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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So,eldest daughter goes to Uni on Saturday. We've allowed her to be in charge of her packing, etc. She's an adult after all...
However I'm guessing there will be something crucial that she/us will not have thought about.
What is it?! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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It's ok!
I offered to buy her condoms. She told me not to be so stupid as she can get them for free if she needs them from the Family Planning Clinic.
She's right... |
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When I went to college, I realized the day I moved that I left my laptop cord at home. My parents had to mail it and they were not amused. Looking back, it is pretty funny though 
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
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if anything it will be something for the kitchen..like a can opener or bread knife and chopping board.. i went through this whole thing with my eldest daughter last year, it was an amazing time for me and her, doing the move in a supportive way. so very proud of the way she handled it..wishing you and your daughter, the best, of moving into uni experiences xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cutlery and plates.
Bedding
Towels
Stationery
Phone charger bank
Toiletries
Food
Condoms!
Medicines and contrceptives
camera
good rucksack
ibruprofen i could go on all day  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's ok!
I offered to buy her condoms. She told me not to be so stupid as she can get them for free if she needs them from the Family Planning Clinic.
She's right..."
She is - but that requires a level of pre-planning! I personally don't think it will hurt for her to have a pack with her in case she gets 'caught in the moment'! She can always get the free ones too!
Her doing her own packing is great if she's organised - but writing out a list together first would probably be a good idea. Having to buy things all over again near uni because she forgot them could work out very expensive!
When my daughter went to uni I also gave her a cash card (just cash - not visa) for my current account in case of emergencies and to buy food top-up's! She never abused it and always informed me if she needed to use it - but it gave us both peace of mind and meant I didn't have to keep transferring extra money into her account!
Really hope your daughter loves the experience! Try not to be too upset if you get tearful, homesick phone-calls for the first week or two - I and many other parents got them after their sons/daughters had got over the high of being away from home and started to miss their family/friends and home comforts.
Big hugs xx
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So,eldest daughter goes to Uni on Saturday. We've allowed her to be in charge of her packing, etc. She's an adult after all...
However I'm guessing there will be something crucial that she/us will not have thought about.
What is it?!"
well in your case your bra so maybe like mother like daughter !!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"So,eldest daughter goes to Uni on Saturday. We've allowed her to be in charge of her packing, etc. She's an adult after all...
However I'm guessing there will be something crucial that she/us will not have thought about.
What is it?!well in your case your bra so maybe like mother like daughter !!! "
Haha yes of course. I'm sitting in my office looking JUST like that... |
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Most important thing?
On Saturday, make sure she leaves knowing how proud you are of her and how you'll always be there on the other end of the phone or in person if and when she ever needs you ...
Oh, and don't forget the massive hug and floods of tears ...
My daughter is only 13, and this is what I have planned for 'that' day!!!
Best of luck x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It's ok!
I offered to buy her condoms. She told me not to be so stupid as she can get them for free if she needs them from the Family Planning Clinic.
She's right...
She is - but that requires a level of pre-planning! I personally don't think it will hurt for her to have a pack with her in case she gets 'caught in the moment'! She can always get the free ones too!
Her doing her own packing is great if she's organised - but writing out a list together first would probably be a good idea. Having to buy things all over again near uni because she forgot them could work out very expensive!
When my daughter went to uni I also gave her a cash card (just cash - not visa) for my current account in case of emergencies and to buy food top-up's! She never abused it and always informed me if she needed to use it - but it gave us both peace of mind and meant I didn't have to keep transferring extra money into her account!
Really hope your daughter loves the experience! Try not to be too upset if you get tearful, homesick phone-calls for the first week or two - I and many other parents got them after their sons/daughters had got over the high of being away from home and started to miss their family/friends and home comforts.
Big hugs xx
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Thank you. Agreed about the condoms. She's so excited and I'm excited for her. We've done lists together and the obligatory Ikea trip so we've tried to support her without doing it for her.
Must remember not to cry in front of her...x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Most important thing?
On Saturday, make sure she leaves knowing how proud you are of her and how you'll always be there on the other end of the phone or in person if and when she ever needs you ...
Oh, and don't forget the massive hug and floods of tears ...
My daughter is only 13, and this is what I have planned for 'that' day!!!
Best of luck x"
Awwww this brpught a tear to my eye  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Cutlery and plates.
Bedding
Towels
Stationery
Phone charger bank
Toiletries
Food
Condoms!
Medicines and contrceptives
camera
good rucksack
ibruprofen i could go on all day "
Thank you. Phone charger bank added to list x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Most important thing?
On Saturday, make sure she leaves knowing how proud you are of her and how you'll always be there on the other end of the phone or in person if and when she ever needs you ...
Oh, and don't forget the massive hug and floods of tears ...
My daughter is only 13, and this is what I have planned for 'that' day!!!
Best of luck x"
Awww lovely sentiment x
Those 5 years will go faster than you can possibly imagine xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oh important tip!!! As soon as she knows her key texts run to the lubrary and get them.
