Dissertations & general uni essays
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It's that time of year and all i want to say is RAGHHHH!
If only we could come to uni and just go out and have fun...
Also, is it true that getting a 1st makes you look a little bit odd and geeky in your degree? I keep hearing this...
It's a bit weird because there is a slight chance i could get one if i put some serious work in. That would make a change to my previous 'work' during the last three years which tends to come in the last two weeks of each semester.
If only we could come to uni and just go out and have fun...
Also, is it true that getting a 1st makes you look a little bit odd and geeky in your degree? I keep hearing this...
It's a bit weird because there is a slight chance i could get one if i put some serious work in. That would make a change to my previous 'work' during the last three years which tends to come in the last two weeks of each semester.
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You should try and get a first, and also start supporting a decent footy side. Big Sam has somehow made your lot even worse; it's comical. The Barcodes will be relegation candidates if they carry on like this 
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Quote: JM
A first can make you look like a bit of a swot, I know the lads in work with firsts tend to be the social rejects/outcasts of Uni> Its ALWAYS good to have the highest mark possible, but if you fancied going into commercial banking or law where there is a heavy obligation to engage in the social side of things all the time it can give you an odd slant as someone with no life who wouldnt be part of the team.
It's that time of year and all i want to say is RAGHHHH!
If only we could come to uni and just go out and have fun...
Also, is it true that getting a 1st makes you look a little bit odd and geeky in your degree? I keep hearing this...
It's a bit weird because there is a slight chance i could get one if i put some serious work in. That would make a change to my previous 'work' during the last three years which tends to come in the last two weeks of each semester.
A first can make you look like a bit of a swot, I know the lads in work with firsts tend to be the social rejects/outcasts of Uni> Its ALWAYS good to have the highest mark possible, but if you fancied going into commercial banking or law where there is a heavy obligation to engage in the social side of things all the time it can give you an odd slant as someone with no life who wouldnt be part of the team.
Because cake is happiness
I'd swap a first for my 2:2 anyday. Who cares about being popular?
Also i'd like to point out i have an Honours degree even though I didn't do a dissertation!
Also i'd like to point out i have an Honours degree even though I didn't do a dissertation!
Wife of the lovely Alice 
Dismantling a person is sometimes necessary...
Quote: Heffalump
You gay! Mine was a pointlesss pile of w*nk on fat knob Moyles. F*ck.
I'd swap a first for my 2:2 anyday. Who cares about being popular?
Also i'd like to point out i have an Honours degree even though I didn't do a dissertation!
You gay! Mine was a pointlesss pile of w*nk on fat knob Moyles. F*ck.
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Quote: JM
If you get a second when you could have realistically got a first if you tried a bit harder, i will actually come to your town and punch you repeatedly in the face. If you get a First in a credible subject (i assume you're taking Politics) then you win. There isn't a higher mark to get.
What can possibly be geeky about scoring in the highest percentile? If my B-Tec gives me any indication that i'm NOT going to get at least a 2:1, i'm not going to bother with uni.
It's that time of year and all i want to say is RAGHHHH!
If only we could come to uni and just go out and have fun...
Also, is it true that getting a 1st makes you look a little bit odd and geeky in your degree? I keep hearing this...
It's a bit weird because there is a slight chance i could get one if i put some serious work in. That would make a change to my previous 'work' during the last three years which tends to come in the last two weeks of each semester.
If you get a second when you could have realistically got a first if you tried a bit harder, i will actually come to your town and punch you repeatedly in the face. If you get a First in a credible subject (i assume you're taking Politics) then you win. There isn't a higher mark to get.
What can possibly be geeky about scoring in the highest percentile? If my B-Tec gives me any indication that i'm NOT going to get at least a 2:1, i'm not going to bother with uni.
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Quote: JM
Create a 'social society' that is relatively obscure, but with a name that makes it sound mainstream and popular. Make yourself Head. Win. Tips from *spits* Michael Moore there.
I'm still going to punch you if you don't get a First when you can.
It's not so much geeky, but i keep hearing about employers thinking you haven't had a life at uni if you get a first and not employing you because of that.
