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Maybe I've been on the elitist side of TSR too much but the more I think about it isn't 2.1 just like a…B? As in, second-class student, second-class employee, second-class citizen, second-class partner/date.
If everyone is getting 2.1s and the market is saturated with them, then why should one be proud of being distinctly average? (Yes I'm aware that a 'C'student is what's stereotypically considered average but in reality B is the new C)
I'm getting depressed thinking of my graduation ceremony and going up to get the piece of laminated paper they call a certificate which says 'well done, you, you spent 3 years of your life working for us and as it turns out, you did okay'
(Context: Brother came joint top of his year in MEng at an RG uni, now preparing to broadcast his PhD thesis on international business trips)
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
If everyone is getting 2.1s and the market is saturated with them, then why should one be proud of being distinctly average? (Yes I'm aware that a 'C'student is what's stereotypically considered average but in reality B is the new C)
I'm getting depressed thinking of my graduation ceremony and going up to get the piece of laminated paper they call a certificate which says 'well done, you, you spent 3 years of your life working for us and as it turns out, you did okay'
(Context: Brother came joint top of his year in MEng at an RG uni, now preparing to broadcast his PhD thesis on international business trips)
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
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(Original post by Riku)
Maybe I've been on the elitist side of TSR too much but the more I think about it isn't 2.1 just like a…B? As in, second-class student, second-class employee, second-class citizen, second-class partner/date.
If everyone is getting 2.1s and the market is saturated with them, then why should one be proud of being distinctly average? (Yes I'm aware that a 'C'student is what's stereotypically considered average but in reality B is the new C)
I'm getting depressed thinking of my graduation ceremony and going up to get the piece of laminated paper they call a certificate which says 'well done, you, you spent 3 years of your life working for us and as it turns out, you did okay'
(Context: Brother came joint top of his year in MEng at an RG uni, now preparing to broadcast his PhD thesis on international business trips)
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
Maybe I've been on the elitist side of TSR too much but the more I think about it isn't 2.1 just like a…B? As in, second-class student, second-class employee, second-class citizen, second-class partner/date.
If everyone is getting 2.1s and the market is saturated with them, then why should one be proud of being distinctly average? (Yes I'm aware that a 'C'student is what's stereotypically considered average but in reality B is the new C)
I'm getting depressed thinking of my graduation ceremony and going up to get the piece of laminated paper they call a certificate which says 'well done, you, you spent 3 years of your life working for us and as it turns out, you did okay'
(Context: Brother came joint top of his year in MEng at an RG uni, now preparing to broadcast his PhD thesis on international business trips)
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
Refer to your problems, and try to solve them rather than trying to impose non-problems on other's.
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(Original post by tehforum)
Negged.
Refer to your problems, and try to solve them rather than trying to impose non-problems on other's.
Negged.
Refer to your problems, and try to solve them rather than trying to impose non-problems on other's.
I'm doing an Arts course btw so I'm not biased
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(Original post by tehforum)
Negged.
Refer to your problems, and try to solve them rather than trying to impose non-problems on other's.
Negged.
Refer to your problems, and try to solve them rather than trying to impose non-problems on other's.
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What you should be proud of should be primarily relevant to your expectations, not others. If you've worked hard for that 2.1 and achieved what you wanted to, then be happy. Stop hoping the STEM-lovers on TSR will comfort you.
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Well consider that the average person our age doesn't even go to university, a fair few don't even have A-levels but vocational qualifications instead. Still, I do languages and tbh you could get a 2:1 with your eyes closed.
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(Original post by Riku)
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
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(Original post by Riku)
Maybe I've been on the elitist side of TSR too much but the more I think about it isn't 2.1 just like a…B? As in, second-class student, second-class employee, second-class citizen, second-class partner/date.
If everyone is getting 2.1s and the market is saturated with them, then why should one be proud of being distinctly average? (Yes I'm aware that a 'C'student is what's stereotypically considered average but in reality B is the new C)
I'm getting depressed thinking of my graduation ceremony and going up to get the piece of laminated paper they call a certificate which says 'well done, you, you spent 3 years of your life working for us and as it turns out, you did okay'
(Context: Brother came joint top of his year in MEng at an RG uni, now preparing to broadcast his PhD thesis on international business trips)
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
Maybe I've been on the elitist side of TSR too much but the more I think about it isn't 2.1 just like a…B? As in, second-class student, second-class employee, second-class citizen, second-class partner/date.
