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What to bring to uni? (2 Viewers)

axlenatore

Scuba Steve
Joined
May 13, 2007
Messages
1,048
Gender
Male
HSC
2008
Heres a basic idea....

Documents
Passport photos
Passport or driving licence
Medicare / private health insurance details
Insurance details
Registration details
Cv and references
UAC letter of offer
Bank account details
Address book and email contacts list
Local map
What's on guide
List of phone numbers
HECS conformation
Diary or calander
Doctor and dentist details
Other university documents
Exam certificates
Room insurance
Prescriptions etc.

Kitchen
Corkscrew
Bottle opener
Mugs
Glasses
Wine glasses
Shot glasses
Kettle
Knives, forks and spoons
Plates
Bowls – for breakfast, soup, icecream etc
One-person casserole dish
Small frying or omelette pan
1 small, 1 large saucepan with lids
Egg cup
Tin opener
Scissors
Chopping knife
Chopping boards
Vegetable peeler
Breadknife
Wooden spoon
Spatula
Easy to follow recipe book
coffee, tea, milk, sugar, eggs, margarine,
cooking oil, salt and pepper, pasta
Plastic bowl or box with lid
Microwaveable bowl
Cling film
Tin foil
Sieve
Tea towels
Oven gloves
Washing-up liquid / Dishcloth / Scrubbing brush
Chopsticks

Studying
Desk lamp
Book chair
Wall Calendar
Notice board
a mini white board
Diary/planner
Dictionary and thesaurus
A pad of lined paper
Ream of printing paper
A4 folders
Pens, pencils, paper, files, highlighters
Scissors
Sticky tape
Stapler, hole punch
Sticky labels
Post-it notes
Paper clips
White Tac - so it doesn’t mark the walls
Stamps and envelopes

Outdoor
Sports gear
Bike (+ basic maintenance kit & chain)
Umbrella

Healthcare
Multivitamins
Painkillers
Condoms/pill
Basic first aid kit - plasters, antiseptic wipes, bandages
Paracetamol
No-doz, Immune boost Tablets
Anti-allergy pills
A cold/hot pack

Bathroom
Bath mat
Bath and hand towels (+ possibly a flanel)
Basket for shower supplies
Wash bag
Toilet roll
Box of tissues
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap - pump pack soap is probably better.
Showergel
Shampoo / Conditioner
Nail clippers
Deodorant
Cologne/ perfume
Hair gel
Hair spray
Hairbrush
Comb
Razor
Shaving cream/gel
Lip balm

Housekeeping
Disinfectant
Laundry Bag
Clothes horse (not sure)
Coat hangers
Dustpan and brush
Duster
Kitchen towel
cleaning products
Washing powder/liquid/tablets
Door wedge

Electrical
Alarm clock
Ipod
Cd's
Calculator
Computer and/or laptop
Computer mouse for laptop
blank cd's & dvd's
USB thumb drive
Printer
Network cable
Mini fridge – for beer
Bedside lamp
Mobile and charger
Answering machine
CD player/Hi-fi system (or just computer speakers)
TV
Camera
Headphones
Games Consoles
Batteries - rechargeable
Multi plug adaptor/extension lead

Clothing
Dressing gown
Slippers
T-shirts
Jumpers
pants, jeans
Underwear
Socks
rain wear
Shoes
Trainers
Thongs (maybe an extra pair for showering)
Swimwear
formal attire
Shirt and tie for any smart-casual events

Leisure
Board games
Pack of cards
Ball (soccer, basketball)
Frisbee
Musical Instrument

Accessories
Posters
Photos of family and friends
Wall hanging
Rugs
Fairylights/disco ball/police light/lava lamp
Cushions/beanbag
A throw - to make your bed into a sofa for friends to sit on
Pot plants
Teddy bear/stuffed toys
Blankets

Bedding
Sheets
Doona(duvet) & doona cover
Pillows & pillow cases
Mattress cover
Hot water bottle
Inflatable mattress and pump - for your mates when they visit
Sleeping bag

Miscellaneous
Alcohol – to make new friends with
lollie jar
Extra storage
Large suitcase
A spare lightbulb
Torch
Pen knife
Loose change – for washing / vending machines
Earplugs - to cut out noise you don't want to hear
Bookends (if you want them)
Poster hangers - if you're not allowed Blu-Tac on the walls
Safety pins
Small sewing kit
Small toolkit
Matches/ lighter
Fan
Clock

Female specific items
Hair Ties/clips
Make up
Lip Gloss
Jewellery Box
Jewellery
Moisturiser
Baby Oil
Nail Varnish
Hair removing cream
Hair dryer / straightners
(not female i don't fucking know)

Male specific items
Shaving brush

Other Stuff
Iron
Toaster
Sandwich maker
Electric Wok
Blender
Candles – serious fire hazard
what is baby oil used for
 

chamelia

Member
Joined
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Messages
864
Location
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Gender
Female
HSC
2005
The most essential thing to bring to uni is an open mind. Newcastle people are wonderfully generous and kind and will embrace you will open arms. Meet like minded people. Learn everything you want to know.

