I put one specific vocab word, "santé" in unfortunately. I was hoping for a visit to France kind of question.
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I put one specific vocab word, "santé" in unfortunately. I was hoping for a visit to France kind of question.
For those moving on to other things after this exam period I am curious as to what they might be
e.g. killyp would you be going to uni to do a music related course?
And of course there is the long summer to look forward to
Not for me.. back to school to start A2 courses at the end of my exams, bar about 10 days off
Uni choices and ucas form will be my next steps though.Yeah, I've been doing Physics all day too - Edexcel. Did the practical, thought I messed it up a little bit but it was ok. I find Physics ok, really Maths and Physics are the subjects I need to get A's in.. so I have a heap of past papers to do this evening aswell! Good luck tomorrow.
Finished History!
I think I did my best ever 3 essays, but I've been a low B student up until now, so anything could happen.
I'm so annoyed about my French Revolution paper, it was quite a hard question, and I looked at some of the other topics, which were ridiculously easy... "Assess the impact of WW1 on Britain between 1914 and 1918"!, I wish I had that...
I'm confident for Units 1 and 2 Economics, and I can take Unit 3 next year.
I think I did my best ever 3 essays, but I've been a low B student up until now, so anything could happen.
I'm so annoyed about my French Revolution paper, it was quite a hard question, and I looked at some of the other topics, which were ridiculously easy... "Assess the impact of WW1 on Britain between 1914 and 1918"!, I wish I had that...
I'm confident for Units 1 and 2 Economics, and I can take Unit 3 next year.
Its always a good feeling when you have finished one subject.
I had my first exam last Saturday and it went well, pretty confident that I have passed and with a decent mark. Only one more exam left for me then I will have finished Uni
Scary! How did you do back in your A Levels? And where are you at Uni? (sorry if you've said before)I had C3 today which was ok, but messed one of the questions up. Economics on Wednesday is the one I am really worried about, I know hardly any of it. Don't know what's the best tactic now, past papers I guess..
I have 5 exams left and then school is over forever! 2 electronics and 3 physics left, already finished further maths and not too confident about that one, it didn't go so well.
And for xUKHCx, off to uni. At the moment, i am down to do mech eng at Southampton but i might switch to accountancy asap
And for xUKHCx, off to uni. At the moment, i am down to do mech eng at Southampton but i might switch to accountancy asap
I took all four forward to A2 level and did them without knowing/accounting for my dyslexia
Biology B
Chemistry B
Maths D
Physics B
I go to the University of Sheffield and am finishing a Masters in Chemical Engineering with Management.
I got into all my 6 choices but opted for Sheffield as it gave me the lowest requirements, bit lazy I know and in hindsight I should've opted for one of Bath/UCL/Birmingham.
I had C3 today which was ok, but messed one of the questions up. Economics on Wednesday is the one I am really worried about, I know hardly any of it. Don't know what's the best tactic now, past papers I guess..
I hope it goes well for you. I've learnt the best way to take exams is relaxed, you'll soon realise you know more than you thought
Southampton is a good uni and a nice place (my sister went there/gf's sister went and lives there).
If you did further maths then you are obviously better at maths than those of us who just took normal maths. With an engineering course (even one as lowly as Mech
*) if you are good at maths you are pretty much set. Coming from a bias background and not knowing anything about you I would say go for Engineering *There is quite a bit of rivalry between the engineering disciplines so just joshing with you.
Yeah i have my A levels this month =/
Graphics - Product Design
ICT
English Literature and Language
General Studies
Graphics - Product Design
ICT
English Literature and Language
General Studies
Economics on Wednesday is the one I am really worried about, I know hardly any of it. Don't know what's the best tactic now, past papers I guess..
The problem with U3 is that I can do a past paper, mark myself (with the scheme) to a mid-A, and then a teacher will give me a mid-B. I've got my genius friend to promise me he'll come into school tomorrow and tutor me while he's brushing up
Yeah, its the place i felt most comfortable at, closely followed by Sheffield actually! I looked at the maths and finance course at Southampton but it is maths but with fluid dynamics and black holes thrown in on top. Quite how that constitutes maths and finance is beyond me.Southampton is a good uni and a nice place (my sister went there/gf's sister went and lives there).
If you did further maths then you are obviously better at maths than those of us who just took normal maths. With an engineering course (even one as lowly as Mech
*There is quite a bit of rivalry between the engineering disciplines so just joshing with you.
The part that is turning me off engineering is the sheer amount of work that you have to do, 30 hours of teaching time a week doesn't sound fun and after that i want to go onto a career in finance so its a little tricky at the moment.
How are you finding Sheffield??
