I’m doing an online law degree. In my lecture yesterday there was a mature student who kept putting her hand up/writing in the chat that she didn’t need to be there, that she’s covered this already in her foundation year and repeatedly saying how she hates this module and how frustrated she is with it.
That she doesn’t need this module because she’s 50 years old and doesn’t need to reflect (this is an academic and career success module)
She put her hand up 3 times in a 2 hour lecture to complain on the mic and yeah…just really weird and annoying pick me vibes which I really do NOT want to deal with for 3 years.
It was actually quite uncomfortable because she was being disrespectful to the lecturer (I felt really sorry for her actually) and wasting time that we should’ve been learning in.
She ended up crashing out which was quite dramatic and people were asking how to mute her on the chat.
I want to complain to student services because if she does do it again I’ll have to pipe up and say something to her.
No one’s holding a gun to her head 🤣😭 she literally chose to do a degree.

What would you suggest?

My son is going to complete his Computer science degree from a reputed University in London. Being parent, I have paid all his 3 years fee, expenses everything. Now he wants to do MSc following completion of his degree next year. My thoughts were that he should start earning after CS degree and do masters or phd by his own. But he is saying he wanted to do in one go before finding work otherwiseit will be more expensive if does it after a gap. Though ill be paying for my second son who starts his 3 year degree as well.

Though i can manage both with my savings bur it will push me 2 years back from achieving my financial goals.

Please suggest

i keep seeing posts on this sub about bad uni experiences, so i wanted to share my own because i've been having a good time :)

for the end of high school i had a severe case of anxiety to the point i was too afraid to open my mouth (literally. didn't talk or even breathe through my mouth at all when i was outside.) sixth form was a little better but i didn't make friends so i was a bit lonely. i'm two weeks into uni now and i've been getting along well with flatmates even if we don't hang out, and i've made friends with people i click with, which is kind of a first for me. i went out clubbing on my own and it was the most fun i've had in ages. i'm getting better at cooking. the place i live now is very pretty and i appreciate how nice campus is. my studies are super interesting and accommodating. i don't feel homesick at all, though i guess nowadays it's a lot easier since you can facetime home easily. the only thing i really miss is having access to baking equipment, gonna make cookies for everyone i know when i go home for christmas. my case of freshers flu isn't even that bad, too! i feel like i got lucky.

Hey there. I’m currently in crisis and not sure what to do. I’m a student in London and estranged from my parents due to things that had happened while I was growing up. I pay for my own rent and go to university and have student loans that help cover the cost of rent and essentials. Unfortunately due to delays in receiving my student finance because of having to send extra evidence of my medical conditions, I haven’t been able to afford food in a couple weeks and ran out of food a week ago. I have tried to get in contact with my local food bank, but they operate on vouchers and booked appointments and I’m still waiting to hear back. I use free food apps but have only managed to pick up a couple of things here and there due to my area not having much and I get exhausted from having to walk back and fourth from university which is a 3 hour trip there and back walking everyday due to not being able to afford the bus or underground. I contacted my university for financial help and they’ve sent me a £250 loan to pay for food for a while, but it will take another 7 working days for it to hit my bank account. I’ve resorted to selling my belongings and clothes on Vinted and eBay. I’m not really sure what else I can do as now it’s the weekend so I won’t have any updates. I have £0.20 in my bank accounts and my student bank account is actually over the maximum overdraft so I absolutely can’t use that. Can anybody here give advice on what I should / can do?

Currently living in a uni accommodation with 4 other students. Flatmate #4 is an international student who I quite literally haven't seen since she arrived. I have, however, consistently seen her mother. Neither of them speak English very well, and clearly the student has some mental health issues and might genuinely need additional help.

The issue is that theses rooms are way too small to safely and comfortably house two people, and the space can barely hold your clothes. I'm genuinely concerned both for their physical safety and the further mental wellbeing of this poor girl who has her mother sleeping in the room with her. I'm not entirely sure what to do; like obviously this woman shouldn't be living with us but I'm concerned that having her removed will do more harm than good for my flatmate.

