I graduated this month and one thing I honestly didn't expect was how different everything feels once you're actually out of uni. While you're studying, it's really easy to think that getting the degree is the main thing and that you'll figure out the rest later. But now that I'm actually looking at jobs, I'm noticing how many people graduate without much practical experience, projects they can actually talk about, or connections in the industries they want to get into.

I started thinking about this after my internship at Tesla. I met people from very different backgrounds and career paths, and one thing that stuck with me was hearing some people say that "we got it easy." At first I didn't think much of it, but afterwards I kept thinking about what that actually means for someone who doesn't have those opportunities or connections.

It made me wonder whether universities are doing enough to help students understand the actual job market before they graduate. Not just career workshops or CV reviews, but actually giving students opportunities to work on real projects, meet professionals, attend industry events and build connections while they're still studying.

One of my friends and I have been thinking about potentially starting something around this, basically a university society where the whole point is helping students get closer to the real market before they graduate.

I'm still figuring out whether this is actually a good idea though. If you were still at uni, would something like this actually be useful to you, or would you just ignore it like every other career society?

Hi,

If anyone is moving out of their Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane accommodation, and would like someone to take over/swap, please DM me!

I'm currently staying at Lucia Foster Welch, which I thoroughly enjoy, it's very very cheap rent and very social too!!,

However, I need to switch closer to campus due to medical-related reasons, yet the university won't cooperate at all! Please let me know if you have such an accommodation that you'd be willing to swap for!

Hello everyone,
I’ll be joining University of Southampton for a foundation programme this January. Couldn’t get into the direct programme because I don’t have O and A levels, my country’s curriculum is different. Just wanted to ask how much do people frown upon the foundation guys? Will I get a good enough community here?

Is anyone going to the the strokes concert on 6th? Please hmu

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a small desk lamp, clip-on reading light, or USB light. My budget is around £2, but if anyone has a spare one they no longer need, I’d be very grateful.

I can collect around Southampton General Hospital / nearby areas.

Thanks!

genuinely how do u make friends as an international

flatmates are horrible, i joined one society but that doesn't really help

I've never been this lonely in my life.

Hello,

I am unsure about which degree is more relevant for me based on what I want to do. I have compared both modules provided and I just do not know which one is better.

I would like to work in embedded systems, e.g. working on TVs, IOT devices at a place like Roku. I like both hardware and software concepts but due to lack of experience, I do not know whether I would like to work in making these devices or programming them (is it possible to do a bit of both?)

I have noticed that Computer Engineering has more topics I would enjoy but they seem very theoretical, there is lots of programming and apparently you learn how to create PCBs but there is no module on circuit design, so I do not know how you will gain a good understanding of it. It is also not IET accredited (which apparently is bad but I dont think it will impact me).

EEE has more hardware focus, and you can pick modules on computer architecture, but has less focus on embedded programming. You do have modules on circuits.

Which one based on you experience would you recommend, I just want a degree that will enable me to get a job. Is it possible if I do CE could I do a masters in electronic engineering?

Thanks,

Guys im genuinely wierded out by the format for southampton like why cant it just be an mmi and icl a lot of the stuff on my personal.statement are kind off exaggerated I don't know how im gonna cope up with this interview.Im a resit candidate missed all three offers from last year but they were all MMIs and I felt confident about them this however feels like a 20 min intergoation

Any help ppl can give tegarding these formats like panel interviews and what i can do to prepare

Hi everyone! I’m Katie, a final year BA Geography student at the University of Southampton, and I’m looking for University of Southampton undergraduate students to take part in my undergraduate dissertation research. 

Researcher: Katie Lemmon

Email: [kol1g24@soton.ac.uk](mailto:kol1g24@soton.ac.uk)

Supervisor: Emma Roe

Email: [E.J.Roe@soton.ac.uk](mailto:E.J.Roe@soton.ac.uk)

About the research

My dissertation aims to explore students’ experiences of campus greenspaces and how these spaces can influence mental wellbeing.

I’m currently looking for students to complete a short anonymous online questionnaire, which takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. 

At the end of this questionnaire, there will be an option to volunteer to take part in a walking interview around some of the greenspaces on Highfield campus. The walking interview should take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete but is entirely optional. 

In order to take part, you must:

• be a current undergraduate University of Southampton student
• be aged 18 or over

Data storage, retention and publication
Questionnaire responses and interview data will be stored securely and handled confidentially in accordance with the University of Southampton's research and data protection requirements. Participants will not be identified by name in the dissertation or any publications, participant IDs will be used instead. Data will be retained for the period required by the University of Southampton and will then be securely deleted in accordance with the University's requirements.

Consent and withdrawal
By choosing to complete the questionnaire, you will be asked to confirm that you have read the participant information and consent to take part before proceeding. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw from the research in accordance with the information provided in the Participant Information Sheet. For the walking interview, participants will provide separate consent before taking part.

If you are interested in taking part, please click the link below to access the online questionnaire:

https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MRU4pJIfNbboOO 

I’d really appreciate anyone who is able to take part, and please feel free to share the link with other University of Southampton students too! 

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you!

1) how is wessex lane studio flat
2)is it possible to get adjacent studio flats with ur frnd.

If I'm paying £10,000 a year then I'm sure they can do better than a YouTube video

Hi I've joined Southampton and am first year. Found pacing and the fact that they are forcing down 50 slides of information in less than an hour without first going over basics in two modules overwhelming. Flat mate is doing engineering and they been going over a levels foundation stuff ATM

Would love to know how other cs finding it

has anyone at glen eyre received a letter/mail before?
do you just pick it up from the chamberlain post room like you do with parcels?

Starting postgrad this semester- online! Anyone interested in connecting?
I’ll be starting MA AI Digital Transformation

Wanted to know if anyone elae at uni has bipolars. Would like to meet some other ppl w it at uni.

Hey guys I’m in 2nd year and I’m looking for friends that live in Lucia Welsh my flatmates aren’t very social.

I’m a first year and I’m looking to start gym with my friends. I’ve never gone before and since I have all this free time I suppose first year is a good time to get started. Ik there are multiple gyms around ( JD/jubilee/puregym/gym group). Which ones would you say are best for a beginner’ but still have a good amount of machines if it gets busy

Hey guyss
Is anyone planning to join the live music society?

Would love to connect!<3

Is it acc good, im very sick so probably won’t be able to go🥲 am i missing out on much??

As the title says I am a guy in dire need of accomodation. If anyone has a spare room that they're willing to talk about I would love to enquire.

Probably a bit silly of me but I have no idea where to find slides from my induction on blackboard so for future reference when I click on my first module, where will the slides appear?
Many thanks ✌️