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Linguistics at UCL

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What grades do you need to meet the offer?


I've been asked for AAB, which is more than I was expecting but ought to be OK.
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BlaiseyLew
got me offer :smile: AB, sortedddd
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BlaiseyLew
got me offer :smile: AB, sortedddd


Mine is AA. That must be because I only got a B in French A2, whereas you have an A. :smile:
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chylanduk
these things take time
What grades do you need to meet the offer?


My offer is AA and a pass in an AS subject. The pass seems a bit silly to me, but still I'm chuffed with the offer :smile:
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ily_em
Mine is AA. That must be because I only got a B in French A2, whereas you have an A. :smile:


oh wicked :smile: is it your first choice after Cambs?
i'm not even nervous about Cambridge anymore - i know i epically failed my interview! how was yours?
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BlaiseyLew
oh wicked :smile: is it your first choice after Cambs?
i'm not even nervous about Cambridge anymore - i know i epically failed my interview! how was yours?


I think it is my second choice. Is it yours?

My interview didn't go too well either. Oh well, only a few days until we find out! :s-smilie:
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ily_em
I think it is my second choice. Is it yours?

My interview didn't go too well either. Oh well, only a few days until we find out! :s-smilie:


it's my first, after cambridge - though i do love exeter, but i'll see whether i got in, then make that decision!
i'm sure yours went really well :smile: you had dr vaux and dr willis, right? i found dr willis so supremely scary!!!!!
I KNOW I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS TIL WE FIND OUT!! it's so nervewracking.
Argh. Can't decide between Leeds and UCL. I loved the lecture at UCL and I like the course content, but people didn't seem as happy there as they did at Leeds. What do you guys think I should do?
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SiobhanSays
Argh. Can't decide between Leeds and UCL. I loved the lecture at UCL and I like the course content, but people didn't seem as happy there as they did at Leeds. What do you guys think I should do?


Come to UCL with meeeeee :smile: I'm pretty sure that's where I'll be going.

But seriously, if you are more attracted to Leeds, go there.

Sorry my advice isn't that great lol x

Have you heard from Cambridge yet?
ily_em
Come to UCL with meeeeee :smile: I'm pretty sure that's where I'll be going.

But seriously, if you are more attracted to Leeds, go there.

Sorry my advice isn't that great lol x

Have you heard from Cambridge yet?


Wow, I didn't know i'd spark as much debate in that thread about it as I did. ha. And despite them all telling me, I think Leeds is going to be my firm seeing as i got rejected from the pool last night (which i was completely expecing) Its weird, everyone around me seems more upset by it than I am, I think I always knew deep down I wasn't going to Cambridge. So Leeds here I come :smile:
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Wow, I didn't know i'd spark as much debate in that thread about it as I did. ha. And despite them all telling me, I think Leeds is going to be my firm seeing as i got rejected from the pool last night (which i was completely expecing) Its weird, everyone around me seems more upset by it than I am, I think I always knew deep down I wasn't going to Cambridge. So Leeds here I come :smile:


Aww shame you didn't get into Cambridge :frown: .Glad to hear you've made a decision though :smile:
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Wow, I didn't know i'd spark as much debate in that thread about it as I did. ha. And despite them all telling me, I think Leeds is going to be my firm seeing as i got rejected from the pool last night (which i was completely expecing) Its weird, everyone around me seems more upset by it than I am, I think I always knew deep down I wasn't going to Cambridge. So Leeds here I come :smile:


Glad to see someone else is planning to go to Leeds like moi, even though UCL may potentially give me an offer around January 11th.
JonCha
Glad to see someone else is planning to go to Leeds like moi, even though UCL may potentially give me an offer around January 11th.

Are you? :smile: Hopefully see you there then
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Are you? :smile: Hopefully see you there then


Almost certainly.

Have you looked at the accommodation booklet?
JonCha
Almost certainly.

Have you looked at the accommodation booklet?


Absolutely, I fell in love with Concept place, but its not avaliable anymore so thats a bit annoying. Luckily I have a few back-ups. You?
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Absolutely, I fell in love with Concept place, but its not avaliable anymore so thats a bit annoying. Luckily I have a few back-ups. You?


You liked CP? As stylish as it seemed, it looked a little sparse.

My faves are Devonshire Hall and Oxley Residences, but I doubt I'll get in any of those.
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alccrts
Any good?
What's it like being a student in London?
Cheers :smile:
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cherry011
I'm a first year doing Linguistics at UCL.

Firstly, if you are considering other universities over UCL for Linguistics, please don't! UCL has an excellent faculty for Linguistics and all the lectures are of very high standards, very intellectually stimulating and yes, it is a challenging course, but a very rewarding one as well once you understand the subject matter. Many people think that doing Linguistics is boring and slack, but no, definitely not. On the contrary, it's extremely interesting and very good for giving your brain cells a thorough workout.

And as for studying in London, I'd say that it is probably one of the best things you can do for yourself if you don't want to have many things to do and not feel bored easily. I have many friends studying up north in Oxford, Warwick, Nottingham, Loughborough and Edinburgh, and they all attest to the fact that studying in London is alot more fun because of the amazing amount of things you can do here. They often make trips to London down over the weekends because according to them, 'it's boring' where they are.

I have other friends though, who prefer the quiet and do like the fact that they are not studying in London, so it's really up to your personal preferences; to each his own.

I hope that helped, especially in answering alccrts' queries :smile:
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chylanduk
From the website, it looks like neurolinguistics is emphasised... Is that right? Any chance of some thoughts on the course structure, your favourite bits, how much interaction with the faculty staff formally/informally, visiting lecturers, etc ... ?

Sorry, I ask a bit much :p: But thank you! UCL is more and more where I want to go :biggrin:

PS: Do you know anyone who is doing/has done the International Programme year abroad, and what they thought of it?
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BlaiseyLew
it's my first, after cambridge - though i do love exeter, but i'll see whether i got in, then make that decision!
i'm sure yours went really well :smile: you had dr vaux and dr willis, right? i found dr willis so supremely scary!!!!!
I KNOW I CAN'T BELIEVE WE ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS TIL WE FIND OUT!! it's so nervewracking.

I had Dr. Willis too. I didn't so much as find him scary, just incredibly cold towards me. It was like he'd rejected me before I even walked into the room.

And I'm really quite angry about my application. I had 4 perfect modules under my belt and had sacrificed so much to get into Cambridge before they basically told me I wasn't good enough.

I'm quite happy about my UCL offer though, I just don't know much about the place yet. What do most people do with their free time? I think I'll drop out in a heartbeat if clubbing's the standard student activity...

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