Moving Out
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I am finally moving out of my home to start at university in England, so not only am I leaving my family but also my country. Im packing my room now (man it feels wierd).
This is the first time I am leaving home, and would appreciate it if anybody had some good advice, like ...
"Remember to bring a "¤"#, its the best thing to have"
Or
"Never do "¤%#", it is pointless".
Thank you in advance
This is the first time I am leaving home, and would appreciate it if anybody had some good advice, like ...
"Remember to bring a "¤"#, its the best thing to have"
Or
"Never do "¤%#", it is pointless".
Thank you in advance
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Just be careful when you pack your stuff....when I went to Australia, I forgot to pack up my trousers...and it's winter there....
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NOTE I am in no way implying or suggesting that the UK does not have fine meds or toiletries. But your body is used to certain things. Best to take some as backup. England has unusual weather and colds seem to appear from nowhere. Pack the Patent medicines OTC that you are familiar with until you find stuff there.
If you take any medications have your Physician write a scrip for the generic if one is available or the actual med (you may not be able to fill it from that but you can show it to a Dr or nurse and get a new one)
same advice for toiletries bath soap deoderant etc You can get the "travel size" at most grocery stores or drug stores.I am allergic to wool. I learned the hard way to pack a silk undershirt.If you have any medicine allergies get a med alert tag. I have my Penicillin tag with me always
Anerican English and British English are two distinct languages. Don't know which university you are going to but you will find that there are distinct dialects at each one Eton is a prime example Oxford another. Dont Gawk. Just think of it as you would if you were listening to a southerner or someone from New England. You probably sound as strange to them as they do to you
Do not try to be "British" You arent and they know it.
You are in essence a guest in there country. It is recommended that you do not remind them who won what war
Make time to have fun
Room temp More correctly (celler temp)ale beer and stout is an acquired taste. Start with asking for a "Half of Mild" or you will get wasted fast
If at all possible do not dress like a slob You are representing your home country in a foreign land
PM me for a list of terms thee meaning of may not be familiar. Save you a lot of face palming
If you take any medications have your Physician write a scrip for the generic if one is available or the actual med (you may not be able to fill it from that but you can show it to a Dr or nurse and get a new one)
same advice for toiletries bath soap deoderant etc You can get the "travel size" at most grocery stores or drug stores.I am allergic to wool. I learned the hard way to pack a silk undershirt.If you have any medicine allergies get a med alert tag. I have my Penicillin tag with me always
Anerican English and British English are two distinct languages. Don't know which university you are going to but you will find that there are distinct dialects at each one Eton is a prime example Oxford another. Dont Gawk. Just think of it as you would if you were listening to a southerner or someone from New England. You probably sound as strange to them as they do to you
Do not try to be "British" You arent and they know it.
You are in essence a guest in there country. It is recommended that you do not remind them who won what war
Make time to have fun
Room temp More correctly (celler temp)ale beer and stout is an acquired taste. Start with asking for a "Half of Mild" or you will get wasted fast
If at all possible do not dress like a slob You are representing your home country in a foreign land
PM me for a list of terms thee meaning of may not be familiar. Save you a lot of face palming
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Pack a multi-tool/knife (just make sure it's regulation size with dorm rules).
Seriously, even in dorms I use mine a ton! :) Fixes stuff quickly.
Also... hmm.
Some good conversation items for your room.
Seriously, even in dorms I use mine a ton! :) Fixes stuff quickly.
Also... hmm.
Some good conversation items for your room.
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Not sure if this is Serious Discussion worthy, but whatev.
Some things to bring of particular note:
- Swiss Army knife (in your main luggage of course)
- Duct tape - you'll never know when you'll need it.
- Laptop - don't have one, get one
- Over the Counter medicine/mini first-aid kit - health issues, this'll do for temporary stuff
- Spare batteries - for anything electronic that uses batteries
- Spring/Winter clothes - forget summer clothings, it's pretty cold in England year round
Some things to bring of particular note:
- Swiss Army knife (in your main luggage of course)
- Duct tape - you'll never know when you'll need it.
