Dropping out this early?
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Original post by freedom
Stick out the first semester, see if you feel happy. You could end up making friends you like.
If not drop out, and apply again. You can use your old personal statement. Apply while you are still at uni,
If not drop out, and apply again. You can use your old personal statement. Apply while you are still at uni,
Then won't I end up paying for the whole year? I'm not sure how SFE works. Yes, I will stay to apply to another uni. I have a meeting with my personal tutor on Wednesday, do you think it's worth bringing it up with him?
Original post by lizmoo0721
I agree, I will give it to the end of this week, I was going to join some societies and sports teams to see if it makes a difference.
Sounds like a good idea, you're more likely to meet people there who you have stuff in common with
This is not based on any experience or knowledge but...
There is a fair amount of movement in the first semester of uni, plenty of people drop out and move courses. Considering you now have a better idea of the uni life you'd be happier with, it might be worth getting a list of uni's that meet the criteria and contacting them. You can be sure that they will all have people dropping out and may be happy to have you transfer over - especially as it's still the first couple of weeks.
I know you're thinking of Exeter, but there are plenty of small/campus uni's out there. Surrey uni is not far from London, campus based and Guildford is a nice, small town/city.
There is a fair amount of movement in the first semester of uni, plenty of people drop out and move courses. Considering you now have a better idea of the uni life you'd be happier with, it might be worth getting a list of uni's that meet the criteria and contacting them. You can be sure that they will all have people dropping out and may be happy to have you transfer over - especially as it's still the first couple of weeks.
I know you're thinking of Exeter, but there are plenty of small/campus uni's out there. Surrey uni is not far from London, campus based and Guildford is a nice, small town/city.
Original post by _Sinnie_
This is not based on any experience or knowledge but...
There is a fair amount of movement in the first semester of uni, plenty of people drop out and move courses. Considering you now have a better idea of the uni life you'd be happier with, it might be worth getting a list of uni's that meet the criteria and contacting them. You can be sure that they will all have people dropping out and may be happy to have you transfer over - especially as it's still the first couple of weeks.
I know you're thinking of Exeter, but there are plenty of small/campus uni's out there. Surrey uni is not far from London, campus based and Guildford is a nice, small town/city.
There is a fair amount of movement in the first semester of uni, plenty of people drop out and move courses. Considering you now have a better idea of the uni life you'd be happier with, it might be worth getting a list of uni's that meet the criteria and contacting them. You can be sure that they will all have people dropping out and may be happy to have you transfer over - especially as it's still the first couple of weeks.
I know you're thinking of Exeter, but there are plenty of small/campus uni's out there. Surrey uni is not far from London, campus based and Guildford is a nice, small town/city.
Thank you! I visited Surry and loved it but they don't do the course I am interested in.
Original post by lizmoo0721
Then won't I end up paying for the whole year? I'm not sure how SFE works. Yes, I will stay to apply to another uni. I have a meeting with my personal tutor on Wednesday, do you think it's worth bringing it up with him?
no you owe like 2500 or something. and you still get a full 3 years funding for you new uni and course.
Yes you should bring it up that you feel un-happy, they are their to help. They may offer good advice they may not, but you will make a better decision the more people you talk to.
I'm in a similar situation too. I am really bored here and I have lived at uni for nearly 2 weeks now and I have still not made any friends. I am constantly exploring the city on my own and I am really not enjoying myself. I am also homesick too which I know is common with first year students but it doesn't help the situation I am in. How are you getting on with Exeter? What did they say? I am really considering a transfer but I figure it would be too late...
Original post by NatCor
I'm in a similar situation too. I am really bored here and I have lived at uni for nearly 2 weeks now and I have still not made any friends. I am constantly exploring the city on my own and I am really not enjoying myself. I am also homesick too which I know is common with first year students but it doesn't help the situation I am in. How are you getting on with Exeter? What did they say? I am really considering a transfer but I figure it would be too late...
Hey, where are you based. I find students just do their own thing, in most cases I can't find students or student aimed things in the city. Exeter said they'd only be able to consider me as a transfer or if I resist one of my Alevels, and to be honest I don't know if I can put up with it for a year, and the people too, it's hard to even form friendships in the city
If being uncomfortable is worth your future...
Original post by lizmoo0721
Hey, where are you based. I find students just do their own thing, in most cases I can't find students or student aimed things in the city. Exeter said they'd only be able to consider me as a transfer or if I resist one of my Alevels, and to be honest I don't know if I can put up with it for a year, and the people too, it's hard to even form friendships in the city
I'm studying at the University of Sussex.
Original post by NatCor
I'm studying at the University of Sussex.
Sussex looks lovely, I'd much rather be at a campus uni.
See, I wish I dropped out and found the right course for me.
I moved to Manchester and I just hated it. I just thought 'Well, I might as well finish it' rather than look for another Uni to go to. Ending up not having the best three years.
