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Forum: General Chat 8 Sep 20, 07:46 PM
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My DD went for a week to her 2nd year student...

My DD went for a week to her 2nd year student house last month, just to see the lie of the land, her new room etc. Car was full of her bedding, kitchen/bathroom stuff from last year, and a weeks...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 20, 01:45 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
My DD is also moving out on Saturday, we probably...

My DD is also moving out on Saturday, we probably won’t move absolutely everything from her room and kitchen then (don’t think I have room in the car to be honest 😳 ) but will bring home as much as...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 20, 04:11 PM
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Mobile I don’t think the student loans will be affected,...

I don’t think the student loans will be affected, it’s still a loan, the student hasn’t withdrawn from the course and lessons will still be taking place even if it’s online. As long as the student is...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 20, 11:02 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
O has handled this all brilliantly I think -...

O has handled this all brilliantly I think - reason to be proud parents Mel :).

Manchester Met is closing a week early for the April holidays, so 27th March is last day of term. Nothing else has...
Forum: General Chat 14 Jan 20, 02:11 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile I don’t think that’s bad, but if the uni is...

I don’t think that’s bad, but if the uni is putting on an event next month I think that would be the best time to be looking.
My DD signed her house contract for 2nd year last month. It’s £115 pwk...
Forum: General Chat 12 Jan 20, 11:00 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
I drove DD back to uni today, she's been home for...

I drove DD back to uni today, she's been home for over 4 weeks. Its felt like ages, been great :). She has a reading week in another 4 weeks and she's intending coming home for that. I'm sure it'll...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jan 20, 04:28 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile My DD doesn’t have a part time job but she’s...

My DD doesn’t have a part time job but she’s determined to get one now as she has 2 holidays she wants to go on this summer 😳.
Forum: General Chat 3 Jan 20, 03:17 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile My DD still has a week at home but she has been...

My DD still has a week at home but she has been studying as she has assignments to submit online by next Wednesday. We’re going to London for the day on Thursday then it’ll be time to get her stuff...
Forum: General Chat 3 Jan 20, 03:10 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile I hope josh settles in well in his new...

I hope josh settles in well in his new accommodation Shirley, I’ll have everything crossed for him.
Forum: General Chat 12 Dec 19, 10:11 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Thanks from me too, this has been a great thread...

Thanks from me too, this has been a great thread and its lovely that we're keeping updated with our students progresses :).

My DD comes home on Saturday for the Christmas break, she's home until...
Forum: General Chat 18 Nov 19, 09:12 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
thats brilliant news, and well done him for...

thats brilliant news, and well done him for staying so motivated :).
Forum: General Chat 11 Nov 19, 04:03 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile I think you’re right, there certainly doesn’t...

I think you’re right, there certainly doesn’t seem to be any panic among the students she knows at her uni to get set up for next year yet.
Forum: General Chat 11 Nov 19, 03:50 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile I have no idea when my DD will sort out...

I have no idea when my DD will sort out accommodation for next year, I know she’s not planning on doing it soon though.
Forum: General Chat 3 Nov 19, 12:48 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
safe journey Mel, I'm sure the time will fly by...

safe journey Mel, I'm sure the time will fly by til O has his christmas break :).

I'm about to head off with DD to drive her back to Manchester, she's been home this past week, its gone by quick!...
Forum: General Chat 1 Nov 19, 03:34 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile My DD is still happily admitting she is not into...

My DD is still happily admitting she is not into cooking, pasta with a bit of sauce and spicy sausage is about as adventurous as she’s got 😀.
Forum: General Chat 26 Oct 19, 12:11 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile I’m very jealous I love that hotel ❤️. Fabulous...

I’m very jealous I love that hotel ❤️. Fabulous news that she got it, well done her x
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 19, 01:08 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile My DD is coming home this evening for a week 😊...

My DD is coming home this evening for a week 😊. First time she’s been home since leaving for uni on 14th September. Her plans include spending days cuddling the cat!

Mel have a fabulous visit in...
Forum: General Chat 19 Oct 19, 09:11 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile Eeeep you’ll be there before you know it 😊

Eeeep you’ll be there before you know it 😊
Forum: General Chat 13 Oct 19, 10:09 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile It could certainly be stress or worry, if your DD...

It could certainly be stress or worry, if your DD drinks water might be worth getting a filter jug? My DD tries to drink 2 litres a day, she has a wilko filter jug with her at uni.
Forum: General Chat 13 Oct 19, 01:59 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
its taking that big deep breath and just making...

its taking that big deep breath and just making that first approach thats hard isn't it? You must be really proud that she keeps trying, and thats the main thing I think.
Forum: General Chat 13 Oct 19, 10:33 AM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile [QUOTE=Ked;14123801] That’s ridiculous- they...

