The "Ask a Durham Student" Thread :)

I gathered :tongue:

seeing as it's near Aidan's

Oh I see! But lectures will still be based in Elvet right? Also, was wondering aren't tutorials just the same as seminars at other universities, if not how exactly are they different?

Also, does every department have a library or do you just go to your erm... college library for this stuff?

Thanks

Lectures will still be based in elvet, yes.

Tutorial and seminar are used interchangeably. In maths-based modules you'll do maths questions in advance and then go through them in the tutorial.

For non-maths modules, you'll have short answer questions to do and then you talk through them in the class and discuss different viewpoints (less discussion at level 1 as it's more factual).

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Dan4444

Do a lot of the activities evolve around drinking, such as pub crawls e.t.c, or are there still lots of activities for people that don't drink to get involved with?

Thanks

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zahab

So this might seem like a geeky question.. but can you sneak into lectures of classes you're not taking if you wanted to? Is it common to do so? Thanks!

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Adam_x

How's the LGBT atmosphere there?Have you guys seen real gay couple in campus?

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aimee810

Original post by Dan4444

Do a lot of the activities evolve around drinking, such as pub crawls e.t.c, or are there still lots of activities for people that don't drink to get involved with?
Thanks

It may seem that because it's a university environment, everthing is centered around drinking but it's really not like that which I'm sure you'd find out if you came here. There's loads to do apart from pubbing/clubbing. Plenty of sports, loads of societies, general stuff in the city like the cinema, restaurants, shops etc. There are loads of people here who aren't into the drinking culture.

Original post by zahab

So this might seem like a geeky question.. but can you sneak into lectures of classes you're not taking if you wanted to? Is it common to do so? Thanks!

Anyone can turn up to my lectures - there's no form of registration at all, but that might differ in other subjects. I really doubt it's done very often as people are probably too focused on their own degrees. But my friend has come to one of mine before.

Original post by Adam_x

How's the LGBT atmosphere there?Have you guys seen real gay couple in campus?

I'm not totally clued up on the LGBT side of things. But I do know that there is a thriving LGBT association with reps in each college. Events and socials are put on quite often which usually look pretty good. And yes there are "real gay couples" around Durham.

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Brand New Eyes

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Are college fees for catered accommodation the same for every college?

Van Mildert hasn't updated it yet for the 2012/13 academic year but I assume they're the same as others who have updated it?

Also, with the 33 week let do you have to move out at the end of each term? It says you're given storage which implies you need to move your stuff out of the rooms?

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Renacata

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Original post by Brand New Eyes

x

Yes, fees are the same at all colleges.

You have to move out at Christmas and Easter. At Christmas you can leave all your stuff in the room (tidy, so the cleaners can get at the floor and surfaces, but you can leave things hanging up in the wardrobe or on shelves and the bed made); at Easter you have to pack everything into a bedbox (in the room) or take it to another room in college for storage. Either way you don't have to take everything home :smile:

Dan4444

x

No! Freshers' week is quite a lot about drinking, but there are loads of societies which don't involve drinking and there are other college events (especially post-exams). You'll definitely be able find a group of non-drinking or moderately-drinking friends :smile:

zahab

x

You can go to other lectures, but not seminars/tutorials/lab sessions etc - although there aren't many who do!

Adam_x

x

Just to add to Aimee's post, there are also university-wide LGBT nights at various venues - I don't know how often, though.

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Adam_x

Original post by aimee810

I'm not totally clued up on the LGBT side of things. But I do know that there is a thriving LGBT association with reps in each college. Events and socials are put on quite often which usually look pretty good. And yes there are "real gay couples" around Durham.

Cheers mate!

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KayteeKaytee

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Original post by Brand New Eyes

Are college fees for catered accommodation the same for every college?

Van Mildert hasn't updated it yet for the 2012/13 academic year but I assume they're the same as others who have updated it?

