Topic: I'm getting ready to go to uni, what will I need?

[That Girl in the 'Roo Suit]

Yes. If it helps, do it on online shopping (which is also handy because they tend to pick pretty fresh stuff)

If you want any recipes for anything too, just lemme know. I will impart my infinite wisdom upon thee, Suzy

[Wrath of Zuruggu]

Definitely compare prices for a selection of things you'd be buying regularly. You'll need to keep on top of checking every few months, too, because supermarket prices are never solid. I find ASDA to be really good at the moment for fresh stuff and cheap bread.

It's always handy to have either a pre-made meal or a ready meal in the freezer for when you're just too darn tired to make food (and you will be at times, because you're going to work hard!) :>

On the earlier subject of really easy, cheap but decent meals - stir fry will always be up there.

[That Girl in the 'Roo Suit]

Stir fry is stupidly cheap, there's usually offers on for the veg/noodles/sauce, so there's a few meals for a couple of quid =]

[Milsap]

Asda (for us anyway) still seems to be the cheapest option. Tesco is sliding downhill.

Morrisons was best for bakery until Lidl started their own. Seriously, don't think Lidl is below you. Their meat is quality and their bakery is fantastic.

[Captain Jigglypuff]

Money. You'll need to buy food and supplies like printer paper and pens.

[Wrath of Zuruggu]

^on the subject of supplies, I've always found Staples to be the best for nearly everything. They do some amazing plastic folders as well, which are really good if you want to keep your notes forever safe (the folders are a little expensive but worth it imo).

Printer ink I get off amazon tho.

[That Girl in the 'Roo Suit]

Morrisons was best for bakery until Lidl started their own. Seriously, don't think Lidl is below you. Their meat is quality and their bakery is fantastic.

^This. Lidl is amazing. I will go out of my way to Parc Tawe just to go to Lidl to get food... (Their pain au chocolat... oh my...) Their gourmet range is actually cheaper than some of Tesco's normal stuff... Just sayin'

[Milsap]

^on the subject of supplies, I've always found Staples to be the best for nearly everything. They do some amazing plastic folders as well, which are really good if you want to keep your notes forever safe (the folders are a little expensive but worth it imo).

Printer ink I get off amazon tho.

I get EVERYTHING off Amazon or eBay. Staples is redonkulously expensive for what it is.

[That Girl in the 'Roo Suit]

Staples is pricey, as is WH Smiths. Wilko is a godsend for supplies. And their stuff is pretty nice.

That being said, I go to Smiths for paper, because they have narrow lined, which is statistically better for the environment... And I write fairly small.

[Shaymin]

actually wh smiths has a sale bin in most stores that you can root through for the good stuffs

[Sizacu]

actually wh smiths has a sale bin in most stores that you can root through for the good stuffs

I pass by at least 3 WHSmiths on a regular basis and have been to many more; I have never seen anything like that before o.o

[Liam]

Good thing that I already have an eye for a bargain and shop at lidl often! Was round the corner from my old college so 35p biscuits did the trick for me all the time.

[.~.Nellie.~.]

For things that you'll need at Uni? Well I'll try to list some stuff that maybe you wouldn't think of at first but are useful.

A clothes horse to hang your washing on, you don't always want to pay to dry your clothes too!
A fabric cleaner that allows you to do hand washing for the instances where you only need to wash a couple of shirts or something. It saves you paying for an entire wash when you don't need it.
I don't know if you have your own bathroom, but I brought a bath mat as I had my own.

As for food I don't really feel as if I need to comment xD Lots of people have made good suggestions and you'll see for yourself when you go into the shops and learn over time what are the best deals on the stuff you like~

I hope you have an amazing time, Uni days have been the absolute best for me ^^

EDIT: Not sure if it's necessary to state the obvious but prepare yourself for parties and a lot of drinking. Pack cold and flu tablets in mass because you WILL get Fresher's Flu. Everyone does xD

[Liam]

cheers for all the advice everyone, moving up tomorrow! So excited!!

[Milsap]

Fresher's Flu. Everyone does xD

I never got it. I was quite disappointed that I didn't.