I know you get given percentage marks, but as you say you can convert them to grades (which is what I did to make the post easier to understand), so
I don't know what your point is there lol.
I'm not trying to give Brum a bad rep, however, I have not had a very good experience and I am damn glad to be leaving (now I'm talking about my own course as well). I am aware that different people have different experiences, that is why I said that I hope someone with a better experience jumps on the thread. But I also know medicine isn't a bunch of roses like some folks make out, so I wanted to stress this side of it to the OP.
And yes my bf is incredibly committed, and he doesn't do all the reading either, he doesn't have time to lol! And he has had to be in hospital for at least 8 hours most days, so I think you had lucky placements!
Aren't you really p***ed off that you get like no summer? Going back in June is complete and utter ****e.
I'm glad you are having a good time, my bf is as well, even though he moans about it a little bit.
You probably live there which makes it a lot easier, we chose to live away, which whilst saving money is a good idea, it's quite an issue because I don't care how much Brum say they cater for home students, they do not. You know the FOCSOC (freshers off campus society)??? Held most of its meetings late at night in the centre of Brum so only people who live near the uni and Brum can really go (it would probably cost me like £50 in taxi fees to go to one meeting!). So whilst the place is probably awesome for people living there (which I have no doubt it is) it makes ridiculous claims to those who live a substantial distance away...anyway, I'm ranting now lol.
My main point to the OP (and others) was do your research into the course, the career and the uni, before making any decisions. I know this is an obvious point, but it is so important. I found that the more research I did, the more I was put off it, but obviously it will be the opposite for others so it's an important exercise to do