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Volunteering
I'm interested in volunteering in Africa during the university break for about a month to support the course that I'm doing. I've had a quick search on the internet but am swapped with the amount of charities/companies offering placements. Can anyone suggest any reputable charities that they have actually used and offer…
how do i get a student loan?
Hi, i'm currently a second year. I got a student loan last year but now no loan goes through to my account. I haven't signed up again as I did not receive anything in the post at the start of the year. Is it too late to get a loan, and is it possible to do it online? Thanks
That sick exam feeling
I got an email today with the exam information in it. It just gives me a sick feeling even though I have no exams. It is crazy that exams give you such a feeling.
I need Key Stage 2 Maths Papers 2005 and 2006
I'm looking to get a free copy of Key Stage 2 Maths Papers 2005 and 2006 for my daughter. I have all the other dates but don't really want to pay out any more. Has anybody got any or aware were I can download one for nothing. Really appreciate anyones help. Regards Stebiz
Typical student outgoings
Hi - my son will probably go to uni this year and I am already wondering how much this will cost. So are there any students out there who are willing to post their outgoings/incomings to give me an idea of what to expect? TIA.
Want to go back to uni.....
Hi there I'm 24 and have already done a degree in Environmental management and a HNC in Civil Engineering. To cut a long story short i didn't get into Occupational Therapy which i originally applied for and so through advice from my parents i went through clearing and jumped on the first course i could (advice to everyone…
Win £9,000 with the Ifs Uni Investor Challenge
What's it all about? Ifs is a registered charity whose purpose is to provide structured financial education. It has today launched a challenge for uni students to invest a fantasy £100,000 to help you learn about shares, bonds, gilts and the rest with the winner taking home a tidy £9K. Post grad students can also take part…
Access to loans, grants, etc for 2nd time student
Hi all, My wife is going back to university in September and has been told that she is not eligible for a student loan. She's been to uni before, getting a 1st in Chemistry, but this was 10 years ago and she didn't take a loan while she was there. Also she lived in a different place then, under a different LEA. We've also…
OU Certificate, how do you get them?
I have enough points to get a certificate with the OU but I don't know how to go about getting the certificate, can anyone help? Do you have to phone them or email them, will they post it to me or do I have to go and collect it? I cannot find anything on their website which says what you have to do apart from which courses…
Students overcharged on student loans
- Students overcharged as loans system fails - Thousands of graduates are being overcharged for their student loans every year and calls to overhaul the system are growing. Government figures show that more than 21,000 people continued making payments to the Student Loans Company last year even though they had already…
Student Loan??
I wondered if somebody can help, i am due my second installment of money next week, will it automatically go into my bank or do I have to show the univerisity my letter again?
Mature Student with kids?!?!?!
Hello all and Happy New Year:beer: New year and new beginnings and all that, I am considering a career change and starting at Leeds University to do a masters in QS. My main question to start with is: Part time or Full time? I am married with 1 child. My wife works part time and Im currently not working. I was self…
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