Arghhh!! started a degree which isn't what i expected it to be.. help!!

Infidel

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

I would not rely on email, I would turn up in person if at all possible. They can miss an email, or ignore it, but if you're standing in front of someone it's harder to be ignored ...

I would second that. Never ever rely on email, even if you get one back.

Generally speaking. It's too easy to be fobbed off with an 'automated response' rather than a personal one. You need to speak to people face to face regarding personal matters, especially as these more often than not bend and stretch way beyond the rule-book and hence need instant conversational responses.

Also, don't take the first answer you get as gospel. Always try through several different channels.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

It's having time to speak to different people and in person. Time is running out and I really don't relish the thought of loads of work to catch up on. It's always difficult catching the right people when they are free too.

Savvy_Sue

Yes, I see where you're coming from, but even if you've only popped into the dept and shown your face to the secretary to find out when you can see Prof X or Y, that is usually more effective than an email.

And I would say that if you are DEFINITELY interested in the Applied Psychology, you could say "I'm really interested in this, but I'm worried about catching up now, could I please have a guaranteed place now without re-applying?" What's the worst they can say? "No, sorry, you'll have to reapply." And the best is "That's fine." and the middle thing is "Well, you'll have to reapply but we'll definitely offer you an unconditional place."

Meanwhile, I think I might sneak into a few lectures (if there's enough students that you won't be noticed) and just check it's what you're after ...

Horace

Devil - you should definitely go for the Applied Psychology course if that is what you want to do. I would try again for a place - visit the Head of School's secretary if you have to, explain the situation to him/her and see if they have any no-shows or drop-outs. It is always a possibility. If you don't badger then you don't get.

Hang out in the Psychology Department if you have to - the more you niggle then you are more likely to be accepted.

Do it today.