What's even more annoying is that, in my case, this could not be further from the truth. I'm in a pretty good situation considering i've only really worked hard during essay and exam time.
To be honest, i'll probably get a 2,1, so it doesn't matter. I'm more annoyed about these essays in general
Create a 'social society' that is relatively obscure, but with a name that makes it sound mainstream and popular. Make yourself Head. Win. Tips from *spits* Michael Moore there.
I'm still going to punch you if you don't get a First when you can.
I am trying Dan. Give me 3000 words on why George Bush Snr was a one-term President 
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Quote: JM
well, given the simplicity of the average american voter, you can explain it one word - "tax". That question can be summarised with the following paragraph, saving you 2900 words;
"Said George Bush Snr in his 1988 election campaign, "Read my lips - no new taxes", yet he implemented new taxes midway through his first and only term because [insert reasons given here], an issue which the Democrats, and consequently Bill Clinton, capitalized (Z replacing S for extra USA! power) on this with some clever initiatives [explain counter measures here] which crucially for the ailing US economy at the time, didn't actually repeal Mr Bush Snr's tax increases".
I do love writing about political theory, but to be perfectly frank, i don't see where i personally could take a degree in such a subject into a career, hence why i've chosen to study sciences.
I am trying Dan. Give me 3000 words on why George Bush Snr was a one-term President
well, given the simplicity of the average american voter, you can explain it one word - "tax". That question can be summarised with the following paragraph, saving you 2900 words;
"Said George Bush Snr in his 1988 election campaign, "Read my lips - no new taxes", yet he implemented new taxes midway through his first and only term because [insert reasons given here], an issue which the Democrats, and consequently Bill Clinton, capitalized (Z replacing S for extra USA! power) on this with some clever initiatives [explain counter measures here] which crucially for the ailing US economy at the time, didn't actually repeal Mr Bush Snr's tax increases".
I do love writing about political theory, but to be perfectly frank, i don't see where i personally could take a degree in such a subject into a career, hence why i've chosen to study sciences.
You demand too much. Next it will be my babies 
apparently the big pink bastard is me
Quote: Valentino_Rossi
Good man, although if he wants to stretch it out a teeny bit more, which I suspect he does, he might want to talk about the related issue of Perot and Reform.
Quote: JMI am trying Dan. Give me 3000 words on why George Bush Snr was a one-term President
well, given the simplicity of the average american voter, you can explain it one word - "tax". That question can be summarised with the following paragraph, saving you 2900 words;
"Said George Bush Snr in his 1988 election campaign, "Read my lips - no new taxes", yet he implemented new taxes midway through his first and only term because [insert reasons given here], an issue which the Democrats, and consequently Bill Clinton, capitalized (Z replacing S for extra USA! power) on this with some clever initiatives [explain counter measures here] which crucially for the ailing US economy at the time, didn't actually repeal Mr Bush Snr's tax increases".
Good man, although if he wants to stretch it out a teeny bit more, which I suspect he does, he might want to talk about the related issue of Perot and Reform.
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[quote=The Ghost of the English Language link=1196784460/15#16 date=1196819097]Quote: Valentino_Rossi
Good man, although if he wants to stretch it out a teeny bit more, which I suspect he does, he might want to talk about the related issue of Perot and Reform.[/quote]
Hercule himself! I am ridiculously ashamed that i forgot about him. The single biggest reason why Bush Snr lost the '92 Election *smashes head repeatedly against wall*
Quote: JMI am trying Dan. Give me 3000 words on why George Bush Snr was a one-term President
well, given the simplicity of the average american voter, you can explain it one word - "tax". That question can be summarised with the following paragraph, saving you 2900 words;
"Said George Bush Snr in his 1988 election campaign, "Read my lips - no new taxes", yet he implemented new taxes midway through his first and only term because [insert reasons given here], an issue which the Democrats, and consequently Bill Clinton, capitalized (Z replacing S for extra USA! power) on this with some clever initiatives [explain counter measures here] which crucially for the ailing US economy at the time, didn't actually repeal Mr Bush Snr's tax increases".
