Paco Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) I've got a bible in my room too. A quick look at it reveals it's been very much vandalised. I'd also recommend moving into halls for first year. It's a good experience, if nothing else - moving in one day to meet sixteen people from all over the place who you've got to live with for the next nine months or so. It's really upto you how you get on, if you chat to people and go out the first few nights, then you'll be set for the year really, but if you keep yourself to yourself I imagine you'll have a pretty miserable time of it. Can always go home at weekends to see your mates though. Maybe it's just because Stirling is a uni where the majority of people seem to live either in Stirling or on-campus, but nobody really seems to talk to other people on the same course.. I'll chat away to people in tutorials, and I'll say hello if I see them out and about, but I wouldn't say they were mates. Having said that, I know a couple of people at Napier who travel, andseem to have a few friends, so maybe it varies. Edited November 18, 2009 by Paco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Maybe it's just because Stirling is a uni where the majority of people seem to live either in Stirling or on-campus, but nobody really seems to talk to other people on the same course.. I'll chat away to people in tutorials, and I'll say hello if I see them out and about, but I wouldn't say they were mates. I found that as well. Thats why the commuters are cast outs 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I found that as well. Thats why the commuters are cast outs As has been said, it's what makes Stirling a kind of special case university. St Andrews is a special case university in other ways. As an example however... when in my 5th and 6th year at school - the Careers and HE/FE advisors were always saying that anyone thinking about Stirling should definitely visit it, think carefully about it etc. due to this. Probably a bit OTT, but highlights the way in which the experience can be perceived to be a bit unorthodox? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I can't, but...What are you going to Uni to do? And how come you've come down to a straight choice between Abertay and Napier? Im planning to go on a Civil Engineering course. I can't find any other places that suit my grades, so these are my two options. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Im planning to go on a Civil Engineering course. I can't find any other places that suit my grades, so these are my two options. What's your grades? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 What's your grades? Well lets just say they're a bit shit....... I im planning to get the grades I need to get to one of these uni's this year. These are the only realistic uni's I could go to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) Well, Dundee needs BBBB for Civil Engineering, which is only slightly better than what Abertay asks for (BBC). Just apply and see what offers you get back. Edited November 18, 2009 by The Master 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yer Maw Has a Sac. Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Think I'm going to Edinburgh Uni next year, really liked the set up. Thought that the sporting facilities on offer were fantastic, far superior too those at Stirling which I felt were very Impressive. I went to the open day, however didn't have time to visit the accomodation as i was heading back for the Saints game. Anyone staying in halls currently/have done in the past? Would like a a persoanl opinion rather than the usual drivel in the handouts etc.. Cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Well, Dundee needs BBBB for Civil Engineering, which is only slightly better than what Abertay asks for (BBC).Just apply and see what offers you get back. Ah, but that slight difference makes all the difference. I would basically need 2 As and a B if i wanted to realistically go to Dundee uni. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) Ah, but that slight difference makes all the difference. I would basically need 2 As and a B if i wanted to realistically go to Dundee uni. As I say, there's no harm in applying and seeing what they send back. You get six choices, so that gives you four other options aside from Napier and Abertay. Having said that, perhaps you should consider going to college first to get an HNC. It's different when the course you want to do is only offered by one of the "new universities", but when it's something you can do practically anywhere, I'd always strive to go to one of pre-1992 places. Edited November 19, 2009 by The Master 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Of Kilsyth Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I take back my eariler praise for my Sitlring management lecturer lol. Forgot the lecture was on today and never turned up. I was 15 minutes late so it was much to my surprise when I got in that everyone was still sitting there. When he finally found out it was on he obviously wasnt ready for it. Thats £7.30 train fare i'll never see again. Just one of these things I suppose. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_binos Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I take back my eariler praise for my Sitlring management lecturer lol. Forgot the lecture was on today and never turned up. I was 15 minutes late so it was much to my surprise when I got in that everyone was still sitting there. When he finally found out it was on he obviously wasnt ready for it. Thats £7.30 train fare i'll never see again. Just one of these things I suppose. Aye, same here man. Is that the only lecture you had? Normally takes around 15-17 mins to come in from Falkirk. Today the journey lasted a good 35 minutes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Of Kilsyth Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Aye, same here man. Is that the only lecture you had? Normally takes around 15-17 mins to come in from Falkirk. Today the journey lasted a good 35 minutes. Ive got a law tutorial at 12 as well but I could have got my train fare for half the price if id went in off peak. The flooding was a nightmare on the train lines. I normally get the 9.05 from Croy and am in Stirling for half past. Today I was barely there for 10 o'clock. My own fault really cos I was sat watching the GMTV weather thingy this morning and it said there was flooding in the Stirling area but I just sat there eating toast rather than going for the earlier train. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I take back my eariler praise for my Sitlring management lecturer lol. Forgot the lecture was on today and never turned up. I was 15 minutes late so it was much to my surprise when I got in that everyone was still sitting there. When he finally found out it was on he obviously wasnt ready for it. Thats £7.30 train fare i'll never see again. Just one of these things I suppose. Yup, I went in as well. It only costs me £1.30, but it was the only thing I had today. And it's raining! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTON Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I take back my eariler praise for my Sitlring management lecturer lol. Forgot the lecture was on today and never turned up. I was 15 minutes late so it was much to my surprise when I got in that everyone was still sitting there. When he finally found out it was on he obviously wasnt ready for it. Thats £7.30 train fare i'll never see again. Just one of these things I suppose. What are you talking about? SAAS reimburse your travelling expenses anyway! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 What are you talking about? SAAS reimburse your travelling expenses anyway! Aye so it's actually the taxpayer who should be livid after this apparent farce !! Quick, where's Stuart Dickson... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Of Kilsyth Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I keep forgetting ye get travel expenses lol. Because I blew my full lump sum last year in Amsterdam it feels like I never got it. Ah well FT Taxpayers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTON Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Aye so it's actually the taxpayer who should be livid after this apparent farce !! Quick, where's Stuart Dickson... I claimed £500 more than I spent back in 2006, but this time will be fun as I'm a concession so pay less than £3 to get to Glasgow and a return is £10.10! Money, money, money! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc1991 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 What are you talking about? SAAS reimburse your travelling expenses anyway! Can't wait for that sum to come to my bank next year Just need to find out how much it would cost if I did actually get the train and bus 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supras Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Regarding the travel grant I missed the summer deadline so didn't apply for this term, will I be able to claim the money back as I must have spent around £300 on travel this term. Also, when is the deadline for claiming for next term? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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