Yeah I know what you mean, most of my mates assume that going university means you guaranteed success. I found that very naive. When age did you studied at uni, which uni was it and what did you studied?

Also how did it turned out and is this university experience that everyone talks about is overrated?

Hahaha you gotta do what you gotta do

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This has probably been asked a hundred times but ill ask anyway :P I'm looking for a personal organiser of some kind to use as a diary etc, any recommendations? I normally use my school diary but I'm in year 13 so obviously won't have that for my gap year. I know Filofax is pretty popular, would love to hear some personal opinions though :)


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Please let there be people like me who hate their degrees.

Holy ****, chemical engineering is a bottom tier subject. For getting jobs it's great (because it has numbers and chemical engineering sounds impressive) but the actual content is godawful.

You spend 90 % of your time calculating the diameters of pipes, and figuring out gas volumes and awful stuff like that.

Jesus christ, I am sitting here learning about pipes when people doing maths, chemistry or physics are literally learning about the fundamentals of the universe.

Got a 65 on an essay that counts for 100% of a module, but looking at the comments I'm really disheartened, I feel like I can't "do" history. I'm worried that it's only now at the end of the first year that I realise how bad I am at this course. :(

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Psychology is good is you want to become a Therapist or Psychologist but I be blunt that you should make sure that you get experience in this field either through sandwich course where you do work placement for whole year or few internships. Health and Social care is also another option, this another role where you look after people. NHS do pay for some courses in these areas. Just stick to Psychology and another subject that might interest you and use your university career service as much as you can. There different areas in Psychology and your degree will let you choose which area to specialise through your modules. So find out which area you enjoy and specialise in it as much as you can. Its a broad subject.
Here are a few careers that you can get into

If you like working with kids, young people or vulnerable people than consider Social work or Youth/support worker?

If you like solving crime than Forensics Psyhcology is good option

If you like providing advice and solving people problem than Therapist is ideal role

Good luck

Sorry for not being able to give better advice.

Could you tell me how Computing was like? I am in dire situation in choosing Computing or doing Network Security?

No- I only just scraped a 2.1 in my second year (20%), and got a very low 2.2 in my third year (10%) but I've worked really hard in my fourth year and hopefully am on track for a decent 2.1 now.

http://www.conquercollege.com/gradecalc/ is a really good tool for working out how much you need.

Nots not impossible. I got 59 in my second year, currently getting high 2.1s/firsts in my third year.

Is any one out there who is starting uni in september?

Any other thoughts?

Im American too and have some questions. I have been told that while attending fully to University of Edinburgh, by under stupid U.K rules, I can only work 20 hours a week. Is 20 hours a week enough to save up enough money to pay for tuition, fees, textbooks and supplies, food, laundry, dates, etc,. yearly? Im assuming about 25,000 British Sterling Pounds, a year, is enough? If anyone has significant knowledge and experience, please help!

U.K law also has a difficult, complex citizenship process. Is it possible, for me to graduate from University of Edinburgh and attain citizenship to start a life and future in Scotland?

Yeah I go quite regularly to both because where I live is rubbish! Erm a train from Nottingham-Sheffield normally takes about 50 minutes and they run every 30 mins during the week, or it is just a few junctions up the M1, probably about an hour's drive (maybe more at busy times)... Train definitely more convenient IMO... :)


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with just a psych degree, i can do nothing

Question for all non-UK students! Did any of your parents help you move in to uni accommodation for your first year? If so, how long did they stay? My dad is planning on going with me and, by car and boat, the journey will take about 24h so he is probably going to stay for a few days. Did your mum/dad stay overnight?

I've got an exam for one of my modules in 2 days time, and I have literally the whole of the 2nd semester work to study for, I feel like I'm not going to going to get a lot done. Is anyone in the same position as me?

Also i am really bad at chemistry like on a level badddd. And i hate it. Im such an idiot for not realising this course was entirely chemistry based.

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Hmm?

Mine just arrived today, it was a birthday gift from my sibling :H I've not got a suitable hole punch atm, the Rapesco one on Amazon is nearly a tenner :/

I'm not after a fold out one, I want a 6 month to a page layout, to put birthdays and big events on, like this:

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And then a 2 month to a page vertical layout, so I can see at a glance when I'm travelling between uni/home/boyfriend's etc, like this:

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Hey I'm 20 and I'm applying as a mature student to University next year. However, I was wondering will I be living in halls like all the other students, making friends with flat mates , also do mature students go out like freshers week and do all the normal things younger students would ?? :)

how do universities find out that youve done a resit for gcse/a-level /

Yes i've just remembered that there are staff at my student union that can help with these kinds of things. In my panic I didn't remember about it. Thanks you've really helped. I would be interested in hearing from others that have experience of similar situations if there's anyone out there reading this??

