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apandav
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So it's nearing the time of year, when the new term begins for many universities.
Thought it would be a good idea to create a thread, to post absolutely anything about university- where your a fresher or returning for a new year of study!
Thought it would be a good idea to create a thread, to post absolutely anything about university- where your a fresher or returning for a new year of study!
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Just got my timetable, I need to choose 2 elective subjects: from my list I'm particularly interested in "forensic science" , "use and abuse of drugs in society" , "herbal medicine" and "pharmaceutical sciences & drug development" . At the moment I'm swaying towards "forensic science" (looks really interesting) and either "use and abuse of drugs in society" or "pharmaceutical sciences & drug development", but "herbal medicine" also looks interesting. Hmm.... they all sounds so interesting!!!
Hope it all works out okay!
Have you tried phoning them? Hope it all works out for you
Personally, I don't know anything about student finance, as I live in Scotland and it's different here.
Woop woop
Am I the only one who is not staying at halls? I'm just commuting from home to uni, it's only 30mins on the express bus.
That sounds really annoying and very unprofessional! I would make a complaint if I were you. Hope it gets sorted in time for you starting uni
That's crap about the student finance! Hopefully things are sorted in time for uni
Anxiety was super high this morning, was reading my university emails and guides...... all so overwhelming and scary. I have this worry I haven't done something before uni, which I am supposed to do! I got very panicky at one point and started breathing very fast...... but tried hard to remeber my mindfulness and what I've learnt in CBT. I am very nervous and scared about everything- not just meeting people but university work. Reading up on things beforehand is overwhelming for me. I need to remind myself I haven't started classes yet, things will get easier with time.
Was texting my friend this morning (who is in 2 year of uni now) asking her what should I wear etc. - I just have this fear I will be the odd one out. I know everyone is different, personality wise but I fear judgement.
Nervous is an understatement!!!!
Sorry to hear meggles
That's so expensive :O what are you wanting to study?
I'm so confused and I don't know what to do
You have time.
Keep it simple and maybe start with some bullet points?
How is your accommodation? How are those in your flat?
Keep us updated @apandav
Best wishes,
WhispersOfTheHeart
Oh and honestly the nurse at student health really goes out her way. She's been there at my worst and helped me get the help I need. She even went with me in a taxi to the GP that time I had an emergency appointment. I often pop down and it's good to chat, she says I can come down to see her whenever I feel like. she is very supportive and gives good advice. Infact I was there when I was very low on Friday, she sat with me for two and a half hours until I spoke to crisis team and started to feel a bit better.
Then my mentor lets me text her out with our meet ups. I feel guilty as she gets paid to meet me but even when I don't text her, she always send me a text here and there to see how I'm doing.
Like I don't know what I'd do without my uni, all these individuals have went over and above what is needed. I feel guilty but they are always happy to chat with me.
Also had a situation , where I've had to get an extension. A few of the academic staff are aware too, but they have been very pleasant , even in emails. Telling me not to worry about the work too much and they are glad I'm getting help etc.
I'm staying at home with my parents and communting 30mins on the bus to uni. It's challenging living with my parents right now.
You know that you can always post here whenever things are getting tough at home or uni too *hug*
Thanks Raich!
Honestly I feel I get more support at uni. than outside tbh, but Im not complaining!!!
hope that your chirstmas break is going well !
Im at uni as well i study biology with forensics.
have you any exams this term? if so good luck
are you excited to start next term ?
Hi turtle,
Thanks, hope your enjoying your break too!
Oh your course sounds very interesting
Normally I would have exams but I don't have any this semester. There's one exam for my course in January but I'm exempt (due to my AH I got in school). All my other classes have exams in semester 2 (apart from practical which is ongoing class tests and I did a report which is getting assessed).
Yes I can't wait to go back to uni, I've got new classes which I'm really looking forward to starting. Also I have two elective classes (we have to choose 2) which I'm really looking forward to - introduction to forensic science and use and abuse of drugs in society. Then in my other class we are going to start learning some anatomy type stuff (my favourite part of biology). Then I have my core chemistry class, which I like but I'm much more of a biology person lol
What about you - any exams, you looking forward to the new term?
What year are you in?
Good luck for your exams
Amanda
I did well at school, but back then my concentration was so much better!!