AND did anyone mention Aeroguard to the newbies yet????
 

blue_chameleon

Shake the sauce bottle yo
Joined
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Messages
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Gender
Male
HSC
2003
AND did anyone mention Aeroguard to the newbies yet????
Sssssssshhhhhhhhuuuutttttt uuuuupppppp. :uhoh:

That's the one thing that they were supposed to discover! Otherwise it's just no fun.
 

jumb

mr jumb
Joined
Jun 24, 2004
Messages
6,184
Gender
Male
HSC
2004
The most essential thing to bring to uni is an open mind. Newcastle people are wonderfully generous and kind and will embrace you will open arms. Meet like minded people. Learn everything you want to know.
You're taking the piss, aren't you?
 

imsopostmodern

cool as a kuhncumber
Joined
Dec 4, 2008
Messages
987
Location
verona beach
Gender
Undisclosed
HSC
2013
Heres a basic idea....

Documents
Passport photos
Passport or driving licence
Medicare / private health insurance details
Insurance details
Registration details
Cv and references
UAC letter of offer
Bank account details
Address book and email contacts list
Local map
What's on guide
List of phone numbers
HECS conformation
Diary or calander
Doctor and dentist details
Other university documents
Exam certificates
Room insurance
Prescriptions etc.

Kitchen
Corkscrew
Bottle opener
Mugs
Glasses
Wine glasses
Shot glasses
Kettle
Knives, forks and spoons
Plates
Bowls – for breakfast, soup, icecream etc
One-person casserole dish
Small frying or omelette pan
1 small, 1 large saucepan with lids
Egg cup
Tin opener
Scissors
Chopping knife
Chopping boards
Vegetable peeler
Breadknife
Wooden spoon
Spatula
Easy to follow recipe book
coffee, tea, milk, sugar, eggs, margarine,
cooking oil, salt and pepper, pasta
Plastic bowl or box with lid
Microwaveable bowl
Cling film
Tin foil
Sieve
Tea towels
Oven gloves
Washing-up liquid / Dishcloth / Scrubbing brush
Chopsticks

Studying
Desk lamp
Book chair
Wall Calendar
Notice board
a mini white board
Diary/planner
Dictionary and thesaurus
A pad of lined paper
Ream of printing paper
A4 folders
Pens, pencils, paper, files, highlighters
Scissors
Sticky tape
Stapler, hole punch
Sticky labels
Post-it notes
Paper clips
White Tac - so it doesn’t mark the walls
Stamps and envelopes

Outdoor
Sports gear
Bike (+ basic maintenance kit & chain)
Umbrella

Healthcare
Multivitamins
Painkillers
Condoms/pill
Basic first aid kit - plasters, antiseptic wipes, bandages
Paracetamol
No-doz, Immune boost Tablets
Anti-allergy pills
A cold/hot pack

Bathroom
Bath mat
Bath and hand towels (+ possibly a flanel)
Basket for shower supplies
Wash bag
Toilet roll
Box of tissues
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap - pump pack soap is probably better.
Showergel
Shampoo / Conditioner
Nail clippers
Deodorant
Cologne/ perfume
Hair gel
Hair spray
Hairbrush
Comb
Razor
Shaving cream/gel
Lip balm

Housekeeping
Disinfectant
Laundry Bag
Clothes horse (not sure)
Coat hangers
Dustpan and brush
Duster
Kitchen towel
cleaning products
Washing powder/liquid/tablets
Door wedge

Electrical
Alarm clock
Ipod
Cd's
Calculator
Computer and/or laptop
Computer mouse for laptop
blank cd's & dvd's
USB thumb drive
Printer
Network cable
Mini fridge – for beer
Bedside lamp
Mobile and charger
Answering machine
CD player/Hi-fi system (or just computer speakers)
TV
Camera
Headphones
Games Consoles
Batteries - rechargeable
Multi plug adaptor/extension lead

Clothing
Dressing gown
Slippers
T-shirts
Jumpers
pants, jeans
Underwear
Socks
rain wear
Shoes
Trainers
Thongs (maybe an extra pair for showering)
Swimwear
formal attire
Shirt and tie for any smart-casual events

Leisure
Board games
Pack of cards
Ball (soccer, basketball)
Frisbee
Musical Instrument

Accessories
Posters
Photos of family and friends
Wall hanging
Rugs
Fairylights/disco ball/police light/lava lamp
Cushions/beanbag
A throw - to make your bed into a sofa for friends to sit on
Pot plants
Teddy bear/stuffed toys
Blankets

Bedding
Sheets
Doona(duvet) & doona cover
Pillows & pillow cases
Mattress cover
Hot water bottle
Inflatable mattress and pump - for your mates when they visit
Sleeping bag

Miscellaneous
Alcohol – to make new friends with
lollie jar
Extra storage
Large suitcase
A spare lightbulb
Torch
Pen knife
Loose change – for washing / vending machines
Earplugs - to cut out noise you don't want to hear
Bookends (if you want them)
Poster hangers - if you're not allowed Blu-Tac on the walls
Safety pins
Small sewing kit
Small toolkit
Matches/ lighter
Fan
Clock

Female specific items
Hair Ties/clips
Make up
Lip Gloss
Jewellery Box
Jewellery
Moisturiser
Baby Oil
Nail Varnish
Hair removing cream
Hair dryer / straightners
(not female i don't fucking know)

Male specific items
Shaving brush

Other Stuff
Iron
Toaster
Sandwich maker
Electric Wok
Blender
Candles – serious fire hazard
you forgot the KITCHEN SINK. gosh.
 

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