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[jammiedodger26]

Hey guys,

I've been involved in making this website and the book that will be along shortly!! Basically it's a recipe for student survival, so if you are about to go to uni, or are at uni but can't cook take a look!!!

Also if you son/daughter is about to head off to uni this summer, the book's a great way to stop you worrying about what they're eating!!! haha!

http://www.sortedstudents.com

Loads of hard work has gone into it, and we're basically looking for feedback, so any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

BTW, the videos are great...check out Citrus Cocktail!!

We got featured in the Guardian today as well in G2 magazine, pages 8-9!!!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/jul/14/digita...

Cheers

Jamie

[v15ben]

Jamie
Some really good stuff on the site, especially the meals section. I am a recently retired student and know that plenty of my mates couldn't and still can't cook anything beyond a frozen pizza.
One change I'd make though - where is Ring of Fire on the drinking games Top 5?

[jammiedodger26]

Cheers for the feedback, I'm sorry for your loss (of studentness)!!

I'm sure ring of fire is on there somewhere...if it's not it defintiely needs to be there!! Feel free to add it yourself if you want!! :-P

Also feel free to add any tips/tricks on there yourself, if we can get loads of students on there adding stuff, it's all for teh greater good!!!

Thanks
Jamie

[pissdupfool]

personally i think its a bit pointless as you really do have to be a complete muppet to not be able to took after yourself at 18.

that said you're site looks slick and am impressed you have got a book in print and managed to get some press already. market it correctly and you shouldn't have to worry about paying back that student loan!

which really makes the book self fulfilling doesn't it?

good luck fella.

Edited by pissdupfool on Monday 14th July 13:09

[Ponk]

Ring of fire very definately needs to be on there!

[KingRichard]

jammiedodger26 said:

Hey guys,

I've been involved in making this website and the book that will be along shortly!! Basically it's a recipe for student survival, so if you are about to go to uni, or are at uni but can't cook take a look!!!

Also if you son/daughter is about to head off to uni this summer, the book's a great way to stop you worrying about what they're eating!!! haha!

http://www.sortedstudents.com

Loads of hard work has gone into it, and we're basically looking for feedback, so any comments would be greatly appreciated!!

BTW, the videos are great...check out Citrus Cocktail!!

We got featured in the Guardian today as well in G2 magazine, pages 8-9!!!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/jul/14/digita...

Cheers

Jamie

The site looks good. Only section I'd be slightly wary of is the drinking games section. Having dealt with several Universities and student Unions I'd say they will likely take a dim view of it. Our local Universities are trying to curtail excessive alcohol consumption and especially drink-driving - I only know this because I'm working on a drink-drive campaign with them.

Just my thoughts... otherwise it looks awesome

Good luck

[anonymous-user]

KingRichard said:

Our local Universities are trying to curtail excessive alcohol consumption and especially drink-driving - I only know this because I'm working on a drink-drive campaign with them

What you need to do is get them to drink lots more, that way they won't be able to afford to run a car

[Tim.s]

I'm neither but I do live in a student area so can I make some suggestions?

Could you ask your readers to please refrain from throwing my wheelie bin around the street at night? Also the sport of 'rubbish bag football' should be avoided especially whilst shouting "naughty rubbish, bad rubbish"

If when knocking on a friends door in the early hours of the morning they do not answer within 20 minutes, its fair to say they are not in or do not want to see you, so stop knocking.

Lastly if you could stop pissing up against my front door because it does come under and mopping up your piss is not the ideal start to my sunday mornings.

Thanks.

[KingRichard]

Tim.s said:

I'm neither but I do live in a student area so can I make some suggestions?

Could you ask your readers to please refrain from throwing my wheelie bin around the street at night? Also the sport of 'rubbish bag football' should be avoided especially whilst shouting "naughty rubbish, bad rubbish"

If when knocking on a friends door in the early hours of the morning they do not answer within 20 minutes, its fair to say they are not in or do not want to see you, so stop knocking.

Lastly if you could stop pissing up against my front door because it does come under and mopping up your piss is not the ideal start to my sunday mornings.

Thanks.

Gotta love 'em... the scallywags

[Fittster]

I'm sure cook books aimed at students already exist.

[BJG1]

Tim.s said:

I'm neither but I do live in a student area so can I make some suggestions?