When i was a bit older than you, i had the opportunity to take part in this so maybe try and get involved in that too? Great workshop improves both speaking and listening skills. Then a bit of competition on top is also good, i was a finalist. Communication skills are needed for everything these days, if you're good at it then your chances of getting employed increases. So give that a go!

Hey guys....gotta make a decision between Kings and Imperial...not sure which one is better for like a full uni life experience...whats your opinion?

At the moment I'm basically doing minimal reading to pass the essays and exams and pretty much blagging it.

My efforts might scrape a 2.2, but I don't think I'm committed enough or enjoy history enough to get a 2.1 or a 1st.

Hey everyone,

This is my first post and I just wanted to get some help.

I wanted to know what happens if you miss one exam through illness and you are in 3rd year for the May/June exams?

Some people told me you arent allowed to graduate and you have to return next year to do that exam.

Some people told me your uni looks at your grades and overall attainment and gives you a grade because you must graduate.

I attend Manchester University.

Does anyone know which is the right case, if any?

Thanks people

Hi, I *think* I have finally decided! I'm going to firm Warwick, and insure either Edinburgh or Durham depending on what my physics ISA result is when I get it back later this week. Edinburgh's offer is only AAB so its more tempting as an insurance choice, but my Warwick offer is so high (STEP ) I need to make sure I like my insurance a lot as I could easily end up going there! I'm not putting it into UCAS until around the 1st of May, but I think I have made my mind up now.

I'm currently in my first year at Cambridge and after two terms, the thought of completing my third is nightmarish. I'm crumbling under the intense workload and the pressure to keep up with my fellow students. During term-time I barely have a minute spare to relax, socialise or go out. I regularly miss sleep and can rarely find the time just to go food shopping, tidy my room or do the washing. I'm unsure that I can withstand the emotional/mental strain any longer and am seriously considering dropping out.

It would be disappointing for me, having always achieved so highly, to end up with no degree at all, so transferring somewhere a bit less intense seems like the best option. I turned down an offer from UCL when I accepted Cambridge, a decision which I am now coming to regret - although, never having studied there, it's hard to say whether I would find it any easier than where I am at the moment -- would current students be able to advise me on this? I realise that it generally comes a close second to Oxbridge in the rankings tables, so perhaps I'm being naive in thinking it would be less intense. On the other hand, perhaps being closer to home (perhaps even living at home) and getting away from the stuffy traditions of Cambridge would make things easier in itself.

The other point on which I'd like some advice, is whether there would be any chance of me transferring directly from my first year at Cambridge into my second year at another university. Having already taken a gap year, I am reluctant to fall any further behind in my studies, especially at the cost of an extra £9000.

Any constructive advice or experience on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Why is she so against you moving away for uni? Is it a religious thing?

You'll be 18 and therefore an adult in the eyes of the law when it comes to going to uni, so you really don't have to listen to her. Be warned, though - when applying for student finance, chances are you'll need her to fill in forms so that you can get funding, which could pose a problem.

Try and talk about it - explain why you want to go and why you feel it's important that you move away.

Hey up,

I've decided to study English Literature in London, and I'm stuck in matter of which uni I should pick.
The two uni offers which I think are most interesting for me are UEL and London Metropolitan, and I honestly have no idea whatsoever which one I should prefer, as I have no idea whether the location is good.

AFAIK, London Met is situated closer to the center, but then again there is no on campus living (is there?). So I would have to undertake a more or less long bus/tube ride every day to get to uni, plus the living conditions are worse (price-wise).

UEL's student village is right next to the Uni, and as far as I've seen, it looks pretty nice there. But it's further away from the center, and I've read reviews stating that there's pretty much nothing going on around.
I want to avoid becoming too lazy to even bother to get to the center, but really I can't judge this as I haven't spent that much time in London so far.

I kind of need your opinions now to see how much the location really affects anything.

Thanks for your help in advance :)

What happens if you then go on to fail a core module again after resitting it

Yes, but I don't want to say what course etc. :)

Would rep but on mobile - definitely ordering some of these. Do you use ordinary whiteboard pens or did you buy theirs?

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Yes, you are. You are absolutely spoon fed, you just can't see it. Sure, they tell you to read x and y textbook and learn x and y theory rather than literally making you recite it, but you're still learning exactly what you're told to, and writing exactly what they tell you. Jump! Sit! Roll over!

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>school gives the impression you'll get to follow your own interests and have time to study interesting things
>you won't

First year you do have alooot of spare time.. couple of assignments every ow and then and that's it. 2nd and 3rd year it will be harder for sire, but there will still be time to do other things. you wont be working at all times. My sister is doing her masters degree now ans she said her second year consisted of watching tv series and playing Xbox xd 3rd year you have a dissertation to write (in most modules) which does take alot of time away, so maybe a laptop for third year will be better, but Tbh, my sister said if you keep on top of your work you still have some time free in 3rd year too. Hope this helps.

