Gaming and University

[the_tramp]

I recetly bought a Sega Master System (8bit, like mid 80s) for £7 with 5 games (it's a crime no one remembers this system yet the NES is worshiped) and that will keep me busy for ages.

I was brought up on the Master System, never had a NES/Mega Drive/SNES. My next console after the Master System was the N64. I still play the Master System to this day. I had the one with Alex The Kidd built into it.

Ahh... the days of having games built into consoles...

 

[Anthropaphagi]

It isn't just a matter of theft, it's also time. Trust me when I say that you'll have infinitely less than you'd like to play during the academic year, just something to consider. Plus several friends that have roomed in halls at my undergrad uni lamented how often cleaning staff would leave the doors unlocked after they'd been through.

I bought my Xbox during my undergrad degree and by third year I had virtually no time to play. Now that I'm doing my post grad degree have absolutely no time to play during the academic year, as I teach as well. I'm hoping with the summer months, and the lighter work load, I'll get some time to play but w/ free time at a premium, it's unlikely.

 

[Voration]

It isn't just a matter of theft, it's also time. Trust me when I say that you'll have infinitely less than you'd like to play during the academic year, just something to consider. Plus several friends that have roomed in halls at my undergrad uni lamented how often cleaning staff would leave the doors unlocked after they'd been through.

I bought my Xbox during my undergrad degree and by third year I had virtually no time to play. Now that I'm doing my post grad degree have absolutely no time to play during the academic year, as I teach as well. I'm hoping with the summer months, and the lighter work load, I'll get some time to play but w/ free time at a premium, it's unlikely.

I agree with that. I rarely have time to play, however when I do finally get some time it seems all the more fun. I have lots of catching up to do when I have a spare week.

 

[Tallim]

Gaming at university allowed me to make many new friends, though there were times when others wanted to come round and play some games while I needed to study.

Everyone is going to be in the same boat as far as having stuff stolen, there was only a single breakin the whole year in our block so statistically it's pretty safe if you lock it all up. Though I would recommend getting one of those pens that show up under ultraviolet and marking all your stuff. Or if you don't mind the look just use a permanent marker.

 

[Stoorm_]

My dorm has its own lock, i got my hd tv, xbox and ps3 in here , and also theres a number code lock at the stairs so you cant even get access to the floor let alone my room,
on top of that, theres a security guard at the bottom of the tower block, who gives you a friendly nod if you know him, or harshly interrogates you if you dont.

its pretty safe at my uni

 

[imaloony]

Pay a hillbilly with a shotgun to sit in your dorm and shoot anyone who isn't you or invited into your room by you. And pay him in booze.

 

[Mechsoap]

i would consider something like to store it in while not palying it, or maybe have a lock on it

 

[mrfusspot]

If it isn't 90% secure, I'd think twice about taking it. And even if you were guaranteed safety, I'd still recommend bringing something to lock it up in when you aren't using it. Some sort of suitcase with a set of locks on it or something.

 

[Gioll]

Hey,

Just curious, which london uni are you going to?

anyway, OT: i'm in pretty much the same boat as you myself, deciding weather to take my xbox.
Most uni's i've looked at say that each room has it's own lock as well as there being a lock on the "flats" so you're probably safe as long as you remember to lock your room if you're leaving it for more than say 10 min.

If you're really worried, the kensington lock suggestion seems like a good one, i think it attatches on the back, where the wireless adapter would clip on (if you have a wireless adapter then it shouldn't be an issue still as you probably won't need it in halls)

 

[Marowit]

I gamed throughout University - WoW for the most part.

I found it was a great way to learn time-management skills. If I didn't manage my time well between a Neurobiology B.S., extracurricular stuff, research, friends, women, and gaming I am sure I would have found myself looking at some pretty awful grades. I graduated with a 3.5 GPA.

My suggestion is to really think about whether you can use it as a reward, or if you'll blow off work to do it. If you can use it as a reward, definitely bring it, but if you don't think you can leave it at home. By the way, you'll still find a way to blow off work even if it's not gaming 8)

edit: as for the safety bit, you can always lock it in a drawer and just keep your controllers out...the joy of wireless remotes.

Anyway enjoy yourself, and don't avoid new experiences! Good luck!

 

[TheColdHeart]

I took my 360, widescreen tv and laptop to uni and left them all in my room. Just got room insurance and it was all fine, it cost a bit insuring them individually (the basic cover for a room was £1000 for everying and you paid more for additional items if your items combined were of a higher value) but it was worth it in case we were ever robbed.

Taking the console was a good idea as it helped you socialise with the people you lived with (if they are gamers) and gave you something to do on an evening if nothing was happening.

Then again, I did do a few all nighters with my housemates playing games until 6am then have uni at 9am...