What should I take for Freshers??

Seriously, is there some kind of random thing that I'll need? Like a birth certificate or something for signing up somewhere... Also, seen a lot of people going on fancy dress nights and stuff but not sure if those happen everywhere... so just generally what should I take?

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Reply 1

blubimnotafish

Are you starting in February or are you just early in informing? :P

I wouldn't know, I'll start in the fall at uni!

Reply 2

helenjdkrbhg

Original post by blubimnotafish

Are you starting in February or are you just early in informing? :P

I wouldn't know, I'll start in the fall at uni!

Haha no, I don't start until September... I just like to worry about things in advance :tongue:

where you off to?

Reply 3

Alxndra

I'll say you definitely need fancy dress, the though you can't really prepare for at this stage :tongue:

my uni had a freshers booklet online with all the fancy dress nights so we could buy stuff. But don't worry about it, half the fun is just improvising with what you've got :smile:

Doubt you'll need your birth certificate unless they explicitly state it. Just take a provisional licence or passport :smile:

Reply 4

helenjdkrbhg

Original post by Alxndra

I'll say you definitely need fancy dress, the though you can't really prepare for at this stage :tongue:

my uni had a freshers booklet online with all the fancy dress nights so we could buy stuff. But don't worry about it, half the fun is just improvising with what you've got :smile:

Doubt you'll need your birth certificate unless they explicitly state it. Just take a provisional licence or passport :smile:

Thanks! Haha didn't think I would... just wasn't sure if there was some proper random document or something that I'd need :smile:

MDMA

School tie is a must.

Door stop helps when moving in/first day.

Any products containing ethanol are also good.

Reply 7

desdemonata

Original post by helenjdkrbhg

Thanks! Haha didn't think I would... just wasn't sure if there was some proper random document or something that I'd need :smile:

My uni gave us a guide that told us exactly what we needed to take for our different registrations. Don't worry; they want as little hassle and as few problems as you, so what you need to take, they'll let you know :smile:

I also found out the different fancy dress events from a Facebook group for the Freshers. Your uni/SU will probably do a similar thing :smile:

Reply 8

helenjdkrbhg

Original post by feenicks89

MDMA

Haha I had to google that :frown:

.... lmao thanks great advice i'll keep that in mind

Reply 9

helenjdkrbhg

Original post by desdemonata

I also found out the different fancy dress events from a Facebook group for the Freshers. Your uni/SU will probably do a similar thing :smile:

okay, that's made me feel better! thanks :smile:

Reply 10

helenjdkrbhg

Original post by james22

School tie is a must.

Door stop helps when moving in/first day.

Any products containing ethanol are also good.

Why a school tie?? Ahh thanks I didn't think of door stops :smile:

good idea

Reply 11

roh

Passport photos, always come in useful.

Obvious stuff for your room. Extension cable. Formal clothes. Fancy dress, as mentioned. Kit for any hobbies/sports (as generally you can't get this from wilko's on the cheap!). Oh and booze, booze is helpful. Should get some stuff free once you're there (eg. condoms).

Reply 12

desdemonata

Original post by helenjdkrbhg

okay, that's made me feel better! thanks :smile:

Haha glad to help :smile:

They do try to make moving into uni as stress-free as possible and it pretty much is once you've gotten over the nerves of meeting your flatmates :biggrin:

My uni even asks you if you want someone to drop by after the first few days to see how you're doing, it's so sweet! :cute:

Reply 13

roh

Original post by helenjdkrbhg

Why a school tie?? Ahh thanks I didn't think of door stops :smile:

good idea

Back to School is probably the most common fancy dress, it was first night of ours this year.

Reply 14

helenjdkrbhg

Original post by roh

I didn't think of passport photos either! I was thinking of taking an alchy supply... wasn't sure if people did that or if they generally went out to drink and I'd just look like a cheap skate lmao :frown:

Reply 15

helenjdkrbhg

Original post by desdemonata

Haha glad to help :smile:

They do try to make moving into uni as stress-free as possible and it pretty much is once you've gotten over the nerves of meeting your flatmates :biggrin:

My uni even asks you if you want someone to drop by after the first few days to see how you're doing, it's so sweet! :cute:

haha that does sound sweet! great, thanks :smile:

Reply 16

roh

Original post by helenjdkrbhg

Out? To drink? Not if you have a vague intention of going to a club that evening. Even my mate with full PhD funding still pre-drinks!

Notable exception of bar crawls. Not sure why, but students are all up for drinking out so long as we A) Get to dress ridiculously and B) Only drink once per establishment.