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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Hey!(Original post by fiona_x)
Another "not 18 year old" here. I'm still fairly nervous about it though as I'm turning 20 about three weeks into the first term and I was sharing with some people last year who had turned 18 in August so the age gap would be fairly substantial :/
Just stumbled upon this thread. Will be starting a PhD in Medieval History at York, provided I get the funding. Probably don't belong on this thread because I'm a postgrad, but...
When I started my undergraduate degree I was 20, having spent a little while working. Everyone else in my block was 18, coming straight from college/sixth form.
My age wasn't an issue. In fact, I had a friend in another block who was 26, and another in another block who was 28. It wasn't really an issue for them, either.
What I'm saying is... chill! If anything, you will have a small advantage over your peers. Those few more years of experience make a difference, believe me! -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Name: Taija
Age: 19
Course: History of Art
Offer: Conditional
Favourite accommodation: Not sure, actually. I was thinking Derwent or Vanbrugh!
What are you most looking forward to about York? The fact that it's a campus university! And meeting lots of new people. -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!I'm turning 20 during the summer. I was really nervous that I'd be one of the oldest ones there!(Original post by fiona_x)
Another "not 18 year old" here. I'm still fairly nervous about it though as I'm turning 20 about three weeks into the first term and I was sharing with some people last year who had turned 18 in August so the age gap would be fairly substantial :/ -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!I'm 21 and you guys are starting to make me feel incredibly old.
You're not seriously going to notice a difference in the 18 year olds and the 20 year olds, unless you or they are incredibly immature. Stop worrying about it. It's not an issue once you leave school. -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!I think i will firm York.
Course: English/Linguistics
Offer: Unconditional
Favourite accommodation: private
I am 18 years old but I always feel so much older than other 18-year-olds... I graduated from school being 17, took a gap year, started working, supporting my parents and so on so those who go to uni just after school... I don't know. I don't really connect with them.
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Name-Katie
Age-19
Course-Environmental Science
Offer-Unconditional
Favourite Accomodation-Alucin or Derwent
CAN'T WAIT! Yays for not being too old
I figured with the tution rise, hardly anyone would have a gap year, but I guess I was wrong
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Haha thankyou! I know what you're saying is totally true, my best friend at my first uni did a gap year and another friend did two and I didn't even know how old she was until it was her birthday. It just seems different now its me who's going to be older as I met a few people who were incredibly immature who were actually my age so I can imagine it'd be worse if I was a year older.(Original post by Historians drink free)
Hey!
Just stumbled upon this thread. Will be starting a PhD in Medieval History at York, provided I get the funding. Probably don't belong on this thread because I'm a postgrad, but...
When I started my undergraduate degree I was 20, having spent a little while working. Everyone else in my block was 18, coming straight from college/sixth form.
My age wasn't an issue. In fact, I had a friend in another block who was 26, and another in another block who was 28. It wasn't really an issue for them, either.
What I'm saying is... chill! If anything, you will have a small advantage over your peers. Those few more years of experience make a difference, believe me!
I'm 20 at the start of November so only a month or two behind. Did you do a gap year?(Original post by maitai)
I'm turning 20 during the summer. I was really nervous that I'd be one of the oldest ones there!
^This is exactly what I thought but I'm pretty glad I'm wrong(Original post by katiefox)
Name-Katie
Age-19
Course-Environmental Science
Offer-Unconditional
Favourite Accomodation-Alucin or Derwent
CAN'T WAIT! Yays for not being too old I figured with the tution rise, hardly anyone would have a gap year, but I guess I was wrong
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Not exactly. I did the IB before and I was ready to go to university but my grades weren't exactly up to par. So now I'm finishing up A-levels!(Original post by fiona_x)
I'm 20 at the start of November so only a month or two behind. Did you do a gap year?
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Nice thread.
I've been posting in the York Applicants 2012 one a lot but it's nice to have somewhere just for firmers! 
- Name: Patrick
- Age: 17
- Course: Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Year in Industry (F154)
- Offer: Conditional - AAB (including A in chemistry)
- Favourite accommodation: New Langwith (from the sound of it anyway)
- What are you most looking forward to about York? Living on my own and discovering a beautiful new city.
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!So nice to see another History of Art firmer!(Original post by maitai)
Name: Taija
Age: 19
Course: History of Art
Offer: Conditional
Favourite accommodation: Not sure, actually. I was thinking Derwent or Vanbrugh!
What are you most looking forward to about York? The fact that it's a campus university! And meeting lots of new people.
Name: Amalie
Age: 19 (turning 20 in one week)
Course: History of Art
Offer: Conditional
Favourite accommodation: Vanbrugh
What are you most looking forward to about York: Experiencing the city, reading about and experience art as well as meeting new people. -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Yay! I've not come across too many York HoA applicants on here. Maybe we'll bump into each other in the autumn!(Original post by Amalie Juel)
So nice to see another History of Art firmer!
Name: Amalie
Age: 19 (turning 20 in one week)
Course: History of Art
Offer: Conditional
Favourite accommodation: Vanbrugh
What are you most looking forward to about York: Experiencing the city, reading about and experience art as well as meeting new people.
Oh, and happy birthday in advance
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!I hope so! And thank you very much(Original post by maitai)
Yay! I've not come across too many York HoA applicants on here. Maybe we'll bump into each other in the autumn!
Oh, and happy birthday in advance
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Name: Mike
Age: 22
Course: Computer Science
Offer: Conditional
Favourite accommodation: Goodricke or the new Langwith on Heslington East
What are you most looking forward to about York: Meeting new people and moving to a great city. -
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Name: Amy
Age: 17
Course: Chemistry MChem
Offer: ABB
Favourite accomodation: no idea yet...
What are you most looking forward to about York: the city! It's very different to where I currently live. And, of course... chemistry
I can't wait till October
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Hello York firmers
Anyone with any questions feel free to message me if you life. I am currently reading Politics with International Relations and am resident in Alcuin College if you have any course specific or college related questions again feel free to message me.
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Go for Alcuin, we have ensuites and are asbestos free unlike Derwent(Original post by katiefox)
Name-Katie
Age-19
Course-Environmental Science
Offer-Unconditional
Favourite Accomodation-Alucin or Derwent
CAN'T WAIT! Yays for not being too old I figured with the tution rise, hardly anyone would have a gap year, but I guess I was wrong
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Name: Nadine
Age: 17 (... August baby!)
Course: English/Linguistics
Offer: Conditional; AAB with A in English Lit.
Favourite accommodation: I have no idea, but I can only realistically afford the cheapest with the loan I'll be getting. ^^;
What are you most looking forward to about York?: The amazing course, beautiful city, and the independence of Uni in general. I'll be 269 miles away from home, which is a tad scary though!
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Re: University of York Firmers 2012!Name: Sarah
Age: 18 (19 by the time I start)
Course: Law
Offer: Conditional
Favourite accommodation: Vanburgh probably.
What are you most looking forward to about York? Ducks! Plus meeting new people and the interesting Law course feel free to message me if you're also doing law.
I figured with the tution rise, hardly anyone would have a gap year, but I guess I was wrong 