Also, with the 33 week let do you have to move out at the end of each term? It says you're given storage which implies you need to move your stuff out of the rooms?

It varies from college to college. Although some colleges allow you to leave the room tidy over Christmas others (eg St. Aidan's) will insist you pack everything up in the lockable storage areas under the bed. It depends whether they want your room for anything while you're away. There is a lot of storage space under the bed so it's not usually a problem.

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Helioghost

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Original post by Adam_x

How's the LGBT atmosphere there?Have you guys seen real gay couple in campus?

I can probably answer a bit better.

The LGBT scene in Durham doesn't exactly thrive, but is a lot stronger than it used to be - there's a university-wide LGBTa who organise campaigns, representation and socials, LGBT reps at college and DSU levels, a new weekly club night in the Vaults, and a newly opened cabaret/drag club on North Road.

General atmosphere from the student body is pretty chilled - I've met very people who care at all what leanings someone night have, and I'm unaware of any hostility at all in the city.

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Adam_x

Original post by Awoodrow2

I can probably answer a bit better.

The LGBT scene in Durham doesn't exactly thrive, but is a lot stronger than it used to be - there's a university-wide LGBTa who organise campaigns, representation and socials, LGBT reps at college and DSU levels, a new weekly club night in the Vaults, and a newly opened cabaret/drag club on North Road.

General atmosphere from the student body is pretty chilled - I've met very people who care at all what leanings someone night have, and I'm unaware of any hostility at all in the city.

Thank you

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pai2502

What is a Durham ITS username? Where can I get it?

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Aleeece123

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Original post by pai2502

What is a Durham ITS username? Where can I get it?

Assuming you're not here yet.. Your ITS username is what you will use to log in to things like emails, DUO, parts of your jcr website, past exam papers etc etc- If i remember right it's emailed to you at some point over the summer holidays, probably after results day- you shouldn't need it yet

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nandisuria

For all LAW STUDENTS in Durham, I have a few questions, if anybody is able to answer them :smile:

Any contribution you have would be greatly appreciated :smile:

1. What sort of feedback do you get for exams? Do you find it useful?
2. What are tutors like? Like are they approachable, engaging, etc.
3. Is there any chance that the pro-bono society is thinking of setting up a legal advice centre?

Thank you so much in advance! xxx

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EhsanA

Have any student here done a degree (or in the process) by starting on foundation year?

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sanksta

Original post by EhsanA

Have any student here done a degree (or in the process) by starting on foundation year?

Based on the UCAS choices in your signature, I think you may be on the wrong thread. This one is for questions for current Durham University students. :smile:

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Brand New Eyes

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Hi!

Sorry if this has been asked before but when does freshers week start i.e. what day do we move in!? :eek:

and how long does it last for?

Thank you!

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Helioghost

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Original post by Brand New Eyes

Hi!

Sorry if this has been asked before but when does freshers week start i.e. what day do we move in!? :eek:

and how long does it last for?

Thank you!

dur.ac.uk/dates/ says that 'Induction Week' starts on the 1st of October, so I think that'll be when you arrive. Although I'm really quite surprised there's so little information on the topic.

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aimee810

Original post by Brand New Eyes

Hi!

Sorry if this has been asked before but when does freshers week start i.e. what day do we move in!? :eek:

and how long does it last for?

Thank you!

I believe it starts on the 1st October and then lectures should be starting on the 8th. Hoorary for getting a full freshers week this year :P You'll probably move in on Sunday 30th September if it's similar timings to last year. Excting stuff!

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pianofluteftw

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Original post by Brand New Eyes

Hi!

Sorry if this has been asked before but when does freshers week start i.e. what day do we move in!? :eek:

and how long does it last for?

Thank you!

Apparently you get almost a whole freshers week - lucky things :wink:

Although be warned I know a lot of the departments are planning to give you lots of lovely introductory talks during the day - so you will get freshers activities for a week (or just over) but you will have stuff to do during the day as well. :smile:

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