University of Glasgow blether thread

From what they've written I understand that I should have the contract prior to arriving there, which doesn't make any sense, cause they haven't sent anything like that.

I'm teaching two classes back to back, have an office hour and then marking every Monday, so I'm looking at six hours solid.

In other words, enough of your moaning. You bunch of failed academics you.

Apologies for that PM I sent (was it last week?). Just needed a whinge I just get a bit frustrated at these people who seem to think that attending a "top ten" uni will suddenly have everyone creaming all over them.

Anyhoo can anyone suggestion some good music shops I can visit in Glasgow? I know a couple independent shops but would just like to hear your suggestions. Nothing I like more than spending the day in music and book shops plus a couple of museums and I know Glasgow will be an excellent place for this

Thanks all

Yeah, I found that out a couple of days ago- and posted on here, infact. Do keep up Science is up to AAAB too.

Anyhoo can anyone suggestion some good music shops I can visit in Glasgow? I know a couple independent shops but would just like to hear your suggestions. Nothing I like more than spending the day in music and book shops plus a couple of museums and I know Glasgow will be an excellent place for this

Thanks all

Yeah, I found that out a couple of days ago- and posted on here, infact. Do keep up Science is up to AAAB too.

I got AABBC at first sitting, so I might've got a conditional. I ended up with AAABBB, so they'd probably still have taken me. Point is, those grades were probably enough to put me top 5% of my year. Other schools had 40% of their kids getting AAAAB or better.

Just have a wander about the Byres Road area and you'll find some great wee independent shops. Also, there's a book shop near Otago Street that I want to like solely because it looks like Black Books inside. Tonnes of books messily crammed into shelves or stacked in huge messy towers on the floor in no particular order.

I think you are describing Voltaire and Rousseau? I love it! plus there are two cats that roam about the shop - awesome! xD

Possibly. With a name like that I bet I'll be able to get some good books for political thought this year.

Are you thinking of the place next to a Vegan teahouse name Tchai Ovna?

yeah, thats the one, I knew from the way you described it :P

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?client=safari&rls=en&oe=UTF-8&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=voltaire+and+rousseau+bookshop+glasgow&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=voltaire+and+rousseau+bookshop&hnear=Glasgow,+City+of+Glasgow&cid=17784911370481809186


I get all my Philosophy books there so you should definitely get some Politics books; Political Philosophy most likely.

Excellent, I'll have a gander. Last time I was there I was in a rush and the place was such a mess I couldn't really face trying to find anything.

Edit: Nice, there's a blog about it here complete with photographs.

Excellent, I'll have a gander. Last time I was there I was in a rush and the place was such a mess I couldn't really face trying to find anything.

Edit: Nice, there's a blog about it here complete with photographs.

Excellent, I'll have a gander. Last time I was there I was in a rush and the place was such a mess I couldn't really face trying to find anything.

Edit: Nice, there's a blog about it here complete with photographs.

As much as I love V&R, just don't go in with the expectation of being able to find something specific. You'll be able to find loads of great books, but usually not the one you went in with hopes to find.

How much will I need for Fresher's week? I'll be staying at Murano, and have already paid for my fresher's pass.

How much will I need for Fresher's week? I'll be staying at Murano, and have already paid for my fresher's pass.

I would set aside £100, but it depends, are you going out drinking every night?

Probably. I have around £120-150 saved up for it, but I'm not sure if that will be enough. I've heard some horror stories of people spending £500+ which scares me a bit.