The ABC of university life (2019/20 cohort) - Will NewModelArmyMayhem18 forgive me?

[MrKlaw]

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Hope you don't mind - people have pent up comments about cheese graters and traffic cones to get out of their system!

Oh and the east coast main line is shut on Saturday 14th pm to Sunday 15th am. Great timing!

It’s a bargain but yes 6.5 hrs then we are about an hour north of London. Shame it doesn’t stop on the way as she’s be passing home on the way! Can’t see any train tickets less than £84 online at the moment.

DS has been homeward bound to see mates rather than us. DD never came back during term time, though was much further away, but we went to stay with family fairly close to her in Feb and Oct half terms, so she came over to see us.
I'm quite happy for them not to come home as long as they keep in touch.

Benji even with a railcard ?

Yes that’s with railcard(return) Without, it’s over £120! Ridiculous considering you can fly to the continent for less.

Dd knows a lot of people in Newcastle that are from Northern Ireland. She says it’s £100 return flight to Belfast.

DS is back .... looking fairly healthy and not smelly!

He says his friend, who went off to Keele last week is already dropping out.

DS hasn't stopped talking since he walked through the door!!! Looking good and much more confident than when we last saw him!

DD's new Newcastle buddies are from all over the place.

That’s great @Piggywaspushed and @NewModelArmyMayhem18 enjoy the weekend.

Dd has declared that she would rather stay at uni over christmas than get the train or coach home.
Wasn't aware I had raised a snowflake!

@Ginfordinner Ds says around half his flatmates are international students. His uni is not exactly in a multicultural area so it’s good he is getting a chance to meet people from all over.

@DrMadelineMaxwell. Are you OK with that?

I'm about to go pick up DS from the train. Monday is a federal holiday, so he'll go back Monday night. Can't wait to see him! DD has a crew race tomorrow and he'll go to that with her, then Sunday my lovely MIL, who has very generously supported his uni costs, is coming over for dinner. So quite a full weekend coming up.

@MissConductUS have a good extended weekend with your DS too!

Oh dear to friend of your DS dropping out from Keele already @Piggywaspushed. Hoping you have a good weekend!

And have a lovely weekend with your DS too @justasking111.

Sorry if inadvertently overlooked anyone - enjoy your DC to all of you catching up with them today/tomorrow/Monday.

@DrMadelineMaxwell, is that because she is a long way from home? She will change her tune by Christmas

My DD is currently at uni abroad and has only a week off, so I am hoping that she won't decide to stay there for Xmas. She only booked a single ticket as she wasn't sure about term dates at the time. You have just reminded me that I need to to prompt her to book her flight home.

I'm assuming @DrMadelineMaxwell meant that her DD would want to be picked up by car rather than using public transport??

I suppose dropping out quickly isn't necessarily negative - it depends on the reasons. If the student realises that they hadn't really realised what the course involved, or just decides they'd prefer to do something else, it might be all to the good to drop out asap. If it's due to accommodation issues, or not settling in socially straight away, or even that the course is not as described, that is much more of a negative experience.

Hope your ds's friend is not too down about it Piggy, and finds something else rewarding.

I got Nottingham to Kings x London by train for £32 return with a railcard. Thought it was a great bargain, not so sure now after reading your posts

Had a FaceTime chat with DD last night. She was having her first night ‘in’ since she went on 29/9. She has serious fear of missing out so will always say yes to every night out on offer. I’m glad she’s realised she can’t do that forever.
I managed to get answers to my burning questions. Yes, she has got access to her online banking now and her loan was paid in. Still no accommodation invoice though. She has had many lectures and seminars and is loving the subject and her chosen extra module. She’s joined the gym, a college netball team, cheerleading squad and having a go at lacrosse as she’s never played it before. She’s also done some laundry and used the airer(that she didn’t want ) as there are rumours that the dryers are over zealous and she doesn’t want miniature clothes. I think it’s probably a case of students not reading labels properly.

*Overzealous

@Benjispruce, mixed lacrosse? DS is going to try that i think
Also pleased to hear you haven't had an invoice for accom yet. DS wasn't planning a night in last night.... He may have gone for a night out with DGodS who is at Newcastle....
Also doubt he's done any washing. Must warn him about the dryers/jumpers