First day at Uni

[mailee]

I just got back from taking my son to De Montford Uni in Liecester today. It is his first term and we just installed him in his digs with a mountain of his stuff. He was a bitg apprehensive and sad but I think he will be ok once he settles in. Got to admit I will miss him around here though. It is the first time he has been away from home for any length of time although I don't think he will miss his Mum as they argue like cat and dog! :roll:

 

[The Shark]

Hi Mailee,

I'm sure he will soon settle in, and make lots of good friends :lol:

Is he in to woodwork at all? We are a short train ride from Leicester, so if he is ever at a loss for something to do, and wants to chat about woodwork, let me know.

Malc

 

[ChipsNDust]

Odd isn't it, when they're 18 / 19 cluttering the place up and making a mess one can't wait to get rid and then when they've gone on misses them and wishes they were back!

Mine went back to the flat with a half can beer goblet to remember Dad by! I knew that lathe would come in handy.

He'll do fine and they grow up damned fast when they have to start doing for themselves.

 

[mailee]

Unfortunitely Malc, he isnt in to woodwork at all. He has only helped me in the shop a couple of times. Not so good with his hands but good at figures. I will miss him to help me lift things though. :lol: I also think Mum will miss him as he used to cook and do the washing up too.

 

[Fromey]

I'm a Director of Studies at the University of Bath and see 75 or so new students come in to my particular programme every year. It is very rare that a student's apprehensions about living away from home for the first time gets serious. Generally they are completely settled in within a month or two, and within six months, it's like they've always been there. If you suspect he's still feeling out of place after six months, remind/tell him about the University's confidential counselling services and/or student-led support options. Every university has them and you'll be able to find info from the student's web site.

My two are only 4.5 and 2.3 years old at the moment, so it's hard to imagine them off to uni.

 

[Harbo]

Freshers Week will generally get them over any homesickness?

I had a great time when I went to Uni in 1962 and I am sure my daughters did back in the 90's.
It is sad to let them go but nice when they came back for visits.

Rod

 

[petermillard]

I'm about a year behind you Mailee - my daughter's doing the rounds of universities to find one she likes at the moment; De Montford's on the list, and we're off to Chester next weekend for their open day. It's tricky though; a lot of the good courses seem to be close to home, but in many ways we'd rather she lived away - all part of the whole 'going away' to uni thing isn't it?

What's your lad studying?

My two are only 4.5 and 2.3 years old at the moment, so it's hard to imagine them off to uni.

Well, time flies - enjoy them while they're little!

Cheers, Pete

 

[mailee]

Well Pete, his problem was the opposite in that there weren't many courses close to home so he had to live away. His first choice was sheffield but his grades didn't quite make it. He is studying computing for business although his heart is set on accounting which he intends to go into eventually. Yes Rod he is going to the freshers welcome party today and said he is looking forward to it. I am sure he will soon make many friends there, he is that type of lad. I feel so proud of him at the moment as on Thursday he also passed his driving test first time too.

 

[woodbloke]

We just dumped my daughter off at Southampton and let her get on with it...she found her way to the bar within half an hour. Students for you! :lol: - Rob

 

[RogerM]

It is sad to let them go but nice when they came back for visits.

Rod

Yep! And quite nice when they go back again. We missed our 2 dreadfully to begin with, but got over it eventually, and certainly by lunchtime. You will find that the 6 pack you put in the fridge is still there when you go back to it the next day, there will be biscuits in the tin, your favourite TV programme is not interrupted by the thump thump thump of music to cut your throat by, and you can have an intelligent conversation with your SWMBO without banal comments being thrown in. Embrace your new found freedom!

 

[woodbloke]

It is sad to let them go but nice when they came back for visits.

Rod

Yep! And quite nice when they go back again. We missed our 2 dreadfully to begin with, but got over it eventually, and certainly by lunchtime. You will find that the 6 pack you put in the fridge is still there when you go back to it the next day, there will be biscuits in the tin, your favourite TV programme is not interrupted by the thump thump thump of music to cut your throat by, and you can have an intelligent conversation with your SWMBO without banal comments being thrown in. Embrace your new found freedom!

Amen to that Roger...mind you, we've got Christmas coming up soon and then they'll be back 8-[ :roll: - Rob

 

[Racers]

Hi,

Don't forget about us university workers that have had a nice quiet summer brought to an end :wink:

Pete

 

[lurker]

Hi,

Don't forget about us university workers that have had a nice quiet summer brought to an end :wink:

Pete

Couldn't you just make a recorded message that says " have you tried switching it off & on again" :lol:

 

[bugbear]

Freshers Week will generally get them over any homesickness?

And replace it with a hangover!

BugBear

 

[SammyQ]

I've just put number three into Fromey's neck of the woods; number two came back from Nepal and straight off to Durham and number one back to Cambridge....I live in Belfast......


Yes, the puddle known as St Georges's Channel (bl**dy English claim everything - wasn't the OTHER Channel enough?) is a discouragement to them rushing back to home comforts, but you should try my airline costs!!

Sam