Could you ask your readers to please refrain from throwing my wheelie bin around the street at night? Also the sport of 'rubbish bag football' should be avoided especially whilst shouting "naughty rubbish, bad rubbish"

If when knocking on a friends door in the early hours of the morning they do not answer within 20 minutes, its fair to say they are not in or do not want to see you, so stop knocking.

Lastly if you could stop pissing up against my front door because it does come under and mopping up your piss is not the ideal start to my sunday mornings.

Thanks.

What students actually do this? Doesn't seem to really happen at mine nor my girlfriend's, but everyone seems to hate students for these sorts of things.

Site looks very good mate, wouldn't worry too much about the drinking games section, it's not the majority of students who have a problem with student drinking - it's just the odious do-gooders make a lot more noise than anyone else.

I'd make a big deal out of a section on what to do when moving out of hall, what to look for in a house, how to sort out what to do if one bedroom is a lot smaller, paying bills etc.

[Munter]

Fittster said:

I'm sure cook books aimed at students already exist.

Yep had 3 student cookbooks and ! "Student survival Guide". So the ideas not exactly new. But good luck to the OP!

[Airbag]

KingRichard said:

Tim.s said:

I'm neither but I do live in a student area so can I make some suggestions?

Could you ask your readers to please refrain from throwing my wheelie bin around the street at night? Also the sport of 'rubbish bag football' should be avoided especially whilst shouting "naughty rubbish, bad rubbish"

If when knocking on a friends door in the early hours of the morning they do not answer within 20 minutes, its fair to say they are not in or do not want to see you, so stop knocking.

Lastly if you could stop pissing up against my front door because it does come under and mopping up your piss is not the ideal start to my sunday mornings.

Thanks.

Gotta love 'em... the scallywags

Hey, they're our future!

[King Herald]

Symbolica said:

KingRichard said:

Our local Universities are trying to curtail excessive alcohol consumption and especially drink-driving - I only know this because I'm working on a drink-drive campaign with them

What you need to do is get them to drink lots more, that way they won't be able to afford to run a car

You can always tell when the student grants are handed out in my town: the pubs are full of greeny tree huggers with long scarves and shiny st in their faces and ears.

It lasts hardly a week though, and you don't see them again until next grant cheque comes out.

[Tim.s]

BJG1 said:

What students actually do this? Doesn't seem to really happen at mine nor my girlfriend's, but everyone seems to hate students for these sorts of things.

Yes. Really?, and yes I do.

[BJG1]

Tim.s said:

BJG1 said:

What students actually do this? Doesn't seem to really happen at mine nor my girlfriend's, but everyone seems to hate students for these sorts of things.

Yes. Really?, and yes I do.

What University is it? Bath and Bath Spa?

[Tim.s]

BJG1 said:

Tim.s said:

BJG1 said:

What students actually do this? Doesn't seem to really happen at mine nor my girlfriend's, but everyone seems to hate students for these sorts of things.

Yes. Really?, and yes I do.

What University is it? Bath and Bath Spa?

Bristol

[crofty1984]

Fittster said:

I'm sure cook books aimed at students already exist.

There's a few I think. I've got one, it's ace!

[crofty1984]

King Herald said:

Symbolica said:

KingRichard said:

Our local Universities are trying to curtail excessive alcohol consumption and especially drink-driving - I only know this because I'm working on a drink-drive campaign with them

What you need to do is get them to drink lots more, that way they won't be able to afford to run a car

You can always tell when the student grants are handed out in my town: the pubs are full of greeny tree huggers with long scarves and shiny st in their faces and ears.

It lasts hardly a week though, and you don't see them again until next grant cheque comes out.

Grant?? Showing your age a bit there, mate!

[jamesgrrr]

Tim.s said:

I'm neither but I do live in a student area so can I make some suggestions?

Could you ask your readers to please refrain from throwing my wheelie bin around the street at night? Also the sport of 'rubbish bag football' should be avoided especially whilst shouting "naughty rubbish, bad rubbish"

If when knocking on a friends door in the early hours of the morning they do not answer within 20 minutes, its fair to say they are not in or do not want to see you, so stop knocking.

Lastly if you could stop pissing up against my front door because it does come under and mopping up your piss is not the ideal start to my sunday mornings.

Thanks.

Tip: These aren't students but chavs