maynefox Posted 5 December 2013 Share Posted 5 December 2013 Currently a first year student at East Anglia. My flat is horrendous but there are other ones to go and socialise. The past few nights I have had one too many just because "we're top of the league" The teaching is great! Though I did think first year would be one big party ... currently reading extracts on Weber's bureaucracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonaldinho Posted 5 December 2013 Share Posted 5 December 2013 Just a bit worried because I don't have experience working with children and being 23, ie a mature student, with grades that don't necessarily fit the bill I'm already massively under the odds. Then you use the personal statement to illustrate your strengths and explain why you want to do the course. There's no point not putting everything into it, in fact if I'd say that as you don't have the experience of working with children, it's probably the most important part of your application as its the part that you can really explain to the reader why you want to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stez Posted 7 December 2013 Share Posted 7 December 2013 do i miss uni? no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 7 December 2013 Share Posted 7 December 2013 I missed uni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndWhat? Posted 7 December 2013 Share Posted 7 December 2013 I miss uni, but only cause I did **** all! Started a degree In manchester, unofficially dropped out in the December but carried on getting the loan and living in halls, then just ****ed about the country seeing mates in other unis and watching Leicester till the June! Then I had to get a job Met my fiancé while there though so the debt I'm in now was worth it. Sort of...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stez Posted 7 December 2013 Share Posted 7 December 2013 well, at least you got a qualification out of it.......oh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Personal statement advice chaps? I've heard two ends of the spectrum; either it's pointless and nobody looks at it or it's the most important part of your application. Makes me laugh how varied opinions are on it. Bit worried I won't get in anywhere but it's got to be done, they can only say no I guess. Bit late reply but it's definitely not pointless from your side. It's a chance to big yourself up and sell yourself to get what you want. I don't really like to brag or boast about myself so writing my personal statement was a bit of an odd experience . But I think that's what got me in to university because my personal statement appealed to them. It's your chance to portray your strengths as a person not just in an educational sense, but in a social sense too. Whilst the main focus should be on why you want to do the course (regardless of university), you should also talk about what keeps you motivated and what keeps you active and things you enjoy. Just a bit worried because I don't have experience working with children and being 23, ie a mature student, with grades that don't necessarily fit the bill I'm already massively under the odds. Then you use the personal statement to illustrate your strengths and explain why you want to do the course. There's no point not putting everything into it, in fact if I'd say that as you don't have the experience of working with children, it's probably the most important part of your application as its the part that you can really explain to the reader why you want to do it. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 It was alright but for me it is delaying the inevitable of working in the real world, it seems employers value experience rather than university you only have to look at the amount of graduates me in included who are unemployed it is quite sad but that is the reality just got to keep on applying for jobs and something will eventually turn up,looking back I rather did an apprentiseship after I finished my A levels I would be in a job by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 According to one or two posters (no names mentioned) if you work hard at school. get qualifications in as many subjects as possible at uni you should be able to walk into any job out of the thousands available companies that are only looking for qualified applicants. {) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseBreath Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 According to one or two posters (no names mentioned) if you work hard at school. get qualifications in as many subjects as possible at uni you should be able to walk into any job out of the thousands available companies that are only looking for qualified applicants. {) "Qualified applicants" being the key phrase there. A 2:2 in some humanities or arty subject doesn't qualify you to do much, unfortunately. But it is certainly correct to say that working hard throughout your life to upgrade your skills and qualifications will help you become and continue to be employable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 According to one or two posters (no names mentioned) if you work hard at school. get qualifications in as many subjects as possible at uni you should be able to walk into any job out of the thousands available companies that are only looking for qualified applicants. {) Id be interested to know who you mean as I've never seen anything of the sort posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Link a post for me? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADK Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Oh great another thread derailed by TPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Oh great another thread derailed by TPH. In what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 I was from the era where only a select few took GSCE's and went university. Unfortunately I did not quite make the grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Not going to provide a link then? What surprise. Yet more rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Is this the room for an argument? Back to the topic. Not many in my time from secondary modern went uni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseBreath Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Oh great another thread derailed by TPH. Derailed by kenbo and his blatant antagonistic remark, more like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Good afternoon Mr Moose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 According to one or two posters (no names mentioned) if you work hard at school. get qualifications in as many subjects as possible at uni you should be able to walk into any job out of the thousands available companies that are only looking for qualified applicants. {) Not all qualifications are gained at school. There was a kid from Netherhall at college with me (painting and decorating) who could barely spell his own name, he was one of the best in the class. If you put in a bit of effort you can improve yourself whatever your background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseBreath Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Good afternoon Mr Moose. Hi babe Have you written that poem for Chloe yet? She's gonna luv it m8, trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Link a post for me? Thanks... No. I said the posters were unamed for a reason. It would be unfair on them. Also it would be going off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Not all qualifications are gained at school. There was a kid from Netherhall at college with me (painting and decorating) who could barely spell his own name, he was one of the best in the class. If you put in a bit of effort you can improve yourself whatever your background. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 8 December 2013 Share Posted 8 December 2013 Hi babe Have you written that poem for Chloe yet? She's gonna luv it m8, trust. Who is Chloe? I need to know more about this. Let's see the poem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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