If everyone is getting 2.1s and the market is saturated with them, then why should one be proud of being distinctly average? (Yes I'm aware that a 'C'student is what's stereotypically considered average but in reality B is the new C)
I'm getting depressed thinking of my graduation ceremony and going up to get the piece of laminated paper they call a certificate which says 'well done, you, you spent 3 years of your life working for us and as it turns out, you did okay'
(Context: Brother came joint top of his year in MEng at an RG uni, now preparing to broadcast his PhD thesis on international business trips)
Especially in Arts. AFAIK 2.1 STEM> First in Arts :/
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(Original post by Abstraction)
What you should be proud of should be primarily relevant to your expectations, not others. If you've worked hard for that 2.1 and achieved what you wanted to, then be happy. Stop hoping the STEM-lovers on TSR will comfort you.
What you should be proud of should be primarily relevant to your expectations, not others. If you've worked hard for that 2.1 and achieved what you wanted to, then be happy. Stop hoping the STEM-lovers on TSR will comfort you.
I'm going to get nagged to **** for this. I love my degree/subject but I do question my usefulness to society
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(Original post by + polarity -)
you just filibustered your own thread dude
you just filibustered your own thread dude
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(Original post by Smack)
As long as it helps you get the job you want, does it really matter if a 2:1 is something to be proud of or not? And lots of 2:1 grads get brilliant jobs every year.
As long as it helps you get the job you want, does it really matter if a 2:1 is something to be proud of or not? And lots of 2:1 grads get brilliant jobs every year.
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The grade you get at University does not have to dictate what you will become in life, unless you allow it.
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It's quite subjective. Some people think that 2:1s are mediocre and that we should all be attaining firsts. A lot of people aren't capable of graduating with a first and do very well to attain a 2:1. I think it entirely depends on the intellect of the person and the institute at which they studied.
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(Original post by Riku)
Well the way I see it me being proud of a 2.1 in Arts (given everything I have now read about STEM master race) is like me being proud of a gold star I like to wear on my coat after having a good day and wearing it to an interview saying 'hire me please, I got a Gold Star today'-except I worked for 3 years to get the self-imposed gold star
I'm going to get nagged to **** for this. I love my degree/subject but I do question my usefulness to society
Well the way I see it me being proud of a 2.1 in Arts (given everything I have now read about STEM master race) is like me being proud of a gold star I like to wear on my coat after having a good day and wearing it to an interview saying 'hire me please, I got a Gold Star today'-except I worked for 3 years to get the self-imposed gold star
I'm going to get nagged to **** for this. I love my degree/subject but I do question my usefulness to society
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I know it's a cliche, but try your absolute hardest, and whatever grade you come out with you should feel happy with. If that's a 2:1 or 2:2*, then so be it. You couldn't do any more than that. As for how it will affect your career prospects, I don't know because I'm in my final year too.
*Easier said than done when I'm on track for a 2:2 and I've tried so hard.
*Easier said than done when I'm on track for a 2:2 and I've tried so hard.
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(Original post by Abstraction)
Again, you're making the mistake of identifying your worth with how useful you are 'to society'. "Usefulness to society" these days means "how easily an exploitative employer can use you to make profit". Plenty of brilliant human beings who may not be considered very employable. The market does not decide how much human beings are worth. Switch off the TV please.
Again, you're making the mistake of identifying your worth with how useful you are 'to society'. "Usefulness to society" these days means "how easily an exploitative employer can use you to make profit". Plenty of brilliant human beings who may not be considered very employable. The market does not decide how much human beings are worth. Switch off the TV please.
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(Original post by Caedus)
It's quite subjective. Some people think that 2:1s are mediocre and that we should all be attaining firsts. A lot of people aren't capable of graduating with a first and do very well to attain a 2:1. I think it entirely depends on the intellect of the person and the institute at which they studied.
It's quite subjective. Some people think that 2:1s are mediocre and that we should all be attaining firsts. A lot of people aren't capable of graduating with a first and do very well to attain a 2:1. I think it entirely depends on the intellect of the person and the institute at which they studied.
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(Original post by Caedus)
It's quite subjective. Some people think that 2:1s are mediocre and that we should all be attaining firsts. A lot of people aren't capable of graduating with a first and do very well to attain a 2:1. I think it entirely depends on the intellect of the person and the institute at which they studied.
It's quite subjective. Some people think that 2:1s are mediocre and that we should all be attaining firsts. A lot of people aren't capable of graduating with a first and do very well to attain a 2:1. I think it entirely depends on the intellect of the person and the institute at which they studied.
I'm at an RG I'm proud of, but I'd prefer to keep anon for their sake
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(Original post by Riku)
That's one way of looking at it. But consider that the candidate presenting a First on his CV is more likely to be promoted quicker, and generally be regarded as a superior employee
That's one way of looking at it. But consider that the candidate presenting a First on his CV is more likely to be promoted quicker, and generally be regarded as a superior employee
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