[Anva]

UCL MSc Economics past, current or future students! I am going to the program this year and I am inviting you to discuss the program in every aspects. For example how difficult is to get distinction, this year's optional courses, math and stats exam and how to prepare for it, etc. Let's create a virtual group and discuss our preparation, progress and concerns!!!

[Anva]

Are you doing your summer homework? Are you preparing for math and stats exam in the beginning? I am now going through Pemberton and Wooldridge. What are your successes in summer preparation?

[qwertyzxcvy]

hey Anva
I am also going to UCL in September for MSc Economics. I have been struggling with the summer homework. It's somewhat different from what I have done in my college in undergrad. I am really confused if we'll have anytime to prepare for the term 1 exam and if it's going to be really tough. How is your prep going on?

[Anva]

Well, I work really hard as my undergrad also does not cover all the topics that we should work through. I am doing Pemberton with exercises but I skip Problems in each chapter as they require too much time that I don't have unfortunately. Also I started doing exercises from Degroot (Probability and Statistics part). I don't expect that I will become an expert before Sep 24 but at least I am trying to familiarize myself with main ideas and get some practical skills for solving problems. How are you working on the material?

[Anva]

By the way, which result you are aiming at Math and Stats Final Exam?

[qwertyzxcvy]

Am also working on Pemberton. I do the exercises but when I try doing the problems its like am back to square one...during the chapter I understand the main parts but certain concepts are completely beyond me. I need someone to walk me through those step-by-step but i doubt we'll have enough time once session starts. Hopefully, i'll atleast be able to pass the test.
Maybe we can work togethor once we get there[:-bd]
what accomodation have you taken?

[Anva]

We can also stay in touch while doing our summer homework and disscuss whatever is difficult. What about the Statistics part? By the way from which country is your undergraduate degree?
As for my accommodation, I did not apply for university accommodation and I am still lokking for the one in private sector.

[qwertyzxcvy]

Haven't started the statistics part. I am from India. I did my BA from Panjab university. What about you?

[SanjanaS]

is this for the sept 2012 intake ? how is your course going on as of now? Also do you have any insights on the economic policy course ?