Present/survival kit for uni, help please.

There was a good book when I went to uni (ahem yrs ago!) something like 'A freshers Guide'

Condoms

Flu powders, caffeine tablets, alcohol (maybe some minitures?), joss sticks (all students need these), a poster, a photo of you both in a frame.

I still have the hot water bottle that my next door neighbour gave me when I went to uni (years ago!).

I know you said food was covered, but I think this is such a great present:-

http://www.megrivers.com/cakes_products.php

Other than that, would second condoms and alcohol for a survival kit, and maybe some coffee?

Alka Seltzer ?

Kettle food! Pot Noodles / Smash - tabasco / salt / pepper.

Tea & Coffee

Condoms (if you dare!)

Vitamin C

Olbus Oil

Resolve

Oooh all excellent suggestions, thanks!

Mbk will have a look for that book, although I don't think her steady boyfriend would be best pleased if I put condoms in ? so I'll probably pass on that one.

any more ideas?

Catered Halls? Hope it's better than the food I had at Owens Park in sunny manchester. Made me oh so glad not to be a student there!!

SJesus that is a good idea, besides I'm sure cake isn't really food, no calories when you close your eyes etc.

Berocca, teabags, hot choc powder, instant noodles, bottle opener/corkscrew, screwdriver (the most useful thing my dad ever got me), stamps

KJX she's off to Chester.

I think my mum will probably send her with some kettle food, just incase.

Good idea on the resolves and alka seltzers etc.

Stuff to help her survive Freshers Flu might also be appreciated.

Chester? Does that mean she's going to be in Holloaks??!?

Ooh bottle opener? thanks sittalie.

My mind just couldn't get past the alcohol and matches. ?

I would include:

Mug and satchets of hot chocolate

bisuits - you can't ever go wrong with biscuits

hot water bottle

joss sticks and holder

photo in frame - this sounds a great idea

alarm clock (you woudn't believe the number of people in my halls who didn't have one!)

alcohol (whatever you think she'd like)

maybe a glass or two (plastic wine glasses?)

paracetamol

wee first aid kit with wipes and plasters (really useful when away from home for first time)

pro - plus for revision

Scarf if she is heading somewhere up north (it is alreasy jumper weather up here in Edinburgh)

Magenta x

She's hoping. ?

apparently some of the cast are there for one of the freshers nights, so she is very excited.

Dull suggestions - but a mini first aid kit (plasters, savlon, party feet thingies etc). How about a calendar?

Thanks Magenta, there are some great ideas there too!

I'll be able send her off loaded down with things!