- Laptop - don't have one, get one
- Over the Counter medicine/mini first-aid kit - health issues, this'll do for temporary stuff
- Spare batteries - for anything electronic that uses batteries
- Spring/Winter clothes - forget summer clothings, it's pretty cold in England year round
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Their currency is also a little more expensive there as well [GBP > USD], so make sure you always keep a tracker on the currency exchange. Fair warning as well, sometimes there are people who try to deceive you on that, so be careful or you might get swindled. (Happened to my mom almost all the time she went back home to visit.)
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Wishbreaker wrote...
Drink Strongbow freshImpress english girls with your AMERICAN MANLY ACCENT
GET PAID.
Strongbow Now that is good cider
Note to OP it is 5+% (10 proof)in cans and bottles 4.5% (9 proof) on tap a little stronger than American beer but TASTY and refreshing
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-Alcohol tolerance, no matter how much you have you will need more (unless you don't drink and don't intend to). British drinking culture is irresponsible to say the least.
-People have suggested a Swiss army knife, keep in mind the UK has pretty strict knife laws when it comes to carrying a knife in public. If you don't have a good reason for carrying one with you then you may get into trouble (i.e you're not going to get in trouble for transporting it to your dorm when you move in, but don't keep it on you when you go out on a daily basis etc).
-Spare pillow, you will be loved if you have a spare pillow
-General note, leave your door open when you're in your dorm, you'll get to know your room/flat mates quicker. Also join clubs.
-Also if you have a console with a spare controller this is awesome for getting to know your flatmates, nothing like fighting the ronery away whilst playing mario cart.
-You also might want to make sure you have your hentai with you before you go, seeing as you may have problems getting it while on campus. Then again...you're moving in with a bunch of people raging with hormones...so you may not need it.
-People have suggested a Swiss army knife, keep in mind the UK has pretty strict knife laws when it comes to carrying a knife in public. If you don't have a good reason for carrying one with you then you may get into trouble (i.e you're not going to get in trouble for transporting it to your dorm when you move in, but don't keep it on you when you go out on a daily basis etc).
-Spare pillow, you will be loved if you have a spare pillow
-General note, leave your door open when you're in your dorm, you'll get to know your room/flat mates quicker. Also join clubs.
-Also if you have a console with a spare controller this is awesome for getting to know your flatmates, nothing like fighting the ronery away whilst playing mario cart.
-You also might want to make sure you have your hentai with you before you go, seeing as you may have problems getting it while on campus. Then again...you're moving in with a bunch of people raging with hormones...so you may not need it.
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Buy a fucking ledger. Money goes FAST over the first year. Keep track of both withdrawls and card transactions. As a nice side effect, it also. Forces you to THINK about what you spend.
Don't buy from strangers. The safest, cleanest, and most reliable dealers sell to friends of friends.
Don't worry about a car for a bit. The UK is wonderously small. The public transit WORKS and it's another chance to meet people. See if you can go without.
Donate blood, or plasma, for extra cash. It ups your wallet, and shortens your potential tab.
Approach women. Even if you get friendzoned, networking is key. It gives you an excuse to hang out with guys who you don't live with, gives you an easy in with some of her friends, and makes you look like a pimp.
Learn to play guitar. Trust me.
(Borrowed from personal experience, and a friend who's in school somewhere in London)
Don't buy from strangers. The safest, cleanest, and most reliable dealers sell to friends of friends.
Don't worry about a car for a bit. The UK is wonderously small. The public transit WORKS and it's another chance to meet people. See if you can go without.
Donate blood, or plasma, for extra cash. It ups your wallet, and shortens your potential tab.
Approach women. Even if you get friendzoned, networking is key. It gives you an excuse to hang out with guys who you don't live with, gives you an easy in with some of her friends, and makes you look like a pimp.
Learn to play guitar. Trust me.
