Hedgecutter Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I hear varying reports about uni - some say its a massive step , work load is insane lecturers don't give a f**k and don't help you and you get no free time then others say it's not a lot different and is largely a f**k around and if you put in effort it's a piece of piss. I think it depends on the course and the random ones which fill up your credits in first and second year. My first year of engineering (which was set with no choice) was by far the most intense. After I changed, some courses like geography just had a hard on for essays at any opportunity whilst others like physics just expected you to turn up for lectures, read the recommended library material and then sit the exam. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Maths was brutal, particularly in third year. I found fourth year considerably easier than third year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Totally fucked up with my dissertation. Totally forgot the deadline was next week for a submission. Got it mixed up with politics so looks like to its too late for me to sort one out for that. Will need to do one in politics On the upside, I get an extra three months to submit a proposal for politics and I can get away with half the word count. Also means I'll be able to take more history classes next year Every cloud etc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I've got an interview for 3rd year Sports Journalism at UWS next Friday. Not sure if I actually want to go to it. Without a doubt my last option. I'm not sure what you're doing atm, or what you've been offered so far.. But I feel you'd be best going and probably getting an offer so then that way you at least have a course to go to 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yeah, I probably should go. It's on a day I'm in college as well, which is quite annoying. Screw it. A trip to Ayr sounds amazing.... It is a very nice campus and building mind I've got an interview there on Monday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It's just that I have to go to Glasgow (from Dunfermline) to get the bus to Ayr. 4hr round trip. Had a phonecall from Napier today saying they would be making me an offer. Going to have a look around on the 23rd. So that's my 5th and 4th choices getting back to me. RGU, Sunderland and Glasgow.... take your time folks. Edited to add: Good luck man! Ah never factored in the distance. Ayr Is 15 minutes up the road from me pretty much so I didn't even think Good luck with the others. I'm assuming you'd choose Napier over UWS aye? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Had my UWS interview today, think it went well. Course looks much better than I first thought and their employability looks good. Guy interviewing me was a good laugh and he seemed to be impressed with my work. Hoping I get an offer, so at least I get something. Got nothing concrete from any uni's yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Fair enough mate! If you've got an offer from a higher choice there's no point 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Actually got another one from GCU yesterday so I'm delighted. Good stuff. Got an unconditional into a HND course in practical journalism at City of Glasgow college. Glad I have a back up now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelldon Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Just realised that I've not posted in this thread despite applying for uni the past couple of years. Applying to do Nursing at: -Queen Margaret (Interview offer) -Glasgow (rejected) -Edinburgh (rejected) -Glasgow Caledonian (Not heard back yet) -Robert Gordon (Not heard back yet) The interview for Queen Margaret was an interview selection day but since I'm away in Nepal for three months they've asked if I'll do a skype interview. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Just realised that I've not posted in this thread despite applying for uni the past couple of years. Applying to do Nursing at: -Queen Margaret (Interview offer) -Glasgow (rejected) -Edinburgh (rejected) -Glasgow Caledonian (Not heard back yet) -Robert Gordon (Not heard back yet) The interview for Queen Margaret was an interview selection day but since I'm away in Nepal for three months they've asked if I'll do a skype interview. Don't expect anything from Caley in a hurry. You'll have a good chance, the school of health is massive and in healthcare, it's well respected, but they're slower than a week in the jail at anything to do with organisation. Good luck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Got a conditional for RGU for year 2 Social Science on the basis that I pass my HNC. Also been invited to an interview at St Andrews on Monday for international relations and modern history. Still to hear back from Napier, Dundee and Stirling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Guys what's the deal with SAAS? How do I apply? Also, I'm planning on just not turning up to my HND course (I've accepted the offer) If I get an offer for uni, how would this affect SAAS etc? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fratelli Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Guys what's the deal with SAAS? How do I apply? Also, I'm planning on just not turning up to my HND course (I've accepted the offer) If I get an offer for uni, how would this affect SAAS etc? http://www.saas.gov.uk/how_to_apply/index.htm - it takes a while but it's fairly straightforward Also, if you got an offer from the Uni, couldn't you just email the college to say you wouldn't be going? SAAS need to know what course you're doing and where, so that could complicate things if they think you're doing a HND. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 http://www.saas.gov.uk/how_to_apply/index.htm - it takes a while but it's fairly straightforward Also, if you got an offer from the Uni, couldn't you just email the college to say you wouldn't be going? SAAS need to know what course you're doing and where, so that could complicate things if they think you're doing a HND. Cool. What if I've got a conditional from uni and wouldn't find out until August if I'm going to uni or college? I'm pretty certain I have to apply before that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Cool. What if I've got a conditional from uni and wouldn't find out until August if I'm going to uni or college? I'm pretty certain I have to apply before that? You can apply before that then update saas with your final selection, I believe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fratelli Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Cool. What if I've got a conditional from uni and wouldn't find out until August if I'm going to uni or college? I'm pretty certain I have to apply before that? There's a section in the application form for conditionals, you just update it when you get your results. You can put your HND course down as a back up too. Edit - What die hard doonhamer said Edited February 23, 2015 by Fratelli 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killiesquirrel Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Class lads. Greatly appreciated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Skinner Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 On the SAAS website it says you can apply from April each year, is that right? Or can I apply for funding by this August now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 On the SAAS website it says you can apply from April each year, is that right? Or can I apply for funding by this August now? Pretty sure you can do it from about April/may yeah because the official deadline is always end of June (although the doesn't really mean anything) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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