Any PGCE people around?

serenbach

Hi there :hello:

I'm starting my PGCE at Reading Uni in a few weeks time.

Are there any other PGCE people around?

If so, have you had your Student Loan notification yet? I'm still waiting for mine.

thanks

studentphil

It should be coming in the next couple of weeks if you applied by the date they set down. Do not worry they can just be slow at these things.

Best of luck and I hope your PGCE year is not too bad for you

NottsCountyRule

Hello

I start my PGCE next week an Nottingham Trent Uni.

I have had all my student loan notification through but it does take time so hang in there, I'm sure it will be fine.

frostyspice

Hiya me too - PGCE at Bedford. I've had my notification.

Have you bought any books yet?!!!

NottsCountyRule

No not bought any books yet.

Have you??

crayon_2

PGCE at Bangor.

serenbach

I usually have to apply late, so I'm used to waiting. Somehow it feels like its taking longer this time around though. I'd like to know now because I want to feel a bit more organised.

I bought a few books from amazon marketplace. I'm trying to get through a few of them, but I'm not going to worry about it too much just yet. My course doesn't start until the 18th of September.

What else have you done to prepare for the course?

Zabl

It took mine awhile to come through, i would think you'll have it this wk or next.. Off to do PGCE @ Institute of Education in London.

Have done a bit of reading in prep and going on a wk long observation wk next wk! argh!!

frostyspice

I've got quite a few books. I got about half of them off eBay at the beginning of the summer holidays. Lots of people who had done the course last year had put them up for auction. I just had to be careful I was buying the right edition.

Some look more readable than others!