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O-Week Survival Kit.

By Amanda | Published Wednesday, 10 February, 2010 | 1 Comments

You will not be dipped in purple dye or made to wear hideous overalls, but you will encounter the typical kiwi orientation, here’s what you need to bring to survive orientation in the sun.

Sun block, hat and sunglasses.

Sunstroke is not a pleasant experience. Even if you know your own limit, drinking in the heat of the day can affect your tolerance. Stay sun smart, waking up sunburnt and hung-over will ruin your week.

Red Bull, Powerade and Berocca

Oh the wonders of caffeine and vitamins! Take one the morning before and one the morning after.

Water

You are likely to spend a considerable portion of orientation drinking alcohol. Don’t abandon your trusty water bottle, it will feel left out and lonely. Try and drink water through the day to keep hydrated and leave a second bottle of water by your bed for when you get the inevitable “dry horrors” around 5am.

Taxi cash, (put it in your mailbox).

There’s no excuse for drink driving, it’s not cool to kill someone. Organise your ride home BEFORE you head out for the day, elect a sober driver, use public transport or get a taxi. Put your taxi cash in your mailbox to avoid spending it at the bar.

Your address.

Seriously. Bring it with you if you’re new to the Auckland area, even if you’ve lived here your whole life. You may think you know the way home, but can you coherently convey directions to a taxi driver? Take a marker pen and write on your arm: “If lost, please return to...”

Camera

These photos are sure to be Facebook worthy. If you fail to bring these survival kit items you may find yourself the sufferer of much Facebook ridicule, you have been warned.