Good man, although if he wants to stretch it out a teeny bit more, which I suspect he does, he might want to talk about the related issue of Perot and Reform.[/quote]
Hercule himself! I am ridiculously ashamed that i forgot about him. The single biggest reason why Bush Snr lost the '92 Election *smashes head repeatedly against wall*
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snarf!
I have to do a 12000 word dissertation and 2 6000 word essays!! 
I sympathise with the 12,000 word dissertation...
Lord Sebastian Flyte.The one in white.
It is wonderful to get firsts. 
Sod them (employers who think otherwise)
Sod them (employers who think otherwise)
Quote: Little_Blue_Fox
as you should have been, that's awesome
Quote: JMIt's not so much geeky, but i keep hearing about employers who think you haven't had a life at uni if you get a first and not employing you because of that.
I got a 1st in natural science and english literature. I was so proud!
as you should have been, that's awesome
I'm currently writing a conclusion having rattled 2000 words off of brilliance since 12pm today
I love it when you reach the 'nearly there' stage. I can almost taste the alcohol that will be touching my univeristy lips come tomorrow night
I love it when you reach the 'nearly there' stage. I can almost taste the alcohol that will be touching my univeristy lips come tomorrow night
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[quote=Little_Blue_Fox link=1196784460/45#48 date=1197631742]Quote: Valentino_Rossi
"Nil Carborundum Illegitimi" translates to "Don't let the b*st*rds grind you down". Aimed at all those who would think that gaining a 1st isn't worthy of employment. I'd sooner take a 1st student with drive over some 'zany and outgoing' (pain in the a*se, basically) 2:2 student without direction.
Good on you, chap.
I'm doing Applied and Forensic Sciences at the moment myself, so i might be asking for some help if i'm ever stuck
Quote: Little_Blue_FoxQuote: JMIt's not so much geeky, but i keep hearing about employers who think you haven't had a life at uni if you get a first and not employing you because of that.
It is really silly. I went to university because I really wanted to study.
I got a 1st in natural science and english literature. I was so proud! :-[
That's a top notch achievement there, David James. You'll know what i mean when i say, "Il Carborundum Illegitimi".
Oh my goodness - I have never studied Latin at-all. :-[
It is "diamond", maybe? - It is like, "fake carbon/illegitimate carbon"?
I am not sure! :-[
"Nil Carborundum Illegitimi" translates to "Don't let the b*st*rds grind you down". Aimed at all those who would think that gaining a 1st isn't worthy of employment. I'd sooner take a 1st student with drive over some 'zany and outgoing' (pain in the a*se, basically) 2:2 student without direction.
Good on you, chap.
I'm doing Applied and Forensic Sciences at the moment myself, so i might be asking for some help if i'm ever stuck
Hope is important.
[quote=Valentino_Rossi link=1196784460/45#49 date=1197631994]Quote: Little_Blue_Fox
Ok! Good luck for all your degree things.
Quote: Valentino_RossiQuote: Little_Blue_FoxQuote: JMIt's not so much geeky, but i keep hearing about employers who think you haven't had a life at uni if you get a first and not employing you because of that.
It is really silly. I went to university because I really wanted to study.
I got a 1st in natural science and english literature. I was so proud! :-[
That's a top notch achievement there, David James. You'll know what i mean when i say, "Il Carborundum Illegitimi".
Oh my goodness - I have never studied Latin at-all. :-[
It is "diamond", maybe? - It is like, "fake carbon/illegitimate carbon"?
I am not sure! :-[
"Nil Carborundum Illegitimi" translates to "Don't let the b*st*rds grind you down". Aimed at all those who would think that gaining a 1st isn't worthy of employment. I'd sooner take a 1st student with drive over some 'zany and outgoing' (pain in the a*se, basically) 2:2 student without direction.
Good on you, chap.
I'm doing Applied and Forensic Sciences at the moment myself, so i might be asking for some help if i'm ever stuck
Ok!
Good luck for all your degree things.
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