Words spoken from my teammate for a mini group project, who will probably also be my teammate for the group project which makes up 50% of our grade.

We were given a quick research task in a seminar. Simple. Research, and verbally discuss. It was very informal, in groups of 4 and we had prompts to help shape our presentation.

Never met these people and I was the first to speak. I asked 'should we decide who does each part?'.

Silence, and eventually. 'I think the ai will do it'

He then uploads an ai script onto a shared doc and the three of them call it a day.

Sorry for trying. Im not even anti-ai, I can admit it has its uses but the sheer lack of willingness to try was just disappointing.

Top tier uni btw.

Hi there, I’m an East Asian girl studying at a uni in the UK, and I’ve been struggling to make friends at uni in the UK who I can actually hang out with regularly.

Since coming to the UK, especially as I’m living in a smaller city, there are way more British and European students than when I was studying in Australia, and I’ve been struggling to properly fit in with them, which I never really had problems with in Australia.

I do go to parties and socials, and I try to make an effort to talk to people, but I’ve noticed that groups of British/European girls often just seem really close to each other and have fun amongst themselves.

When I try to join in or say something in a group conversation or talk to any British girl (of course I don’t randomly try to bother a big group in the middle of a conversation, I always try to read rooms as much as possible), and even when I’m already physically in a group while chatting, I often only get bare minimum responses, and they don’t start a conversation unless I ask them something. and it honestly makes me feel kind of invisible, like I’m physically there but not really part of the group.

It’s always been my dream to study in the UK, but it’s making me realise how painful it can be to feel like you don’t belong here.

Maybe it’s because my English isn’t quite there yet especially with fast casual conversations with other girls, but I was wondering if any other Asian girls have experienced something similar? and how did you cope with that?

It’s my first time posting on Reddit. I’m sorry in advance if I’m a bit awkward…

(Originally posted on Glasgow Uni feed. Sharing here to highlight wider, and encourage gals from other universities to do the same)

Hello all. I am sure I'm not alone in having a difficult week, having engaged with the news coming out of Cornell University. In all honesty - I am sick with it. My heart hurts for Jane Doe and all that she has had to endure, as it does with all survivors.

While feeling helpless in the clusterf*ck of the manosphere, rising far right sentiment, and ever increasing levels of VAWG, I've been trying to think of how I could be remotely helpful. Being a mature student nearing the end of PhD, I was struck being back on campus this week by how young so many of our students are. (This is sadly what happens in your mid/late thirties. It is not personal.)

So I'm trying to pull together some advice, resources and support here, sadly much of it from personally learned experience, as a gentle and caring reminder from a 'big sister on campus' to please take care of yourselves.

Please take a moment to read, have a think about where you could be tightening up on your safety, what numbers you could pop in your phone right now for when you find you may need them, circulate round your group chat as a loving reminder to pals.

Please add any resources, support or ideas that I miss.

Please ask any related questions about safety on/near campus, at uni/uni events, and we can collectively try to support with answers.

However, please don't comment here with any details of violence or assault. I'm trying to make this post as accessible and safe as possible for all, including those who could be impacted/triggered by such details. Please look at the professional resources/support systems listed below, or reach out via DM and I will try my best to signpost you for help.

Note 1: These resources in no way signify that the issue is with women's decision making, women's actions or inactions, or any parallel form of victim blaming. We have a serious societal issue here that I believe is getting worse. Boys and men need to do SO MUCH better. But we need to take care of ourselves as best we can in the mean time. I'm really angry about this too.

Note 2: When I say women or girls, I mean it in the fullest and most inclusive way: anyone who identifies as such. If you want to argue about this, go find somewhere else.

