So the first year's over, or for for some people it'll be the second or third year.
I've just finished my first year with a first, which I'm pretty chuffed about. It doesn't really matter though, the first year doesn't count towards my degree, I just had to get 40%.
So what did everyone get?
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I remember walking away with 94% on my first year, and then of course it hit me...it doesn't mean f**k all!
If you can keep up a first for the next two kudos!
My lecturer told me something interesting though:
When you go for a job interview, and they see your university results, quite a few prospective employers are more impressed by a 2:1 than a 1st. The reason is this (and they are majorly stereotyping now...); If you got a 1st, you are clearly very good at your specialist subject, but you probably spent most of your time on your studies and no time socialising. With a 2:1 they may look at it like you did well at the subject, AND you spent some time socialising (which is important as it shows you can probably work well in a team).
I agree and I disagree with that professor's philosophy.
If you can keep up a first for the next two kudos!
My lecturer told me something interesting though:
When you go for a job interview, and they see your university results, quite a few prospective employers are more impressed by a 2:1 than a 1st. The reason is this (and they are majorly stereotyping now...); If you got a 1st, you are clearly very good at your specialist subject, but you probably spent most of your time on your studies and no time socialising. With a 2:1 they may look at it like you did well at the subject, AND you spent some time socialising (which is important as it shows you can probably work well in a team).
I agree and I disagree with that professor's philosophy.
congrats, my uni isnt looking too bright, kind of wish it did, but hey, life goes on 
basically, accounting can suck my balls. I just want a pass so I can continue, not like im going to be a damn accountant anyway, technology is my stuff and Im good at that, these needless complications in life
basically, accounting can suck my balls. I just want a pass so I can continue, not like im going to be a damn accountant anyway, technology is my stuff and Im good at that, these needless complications in life
Quote - (Antaris @ Jun 15 2008, 20:15) 
I remember walking away with 94% on my first year, and then of course it hit me...it doesn't mean f**k all!
If you can keep up a first for the next two kudos!
My lecturer told me something interesting though:
When you go for a job interview, and they see your university results, quite a few prospective employers are more impressed by a 2:1 than a 1st. The reason is this (and they are majorly stereotyping now...); If you got a 1st, you are clearly very good at your specialist subject, but you probably spent most of your time on your studies and no time socialising. With a 2:1 they may look at it like you did well at the subject, AND you spent some time socialising (which is important as it shows you can probably work well in a team).
I agree and I disagree with that professor's philosophy.
If you can keep up a first for the next two kudos!
My lecturer told me something interesting though:
When you go for a job interview, and they see your university results, quite a few prospective employers are more impressed by a 2:1 than a 1st. The reason is this (and they are majorly stereotyping now...); If you got a 1st, you are clearly very good at your specialist subject, but you probably spent most of your time on your studies and no time socialising. With a 2:1 they may look at it like you did well at the subject, AND you spent some time socialising (which is important as it shows you can probably work well in a team).
I agree and I disagree with that professor's philosophy.
1st = too much study
2:1 = good mix
2:2 = little too much socialising
3rd = did you study?
pass = why did you go!?
Winter Term - 2nd year University
Genetics........................B-
Biochemistry II..............B
Organic Chemistry.........A-
Plants............................C+ (hate this course)
Computer Science.........A-
Genetics........................B-
Biochemistry II..............B
Organic Chemistry.........A-
Plants............................C+ (hate this course)
Computer Science.........A-
Quote - (Antaris @ Jun 15 2008, 20:15)
If you got a 1st, you are clearly very good at your specialist subject, but you probably spent most of your time on your studies and no time socialising. With a 2:1 they may look at it like you did well at the subject, AND you spent some time socialising (which is important as it shows you can probably work well in a team).
I agree and I disagree with that professor's philosophy.
I agree and I disagree with that professor's philosophy.
I can see where he's coming from, but to me, a 2:1 could just as easily mean you spent too much time playing COD4. Makes it easier to take though.
Quote - (se7en.hu @ Jun 15 2008, 15:17)
congrats, my uni isnt looking too bright, kind of wish it did, but hey, life goes on
basically, accounting can suck my balls. I just want a pass so I can continue, not like im going to be a damn accountant anyway, technology is my stuff and Im good at that, these needless complications in life
basically, accounting can suck my balls. I just want a pass so I can continue, not like im going to be a damn accountant anyway, technology is my stuff and Im good at that, these needless complications in life
dont hate accounting! Its not all that complicated, debits = credits and use T charts and you can usually figure it out!*recent grad with a BS in accounting
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