Lancaster 2012 Applicants!

Theoretical Physics, because everyone knows that is where it's at. Got an interview day upcoming on the 9th of February, anyone else going to be there?

Hello. I study physics at Lancaster and am in my first year. Hope you enjoy it. Any questions feel free to PM me.

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Josie1994

Anyone got an offer on accounting auditing and finance course? :smile:

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fleetwood

Has anyone else got an interview on 14th February? :smile:

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Not Guilty

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Original post by fleetwood

Has anyone else got an interview on 14th February? :smile:

what course do you have an interview for?

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he3

I have got an interview on 1st February for biochemistry with genetics. Does anyone else have an interview on the same date?

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fleetwood

Original post by Not Guilty

what course do you have an interview for?

Biomedical Science :smile:

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sarahjane94

Got an offer for Linguistics :smile:

anyone know what colleges they're applying for? I'm torn between Lonsdale and Grizedale!

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k9markiii

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Original post by sarahjane94

Got an offer for Linguistics :smile:

anyone know what colleges they're applying for? I'm torn between Lonsdale and Grizedale!

Welcome to the student room! I'm in furness.

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Superwoman

Original post by sarahjane94

Got an offer for Linguistics :smile:

anyone know what colleges they're applying for? I'm torn between Lonsdale and Grizedale!

I'm probably going to apply to grizedale :smile:

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grazie

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I can see the significance of the Oxford and Cambridge collegiate system, perhaps Durham too, but I can't see the point of it at Lancaster. It seems a bit contrived and pointless to me. Anybody care to put forward a substantial case for them?

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k9markiii

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Original post by grazie

I can see the significance of the Oxford and Cambridge collegiate system, perhaps Durham too, but I can't see the point of it at Lancaster. It seems a bit contrived and pointless to me. Anybody care to put forward a substantial case for them?

The colleges are used only for social and accommodation purposes, they do not have any bearing on what course you take for example or who teaches you. The colleges are good in the sense that there are lots of opportunities for events. At most universities there are only the activities organised by the students' union at Lancaster you have the union and your college (and to some extent the other colleges) who organise events. It also splits the uni into more manageable sections so that you have people that look after your day to day needs rather than you being one in 10000, you are about 1000, the size of a school, so the college staff get to know you better. It also is fun to have competitions between colleges and a lot of chanting.

Read other people's opinions of colleges on here. Bye.

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vitekk

Hi,

I've applied for Marketing and Advertising, and Marketing and Design, so far I got unsuccessful for Marketing and Advertising, but I havent heard anything about my second choice, should I be worried? Did anyone else applied for two courses and got unsuccessful at one but got offer from the other?

Thanks for any replies :smile:

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affinity89

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Original post by grazie

I can see the significance of the Oxford and Cambridge collegiate system, perhaps Durham too, but I can't see the point of it at Lancaster. It seems a bit contrived and pointless to me. Anybody care to put forward a substantial case for them?

Lancaster's system is the same as the Durham system, in essence [you just select your college at a later date]. As mentioned, they provide: accommodation, social events, opportunities to get involved with sports at another level [inter-college, as well as inter-university], opportunities to get involved with student politics at another level [college level, as well as SU level], and they are used to provide welfare facilities [such as the various JCR welfare officers and your personal college tutor]. Plus, for the university, they are a way of dividing the population into manageable sections and you graduate with your college.

Mainly, I think they give you a sense of belonging and provide a close-knit community you can develop within, as well as within the wider university community. :smile:

I definitely don't think they detract from the experience - only enhance it. :smile:

Anyway... I'm Furness 'til I die, yes I'm Furness 'til I die... :biggrin:

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sarahjane94

Original post by k9markiii

The colleges are used only for social and accommodation purposes, they do not have any bearing on what course you take for example or who teaches you. The colleges are good in the sense that there are lots of opportunities for events. At most universities there are only the activities organised by the students' union at Lancaster you have the union and your college (and to some extent the other colleges) who organise events. It also splits the uni into more manageable sections so that you have people that look after your day to day needs rather than you being one in 10000, you are about 1000, the size of a school, so the college staff get to know you better. It also is fun to have competitions between colleges and a lot of chanting.