Provided you met the entry requirements with your remaining subjects, I doubt your application would immediately go into the reject pile. However, be aware that the very very competitive universities might prefer you to still have a good grade in any subjects you've dropped/ are surplus to requirements.

How did your life change after school, when you joined the university? Everyone write what was it like for you! :D

My 1st year grades were never asked at any of my internships.

It's good to do well in 1st year but it's not the end of the world if you don't, as long as you don't totally bomb. If you're performing well at your coursework then chances are you will do at least decently in your exams.

Hey :) Yes I will be soon. Although slightly worried at the mo as I may have to retake my english exam. Got a C, need a B. Was 3 marks off :/ Still can make up the marks in my coursework though.
Yes I like it because i'm more of a rural girl so it would be perfect for me. I just have to wish I will get there in the end!

Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed (kinda) my first year at uni, I just can't help but think with the grades I got I could've gone somewhere else which was a bit more 'fun' but still a good university, as at the moment I'm not in the most attractive area

you've given it a year yeah I'd leave go to a university in a city like southampton.

If I wad you I'd do my exams though as when you re apply some units might trasfer.

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Hi guys,

I would appreciate any advice...

I heard it was vets that had the highest suicide rate? ah well, yet another thing to look forward to in my future veterinary career ;)

I have an unconditional for Aber Uni. I don't own any consoles, I mostly play PC. Does Aber allow the use of its wifi for Steam games? By which I mean, will the firewall prevent the opening of steam and my games? Thanks in advance!:)

I'm 1st year student, so I need 40%. My exams finish on the 20th so after that I can leave. My friend said if I fail my exams I can retake them in July or something. If yes do I need to attend lectures and stuff or is uni finish and I just need to come for exams?

Can you e-mail or contact your tutor right now and explain what's happened?

If it were me I wouldn't wait and risk just handing it in, I'd be e-mailing explaining the situation straight away. Yes, it's now the weekend but you never know - surely everyone still at least checks emails over the weekend?

I don't know anything about film or how strict your tutor is, but I sense a risk of "you should have checked this before" kind of reaction. Your tutor might be laid back and say "mistakes happen, sure hand it in Tuesday", or she/he might well say "the mistake shouldn't have been just let to happen" and fail you.

I honestly don't know because I'm sure, like you say, different universities and even different individual tutors have different policies and attitudes. I would do anything you can (without interrupting their weekend e.g. with a phone call) to contact them and try and sort it out asap. If not, Tuesday morning go see them first thing with the new disc and explain and beg your way out of it.

I hope it's okay for you I really do, but let it be a learning curve! Perhaps check your burning has been successful in future.

Don't go through facebook. It's an emergency for you but hunting him down on social media won't make him like you much. Send the email, just apologise and explain the situation and turn up first thing Tuesday morning to see if you can give them the work. Apologise profusely and you might be okay. He's unlikely to be marking over the weekend so as long as he believes it's a mistake you should be okay.

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I will edit my sentence as it can read wrong as the below poster suggested! I meant I am worried I won't be able to get one. I have had a few firsts in the past but I don't want to be unrealistic in thinking I have a chance of getting one of those :p I am planning on going into teaching and the courses I'm interested in only require 2.2s, but I see it as a matter of pride to get a 2.1. I haven't finished a semester with anything lower than a 2.1 yet, but I've just done so badly this semester :(

I will talk to my tutors. I always forget they are there for this sort of thing!

thanks for your answers! does anyone know about Southampton?

I'm at Cardiff uni and we were supposed to enroll next year modules (pre-enrollment) by the 26th of April for my degree scheme. But the general pre-enrollment (for all arts & humanities courses) deadline was the 10th of May and we had emails about stating that date so I stupidly got the idea that I had the by the 10th of May to allocate my modules. I've just emailed the uni, but I'm really worried that they won't put me into my chosen modules for next year or that they'll even assume that I don't want to carry on for the next year or something... :( What do you think? Feel like an absolute idiot.

Ahhhh. Hmm. Maybe we have to claim travel expenses through Sutton Trust itself?

Brilliant.

Yeah... that just says exactly what I've told you. Go away for 10 days max if you really want to. Going away for the whole 3 weeks would be very unwise. I would factor in this question too: what if you really struggle in your first year, will taking a holiday during essential revision time be worth it?
You will need to be very organised, as it is very likely that you will have both coursework AND exams to revise for over the christmas break. Most hand-in dates for coursework are early january. What happens if your holiday is scheduled during those times? Think everything through.

I;ve only had to do one, and I broke my ankle the day the groups were announced. Brilliant timing :lol: My group was really good but I don't think it taught me anything i didn't know already, though i have had a part time job since i started uni.



Mine had a system where you'd mark the other people in your group (obviously without them knowing) and if someone didn't score high enough they'd be kicked out of the group and get 0 for the module.