University 2020 :6: The one with the results at the end

[MillicentMartha]

Hopefully as the title suggests we will actually get up to results on this thread! Only 5 weeks to go.

Old thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/higher_education/3918392-University-2020-5-Results-day-approaching-and-beyond?pg=40

@Divoc2020 the video starts straight after the questions I believe. So they finish questions, and no further instructions appear before video starts. Hope that makes sense ! DDs friend sat and waited through the whole video 😂

DS had his last 7 lessons and his test on 18th April was cancelled. He has done his theory but his driving instructor has been working for the police since lockdown and isn't starting back up, sadly. He'll have to wait until next summer now.

Millicent that was unlucky

Are you able to book a driving test now? DS was due to take his theory test the day after lockdown so it was cancelled. He rebooked it also week and passed it yesterday but there seem to be no driving tests available in our area?

And yes to the click/hazard question - his instructor advised him to click once then wait a second and click again. Seemed to work for him!

I think they're currently only offering tests (which will start from 22 July) to people who had them booked, but then cancelled.

This page explains it:
www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-driving-tests-and-theory-tests

Thanks Divoc2020 will have a look.

Dropping in to mark my place. DD has a "leavers assembly" on Teams this afternoon, to which we are invited. I'm picturing lots of embarrassed looking 18yos, with mum and dad cuddled up to them on the sofa . Not quite the normal rite of passage, but at least it's something.

Thanks for the new thread and I’m now adding over-door hangers to the next shopping list

We added coasters to DD’s uni bag today. She still can’t decide whether to stay home until January or go to London in October - either way, that bag is bulging at the seams

I’ve just bought a couple of suitcases in the Dunelm sale. One thing I found DS1 needed often was a Ryan Air sized cabin case, he kept nicking mine. DS3 will be travelling home by train for most holidays (if uni goes to plan) so he’ll need a fair sized case for all his clothes (and no doubt washing) etc. I’ve bought him two cases that will nest that he can keep up at uni.

When DS1 went to uni we bought him a couple of these sort of storage bags - initially used to put duvets/ pillows in etc. However they turned out to be useful for storing things in under the bed or on top of the wardrobe too.
And when we came to empty his student house he just shoved all his bedding/ towels etc in them to bring home in the car.
www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/dimpa-storage-bag-transparent-10056770/

If you're going by car the big blue Ikea bags are awesome. Just chuck stuff in them (shoes if like my DD).

I got DS1 some collapsible storage crates as well, so they could slot under the bed once unpacked.

www.argos.co.uk/product/7657494?clickSR=slp:term:storage%20crates:10:606:1

@mumsneedwine

If you're going by car the big blue Ikea bags are awesome. Just chuck stuff in them (shoes if like my DD).

also supermarket bags for life, which work for both supermarket shopping and fold down into the empty suitcase on top of the wardrobe. DD2 (graduated this year) is handing over most of her stash to DD3 who is starting this year.

Just bought ds some blue and orange bedding from b and m bargains which I think is lovely. He's not impressed but as he showed no interest in coming with me he has to live with my choice of colour scheme! I'll see if he decides to come shopping for kitchen stuff with me, otherwise he may end up with me buying some plates with dinosaurs and tractors on!

I can’t recommend highly enough vacuum packing bags! Had to move DD into second year accommodation in Durham last year and for various reasons only had a miniature hire car as ours had been written off the week before. Managed to get all clothes, bedding, books/folders etc into said tiny car (could even see through rear view mirror!) then had a trip to Wilco when we got there to get kitchen ware.

Don’t leave buying kitchen stuff to the September moving in day. The supermarkets etc near the universities look like coronavirus panic buyers have swept through. Food is probably ok, but duvets, saucepans etc, no chance. Unless you pre-order and click and collect.

Ikea on results day. Get free meatballs if show results.

I know I keep asking questions but this is all new for us so I wondered if anyone has a first-timer Uni shopping list they are happy to share please . (In my day, 30-cough years ago, everything was provided in the kitchens in halls)

DS is totally unwilling to engage atm, not sure if he's nervous, doesn't want to jinx it or just leaving everything to the last minute as per usual but it's making me nervous

DD just got her offer changed to an unconditional. I didn’t think that was happening any more?
Happy anyway as it’s definitely her first choice and we don’t have to worry anymore about what happens to in moderation in her tiny classes compared to last years much larger groups (only 3 in her French class).

Do you mind saying which institution, nicky?

KingscoteStaff Queens in Belfast. We are in N Ireland and she had decided to stay at home as her health hasn’t been great.

I think once the applications closed on 30 June then the unis could do that. Any applications after then go straight to clearing applications.

That’s fair enough then. Was definitely a surprise to us!

DS got his first choice of accommodation today which means he is ready to think about Ikea lists. Won't need so much stuff as he will be catered.

Congratulations @nicky2512, nice not to have that results stress.