep phoning.

BehindTheBlueDoor · 18/08/2017 09:59

Uni accommodation pages usually have a link to a list of what is needed in each type of accommodation. Silly thing but fitted sheets can be an issue as some beds are longer than standard-we feed our kids too well!- so IKEA Euro size fitted sheets or flat sheets are recommended. Distinctive cutlery seems to be a thing too if you want to eat from your own. I'm going to need a bigger storage cupboard....

ErrolTheDragon · 18/08/2017 09:52

I've still got my mothers 70s era orange plastic jug she gave me when I first moved into a student flat. It's only used for dog-washing now but still, it's an heirloom Grin.

Sidney · 18/08/2017 09:49

Has anyone had any luck getting a reversal of a decision from Durham?
My ds was made an offer of 3As, but got A, A, B. The A was in the subject he wants to study. He has rung, but didn't make it through to anyone beyond the general admissions office.

Auntpetunia2015 · 18/08/2017 09:48

Ooh can I have a link for the packs please user. More so I don't forget anything than to actually order. I'm borrowing my partners huge car to transport DS mainly coz he's 6ft 2 and his stuff plus me him and DD would be a huge squeeze in my tiny Fiat !

HSMMaCM · 18/08/2017 09:48

There's a good thread here

What to take/remember for Uni?
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/further_education/2982663-What-to-take-remember-for-Uni

bigTillyMint · 18/08/2017 09:48

Must get DD to look carefully at uni tips!

bigTillyMint · 18/08/2017 09:47

How much of everything?
2 sets bedding?
2 or 3 towels?
Crockery/cutlery?

If everyone in a shared flat brings loads, or not enough... Grin

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user9512736123 · 18/08/2017 09:44

Oh and the uni have a list of what you need to bring so we are following that. Thankfully it's less than an hour by car for forgotten stuff!

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user9512736123 · 18/08/2017 09:43

I saw a thing where you can order a kitchen pack, bedroom pack and so on to be delivered direct to their accommodation ready for when they arrive. The price looks reasonable so we are doing that as I have a tiny car and will have four people in it with my two plus a boyfriend. We won't get the accommodation allocation until next week so we are in limbo now.

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Auntpetunia2015 · 18/08/2017 09:40

That's sort of what I'm doing with stuff for DS. hes chipped and bashed so much of my stuff that me and dd are gonna choose new which will also go to our new flat when we move and he can have the old. But he's not getting my nice ceramic pans. Old towels -he's had his own for years as he as is a bugger for leaving them in a damp heap so the smell, well as only he uses them I've left him to it. Old mugs and mismatched cutlery. Cheap pans from home & bargain. Did buy some new bedding yesterday as he'll need single bed stuff and not the double he's been used to and he reused DDs pink sheets for some reason Grin

I sense a trip to IKEA coming on.

Should we do a list of everything we/they think they need?

bigTillyMint · 18/08/2017 09:40

Can we start making lists on here?!

bigTillyMint · 18/08/2017 09:39

Horse, I was planning on giving DD the old stuff but then I thought maybe that was mean Grin

Horsemad · 18/08/2017 09:33

Ha! I read a tip that said give them your old stuff and buy new for yourself.

Wish I'd done that for DS1 - spent lots kitting him out and he brought back barely anything at the end of his first year Shock

Horsemad · 18/08/2017 09:31

Hope Track updates soon for you both Liney and Etaina.

Quiet day for us today I think Smile

FreedaDonkey · 18/08/2017 09:29

Glad everyone is happy, now the fun bit starts buying them all the stuff they need to take with them!

bigTillyMint · 18/08/2017 09:24

Really glad to see those going for Insurance/clearing is working out.

DD went clubbing last night with all the other London Alevel students it sounds like - v packed (and prob not fire-safe!) but didnt drink much Shock
She needs to find out about her Freshers pack.

DH is dithering about how much we have to top- up!

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user9512736123 · 18/08/2017 09:06

I didn't wake up until nearly eight, that's unheard of. Still in bed as my teen stayed over with friends.

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LineysRun · 18/08/2017 08:14

I slept from just after 9pm till 7am! All I had to eat yesterday was tomato soup and some bread and butter.

Today I feel so much better - but like Etaina says, I want to see that Track update. And yes, this system is nuts.

At which point I will probably feel like eating again. I never thought I could be this anxious over it all.

MirabelleTree · 18/08/2017 08:11

Just seen the news Etaina, really pleased for you all.

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user9512736123 · 17/08/2017 22:51

I hope you all get some sleep, I was planning an early night while the teens are out clubbing but I can't sleep now !

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Etaina · 17/08/2017 22:40

Thanks everyone! I feel totally drained and probably won't sleep that well tonight because I won't really believe it until I see the offer on UCAS Track. Our system is completely bonkers.

Auntpetunia2015 · 17/08/2017 22:08

Happened with someone's son I know always top and oops this time not got good enough grades to do any of his choices. So sad for the kids.

Anyway DS off clubbing...me off sleeping. Good night all it's been A very long day .

Horsemad · 17/08/2017 21:33

That happened last year with a Head Boy I know - they had his paper remarked and he went up about 20 UMS points and was offered his Firm again.

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