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SkintButTrying_2

somethingaboutshopping wrote: »

Ha ha look at how miserable we all are after our first/second/preparing to go back week!

I am gonna be a big geek and hand in my first piece of work today even though the deadline isn't til Monday so that I can have a nice long lie on Monday and not think about it over the weekend!

Yay!

Dont say that my 1st week back isnt til nxt week! Good idea on handing that in today

slowlyfading

i'm so excited to get back! only 2 days to go not looking forward to having no money all the time though x

gems2381

SkintButTrying wrote: »

Still a degree tho! thats what ill prob get in all reality i have good intentions but they dont seem to turn into good habits!

I dont live in leicester so I rarely end up in Mosh etc but im always out in my town.

Where do you live? I had good intentions at first but they soon disappeared!
Anyway I'm working as a designer so I guess my degree got me a job!

Very_Poor

Hi everyone!

I've now started my masters and it's going well so far. Argos is a really good way to save money (if you find what you need). I got a usb cable there for just £2.47 (normally costs £10) for a HP printer/scanner combo which cost just £33.75 from W H Smith! A flatmate brought an entire kitchenware set from Argos for just £7 (but they were out of stock when I wanted to get it) and another flatmate brought a baking tray there for just £1 (after I brought one for £10)! But I ended up spending a fortune on bedding as the cheap stuff is rubbish and I had to waste £10 on a new swipe card for my halls as someone kindly stole mine! :mad:

I'm finding it hard to keep up with my studies so I better go somewhere away from my computer (like the library) where there should be less distractions.

Very_Poor

freebie_junkie wrote: »

My DSA looks like its finally sorted out now for my post grad! im seeing my dyslexia/dyspraxia tutor next week for the first time ever andmy equipment arrived yesterday. the women from the LEA even rang me to tell me she was doing my books and ink cartridges reciepts- personal service this year!

does anyone else get a DSA?

I do (I'm dyslexic also) but I still haven't heard back from the DSA. They should help as they have for a total of 5 years. I brought my own computer and printer this time though as they kept investing in junk (mine is Norfolk) and it sounded like they weren't going to get me the equipment this time. So I was able to choose exactly what I wanted which is good brands and great specifications. Although I'm already entitled to free photocopying from my university and the DSA should agree to pay for books, ink cartridges etc and maybe software upgrades.

freebie_junkie

Very_Poor wrote: »

I do (I'm dyslexic also) but I still haven't heard back from the DSA. They should help as they have for a total of 5 years. I brought my own computer and printer this time though as they kept investing in junk (mine is Norfolk) and it sounded like they weren't going to get me the equipment this time. So I was able to choose exactly what I wanted which is good brands and great specifications. Although I'm already entitled to free photocopying from my university and the DSA should agree to pay for books, ink cartridges etc and maybe software upgrades.

i find the slc and uni quite difficult to deal with especially as i have difficulties with forms, luckily theres one woman at the lea who knows me and has helped me with a lot of funding stuff in teh past and contines to help me if i need it. my lea, bury, use barry bennet for computers and stuff who build their own so theyre good machines, plus if anythign breaks they bring you round a new one or pick it up to fix. i get extra support as i have 3 conditions in total but its all along the same lines: book allowance, photocopying, computer consumables, study skills tutor, colorometry assesment (and once ive had it overlays or glasses as required), equipment and extra support as required from tutors and in exams. luckily they allow me to guide this support so tutors help me if i need it but back off if i dont.

freebie_junkie

does take ages to get the support though doesnt it? i applied back in april and didnt get an answer until id already been at uni for 2 weeks, now im havign to wait for my books as they can only be ordered online and you cant claim for anything thats dated before you got a yes.

Very_Poor

freebie_junkie wrote: »

i find the slc and uni quite difficult to deal with especially as i have difficulties with forms, luckily theres one woman at the lea who knows me and has helped me with a lot of funding stuff in teh past and contines to help me if i need it. my lea, bury, use barry bennet for computers and stuff who build their own so theyre good machines, plus if anythign breaks they bring you round a new one or pick it up to fix. i get extra support as i have 3 conditions in total but its all along the same lines: book allowance, photocopying, computer consumables, study skills tutor, colorometry assesment (and once ive had it overlays or glasses as required), equipment and extra support as required from tutors and in exams. luckily they allow me to guide this support so tutors help me if i need it but back off if i dont.

I should of had a tutor in my previous uni but they refused to proof read my work and gave me little helpful advice. In this uni they said they'll proof read my assignments. I have problems filling up forms too. It's weird because I can write normally (apart from problems with spelling etc) but always mess up forms. It's not so bad I need asistance, it's things like putting the answer in the wrong section etc. Hence they're always full of tipex. I already brought one book, I assumed they would pay me back as they have in the past. If they refuse then I'm sure the allowance will get used up by ridiculously expensive ink catridges and other things. They don't pay for paper though. I also get extra time in exams and record all lectures which is a life saver. But it's taking me too long to read around now...it never was this bad. I think I better seek advice.

maccy_d

yay! I feel much better now knowing I'm not the only truely skint and not through my own fault student! Have been told my loan will be in on Monday so hopefully it will be. I have no actual work as of yet just a lot of reading but I think my timetable is finally sorted out now so teething problems over I should be able to start studying properly.

I think the huge drinking sesh courtesy of my sister last night helped melt the frustration away. no injuries to report though

pixiedust_2

Ooh... How did you get an answer out of them?! No fair!