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I have always suspected they add something to the food because... you know, it's Hare Krishna :smile:

It's vegetarian in the Indian sense of the word (no egg, no onions, no garlic, as well as no meat/fish/seafood/etc or anything derived from animal death) and lacks all forms of stimulants (caffeine/etc) because they don't eat those. The only 'catch' is that it's prasadam; it's been offered to Krishna first, and then what's left over is distributed. I believe this also means they don't taste it while cooking, as they're cooking for Krishna and not for themselves. (The actual 'offering to Krishna' ritual involves chants and special plates and things, I think, and doesn't involve anything being added.)

... so basically, nothing has been added - it's completely vegetarian and safe to eat :tongue:

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Evie94

Hello

I am hopefully going to be studying Biomedical Sciences at UCL in September- Is there any current Biomed students around who would like to tell me what the work load is like (do you normally have a 9-5 day), is there still the option of transferring to a more specialised degree programme after the second year (e.g. neuroscience) and how much lab do you average per week????

Also I am currently applying for accommodation- I am probably going catered, does anybody mind telling me what the food is like and whether applying for intercollegiate halls is a good idea???? :biggrin:

Thanks in advance guys!!!!

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rohana

9

Hey guys, can anyone also put up the timetable of a astrophysics/physics student?

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`God

9

Hello, I'm currently doing my GCSE's in year 11 and when checking the UCL website it said that I have to have a C in a MFL. This is news to me and I didn't know that it was needed... I can speak fluent Dari Persian which is the most spoken language in Afghanistan but there isn't a GCSE for that, there's a GCSE for Persian but not for Dari Persian, the languages are slightly similar.

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lilys

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Original post by Evie94

Also I am currently applying for accommodation- I am probably going catered, does anybody mind telling me what the food is like and whether applying for intercollegiate halls is a good idea???? :biggrin:

Thanks in advance guys!!!!

In terms of UCL Halls food - it's edible. Lots of people seem to like it as you always have the British/continental choice for breakfast and 3 options for dinner (always 1 vegetarian). I found the menu a bit overloaded with chips, potatoes, cheese etc - but it might just be that my continental taste buds were not made for a British diet :smile:

I was under the impression that it is fairly difficult to socialise in the intercollegiate halls, for some reason. On the other hand, you can apply to stay there after your first year so its a good option if you want to avoid the hassle of looking for your own place.

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bmqib

13

How likely am i to get an offer if i got one of those emails that says my application has been recommended to the faculty tutor? Is it a generic email everyone gets?

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Mother_Russia

14

Original post by Ivanka

As far as I know, you can't choose your halls of residence at all. They allocate something to you.

This is true. But you can gear your Pplication the halls you want, I did and I know loads of people who did and ended up getting their first choice :smile:

Original post by `God

Hello, I'm currently doing my GCSE's in year 11 and when checking the UCL website it said that I have to have a C in a MFL. This is news to me and I didn't know that it was needed... I can speak fluent Dari Persian which is the most spoken language in Afghanistan but there isn't a GCSE for that, there's a GCSE for Persian but not for Dari Persian, the languages are slightly similar.

I'm afraid this is the case for most universities. I suggest you start perhaps another GCSE next year, and you get finish it easily by AS exams.

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Ivanka

16

Original post by Mother_Russia

This is true. But you can gear your Pplication the halls you want, I did and I know loads of people who did and ended up getting their first choice :smile:

Well, lucky you then, because my preferences weren't met. I indicated I wanted something up to 100 pounds a week and close to the campus yet I ended up somewhere where I pay 122 pounds a week and it's also half an hour from the campus.

Enough moaning; but the moral of the story is you can't really expect the accommodation office will adapt to your requirements. I would really like to know why I was last on the list.

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Mother_Russia

14

Original post by Ivanka

Well, lucky you then, because my preferences weren't met. I indicated I wanted something up to 100 pounds a week and close to the campus yet I ended up somewhere where I pay 122 pounds a week and it's also half an hour from the campus.

Enough moaning; but the moral of the story is you can't really expect the accommodation office will adapt to your requirements. I would really like to know why I was last on the list.