Fluid dynamics is fun fun fun
Most engineering is based around maths just a bit more vocational hands on type of maths.The work load is higher than other degrees yes but it is manageable. In my first year I was in 9-1 three days a week and then 9-5 the other two. It is a lot of work but I didn't really notice it too much as I was living with a fellow engineer. Also you do get a lot back for the work that you put in. The only time in my course when I felt I didn't have enough free time to do the things I wanted to was for a period of about 4 weeks in my 4th year research project, in from 7 until 8 is not fun.
I now live with some Philosophy students (complete dossers
). Sheffield is good but after 5 years here I just want to get out. I had quite a few problems over my time here and the University has been very accommodating to help me. They are spending lots and lots of money at the moment redeveloping, with a new student village they tore down almost all the halls and rebuilt them a year or so ago. A new library and at least 3 other new buildings. The whole of Sheffield is going through a redevelopment (much like Birmingham is) and is noticeably different to when I first came here.
A few people from my course have gone into finance without any problems whatsoever and this course gave them the flexibility to change into that career. Ultimately it is your decision and if you are certain you want to go into finance then a finance course would be the best. I am more than happy to answer any questions you have.
Thats great. Of the friends that have now gone into finance did any of them do an engineering degree?? If so, how easy did they find the transition to finance, where do they work and how long did it take??
I really should do a finance degree but i am interested in engineering and the finance courses are mostly management based which is not really an interest to me and i don't particularly want to spend 3 years of my life doing something that i don't enjoy.
Should have clarified they were friends from my course so yes they all did Chemical Engineering. They work for some banks in London and they went straight in to the job no extra hurdles for them.
The departments that you are looking at will have a person in charge of admissions and a career person so it may be worth phoning them up and having a chat with them about the course in general and what current graduates do, what you are thinking about doing etc. Don't be afraid the departments want people who are interested in the course rather than doing it just because, so they will be perfectly willing to answer you questions in a friendly manner, if you can you may even arrange a time to go and have a meeting in person. If I were in your position now I would definitely do this.
Do this for you, do something you are interested in. I have met some people along the way who have done courses they aren't interested in and their grades are lower or they have dropped out and have had a miserable time. I really enjoy my course and the interest help me get through some of the boring times.
Tell me about it.
I had my GCSE Maths exam today. Never again will I have to do algebra! HOORAY!
I'm sorry
Very exciting notion for someone who detests Maths infinitely.And I think I did reasonably well too. Hopefully I'll get that 'C' I'm looking for (What's the point in aiming any higher for something you detest when all that matters is whether or not you get a C? And I do believe Media institutions prefer English more than Maths anyway...)
Finished my exams
Its definitely a weight off my shoulder. The results come August 12, and I'm basically sure I've got A in Economics and Maths, and I think I'm on the A/B border for French and History. Its very annoying that the marking takes so long...
4 hours in the exam room was not a bunch of fun.
Its definitely a weight off my shoulder. The results come August 12, and I'm basically sure I've got A in Economics and Maths, and I think I'm on the A/B border for French and History. Its very annoying that the marking takes so long...
4 hours in the exam room was not a bunch of fun.
One more for me, IGCSE Media Studies. 105 Mins. Fun.
And then I get to brick it until August 21st. I'm so looking forward to that
And then I get to brick it until August 21st. I'm so looking forward to that
Had ICT the other day for 3 hours and 1 and a half hours just before of general studies, i was shattered =/
I think they should be spread out a little bit better to be honest, although i do want to get them out the way as quick as possible
I think they should be spread out a little bit better to be honest, although i do want to get them out the way as quick as possible
I'm doing Geography, Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry, all A2. Already have an A in Maths so don't need to worry so much.
I had a nice 3 hour Geography exam yesterday, with two 5-page essays. Glad to get it over and done with!
Should be going to University of Bath to study Civil and Architectural Engineering
I had a nice 3 hour Geography exam yesterday, with two 5-page essays. Glad to get it over and done with!
Should be going to University of Bath to study Civil and Architectural Engineering
Finished my exams
Its definitely a weight off my shoulder. The results come August 12, and I'm basically sure I've got A in Economics and Maths, and I think I'm on the A/B border for French and History. Its very annoying that the marking takes so long...
4 hours in the exam room was not a bunch of fun.
You should try 5 hours
What did you think of that macroeconomics unit? Everyone at my school thought it was really tough
Looks like most people have finished.
I've got one exam on Wednesday and it is going to be evil in the extreme, it is a third year module for completely removed course that I haven't done the first and second years for. I'm going to have a hard time understanding the questions let alone answering them, not fun, not fun at all.
Add to that I am the last person I am friends with at my uni who still has exams.
I've got one exam on Wednesday and it is going to be evil in the extreme, it is a third year module for completely removed course that I haven't done the first and second years for. I'm going to have a hard time understanding the questions let alone answering them, not fun, not fun at all.
Add to that I am the last person I am friends with at my uni who still has exams.