A bit upset.

I was given the impression that UEA is a decent university. But if you can make one of the Russell Group members that will be a bonus.

I was given the impression that UEA is a decent university. But if you can make one of the Russell Group members that will be a bonus.

wot is the russel group?

I already know a language, and I've done some placements.
I thought UEA wouldn't create as much impression as LSE, but I never thought it was so bad to leave the employers "unimpressed".

I'd say you've gota chance with almost all firms, but you're really going to have to bolster your CV in other areas to compete with those who have impeccable academics. First, UEA is not so bad as to preclude you from most firms. Granted, employers won't be impressed by it, but neither will they be so put off as to exclude you by this alone. You're probably going to find it harder to get noticed by law firms, but there are things you can do. Make sure you perform outstandingly in your studies - top 5%. Then get some good extra-curriculars on your CV. Evidence of leadership is important - elected positions at uni, Camp America, or something like that. Work experience is important. Don't worry if it's not MC. Firms aren't that interested in vacation work that wasn't done at their place. Just try to make sure you've got some commercial work experience - preferably in law, but perhaps also in other commercial fields. Learning a language will help, and you won't get a better place than at university. Basically, recruiters are going to look at your grades and not be convinced immediately that you're for them - so you need to make sure that when they look at the rest of your application it is packed full of reasons for them to take you. With ambition and drive I'm sure you can do it.

Good luck, and keep your chin up.

Thanx, ive neva heard of da group so it cant be all dat serious

Sorry, I think you're perceiving my meaning wrong. I meant that they wouldn't be 'ohhing' and 'ahhing' over your choice of university. But then again they won't be writing you off as a polytech failure whose degree they see as unworthy. In other words, it won't have an awful lot of bearing either way.

Only established in 1994. It's gaining imortance though - in the future it will be of much greater significance in representing the difference between former polys and traditional institutions.

I'm sorry? If that's an insult then here's a piece of advice: insults are much more effective when they are spelt correctly.

dat was not an insult i thought wot u said sounded like gud advice dats all if i was insulting you i wud have made it clear

Lol! Sorry mate! I didn't catch your meaning - there was a lack of grammar there that made it confusing!

Lol! Sorry mate! I didn't catch your meaning - there was a lack of grammar there that made it confusing!

im gonna b startin at greenwich nxt month is dat bad? and where are you studyin?