They dont stock 1 for every student and they are usually loaned for the full term! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"if anything it will be something for the kitchen..like a can opener or bread knife and chopping board.. i went through this whole thing with my eldest daughter last year, it was an amazing time for me and her, doing the move in a supportive way. so very proud of the way she handled it..wishing you and your daughter, the best, of moving into uni experiences xx"
Thank you Suzy. I can relate to this. I'm so proud of the young woman that she is,and the fact that she is excited about going. I know she'll miss home, but this will be outweighed by her enjoyment and independence.
Hoping your daughter is looking forward to her 2nd year xx |
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"Most important thing?
On Saturday, make sure she leaves knowing how proud you are of her and how you'll always be there on the other end of the phone or in person if and when she ever needs you ...
Oh, and don't forget the massive hug and floods of tears ...
My daughter is only 13, and this is what I have planned for 'that' day!!!
Best of luck x"
Awww... that's lovely!  |
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make sure she has sorted out a payment method for her accommodation and has a way of paying the instalment payments every other month for her rent which they might ask or do a month by month charge...
every student flat/accommodation is different so best of checking that too..
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"make sure she has sorted out a payment method for her accommodation and has a way of paying the instalment payments every other month for her rent which they might ask or do a month by month charge...
every student flat/accommodation is different so best of checking that too..
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Ah yes, the bank of mum and dad. Her loan doesn't even cover her rent! |
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"make sure she has sorted out a payment method for her accommodation and has a way of paying the instalment payments every other month for her rent which they might ask or do a month by month charge...
every student flat/accommodation is different so best of checking that too..
Ah yes, the bank of mum and dad. Her loan doesn't even cover her rent!"
I would recommend then that she uses either a bit of her savings money (if she has any) or preferably get a part time/casual job so she can save up then to pay for the rent...
either that or maybe yourself/hubby can split the difference with her she pays half and you guys pay half then after she graduates and earns enough she can pay you guys back in the years to come...
hope this helped |
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I'm trying to think back to when I left home and I'm not sure that there's anything that springs to mind. The only thing that I can say is that you wash all of her bedding so that it smells of home. There's nothing more comforting than having a hard day and you climb into bed and it's familiar. Use extra fabric softener, especially if she's got new bedding. Take it out of the wrapping and wash it all before she goes. |
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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago
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"if anything it will be something for the kitchen..like a can opener or bread knife and chopping board.. i went through this whole thing with my eldest daughter last year, it was an amazing time for me and her, doing the move in a supportive way. so very proud of the way she handled it..wishing you and your daughter, the best, of moving into uni experiences xx
Thank you Suzy. I can relate to this. I'm so proud of the young woman that she is,and the fact that she is excited about going. I know she'll miss home, but this will be outweighed by her enjoyment and independence.
Hoping your daughter is looking forward to her 2nd year xx"
yes shes now out of halls into her own self contained flat..freshers this week, do believe she went to a foam party on sunday, after meeting up with her mates from last years halls on saturday..its excellent shes back having a good time, she works hard and stresses sometimes, but she keeps going, im the one telling her to chill out x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm trying to think back to when I left home and I'm not sure that there's anything that springs to mind. The only thing that I can say is that you wash all of her bedding so that it smells of home. There's nothing more comforting than having a hard day and you climb into bed and it's familiar. Use extra fabric softener, especially if she's got new bedding. Take it out of the wrapping and wash it all before she goes. "
I LOVE this idea! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Insurance?
Tv licence?
Doctor?
One thing I would suggest is taking a photo of the accommodation as she moves in, so that she has photo evidence of any marks, holes, burns etc. Might save grief when the year ends. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So,eldest daughter goes to Uni on Saturday. We've allowed her to be in charge of her packing, etc. She's an adult after all...
However I'm guessing there will be something crucial that she/us will not have thought about.
What is it?!well in your case your bra so maybe like mother like daughter !!!
Haha yes of course. I'm sitting in my office looking JUST like that..."
wow where's your office im on my way xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm trying to think back to when I left home and I'm not sure that there's anything that springs to mind. The only thing that I can say is that you wash all of her bedding so that it smells of home. There's nothing more comforting than having a hard day and you climb into bed and it's familiar. Use extra fabric softener, especially if she's got new bedding. Take it out of the wrapping and wash it all before she goes.
I LOVE this idea! "
yes but when she climbs into bed she will be inebriated and her sense of smell impaired |
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"I'm trying to think back to when I left home and I'm not sure that there's anything that springs to mind. The only thing that I can say is that you wash all of her bedding so that it smells of home. There's nothing more comforting than having a hard day and you climb into bed and it's familiar. Use extra fabric softener, especially if she's got new bedding. Take it out of the wrapping and wash it all before she goes.
I LOVE this idea! "
It's my favourite thing in the whole world. My Mum still washes all my bedding. I live in a flat so it's hard to get it dry. I take it home and it gets hung out and ironed. Love love love clean sheets that smell of home.  |
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