Oxbridge applicants 2018 part 3

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That's so lovely of you Roses :) we aren't but that's so kind of you to offer.

Lucy I'll talk to dd about that, it could be a really good idea, especially if any of them can take a bike.

The other thing is oybbk, clothes for a week, essential books and tech. Linens, towels, pots, pans, etc, can all be bought there until dh can drive up the speshy bits.

When i went in 78 (not oxbridge) I went with a very large suitcase and my schoolbag. As did dh in 1979 and that was Oxford. We were fine.

The only tip I'd give is to send them with a double duvet to drape their single beds in v cheery colours and for extra warmth . As the single is under it won't need washing.

Re pots, pans and crocks, I'd say a plate, bowl, mug, knife, fork, spoon is sufficient. They can then work out with kitchen sharers what they will need. The set of pots and mugs DS had in '14 are still in their wrappers and going up with dd. Along with other things kitchen wise cleared from his kitchen in 17.

I've bought dd a towelling dressing gown as she'll be sharing a bathroom with 3 others. And flip flops for in the shower.

TBH I am feeling a bit low as she's my baby and it's the end of an era. DS starts his Masters on Tuesday and it's barely on my radar.

She seems into it, is now goinv to matriculation dinner which she wasn't keen on initially and has her audition for both college choir and musical arranged.

Mine took two single duvets, I think a double might have got in the way a bit. Two different weights for 3 season adaptability!

Towelling dressing gown def useful if they don't have ensuite, mine found that out this summer (I don't think she used her actual towels, just the robe and a microfibre hair towel)

I think the double helps if they have visitors Errol

Thanks Roses :) It wasn't how we'd planned it at all. All those little things we'd bought and planning we'd done.

It will work out fine and she will remember the love and care that went into the planning

Snap Roses my baby too. Feeling low and dreading empty bedroom! Will miss that boy so much but will hopefully feel better when I know he is happy.

Empty house here after too. :( I'm going to miss her so much.

OYBBK we have to remember how happy we were when they got their offers. Being a mum is so hard sometimes.

Thats true Hubble. What a roller coaster. And I do know she can't live here forever.

DD has had a brilliant first few days on her "bridging week" (apparently that's the official title!)
Lots of lovely 2nd, 3rd and 4th year classics students showing them around, answering questions and giving them loads of tips and advice. She says it's been really useful already, from an academic perspective but also just to get her bearings and find out practicalities.
She loves Oriel, but can't wait to get to her own room at Exeter this weekend.

And today there's an episode of Endeavour being filmed outside her window!

Oh brilliant Lobster. Sounds like she is having a ball!

That sounds awesome Lobster! Fantastic!

Lobster will you be helping her move to Exeter toom?

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Hubble, yes, we're driving down with all her stuff on Saturday to move her in, then we have a hotel booked so we can stay for the "Parents' Tea" on Sunday.
It's been quite nice having a staggered move!

Sounds lovely. Much better than an abrupt goodbye.

Sunday afternoon is move in day for my Dd, she's very introverted and isn't into clubbing/partying, doesn't make friends easily, however she loves her subject and i'm really hoping she'll 'come out of her shell'

Will miss her lots

Lobster that sounds fab. DD is moving in on Sunday- Saturday would have been better for us but hey ho. Also so looking forward to the parents' tea on Sunday 😄

DS goes Tuesday and no parents tea but a formal dinner for him! Tine to find his bow tie.

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I don't think il bother with the parents tea, il be too tearful!

Does anyone else have a child that doesn't seem very excited?

DS worked so hard to get his place at Oxford (like everyone else!) and it's what he's been aiming for, for years. He's admitted he's not excited to go and is scared of the workload after his gap year. When DD was heading to university, she couldn't control herself with excitement. He just seems a bit detached and cold recently. I'd have killed for a place there and it looks so beautiful, but I think he's having second thoughts.

dd moves in on Saturday. I have a parents tea to go to. I'm quite shy in those sort of circumstances so dd and I can awkwardly huddle together.