Packing for University?

[Alvito]

A bear trap for ****ing roommates who are stupid enough to seal from you.

[gravCY]

Depending on you and the social gatherings that you do, a business suit was almost a necessity for me.

[jasonkason]

Dont forget the Pepto, Pink does more than you think

[g5cubed]

A bear trap for ****ing roommates who are stupid enough to seal from you.

Is theft in university really that frequent?

I was planning to bring my 26" LCD TV, a couple of $$ hi-end gadgets and a $900 chair. Bad idea?

[munch]

Is theft in university really that frequent?

I was planning to bring my 26" LCD TV, a couple of $$ hi-end gadgets and a $900 chair. Bad idea?

i think that's a horrible idea...the last thing you want is to draw attention to yourself as the "rich" guy with tons of expensive stuff to steal. but then again, when i was living in rez it was usually laptops that were stolen since i'm sure it's not too convenient and easy to steal a 26' LCD TV.

[gateway]

You're own toilet paper (u'll prolly need it if it's a shared shower for the whole floor).

I can't live like that ever, that's just sick....

[jason9945]

I can't live like that ever, that's just sick....

Get over it

[Truemana]

I lived in residence (cafeteria), on campus townhouses(own food and services) and off campus. I'd have to say the mini fridge isn't really needed 100%. I only used it for first year a bit, mostly for beer. It is handy for those odd times though. Yes, bring lots of underwear and the laptop is ok but be careful during the times when everyone is really comfortable with leaving their doors unlocked. Thats when thieves come and steal stuff. Lock it on friday nights, regardless of where you are. Condoms were supplied by UVic so no need.

****MOST IMPORTANTLY****
TOOLS. Bring tools like hammers, screw drivers, etc. I was the only guy in a building of 50 who had any screwdrivers, nails, hammers etc. Super handy. You don't think of things now that you may have to fix or mount, but why pay for it when you can do it yourself and on the university's repair bill? Ductape is the best thing for those odd times you just have to have stuff taped to your wall.

Laptop is great but not necessary if you live far from home. I lived like an hour and a half from home so it was handy to bring my stuff home. Other than that, barely brought it to class
maybe 5 times.

Hope that helps.

[mbg]

Is theft in university really that frequent?

I was planning to bring my 26" LCD TV, a couple of $$ hi-end gadgets and a $900 chair. Bad idea?

Theft is pretty common in residence. TVs in the common areas get stolen. They chain or bolt them down sometimes.

Plan on people stealing your food, at the very least. Your own roommate may well do it.

Some people steal furniture from the residence buildings at the end of the year to take to wherever they're going to be living in 2nd year.

University is no longer a place solely for well-bred people.

[xaueious]

Security over here has been pretty good (University of Waterloo, UW Place).

I did lose a bike outdoors, but indoors it isn't so bad.

I live on ground level and we never lock the screen door to our balcony. We have a electronic drumset, a mini stereo hi-fi system and all our food all unlocked. In addition, we never lock our rooms. Our windows are also on ground level.

But I guess don't push your luck :P