Hi, Emma, I know it seems like the uni ought to provide you with a battery, but sometimes I think they may be testing your real desire. Had you thought about that? Is it that hard or expensive to buy a battery yourself? On the other hand, what about a tape recorder, or a note-taker? I used to utilize both when I was in college. I also had a person read out loud to me my books. The younger cat is named Magic, and she is a handful, but very playful, and loves to play fetch. The other cat is named Marigold, and her favorite things are eating, sleeping and eating! LOL! Mag