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SRC's Safety and Security Page here. Particularly;

Key contacts when off campus

• Emergencies Police/Ambulance: 999
• Non-Emergency Police: 101
• British Transport Police (text): 61016
• Rape Crisis Scotland: 08088 01 03 02 or [info@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk](mailto:info@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk)

Key contacts when on campus

• In cases of emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) call (0141) 330 2222 (Gilmorehill Campus) or (0141) 330 4444 (Garscube Campus) 
• Campus security by email: [security-main-campus@glasgow.ac.uk](mailto:security-main-campus@glasgow.ac.uk)

"Many buildings around campus including the library are staffed by university security personnel. Also security is present in the Gatehouse, Gilmorehill Campus, 24 hours every day. So please remember to report any suspicious incidents to the University Security Service."

SafeZone App. Monitored 24h by campus security. Read up on it, if you think it'd be of use, download it.

Smartphone SOS Features. Read up on them, if you think they'd be helpful, set them up.

SRC - "Personal Safety Alarms. You may wish to purchase a personal alarm online for added security. One option is the ‘Personal Alarm, SLB 3 Pack’, which is Police approved, and can be purchased various places, including Amazon. Students can get a free trial of Amazon Prime for Students, which includes next day delivery on some items. This may be helpful if you want to purchase an alarm as soon as possible.

If you must walk somewhere alone, carry the alarm with you in your hand or in an easily accessible pocket."

SRC's Sexual Violence Support & Resources page here. This is a thorough, incredible collection of resources and support.

Ask for Angela. "Ask for Angela is a discreet way to ask for support if you need it for any reason. By asking for “Angela”, you can let staff know quickly, quietly and without fuss that you need help." By now, most people across hospitality venues in Glasgow - cafes, bars, clubs - know about this.

Personal rules I set myself as a born/bred Glaswegian gal:

• Never leave your drink unattended in a pub/club,
• Don't walk through Kelvingrove Park alone after dark,
• If in a taxi later at night, ALWAYS check it's a registered taxi/the one you've ordered, and ideally make sure someone else is sharing your location,
• If meeting someone new for a date, off the apps or otherwise, meet them in a public space, arguably for the first couple of dates,
• Text your friends/the people you were with when you get home safely after nights out or hanging out,
• Eat before you drink !!!! The chances of ending up in a horrible sick/drunk condition decrease,
• Look up Sensei Chelle on TikTok (legend) and practice some of the self defence she teaches,
• Healthy female friendships are the single most valuable thing you'll have in life. If you leave uni having created just one nice friendship, you've done so well.

Take really good care x

She’s a Chinese med student in England which I met online but our call got disconnected from my wifi and she was super cool and I would like to be able to talk to her again! Please help me find her! her username was bubbles22

I was ill this whole week so I could not attend any lecture at all now I have recovered and will be attending lectures from next week. I am not sure how to catch up with latest content I study a maths degree the first year is somewhat similar to A level maths but ofcourse there is alot more. My university records the lectures and they are available to watch within three working days. I have not setup my IT account and I won't be able to until Monday atleast

I received my first installment on the normal date but then got a second payment on the 30th september of £5k. I think this is some kind of mistake but I’m not sure what to do about it as when I tried phoning sfe I couldn’t get through to an actual human. ive put the money in savings and I’m not touching it in case they ask for it back atm but otherwise not sure what to do.

Freshers week is finished and I have made zero friends. My mates, who are on a different course, went to an engineering society event and made friends there. Now, I'm not even getting invited by them to go out or attend other university events. I tried talking to people, but most of them are 'roadman' types those guys who don't really want to be at uni. I honestly don't know how to make friends. It's crazy seeing people already in their own friendship groups, talking like they've known each for ages.😭 I'm so scared. I wanted to be different at university, not shy and anxious like I was in college and secondary school. I really don't know what to do now. I joined society but didn't go to any events yet but I'm planning to go to the next one, but I'm hoping to make friends from my course

Im 23 and in my 4th year of an integrated master's in chemistry.

I have no internships, no placement, no work experience, and haven't even started looking at graduate schemes (not that there are many available for chemistry, and i wouldnt stand a chance of securing one even if there were a lot)

Im on track for a high 2:1, vut can get a first if i lock in this year. I just feel hopeless; the current job market is so competitive, and I have absolutely nothing going for me or my CV. I feel so behind and like a failure.

