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Archives for March 2010

Estrangement
Hiya Through a long and complicated story I would personally rather not share, I am now considering living away from my parents perminantly by moving in with my Grandmother. I went to uni in 07/08 and everything seemed fine. Since then whenever I've come home its been very difficult. I stay out of the house as much as…
Money Panic :(
Hey All! Everyone was really helpful before so I am hoping people can help again. My parents have had a really good year work wise (Dad's had plenty of overtime, Mum got new full time job) which is excellent, but not for me. It means in 08/09 they earnt approx 58,000 and this year (Not confirmed) they managed a whopping…
Apprenticeship route
I have 2:2 in my first degree but no jobs. I am thinking of changing career plan and going Apprenticeship route but am i eligable for this? I am 21.
I'm worried my specialist Masters has boxed me in career wise
as per title really. I graduated in September with a masters degree in computer animation, but have found no work since. I'm now worried that the degree has really narrowed my options career wise - how can I apply for anything else even IT/tech related with such a specialised degree? If i were to remove it from my CV how…
How on earth do students pay the money back.....
Hi there, I suspended my studies for Year 1 about 4 weeks ago due to ill health, my doctor has provided a sick note to cover for the remainder of the Semester. I hear that you have to pay back the tuition fees plus any grants that were given to the student? Ive read similar posts on here were the student has said that they…
Confused - regaring funding / loan & student accounts.
I start college in August to do a 2 year HND as a mature student with 3 children (i live in scotland) and i am totally confused about everything. I know i can apply for funding, i have used the calculator and it says my fee's will be paid for, but does this come out of the amount of loan i recieve or is this ''extra''?…
Job ideas..
Hi Everybody! I'm returning to university in September after taking a year out and would welcome any ideas. I'm currently working full time in an office doing a very boring 9-5 which really doesn't suit me - I'm constantly bored as I need much more stimulation; and the fact that I'm pretty much fully extroverted means…
EMA 2010/11 Guide Discussion
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Working with languages...
Hiya, I'm currently in my first year of studying Italian and Spanish at university and I've started to think about what I'd like to do in the future with my languages degree. I was wondering if there are any people here on the forum who work with languages or studied languages who can maybe tell me a bit about your job/how…
Live with grandparents not parents. Help
Just after some help for a friend. They have been living with their nan and grandad for the last 2 years, and have been supported by them for the last 2 years, but on the student finance there is no option for them, just her parent. though she is not estranged from them, they do not support her, how can we put this down as…
Degree vs Foundation Degree...
I'm wondering what the difference is between a Degree and a Foundation Degree, apart from the obvious, of course! I know the FD is more vocational but what does that actually mean in terms of assessments? I presume there is still essays...? Can anyone explain in a nutshell, please?
Year abroad student
Hi I am looking for some advice regarding student finance funding for a year abroad as part of a language course. (Third year) Currently I am in year 1 but although I have searched many forums, I can't seem to find a definitive answer... I know about the Erasmus funding if I go that route, but it is the basic student…
help with sons future please
my 18 nearly 19 yr old has autism, i have kept him on course in further ed as he is interested in doing some art courses and has real talent for art. ok here is the problem..... do i now pop him on esa and organise his own benefits he gets dla anyway or do i keep child benefit till he is 20 (april next yr) and child tax…
Student Loan and Tax (2nd degree)
Hi, I'm sorry if the answer is lurking on this board- I am in the process of reading all relevant threads.:) I have two questions- firstly, if I return to uni in spetember for a full time degree, I have been advised by the SLC that despite having a first degree already (with SLC funding pre 2005), I AM eligible for a basic…
Dissertation survey
I had come across a dissertation survey on this thread, (and I completed it), but it got me thinking that I may as well do the same, as I'm looking for a fair few responses. The topic is fairly specific, being the perception of aggression and violence in rugby from a rugby league and a rugby union's supporters perspective,…
Dissertation Survey
Hey guys, I'm currently in the final year of my degree and have created a survey for my dissertation. It is on social networking sites and celebrity. I need to get as many responses as possible so if you have 5 or 10 minutes to spare I would really appreciate you filling it in. Responses are anonymous.…
Post Graduate Loan/CDL
I have been accepted onto an MSc course starting in September 2010. For Postgraduate study there is no student loan available as such but funding can be applied for through Barclays or Co-Op as a graduate loan. Under this scheme the learning and skills council pay the interest on these loans whilst you study. I am…
Revision Techniques
I was wondering anyone can tell me how they revise for exams? This is money saving for me as I am in my second year and have missed over a 1/3 of my lectures and labs this year due to illness plus failed to hand in quite a few pieces of work for the same reason. This means that a) I have vast amounts of work to learn from…
advice about summer work P38S form and tax please
I am aware that if I only work holidays i do not need to pay tax on earnings (subject to earnings limit) but I have asked HMRC regarding my situation and been given 2 diff answers, I will ask at uni on Monday but they seem pretty clueless tbh.So really I am hoping someone can help me! Term 'officially' ends 13th may, the…
OU & student bank account?
I am considering doing acourse with the OU. Would I still be able to have a student bank account if I did?

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