No of course not. But how did expect something for less than £100 next to campus?? Is there any such accommodation?! Ouve also got to consider the other questions such as 'what is your preference? Shared room, bathroom etc'

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Ivanka

16

Original post by Mother_Russia

No of course not. But how did expect something for less than £100 next to campus?? Is there any such accommodation?! Ouve also got to consider the other questions such as 'what is your preference? Shared room, bathroom etc'

Yes, self-catered twin rooms are definitely under 100 pounds, I looked it up.

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Mother_Russia

14

Original post by Ivanka

Yes, self-catered twin rooms are definitely under 100 pounds, I looked it up.

Ahh yes, my mistake. Sorry. So preference should be 'twin room' yes? I know someone who had a twin room in Ramsay and he put down that his preference would be twin not single.

It is all down to luck, im sorry you didnt get yours :frown:

but there is a way of tailoring it and getting your application in as early as possible. Obviously not all people will get their first choice, but that's just life in general :frown:

besides, 122 pounds is still cheap! It'll be hard to get that in second year, and as close to uni as all the acconnomodation is :frown:

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jamz0770

15

I scored twin room in Arthur Tattersall in my first year. £93 a week and 20 seconds from JZ Young LT. Result.

Shame I am now paying £137 + Bills for an awful ex council flat that is falling apart in a dodgy area.

Yet I still see first years complaining about halls....

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Mother_Russia

14

Original post by jamz0770

I scored twin room in Arthur Tattersall in my first year. £93 a week and 20 seconds from JZ Young LT. Result.

Shame I am now paying £137 + Bills for an awful ex council flat that is falling apart in a dodgy area.

Yet I still see first years complaining about halls....

I totally agree! I miss that cold dingy Ramsay room. At least it had a security guard and was just off Tottenham court road. Now, I hate coming back late at night on my own :frown:

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jamz0770

15

Original post by Mother_Russia

I totally agree! I miss that cold dingy Ramsay room. At least it had a security guard and was just off Tottenham court road. Now, I hate coming back late at night on my own :frown:

Exactly! And everyone I speak to from outside London is like - The area you live in cant be THAT bad.

They don't have a clue. I particularly enjoyed the Council review for the area in which they published a poem by a 9 year old school child which was titled "Junkies in the Alleyway" or something. Sums it up quite well.

I also majorly miss getting up at 8.50 for a 9AM lecture :frown:

On the bright side - No more fire alarms of theft from the fridge! :biggrin:

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`God

9

Original post by Mother_Russia

This is true. But you can gear your Pplication the halls you want, I did and I know loads of people who did and ended up getting their first choice :smile:

I'm afraid this is the case for most universities. I suggest you start perhaps another GCSE next year, and you get finish it easily by AS exams.

What's the case for most universities... UCL are the only uni that requires a MFL for all of its courses, other unis don't (unless you want to study a language).

Soz double post.

Original post by `God

What's the case for most universities... UCL are the only uni that requires a MFL for all of its courses, other unis don't (unless you want to study a language).

I apologise, I really thought this was the case.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2006/dec/13/schools.accesstouniversity

My school forced us to take a MFL at GCSE level, and they always said it was university, so I just assumed.

However, I really agree with UCL on this one. I'm surprised the UK hasn't made it a requirement to learn a MFL. As well as how GCSEs aren't compulsory. But anyway...going off point.

If you're really set on UCL then I suggest taking up a GCSE next year. All anyone can say really....

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Lara Price

Do lectures and seminars take place in faculty buildings or the main UCL building?

Reply 2318

crazy00

Hi !! recently got an offer for MSc (CS) :smile:

So...any current student from the CS Dept out here? Could you give me an overview of the dept? like how are the lectures and profs? and it'd be great if you could give an update on placement scenario after u graduate!! for example, if u know any seniors from last year's batch and where they are working right now.

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Chemzoik

Hi, I've been invited to an interview for English on the 14th. I have a week to prep and I was wondering if there's anything in particular I should be doing. From what I've heard, brushing up on AS/A-level texts is a must?
Also, the written exam, anybody with any tips for that?
Slightly terrified.

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