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.Andy said:Low carb?
Oh yeah..... forgot about that.
Here "Light Beer" = half the alcohol, normally drunk by old guys who want to have a couple of beers and still be OK to drive home.
I forgot that light beer in the states was less carbs or whatever. You yanks and your carbs eh?
Chundles said:
I think that Natural Ice is more of a southern thing... "yanks" would refer to a Coors drinker
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Anything to give you more space on your desk.
A big stapler that can punch through at least 15 pages.
A fast printer for those times when saving 5 minutes printing your assignments will save you marks.
Be prepared to totally mangle your textbooks - you'll want to have highlighter and post-its all through that bloody thing so you know exactly where everything is and what everything means.
Anything to give you more space on your desk.
A big stapler that can punch through at least 15 pages.
A fast printer for those times when saving 5 minutes printing your assignments will save you marks.
Be prepared to totally mangle your textbooks - you'll want to have highlighter and post-its all through that bloody thing so you know exactly where everything is and what everything means.
You may want to look into one of those all in one print/scan/copy printers. I never thought I'd use mine but I found myself copying other people's notes all the time. I mean, you could just go to class but let's be realistic here.
1. Excel. You can use Word or Pages for your writing but there's still only one choice of spreadsheet, in real terms.
2. "Engineering with Excel' by Ronald W Larsen. Teach yourself how to use it correctly as a scientist.
3. A good scientific calculator. Try to find out whether there's an approved list for exams and buy the best that's allowed. Read the instructions and learn how to use all the functions.
4. Stationary. Pens, pencils, hole punch, stapler and steel rule.
5. A good quality espresso machine. As a science student, I've found that coffee is actually a food!
2. "Engineering with Excel' by Ronald W Larsen. Teach yourself how to use it correctly as a scientist.
3. A good scientific calculator. Try to find out whether there's an approved list for exams and buy the best that's allowed. Read the instructions and learn how to use all the functions.
4. Stationary. Pens, pencils, hole punch, stapler and steel rule.
5. A good quality espresso machine. As a science student, I've found that coffee is actually a food!
Chundles said:
Sleep? We laugh at sleep and nothing impresses a geek-girl more than a perfectly pulled Latte...
cal6n said:Sleep? We laugh at sleep and nothing impresses a geek-girl more than a perfectly pulled Latte...
Yup, especially when you can pour a latté with 4 or more distinct colour layers. I love being a barista!
Sleep is for the weak, what more could you want at night than to be poring over 30 year old journal articles on molecular structure??
Chundles said:
I wish I had an espresso machine. Would kill for one. I spend so much money on hit and miss Starbucks espresso.
Does anyone have any suggestions for what machine to get? I was gonna get one of those Barista machines from Starbucks when they go on sale around Christmas....Someone else told me La Pavoni but I don't have the patience for a manual machine...
Chundles said:
I wish I had an espresso machine. Would kill for one. I spend so much money on hit and miss Starbucks espresso.
Does anyone have any suggestions for what machine to get? I was gonna get one of those Barista machines from Starbucks when they go on sale around Christmas....Someone else told me La Pavoni but I don't have the patience for a manual machine...
I don't really have one, my folks do though at their place. Saeco Royal Professional AUD$1800 and it's the only home machine I've tasted coffee from that comes close to a proper café coffee.
Most of you will know my thoughts on coffee chain stores. Cafés are the way to go - they control what beans they use, the correct grind for the conditions and put a lot more love into their coffee than those big chains. Starbucks etc haven't really taken off here because our cafés are cheaper, more numerous and totally destroy them for coffee quality.
Most of you will know my thoughts on coffee chain stores. Cafés are the way to go - they control what beans they use, the correct grind for the conditions and put a lot more love into their coffee than those big chains. Starbucks etc haven't really taken off here because our cafés are cheaper, more numerous and totally destroy them for coffee quality.
ddrueckhammer said:
Well, I've got a Kitchenaid machine with Gaggia internals, but it was rather expensive. Anything by Gaggia is cool and long lasting. The most important thing is a good pump, don't go for a steam-driven model. Also, keep it clean and de-scaled according to your manual and it'll be your friend for life.
Thanks I'll keep an eye out for a Gaggia one.
