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so basically i'm on a gap year and applied to do dentistry but having reflected on my decision, i realised it's just not for me (my personality doesn't really align with what you'd expect a dentist to be, and i was doing it because of pressure from others around me). i was under so much stress and after coming to terms with my choice, i feel so much better with myself. i've always loved computer science and having done some research/conversed with various universities, i want to go into software engineering.

i'm planning to go through ucas extra to apply for software engineering at the uni of leicester (the course is the most appealing and i don't need to move out). all i need to do is write another personal statement which i'll email to them.

has anyone else applied for this course/is currently studying this course on here? i'm kinda worried as i have no clue what the content will be like lol. plus what's the ratio of boys: to girls in the course (i'm a girl) and the cs industry is quite heavily male-dominated. i'm not sure if i would feel comfortable or not but i'll have to suck it up and i'm praying that there are nice people on the course.

furthermore, what do uni timetables look like?

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University of Leicester

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Hi there! 👋

Thanks for sharing your journey with us :yep:

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It's really brave of you to recognize and act on what feels right for YOU rather than following others' expectations.
Making the switch from dentistry to software engineering is a big decision and it's great that you're feeling better about it!

About the Software Engineering Course at Leicester💻️: The course welcomes a diverse range of students from all backgrounds; while the field has traditionally been male-dominated, we're seeing more women joining every year and actively working to create an inclusive environment. :party:

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You'll find a supportive community at Leicester, with active coding societies and study groups, there's a selection of over 200 societies to be a part of, For more information about societies, click here.

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The course combines practical programming skills with theoretical computer science concepts; you can head to the Course webpage to read the Course description.

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University Timetabling is a mix of lectures📖, lab sessions💻️, and tutorials ✏️which sums up to usually around 15-20 contact hours per week with flexible self-study time to work on projects and assignments

if you'd like to hear from a current student in the course you can chat with a student Here.

Glad to be here to support you through this transition! 🌟 wishing you all the best.

Maery
2nd year Biological sciences: Physiology and Pharmacology

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Original post by astonished-slime

so basically i'm on a gap year and applied to do dentistry but having reflected on my decision, i realised it's just not for me (my personality doesn't really align with what you'd expect a dentist to be, and i was doing it because of pressure from others around me). i was under so much stress and after coming to terms with my choice, i feel so much better with myself. i've always loved computer science and having done some research/conversed with various universities, i want to go into software engineering.
i'm planning to go through ucas extra to apply for software engineering at the uni of leicester (the course is the most appealing and i don't need to move out). all i need to do is write another personal statement which i'll email to them.
has anyone else applied for this course/is currently studying this course on here? i'm kinda worried as i have no clue what the content will be like lol. plus what's the ratio of boys: to girls in the course (i'm a girl) and the cs industry is quite heavily male-dominated. i'm not sure if i would feel comfortable or not but i'll have to suck it up and i'm praying that there are nice people on the course.
furthermore, what do uni timetables look like?

Hello,

If you do have any questions about the University of Leicester, Leicester as a city or anything at all please do let us know. We will be happy to help!

Charlie
Law LLB Student