Intelligent students failing at Uni

[Simon Thulbourn]

Being on my second year of Computer Science, I can understand this, at university there are many factors to consider that will affect grades.

- Social Life

- Home Sickness

- Your flatmates/housemates

- The amount you study

- Money

I managed to get a first for my first year, I did no studying & no revision but passed, the point to this is University isn't just about grades, it's about living, for the most part university is most of lifes little lessons all wrapped up with a bow, for alot of people this will be their first time living away from their parents, having to cook, clean and generally look after their self.

I spent my first year drinking away my student loan, working at a night club, attending very few lectures before 11am.

The subject matter is rather sketchy, you are taught mostly the basics you are required to do some individual learning go to a library or check stuff up on the internet, the main thing for university isn't the grades, it's getting through and being able to say "I did that!".

[h3xis]

The subject matter is rather sketchy, you are taught mostly the basics you are required to do some individual learning go to a library or check stuff up on the internet, the main thing for university isn't the grades, it's getting through and being able to say "I did that!".

God, I can only hope. I'm in my first year. Calc II and organic chem are already making me wet myself.

[mysterious]

They'll realize how hard life can be like when they apply for a job with a degree in humanities and social sciences.

I am doing a degree in Sociology. Finding a job is hard for anyone even if you have a degree in engineering. Someone with a social science degree has a lot of options. I chose it because down the line I may want to change careers and with a degree in engineering, teaching, art, medicine, dentistry etc I won't have much of a choice.

[virtualmadden]

I am doing a degree in Sociology. Finding a job is hard for anyone even if you have a degree in engineering. Someone with a social science degree has a lot of options. I chose it because down the line I may want to change careers and with a degree in engineering, teaching, art, medicine, dentistry etc I won't have much of a choice.

Not always true. For example, being a science major I can go into patent law, comp sci and make programs for such things as alligning DNA, sales and sell drugs, etc. All your degree really says is that you have a better understanding of a certain topic then someone else. So I might get a sales job with GSK over someone with just a business degree. Your never really forced into a specific area, unless you don't look around.

[mysterious]

Not always true. For example, being a science major I can go into patent law, comp sci and make programs for such things as alligning DNA, sales and sell drugs, etc. All your degree really says is that you have a better understanding of a certain topic then someone else. So I might get a sales job with GSK over someone with just a business degree. Your never really forced into a specific area, unless you don't look around.

That's true. Many reputed companies value the degree you have no matter what subject you've graduated in. But if you don't have the qualifications necessary, the company should be more than willing to train you if they can see you've got potential. Government jobs might pay less but they come with benifits including training.