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Chemistry Research, Durham University
Durham University
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The "Ask a Durham Student" Thread :)

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Original post by bistonut
Any Philosophers here?


PhilPol graduate (though originally applied for V500). Do you have any questions about the course?
Chemistry Research, Durham University
Durham University
Durham
Original post by number23
are there any current maths students here?


yes :smile:
Original post by Aleeece123
yes :smile:


ah okay :smile:

do you know when the deadline is for choosing optional modules in first year?

and is true they can be from any department (philosophy, economics etc)?

thanks
Original post by River85
PhilPol graduate (though originally applied for V500). Do you have any questions about the course?


Cheers, was just wondering if you did/had any thoughts on either the "knowledge and reality" and/or "history and philosophy of science" modules, or in fact recommend any level 1 modules (alas I can only choose one for an option module as I'm doing physics)
Hi, im in a college that doesn't where gowns and i'm not sure what to wear for matriculation (girls)

What did most people wear? Is a white shirt, black skirt ok? or a dress?

thanks (:
Original post by number23
Hi, im in a college that doesn't where gowns and i'm not sure what to wear for matriculation (girls)

What did most people wear? Is a white shirt, black skirt ok? or a dress?

thanks (:


White top, black skirt/trousers I think is the general code for everyone. :smile:
Original post by number23
Hi, im in a college that doesn't where gowns and i'm not sure what to wear for matriculation (girls)

What did most people wear? Is a white shirt, black skirt ok? or a dress?

thanks (:


A smart skirt and blouse would be fine, and so would a dress. Most people do stick to black and white but you don't have to - I wore a navy and white dress.

Which college, by the way? :smile:
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Original post by number23
Hi, im in a college that doesn't where gowns and i'm not sure what to wear for matriculation (girls)

What did most people wear? Is a white shirt, black skirt ok? or a dress?

thanks (:


As a general guide, it's sort of office wear or what you'd wear to a job interview. Shirt or smart top with smart trousers or a skirt, or a suit dress. A blazer if you have one. :smile:
Original post by number23
ah okay :smile:

do you know when the deadline is for choosing optional modules in first year?

and is true they can be from any department (philosophy, economics etc)?

thanks


when I was in first year we didn't have to choose them until freshers' week, as you have to actually go to the department and get them to confirm you can do the optional modules- not sure if that's changed though. They can be from any department, as long the modules are open, and you have any pre/co-requisites that they need. Hope that helps :smile:
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On the 'timetable compatibility checker' when it says 'possible clashes' what does it mean? Can I take those modules? I thought it meant that some weeks clash and others don't but then, surely, I can't take that module so it should just say 'clashes'??????? Is it because some seminars etc. are optional?? so you can miss them and go to a teaching period for another module??? Where would it say if this was the case? HELP!?
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Possible clashes normally mean something like tutorials which you have to sign up for. So there will be 4 tutorial slots per week but you only have to attend one. Also its worth noting that you can 2 modules even if there are some clashes (eg. the odd lecture) as long as nothing compulsory clashes. You will however be expected to catch up on the clash and wont get any dispensation if you chose to do modules that have clashes.
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On the 'timetable compatibility checker' when it says 'possible clashes' what does it mean? Can I take those modules? I thought it meant that some weeks clash and others don't but then, surely, I can't take that module so it should just say 'clashes'??????? Is it because some seminars etc. are optional?? so you can miss them and go to a teaching period for another module??? Where would it say if this was the case? HELP!?


It's because some of the modules have tutorials or seminars in small groups. Some of the tutorial/seminar times clash with lectures for the other module, but you'll only attend one per week/fortnight/whatever. So if you pick both modules the uni will put you in a tutorial group that doesn't clash (or they won't and you'll have to email someone and get it changed). But you can probably take both modules :smile:
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Original post by Renacata
It's because some of the modules have tutorials or seminars in small groups. Some of the tutorial/seminar times clash with lectures for the other module, but you'll only attend one per week/fortnight/whatever. So if you pick both modules the uni will put you in a tutorial group that doesn't clash (or they won't and you'll have to email someone and get it changed). But you can probably take both modules :smile:


Thank you!!! :biggrin:
Another question! If I'm leaving the country during the break, and have chosen the standard let, do I have to leave the room/college immediately? Or do allow me to stay for a few nights to get ready?
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Another question! If I'm leaving the country during the break, and have chosen the standard let, do I have to leave the room/college immediately? Or do allow me to stay for a few nights to get ready?


In my first year we got a few nights before the Christmas break but apart from that we were expected to get out the morning after the official end of term (the day after lectures finished/three weeks after exams in summer). Or you can pay to stay around for a few days - I think it's somewhere between £15 and £20 per night. (Frankly I think this is a bit stingy given how busy term-time is and how far some students have to travel - wouldn't hurt to give us the weekend to pack...)
Original post by Renacata
In my first year we got a few nights before the Christmas break but apart from that we were expected to get out the morning after the official end of term (the day after lectures finished/three weeks after exams in summer). Or you can pay to stay around for a few days - I think it's somewhere between £15 and £20 per night. (Frankly I think this is a bit stingy given how busy term-time is and how far some students have to travel - wouldn't hurt to give us the weekend to pack...)


:smile: Thanks! I didn't know that they'll let you stay for a few nights if you pay them! But they sure are a bit stingy... I definitely need a few nights to do some proper packing!
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:smile: Thanks! I didn't know that they'll let you stay for a few nights if you pay them! But they sure are a bit stingy... I definitely need a few nights to do some proper packing!


You don't need extra days to pack. You can be packing stuff up for days before the end of term and it doesn't take that long to throw stuff into the boxes under the bed. At the end of the year you have weeks after lectures/exams finish and many people go home before they're kicked out. The only issue is when they want you to be out of your room by 10am and you have a reason why you have to stay around longer (train times or waiting to be picked up) in which case people just sit around with their cases chatting to people in the same position. I'm not aware of anyone paying to stay longer just so they can pack. The only people I know who stayed longer were internationals where a later, cheaper flight more than compensated for the extra charge at college.It's really not a problem.
Quick questions about physics modules:
Do most physics students take the introduction to astronomy module? What other modules do lots of people take, aside from the maths toolkit? Is this module mostly taken up by students outside of the department?
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I feel really silly asking this, but i'll go ahead anyway. Are the meals in the catered colleges limited or unlimited? As in, is there any limit on how much a person can consume in one meal? Not that i have a huge appetite, but still. I'm asking because a friend of mine who was at sheffield said they had a 3 quid limit for a meal.
Second, i didnt fully understand the purpose of a meal card. We're anyways gonna be paying the full charge for the entire year's meals worth. I might be being thick, so can someone please explain?
Original post by pai2502
I feel really silly asking this, but i'll go ahead anyway. Are the meals in the catered colleges limited or unlimited? As in, is there any limit on how much a person can consume in one meal? Not that i have a huge appetite, but still. I'm asking because a friend of mine who was at sheffield said they had a 3 quid limit for a meal.
Second, i didnt fully understand the purpose of a meal card. We're anyways gonna be paying the full charge for the entire year's meals worth. I might be being thick, so can someone please explain?


There's not really a limit- you can have 1 portion of a main thing, plus as much veg/potatoes etc as you want/can fit on a plate. If you go in near the end of a meal time they'll often have extra left over so you can go back for seconds if you really want!
Also, meal cards (in grey anyway) are so they can see that you're entitled to meals. Eg, if you're self-catered, living out, from another college, or not from durham at all then you're meant to pay for a meal ticket if you want to eat in college.

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