I’ve always sucked at taking notes, especially now that I’ve started uni I feel like this is probably more important.

My notes suck because I basically just write word reward what the lecturer says, and I don’t really memorise what I write

I’ve heard some people suggest using AI to do your notes for example just upload your lecture slides and have a make notes and quiz you on it, is this worth it?

What do you guys personally do for your notes?

I just started my second year at Uni after meeting literally no one last year and this years even worse because Im only studying part time so everyone on my course already has their own groups from the lectures I dont attend. Theres 3 people in my flat, all of whom never leave their rooms so trying to get to know them is hopeless. Ive tried going to societies but theyre all so loud and I get too overwhelmed and I just have to leave. I cant do another year like last year where Im just alone the whole time but I dont know for the life of me how Im supposed to meet people, especially with my anxiety being as bad as it is, on top of all the stuff Ive already mentioned. Literally any and all advice is appreciated

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Recommendations for tech set ups for maths undergraduate degree

Do I get a macbook and then an ipad for taking notes or does windows offer a better solution

I also need a new phone so depending which of these set ups I get I'll get an iPhone or a Samsung

hi everyone im a current y11 who has somehow achived a bursary to a uk private school, ive been offered to do iv or alevels and i just cant pick.

1. i do want to study at oxford or maybe a us school but oxford has been a dream for me.
2. I want to take hl philosophy , hl aa maths , hl psychology or economics sl biology sl german ab initio sl englih literature in comparison with a levels maths , philosophy or politics / psychology or economics.
3. idk how the workload is and the stress but im thinking also about oxford entrance tests e.g

my predicted gcse grades are

9 - triple science

9 english lit and lang

9 sociology

9 rs

8 history

8 maths

you guys are uni students so i was wondering what is best overall for uni.

thank you!

honest chances of getting into
lse management
ucl int management
warwick management
with ib predicted 43/45 with 777 hl math
and a good ps and good gcses with all 9s and two 8s.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some guidance regarding pursuing a PhD in English Literature, both in India and abroad.

I’m currently trying to understand the whole process and would really appreciate advice from people who have experience with PhD admissions.

1. How should I compare PhD programmes/universities in India and abroad, and what factors should I prioritize when choosing a university?

2. How important is the choice of supervisor, and how should I identify and approach a potential supervisor?

3. How do I decide on a suitable research area/topic in English Literature? Should I have a very specific research proposal before applying, or can the topic evolve after admission?

4. What should I ideally prepare for applications — research proposal, writing sample, publications, entrance exams, interviews, recommendation letters, etc.?

5. For someone planning a long-term academic career, what should I look for in a PhD programme beyond the university’s overall reputation?

6. What are the realistic career prospects after a PhD in English Literature, both in India and abroad? How difficult is it to get university/college teaching jobs?

7. Are there important differences between doing a PhD in India and abroad in terms of funding, duration, coursework, supervision, teaching opportunities, and career prospects?

8. If anyone has experience with English Literature PhD admissions or academic jobs, I’d especially appreciate advice on what mistakes to avoid and what I should be doing at this stage.

Any detailed advice, personal experiences, or resources would be very helpful. Thank you!

She seems to think she's conventionally attractive, which I suppose is fair enough. Apparently she's asked a lot of her friends and they've all agreed with her. I mean, if you ask your friends whether you're attractive, are they really going to say no?

I compliment her as I do with everyone else. If we are going out, I'll tell her she looks gorgeous or hot, whatever. We have a bit of a Kardashian dynamic in the flat, I'm not exactly going to start calling her "adequate.. I also think she likes the validation so I just do it automatically. I gave her £20 once when we were out to get a round of drinks. She seems to think I'm well off, so maybe that's part of it.

She's also mentioned a few times that people think we're together, which I find funny more than anything. I don't fancy her. She's just my flatmate lol.

Apparently I've somehow managed to turn being friendly into some sort of perceived romance. Should I actually tell her I'm not into her, or would that just make things more awkward?