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eb590

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This may sound silly, but does need to be known by all '09 newbies. What do I take to uni, when it comes to books, folders etc? Or do most people use laptops?
 
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Some people take lappys, but they are easily distracting, for everyone haha.
Most people just have sheets of looseleaf paper, some put it in a folder, some shove it in their back pocket. Other people prefer exercise books, one for each subject or one for the entire semester.

Do whatever works for you. Just bare in mind, it's not like in year 12 where everyone walks around with a massive folder :p
 

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Awesome, thanks! I'm glad my painful days of carrying huge folders (memories of yr 12) everywhere are diminishing:)
 

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Yes, look forward to that little bruise on your hip fading in time.
 

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Some people take lappys, but they are easily distracting, for everyone haha.
Most people just have sheets of looseleaf paper, some put it in a folder, some shove it in their back pocket. Other people prefer exercise books, one for each subject or one for the entire semester.

Do whatever works for you. Just bare in mind, it's not like in year 12 where everyone walks around with a massive folder :p
Errrr, it's not? :uhoh:

Meh, I just get the Quill black A4 notebooks to write lecture notes in, and scribble on the lecture slides. Other than that, nothing else works for me.
 

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I have a folder this year, but only because I'm not on campus and don't have to carry it. I dunno, not many people in my discipline had one, maybe it's different in commerce and shit.
 

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I would also like to add,
DO NOT WEAR HIGH HEELS TO UNI!

/thread. :)
 
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I got one of those 4 in 1 lecture books and a folder for each subject for loose papers.

Theeeen a pencil case with a few pens and a highlighter.. thats pretty much it. :)
 

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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
 

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fuck yeah man.

I am bringing my stuffed banana with me.

and i always put my dressing gown on after a shower.

+ uggboots are my slippers.
 

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If I lived on campus, I'd love to turn up to a lecture wearing only a bathrobe and uggboots. Unfortunately I don't and it never really gets that cold anyway.
 

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So i've got an 'enrolment help session' on tommorow at the Uni, is there anything specific i should take? :confused:
 

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