[04jharrison]

(Original post by george7378)
Hey, I think that's good advice - I actually feel quite pressurised when I'm at a prestigious place - I had an interview at Oxford, and let's just say I'm glad I didn't get a place...

Thanks, unfortunately i had to learn from experience, though I have to say the problem for me wasn't pressure but lack of it :s i only had 6 hours a week and 3 essays for the 4 months I was there. where have you ended up going in the end and congrats on the interview all the same.

[theandyguthrie]

I've been accepted for physics this year, what's is like studying it there? Would you recommend it?

Also what's the deal with the flexible study thing? Do I pick any other subject to study? or ones within my department?

Which minors did you choose?

Thanks.

[Manitude]

(Original post by rosiemaphone)
That is why I wish I did physics.

Also because they're weird as hell, and so, I'd fit in

I'm sure you'd make a great physicist

[PlopNofear]

(Original post by theandyguthrie)
I've been accepted for physics this year, what's is like studying it there? Would you recommend it?

Also what's the deal with the flexible study thing? Do I pick any other subject to study? or ones within my department?

Which minors did you choose?

Thanks.

Yep I know a few people doing physics. They have quite a lot of work to do but it is physics. You get to pick 2 minors depending on your course. They can be anything, but sometimes you need prerequisites i.e. to do maths you may need an A in maths...

I'm doing Management Science and I picked Accounting and Finance, and Marketing as my two minors.

[theandyguthrie]

(Original post by PlopNofear)
Yep I know a few people doing physics. They have quite a lot of work to do but it is physics. You get to pick 2 minors depending on your course. They can be anything, but sometimes you need prerequisites i.e. to do maths you may need an A in maths...

I'm doing Management Science and I picked Accounting and Finance, and Marketing as my two minors.

Could I do finance or economics if i didn't take econ at a-level. I did take maths.

[figo2012]

i applied to law and social science foundation year and got a conditional acceptance anyone recommend any "catered" accommodation ive read alot about the different colleges and all but havent rlly set my mind to anything so far ive picked County, Furness, Fylde, Pendle, Grizedale. thanx in advance P.S: im aiming for ba politics with international relations when im done with my foundation mybe bowland btw im aiming for standard bedrooms

[Catherinear]

(Original post by barneybewick)
Same! You know what college/accommodation you're going to go for?

I was think of Furness of Fylde becasue I want an ensuit. What about you?

[vedderfan94]

I've put Lancaster as my insurance for Physics. I'm pretty confident I'll meet my firm offer (need a low A in C4 and Us in the rest of my exams) but obviously there is still a chance of it going wrong, so do I need to apply for accommodation?

[vedderfan94]

(Original post by george7378)
I have to firm by the 7th May - I think I'm gonna go for Lancaster! Would Durham and Lancaster be considered to have similar prestige, or would Durham be considered more prestigious? There isn't much between them in the league tables...

Durham is more prestigious. Higher entry standards and more targeted by employers.

[barneybewick]

(Original post by Catherinear)
I was think of Furness of Fylde becasue I want an ensuit. What about you?

thinking of going for Fylde because of its sporting repertoire! Also I think the rooms are all ensuite there, and it's supposed to be lively. No idea for my second choice though!

[Manitude]

(Original post by theandyguthrie)
I've been accepted for physics this year, what's is like studying it there? Would you recommend it?

Also what's the deal with the flexible study thing? Do I pick any other subject to study? or ones within my department?

Which minors did you choose?

Thanks.

Physics doesn't have any options in first year, all three of the courses are taught by the physics department. Degree specific modules only come into effect in second term of second year for physics majors.

It's a damn good department with a good atmosphere.

The society has just set up a YouTube channel and we've got a few videos showing what kind of stuff we do as students and as a society. We're currently working on a series of "a day in the life of..." videos but here's one of my lecturers this year playing with liquid nitrogen:

[nosbornais]

(Original post by 04jharrison)
Thanks, unfortunately i had to learn from experience, though I have to say the problem for me wasn't pressure but lack of it :s i only had 6 hours a week and 3 essays for the 4 months I was there. where have you ended up going in the end and congrats on the interview all the same.

Hi, I've just finished my first year at Lancs, and most freshers only get about 9hours of contact time (this is pretty much the same on most BA courses, maybe a little more on BScs?), and have only had 6 essays - 4X2,500 words and 2X1,000.

Most unis have smaller contact hours, because your degree is research led as opposed to specifically taught.

Just thought I'd tell you, in case you came here and thought you weren't getting enough work - I can guarantee that you will get enough work.

p.s apply to Furness

[Lexi2012]

(Original post by ForensicShoe)
You're in for a right treat

am i? do you study this? also does anyone know which is the best accomodxationa dn do you have to stay in certain ones too do with the course you picked? <3

[Lexi2012]

(Original post by katrine)
Yeah!
That's a great choice!
Well, I haven't decided yet but I'd love to do Criminology or Law if it is possible
but I don't know what else...so, Im still thinking about it...
Let me ask u smthg, (maybe it's a stupid question haha )
Do we have specific options on the subjects that we can choose?

I have just firmed Law with Criminology

[ForensicShoe]

(Original post by Lexi2012)
am i? do you study this? also does anyone know which is the best accomodxationa dn do you have to stay in certain ones too do with the course you picked? <3

I do straight Law, but my flatmate does Law with Crim. The course is good but he's always moaning about how he sometimes has to prioritize his crim work over his law work

You stay in the accommodation that your college provides, so if you're in Fylde for example (like me) you can either choose two types of ensuite accommodation (the cheaper rooms in George Fox, or the more expensive rooms in New Fylde).

[jesswalsh]

i've firmed for spanish with business management

p.s join this facebook group if you haven't already! http://www.facebook.com/groups/313933688628226/

[Lexi2012]

(Original post by ForensicShoe)
I do straight Law, but my flatmate does Law with Crim. The course is good but he's always moaning about how he sometimes has to prioritize his crim work over his law work

You stay in the accommodation that your college provides, so if you're in Fylde for example (like me) you can either choose two types of ensuite accommodation (the cheaper rooms in George Fox, or the more expensive rooms in New Fylde).

Thanks are your help! so when you choose accomdation do you have to pick a college or does your college depend on yourt course applying real soon so I need to be sure what am doing lol! is law at lancaster good?

[katrine]

(Original post by Lexi2012)
I have just firmed Law with Criminology

Yeah! That's great!!!
I hope to see ya there!!!

[Davott]

(Original post by Lexi2012)
Thanks are your help! so when you choose accomdation do you have to pick a college or does your college depend on yourt course applying real soon so I need to be sure what am doing lol! is law at lancaster good?

Accommodation is completely separate to the course, which means you can be living with people from a ridiculous range of different courses (I have Physics/CompSci/Criminology/Advertising etc.)

Just keep an eye on your email

[freshinmymind]

if you guys haven't discovered it already, you should totally join the applicants group on facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/313933688628226/