The "Ask a Durham Student" Thread :)

I've applied for a NatSci course, and right now I'm trying to decide what modules I want to do. I was just wondering if there will be something at the start of term like an overview of modules in each department? Or are we supposed to choose just using the info on the website? Because currently on the NatSci section two modules of Biology aren't working (can't see the content of them) and I can't find them in the Biology Department's own section.
*edit^ they are working now*

What are you considering?

I would wait and see. If you get into Durham you have nothing to worry about, if you don't, then you can ask your insurance to release you (whether this is to go into clearing or have a gap year)

I'm not considering pulling my Durham application but I posted the question in here as there are a large number of students who have gone through UCAS, so may know if you can. I didn't really want to start a thread on it, so I'm just asking around. It's my insurance I'm thinking of...if I don't get into Durham I don't really want to go to my insurance, so by pulling it I can go straight into clearing or a gap without having to take my place up there. Does anyone know if it is possible, or worth it?

Im moving up to Durham on thursday and living in a 2nd years house until term starts because i need a job and there are no jobs in Sheffield for some reason! Anyway, Ive been offered three jobs, one at Lloyds next to Loveshack, Bella Italia and Coffee Heaven.

2 questions...Im obviously going to work full time til term starts and then cut down to part time during 1st semester. Which is the best job to do? A restuarnat or a bar and how many hours do you realistically think I can cope with? (doing combined honours)

2. Is it ok to have a job?!

thanks!

Lloyds for the reasons above, so long as you're not worried about the possibility of working lates with lectures to go to in the mornings. Otherwise I'd say go for one of the other two. You're so lucky to have been offered THREE jobs! I really wanna find some part-time work in Durham but will have to wait until I get there in October unfortunately

Hi

I've got an unconditional offer for Durham (on my gap year so already have results) and have been placed in Trevelyan College. Didn't apply for that one and since talking to family friends who are at Durham they all keep telling me Trevelyan is really keen on music and drama which I am not a fan of...at all! Have just received my welcome pack from the college and just kind of backing up my thoughts that not particularly keen on the college.
So does anyone know whether I would be able to change colleges/how to go about it?

thanks