I would recommend sticking out the semester, but do keep your eye out for other places to go. If you're not happy don't just be miserable in silence.
I moved to Manchester and I just hated it. I just thought 'Well, I might as well finish it' rather than look for another Uni to go to. Ending up not having the best three years.
I would recommend sticking out the semester, but do keep your eye out for other places to go. If you're not happy don't just be miserable in silence.
Original post by Sweet n Sour
If being uncomfortable is worth your future...
But won't it have a negative impact on my studies, my future will be built on social skills, networking and friendships, none of which I will be getting
Original post by Strider_tom
See, I wish I dropped out and found the right course for me.
I moved to Manchester and I just hated it. I just thought 'Well, I might as well finish it' rather than look for another Uni to go to. Ending up not having the best three years.
I would recommend sticking out the semester, but do keep your eye out for other places to go. If you're not happy don't just be miserable in silence.
I moved to Manchester and I just hated it. I just thought 'Well, I might as well finish it' rather than look for another Uni to go to. Ending up not having the best three years.
I would recommend sticking out the semester, but do keep your eye out for other places to go. If you're not happy don't just be miserable in silence.
The environment of London is making me miserable, I just don't know where else I could go
Original post by lizmoo0721
The environment of London is making me miserable, I just don't know where else I could go
What course are you doing?
I thought people would be aware of the consequences of living at home. Unless you're antisocial it's no problem.
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Original post by Proxenus
I thought people would be aware of the consequences of living at home. Unless you're antisocial it's no problem.
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The problem is not commuting, it's the university itself.
Original post by lizmoo0721
The problem is not commuting, it's the university itself.
You said you don't like people going back to halls as harder to meet people?
Did you go to open day?
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You said you don't like people going back to halls as harder to meet people?
Did you go to open day?
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At a city university, people in general just do their own thing. Kings lacks the social spaces for students to socialise. I didn't visit before because it was my insurance choice, I wasn't expecting to go there.
Original post by lizmoo0721
Sussex looks lovely, I'd much rather be at a campus uni.
Sussex is only good as a fresher if you are lucky enough to get on campus halls. They are severely short of campus spaces. All other off campus housing involbvesexpensive bus/ train fares ontop of some of uks most expensive students rents 120£ week plus bills!!!! There is no proper students union on the campus so you will spend ur whole time travelling i to brighton? If your gut feeling is to leave then withdraw now its not too late as you wo nt be billed for the 2 weeks yoiuve had so far.
I was fooled by the lovely camplus and brightin niughtlife but thats it! Its expensive, miles out of town very dated and severely lacking in facilities on campus
Whilst you are still pretty early into this course and routine, you do have a few options to think about.
1) contact Exeter and other campuses you may like. Most universities started last week or this week - some will still take you on. Since you're not paying for accommodation the only thing you will owe kings is the tuition fees for however many classes you've had so far. Contact these unis directly and see if they have spaces, some will and may still be happy to accept a late application. This can happen, and will avoid any need for a gap year. (My house mate in 1st year left Coventry university, and joined Plymouth university 2 weeks late) you will still make friends and get to know any new house mates. Missing the first few weeks does not make you an outcast, just the new person. So make a decision based on if you're definetley sure kings is not for you, and you will happy happier elsewhere.
2) stick the course for the year and transfer with the first year credits in second year. Some unis will let you in in second year providing you achieve a certain percentage in 1st year, and your course is similar. This will give you more time to decide how you feel about kings.
3) take a gap year and work, earn some money - sort out what you want from a uni, campus, lifestyle wise and then reapply for 2016 entry.
Good luck
I went to Falmouth uni for a year, I knew I hated it from sept and I stuck it out til may. It was the worse mistake, it was a year wasted and a lot of money. Always go with your gut.
1) contact Exeter and other campuses you may like. Most universities started last week or this week - some will still take you on. Since you're not paying for accommodation the only thing you will owe kings is the tuition fees for however many classes you've had so far. Contact these unis directly and see if they have spaces, some will and may still be happy to accept a late application. This can happen, and will avoid any need for a gap year. (My house mate in 1st year left Coventry university, and joined Plymouth university 2 weeks late) you will still make friends and get to know any new house mates. Missing the first few weeks does not make you an outcast, just the new person. So make a decision based on if you're definetley sure kings is not for you, and you will happy happier elsewhere.
2) stick the course for the year and transfer with the first year credits in second year. Some unis will let you in in second year providing you achieve a certain percentage in 1st year, and your course is similar. This will give you more time to decide how you feel about kings.
3) take a gap year and work, earn some money - sort out what you want from a uni, campus, lifestyle wise and then reapply for 2016 entry.
Good luck
I went to Falmouth uni for a year, I knew I hated it from sept and I stuck it out til may. It was the worse mistake, it was a year wasted and a lot of money. Always go with your gut.
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