(Borrowed from personal experience, and a friend who's in school somewhere in London)
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Mod Note: I am not exactly sure if the nature of this topic belongs to Serious Discussion, but I will monitor it to see how things develop.
Getting back on topic, it is never easy when moving out, especially to a foreign country. However, since I have always been home all my life, which is common in the society I live in, I may not have any good advice for you. I reckon making friends with people whom you can trust is important; they should be able to help you out in times of emergency, when your family is too far away.
Getting back on topic, it is never easy when moving out, especially to a foreign country. However, since I have always been home all my life, which is common in the society I live in, I may not have any good advice for you. I reckon making friends with people whom you can trust is important; they should be able to help you out in times of emergency, when your family is too far away.
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Aud1o Blood wrote...
Don't buy from strangers. The safest, cleanest, and most reliable dealers sell to friends of friends.^^^very good advice.^^^ if some random dude aproches you, play dumb.
contact info for family and friends back home, papers(ID and such), proper clothing for the local weather. anything else you can get when you are settled in.
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Gambler wrote...
Mod Note: I am not exactly sure if the nature of this topic belongs to Serious Discussion, but I will monitor it to see how things develop.Getting back on topic, it is never easy when moving out, especially to a foreign country. However, since I have always been home all my life, which is common in the society I live in, I may not have any good advice for you. I reckon making friends with people whom you can trust is important; they should be able to help you out in times of emergency, when your family is too far away.
well moving out is a serious problem for sure.. the stress involved in migration..
anyway.. if you get to england.. always prepare for rain.. bring raincoat or umbrella..
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bletok wrote...
Gambler wrote...
Mod Note: I am not exactly sure if the nature of this topic belongs to Serious Discussion, but I will monitor it to see how things develop.Getting back on topic, it is never easy when moving out, especially to a foreign country. However, since I have always been home all my life, which is common in the society I live in, I may not have any good advice for you. I reckon making friends with people whom you can trust is important; they should be able to help you out in times of emergency, when your family is too far away.
well moving out is a serious problem for sure.. the stress involved in migration..
You got that right!
But thank you everyone for your advice, it is much appreciated!
Im leaving in 6 hours (gotta get some sleep), so yeah... thanks
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1 rule above all these foos:
FER GAWD SAKES MAN DO NOT CONFUSE IRISH, SCOTTISH AND BRITISH ACCENTS. LEARN YOUR ACCENTS B4 ENTERING ANY GAWDAMD BAR ANYWHERE IN THE UK.
It will save your life and you will make the best of friends who will watch your back in any bar brawl. Holding your alcohol is another thing.
FER GAWD SAKES MAN DO NOT CONFUSE IRISH, SCOTTISH AND BRITISH ACCENTS. LEARN YOUR ACCENTS B4 ENTERING ANY GAWDAMD BAR ANYWHERE IN THE UK.
It will save your life and you will make the best of friends who will watch your back in any bar brawl. Holding your alcohol is another thing.
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Brittany
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You might need an adaptor for any of the electronics you're bringing along that you'll need to plug in. Depending on where you're moving from I guess. I mean, if you're already in Europe to begin with, then I wouldn't worry about it.
But if you're in the US or Canada I would look into it.
But if you're in the US or Canada I would look into it.
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Ziggy wrote...
You might need an adaptor for any of the electronics you're bringing along that you'll need to plug in. Depending on where you're moving from I guess. I mean, if you're already in Europe to begin with, then I wouldn't worry about it.But if you're in the US or Canada I would look into it.
especially if your systems can handle the diffirent voltage systems if you're crossing continents.
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Ergheiz
Derp
Dejitaru Ryuu wrote...
Ziggy wrote...
You might need an adaptor for any of the electronics you're bringing along that you'll need to plug in. Depending on where you're moving from I guess. I mean, if you're already in Europe to begin with, then I wouldn't worry about it.But if you're in the US or Canada I would look into it.
especially if your systems can handle the diffirent voltage systems if you're crossing continents.
Actually, the UK has a different outlet than the mainland Europe, so yea..get one of those converter for your plugs.