Unfortunately, there aren't many cafes where I live. When I lived in Austin, TX there were all these beatnik coffee shops and really nice arty places but not here in FL. Starbucks is by my house but it depends on who makes your coffee if it is good or not... Oh and I know the coffee they use is crap...It's so sad many people don't take pride in what they do...
Unfortunately, there aren't many cafes where I live. When I lived in Austin, TX there were all these beatnik coffee shops and really nice arty places but not here in FL. Starbucks is by my house but it depends on who makes your coffee if it is good or not... Oh and I know the coffee they use is crap...It's so sad many people don't take pride in what they do...
I'm going to have to disagree with buying software before you get to school. Most schools will either provide free software or rather large discounts, and classes will inform you of what you need to buy. Buying extra software is just a rather large waste of money.
*For a chemistry degree, looking into CambridgeSoft's ChemDraw. I know my school has a licensing agreement with them, and it's the industry standard for digital chemical representations
Also about the printer, wait and see. I know for my freshman year a computer lab with 5 or so laser printers was on the top floor of my dorm. If you have a place that close and convenient, the printer in your room is going to just sit there. After the first two months or so (your first month will be quite easy in comparison to the others, don't judge it by that) decide if you would actually like a printer in your room (don't forget, ink costs a fortune).
to the list:
A lock for your laptop ($15 can save you $2000)
If you're into messenger bags Timbuk2 makes a really good laptop carrying one (its what I use, but it only fits the 15")
A long ethernet cord. Most dorms don't have wireless access, and ethernet ports are placed at inconvenient spots in the room. Buying a 25 foot or longer ethernet cord will guarantee you will have freedom to be about the room with your laptop.
*For a chemistry degree, looking into CambridgeSoft's ChemDraw. I know my school has a licensing agreement with them, and it's the industry standard for digital chemical representations
Also about the printer, wait and see. I know for my freshman year a computer lab with 5 or so laser printers was on the top floor of my dorm. If you have a place that close and convenient, the printer in your room is going to just sit there. After the first two months or so (your first month will be quite easy in comparison to the others, don't judge it by that) decide if you would actually like a printer in your room (don't forget, ink costs a fortune).
to the list:
A lock for your laptop ($15 can save you $2000)
If you're into messenger bags Timbuk2 makes a really good laptop carrying one (its what I use, but it only fits the 15")
A long ethernet cord. Most dorms don't have wireless access, and ethernet ports are placed at inconvenient spots in the room. Buying a 25 foot or longer ethernet cord will guarantee you will have freedom to be about the room with your laptop.
Thanks for all the info.
I plan to get all the things listed here if I don't have them yet, except for the beer. I do not want to drink, save that money for ps3 and wii.
I plan to get all the things listed here if I don't have them yet, except for the beer. I do not want to drink, save that money for ps3 and wii.
I'm not a chemisty major, (far from it actually, I'll be majoring in youth ministry) but I might be able to help come up with a list of things that I know I need...
my MBP
flash drive
A decent television
good laptop case/sleeve
stackable tupperware clothes drawers (very nice, especially for moving)
fridge
flashlight (emergencies, all though i could just my MBPs bright screen lol)
1000 pencils and pens (i lose them all the time for some reason...)
printer (it will be nice to have one so you can print out your paper when the library is CLOSED at 3:30 in the morning...)
desktop lamp
extra reserve pairs of underwear (for when you forget to do laundry...)
lots of coffee.
okay, a lot of those may have been stating the obvious, but those are things I will definitely be bringing with me.
my MBP
flash drive
A decent television
good laptop case/sleeve
stackable tupperware clothes drawers (very nice, especially for moving)
fridge
flashlight (emergencies, all though i could just my MBPs bright screen lol)
1000 pencils and pens (i lose them all the time for some reason...)
printer (it will be nice to have one so you can print out your paper when the library is CLOSED at 3:30 in the morning...)
desktop lamp
extra reserve pairs of underwear (for when you forget to do laundry...)
lots of coffee.
okay, a lot of those may have been stating the obvious, but those are things I will definitely be bringing with me.
xparaparafreakx said:
Good idea. The nintendo wii: Extremely stupid name, but it looks like an extremely awesome console.