Exam results discussion thread.

Pico wrote:

Cam wrote:Link me.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2012/may/21/university-league-table-2013


The Times do the 'Good University Guide' as well but you have to pay to use their site so fuck them.

My dad's uni is 14th on that list. Though that was 20-25 years ago.

Bogdan wrote:I'm not kidding, there's like barely any openings for historians these days. I used to entertain the idea since I found learning about history entertaining, but I find it more important being able to make money and live than enjoy my job immensely. Plus I'm sure there's some boring aspects of being a historian.

I know, but it's not just history, it's good for learning how to argue a point well, most of history is arguing a certain point of view or whatever, so it can lead to stuff like law or journalism or whatever ( I know I have hardly any chance of getting into those jobs)

But yeah, I basically have a choice between English or History, and I dunno if like English enough to do it.

You're doing AS though now arent you Cam?

Cam wrote:

Bogdan wrote:I'm not kidding, there's like barely any openings for historians these days. I used to entertain the idea since I found learning about history entertaining, but I find it more important being able to make money and live than enjoy my job immensely. Plus I'm sure there's some boring aspects of being a historian.

I know, but it's not just history, it's good for learning how to argue a point well, most of history is arguing a certain point of view or whatever, so it can lead to stuff like law or journalism or whatever ( I know I have hardly any chance of getting into those jobs)

But yeah, I basically have a choice between English or History, and I dunno if like English enough to do it.

We could even compare notes and stuff!

Ted wrote:You're doing AS though now arent you Cam?

I know, but I've practically made up my mind

I would, Witcher, but this past year has really killed English for me, with all the crappy feminism books. It's arguably my best subject but my enthusiasm has died

I was completely stagnant in AS English lit, took a while to adjust to the shit books and shit guidelines. Got a D. Gets better.

Cam wrote:

Ted wrote:You're doing AS though now arent you Cam?

I know, but I've practically made up my mind

I would, Witcher, but this past year has really killed English for me, with all the crappy feminism books. It's arguably my best subject but my enthusiasm has died

But it will be different stuff, you should join us

But, the summer reading was 'The Handmaid's Tale' Read a synopsis, dammit!

Cam wrote:

Bogdan wrote:I'm not kidding, there's like barely any openings for historians these days. I used to entertain the idea since I found learning about history entertaining, but I find it more important being able to make money and live than enjoy my job immensely. Plus I'm sure there's some boring aspects of being a historian.

I know, but it's not just history, it's good for learning how to argue a point well, most of history is arguing a certain point of view or whatever, so it can lead to stuff like law or journalism or whatever ( I know I have hardly any chance of getting into those jobs)

But yeah, I basically have a choice between English or History, and I dunno if like English enough to do it.

Even the ones who do journalism degrees have little/no chance of getting journalism jobs. Although I heard that one guy I went to uni with now works for The Sun

Pico wrote:

Cam wrote:

I know, but it's not just history, it's good for learning how to argue a point well, most of history is arguing a certain point of view or whatever, so it can lead to stuff like law or journalism or whatever ( I know I have hardly any chance of getting into those jobs)

But yeah, I basically have a choice between English or History, and I dunno if like English enough to do it.

Even the ones who do journalism degrees have little/no chance of getting journalism jobs. Although I heard that one guy I went to uni with now works for The Sun

That's really nice of you. I think you should stop.

We're also doing the tempest and hamlet, and I love Shakespeare so that aspect should be okay.

Eternal Witcher wrote:

Pico wrote:

Even the ones who do journalism degrees have little/no chance of getting journalism jobs. Although I heard that one guy I went to uni with now works for The Sun

That's really nice of you. I think you should stop.

My real name is Reality. The sooner you hear from me, the better.

Pico wrote:

Eternal Witcher wrote:
That's really nice of you. I think you should stop.

My real name is Reality. The sooner you hear from me, the better.

You're just reiterating what I've already heard so many times. It's become tiresome. I get it, I'm fighting a losing battle but I couldn't give that much of a fuck as of now.

Eternal Witcher wrote:

Pico wrote:

My real name is Reality. The sooner you hear from me, the better.

You're just reiterating what I've already heard so many times. It's become tiresome. I get it, I'm fighting a losing battle but I couldn't give that much of a fuck as of now.

It's nothing personal

I know, that's just how the world is.

It's better to know this before you spend thousands of pounds on a life choice that may not necessarily be the right one

I'm an optimist when I take interest in something, so I will nurture hope. Shame about the money.

This is a good point. If something truly interests you, go for it. I just think with most people they've been put on a conveyor belt since GCSEs. You get your GCSEs, you get your A levels, then you go to Uni. If not, you go and learn how to unblock toilets or paint people's toenails for a living. And with all the mickey mouse choices that are available nowadays, people seem to have no core interest/drive/focus career-wise and they're lacking basic English/maths skills because they weren't required to do them properly at school.

Good luck everyone!

Eternal Witcher wrote:I'm an optimist when I take interest in something, so I will nurture hope. Shame about the money.

have fun being a teacher.

20 years ago, University was for driven, career-minded individuals. Nowadays, uni is 'the thing' for everyone to do after school. A large percentage of students these days go to university without knowing what they want to do for a career. I personally didn't go to university when I left school, and after a few years, I'm now back in higher education after time to think about things.

Uni is great if you know what you want to do though.

Childish Logic wrote:

Eternal Witcher wrote:I'm an optimist when I take interest in something, so I will nurture hope. Shame about the money.

have fun being a teacher.

I'm not going to be one, whatever happens. Don't be smart with me.

Good luck everyone expecting results today, I hope you get what you need and want

Overall I've got a C and 3 Ds for this year.

Going to resit a history paper and a sociology paper.

ayvee1 wrote:20 years ago, University was for driven, career-minded individuals. Nowadays, uni is 'the thing' for everyone to do after school. A large percentage of students these days go to university without knowing what they want to do for a career. I personally didn't go to university when I left school, and after a few years, I'm now back in higher education after time to think about things.

Uni is great if you know what you want to do though.

Yeah i know a few people who got in and changed 3-4 times.

only 20k debt right?

Eternal Witcher wrote:

Childish Logic wrote:

have fun being a teacher.

I'm not going to be one, whatever happens. Don't be smart with me.

okay.
can i get some fries as well?

lol got all C's

Stop being a tit, I don't care.

A* A* A

Ed wrote:A* A* A

Dayum.

Wish I was that good.

srs Ed?

Well done if so