Read other people's opinions of colleges on here. Bye.

Yeah

I quite like the idea cos it's like you're leaving your own family, and entering in a new one. I like the idea of the friendly competition too hehe :smile:

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sarahjane94

Original post by k9markiii

Welcome to the student room! I'm in furness.

Thank you ^_^ I'm still a little confused at the moment :tongue:

but I'm sure I'll get used to it! I think I'm gonna apply to Grizedale after looking more into it :smile:

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Lizj

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Original post by sarahjane94

Thank you ^_^ I'm still a little confused at the moment :tongue:

but I'm sure I'll get used to it! I think I'm gonna apply to Grizedale after looking more into it :smile:

To be honest, there's no need to feel confused. The colleges at Lancaster are not hugely different to halls of residence at other unis, they just have a slightly stronger feeling of community and belonging. If you want to get involved in college events and college life you can, if not then it's just the place where you live for your first year.
I think the most unusual thing about Lancs is that there is no central social space - there is no Union building like most unis have, which means that socialising tends to happen in college bars or going into town. This is probably why the colleges are important - there are 9 centres of activity rather than one.
Don't worry, you will love it, just as most of the students do.

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bownessie

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Original post by sarahjane94

Thank you ^_^ I'm still a little confused at the moment :tongue:

but I'm sure I'll get used to it! I think I'm gonna apply to Grizedale after looking more into it :smile:

I'm in Grizedale! I think it is a very good college, though there are rumours about the bar closing. Lancaster's Student Union (LUSU) is struggling to fund all the bars. If you definitely want to have a bar in your college, then apply to one of the more centrally placed college may benefit you (depending on how the bar situation develops).
A lot of people in Grizedale are in townhouses and I think you should think hard before you go for one of these. Although there is a huge social benefit of all having one kitchen and a social area, a lot of the time it can be a pain. Our kitchen is in a really poor state- townhouses don't have cleaners- and inevitably at least 2-3 people in any one townhosue are going to be messy. All my friends who share a kitchen between 4 haven't seemed to have had much of a social detriment, but worry a lot less about their kitchens.
Overall, however, I am very proud of my college and glad I am in it. My main friendship group is within the college and the fact that it isn't too big means you get to know a lot of people from the college (even if you can't quite remember all their names :P) :biggrin:

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adamjay

Got a letter through the post a few days ago, saying that they'd be recommending to the admissions office that I get an offer, which I'm excited about. I was surprised that the letter is hand signed at the bottom (I checked!!).

But... my predicted grades are one lower than the entry requirements... do you think they'd still let me in with my predicted grades?

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hannahbananah

Original post by adamjay

Got a letter through the post a few days ago, saying that they'd be recommending to the admissions office that I get an offer, which I'm excited about. I was surprised that the letter is hand signed at the bottom (I checked!!).

But... my predicted grades are one lower than the entry requirements... do you think they'd still let me in with my predicted grades?

Good Luck and lets hope you get them, what are they asking for and what were the course requirements?
I am still waiting for any sort of decision, when did you apply?

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adamjay

Original post by hannahbananah

Good Luck and lets hope you get them, what are they asking for and what were the course requirements?
I am still waiting for any sort of decision, when did you apply?

Ucas app sent off mid November, applied for Computer Science (ABB) and Computer Science with Maths (AAB)...

The latter needs maths A as well. I'm predicted ABB, with B in maths. I received a reply for computer science a few days before Christmas, but received a reply for CS with maths just a few days ago, so it took them more than a month to decide.

Good luck for your application... I think Lancs has a reputation of replying in batches, so you perhaps will be the next batch in early to mid February, depending on when you applied.

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