[QUOTE=Ked;14123801]

That’s ridiculous- they are student services surely they can’t refuse to make an appointment?
Forum: General Chat 13 Oct 19, 09:41 AM
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Posted By sammykitten
I know it’s really hard to make the first move,...

I know it’s really hard to make the first move, but Georgia could have asked her friends if they wanted to go to the museum with her - they might have surprised her and said yes.
My DD loves...
Forum: General Chat 13 Oct 19, 08:08 AM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile That’s heartbreaking right enough- he needs to...

That’s heartbreaking right enough- he needs to speak to student support as soon as he gets back. They will have lots of help and advice they can give him. Have a google with him today on his uni’s...
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 19, 07:15 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
oh thats just the start - I haven't even touched...

oh thats just the start - I haven't even touched on what you might reckon is useful for the bedroom and bathroom/ensuite :erm:.

When you do your applicant day visits, thats when to visit as much...
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 19, 06:11 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
you do need to take pots pans and tin openers -...

you do need to take pots pans and tin openers - those are not supplied for you. My DD went with a frypan and 2 pots, plus cutlery, plates and bowls, glasses, mugs, oven tray, small colander (very...
Forum: General Chat 11 Oct 19, 11:58 AM
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Posted By sammykitten
Thank you minicooper and familygwales, very...

Thank you minicooper and familygwales, very informative posts about the next step. My DD has just started looking at costs and who to share with for 2nd year.
Forum: General Chat 10 Oct 19, 06:32 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
she's being very mature in considering all these...

she's being very mature in considering all these things you know, well done her!
Forum: General Chat 4 Oct 19, 08:45 AM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile My DD loves it. She gets on with all her flat...

My DD loves it.
She gets on with all her flat mates, likes her room and it’s location near the campus, and is starting to explore Manchester with her friends.
Quite a few people from her College...
Forum: General Chat 30 Sep 19, 02:00 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile I really hope Georgia is on the mend and starts...

I really hope Georgia is on the mend and starts feeling better soon.
Forum: General Chat 27 Sep 19, 10:00 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile I’m so pleased that Kate has sought and got the...

I’m so pleased that Kate has sought and got the help from student services, that sounds very promising.
I suppose no-one really knows until they get there whether the halls they have picked/been...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 19, 06:24 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
yes - its ended up for many being something to...

yes - its ended up for many being something to just get to the end of hasn't it. Even my DD, who does drink, does like partying, by the end of last week was only going out for something to do, as her...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 19, 02:44 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile His health has to take priority Shirley, and at...

His health has to take priority Shirley, and at least he has/is giving it a try.
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 19, 01:06 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile If she wants to, and feels the weekend will drag...

If she wants to, and feels the weekend will drag and she’ll be at a very loose end at uni, I say no problem in coming home. One of my DDs friends (same uni, same home town) has popped home for an...
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 19, 05:49 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
I did make sure my DD had her passport with her...

I did make sure my DD had her passport with her for enrolling, her uni emails did tell her that she needed photo ID beforehand, and about needing proof of student finance. As above he can access his...
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 19, 04:30 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile Yes I have to say I like that I can see on...

Yes I have to say I like that I can see on Snapchat that my DD is alive 😊.
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 19, 03:52 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile If he thinks he has missed something at uni can...

If he thinks he has missed something at uni can he not just go to the uni and find out?
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 19, 07:33 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
My DD's wifi info for her room was in her welcome...

My DD's wifi info for her room was in her welcome pack that she got when she collected her room key. She has had her timetable for a couple of weeks, she got that by email from the uni.
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 19, 06:02 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile When can Kate sign up for societies Ked? I hope...

When can Kate sign up for societies Ked? I hope she feels more settled as the week goes on ❤️
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 19, 06:00 PM
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Posted By sammykitten
Mobile It sounds like Georgia is being realistic about...

It sounds like Georgia is being realistic about this week, it may feel like a long week sometimes until classes start properly, but it’s only a week. You can be proud of her DDaffodil 😊
Forum: General Chat 19 Sep 19, 10:30 AM
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Mobile 2 bath, 2 hand. I was in 2 minds about sending an...

2 bath, 2 hand. I was in 2 minds about sending an airer but I did in the end and she uses that to dry her towels after she showers and washes her hair.
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