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Is a 2.2 really that bad :(
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I wouldn't have gone to the graduation ceremony if i got a 2:2!!0
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well thanks for those pearls od wisdon Einstein, fortunately many of those who did get 2;2's didn't feel it as demeaning as you obviously do,in addition Ii think the whole purpose of this thread is to offer advice and support to those who got 2:2's .If this is the best you have to offer don't bother posting. I don't think what you would have not done is of any interest.0
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I wouldn't have gone to the graduation ceremony if i got a 2:2!!
What a !!!!!! post!! Sod off and enjoy working for your 2.1 company running a highlighter pen through some spreadsheets all day!!Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Cardelia; That is a very useful post, thanks. Can you resume a masters having takeing a year out do you know? Apologies for my dreadful typing, been celebrating 18th birthday!0
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Hi
I graduated about 7 years ago, and can honestly say your grade really doesn't matter. I started out in a non-graduate level job, despite having a 2.1 (don't hate me!!!), and worked my way up.
I've since recruited people, and we've only ever been interested in seeing that someone actually has a degree, not the grade. A lot of people leave uni thinking they must have a professional graduate job or feel like a failure, but there simply aren't enough graduate scheme places to go around.
And as hundreds of graduates used to apply for jobs at my last company, having a degree was arguably even less imporatant because all applicants have one - its the person, their skills and enthusiasm that differentiates you.Comping Challenge: 2 x CDs £30, Outlet Shopping Vouchers £50
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I wouldn't have gone to the graduation ceremony if i got a 2:2!!
You got a higher grade?...AND STILL...took the offer of a "FREE" laptop with AOHELL... a student with a third knows theres no such thing as a free lunch.... :cool: what happened you?I'm now a retired teacher... hooray ...:j
Those who can do, those who can't, come to me for lessons:cool:0 -
Well I'll give you all a boost......
I jus scraped a 3rd from one of the best universities in the country. This was mainly due to me having the most amazing time at uni and missing a lot of work. Whilst I wouldn't advise anyone to do this, it has made me sell myself much more than my peers as I thought I would be less employable.
I got a job on my second interview within 3 months of graduation and have been there 8 years working my way up. The job I got earned me substantially more than my friends and I still earn more than most of them. In fact, nearly 9 years after graduating, I still have friends with higher degrees (1st, 2.1) who have never held down a deent job and are still temping.
It is all a question of wanting something enought to go out and get it.
I startmy next new job (a promotion) in the Middle East in August and can't wait.
My degree was in Biochemistry- so all you chemists hold in there!! YOu will get there!CC debt 4389/12000 slowly chipping away helps :j
Aiming to be DEBT FREE by May 2012:T0 -
I wouldn't have gone to the graduation ceremony if i got a 2:2!!
Poor you!
My graduation ceremony was a great day out, and a last chance to see old friends and celebrate the good time that I had had over the preceding three years. Oh: and getting a degree at all (a third) was something to celebrate. The most important celebration was what I had learnt from my mistakes. Applying these insights enabled me to go on and obtain an MSc (distinction) and PhD.
So don't rush to judgement: it ain't over until the fat lady sings!0 -
Im at Bath doing Mchem chemistry...
Always wonderd if a 3rd Mchem (Masters of Chemistry) is as good as a 2:2 Bsc?
I have no idea what ill get, my first year Xmas exam results a mized bag... 1st, to fail!
Not wanting to put a dampner on it, but I would read that as spending even longer time at university and still not managing to do very well... If a candidate didn't do so well in their Bsc, but then learnt from their mistakes and applied themselves during their Masters, I would be much more impressed. It shows that they are willing to learn from their mistakes, and are proactive!0 -
Originally Posted by liam191
I wouldn't have gone to the graduation ceremony if i got a 2:2!!
Gonna go against the tide here and say i agree (for me) the ammount of work i put in if i dont get a 2:1 or a 1st i will be mightly upset and would not want to go to the graduation. Thankfully i think i have a 2:1 in the bag...
But just having a good degree is clearly not enough to waltz into a job. Unfortunatly i dont even know what i want to do in terms of a job upon finishing. I think another gap year is in order - or maybe two...
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