Anyone starting FT uni want to set up a support thread?!

[crabbiepattie]

Im starting a full time BSc DT with QTS in a few weeks time. Leaving my three gorgeous children in childcare after being a sahm for 4 years. It a mix of ????????

I'm chuckling at your satchel I'mhere, I've got one too although it's not big enough for my MASSIVE course books.

Have sorted out my colour co-ordinated notebooks, pens, a pouch containing Essentials like chapstick, tissues and antibac hand sanitiser (Fresher Flu begone) and my uni card.

Now all I have to do is go. And enjoy it. Oh gosh, I really hope I do enjoy it. Haven't had this Sunday evening feeling for so many years.

Good luck to everyone sitting in their first lecture tomorrow!

I have pouch envy! Why did I not think of one of those
Yes! yes! yes! to the Sunday feeling! Have been trying to sleep for ages but brain is too noisy. Have decided to watch David Attenborough on Iplayer. Hopefully that'll send me right off.

Got my first lecture today, good luck to the others starting too.

I have also just realised that I´m the only one thinking about using my 25 year old scientific calculator. Presumably I need a smartphone with a scientific calculator app, do I?

hmm...tried to post but it vanished

Anyway...I should think it's fine that you use a 25 year old scientific calculator. though may I suggest a trolley to carry it's great weight about

First day was loooong! Was very drained when I got home and feeling lonely. However, today was a better day and am looking forward to tomorrow. I think I'm going to be OK Just need to be disciplined!

That sounds good, Imherefornow. Even if it was a hard first day, things seem to be getting easier already.

I don´t start until next week so it´s good to hear about your experiences before I get to take the plunge!

I´m sure all the 18-20 year olds on my course will think I´m very cool rolling up with my shopping trolley!

God I'm so tired! Haven't even really done anything yet except turned up to lectures. Still a lot of admin stress though. I maintain that you don't know what call centre hell is until you've had to deal with student finance!