To be honest, I've never been. All I heard was that it was similar to Oxford. And Oxford is rubbish
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Who did Maths at A-Level?
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Well call me short sighted, but I honestly am just applying to university to do more maths. And Cambridge and Warwick happen to be the best places for that. As for fun, maybe you're right. I haven't had the opportunity to visit bristol or nottingham yet, but maybe I'll reconsider when I do.
I think the whole course 'league table' thing is just a bit naff. I really don't think any potential employer is going to go 'hold on, this university is 10 places above the other for that course', because to do so would be ridiculous. If it's in the same range, I wouldn't worry
I was employed to start work in Bristol in September 2011, but arrangements were made for me to start in 2012 instead. For being so cruel, they offered to pay for some travelling. It's a hard life
I have to be honest, I've never been. All I heard was that it was similar to Oxford. And Oxford is rubbish
There is no comparison social life wise for Cambridge vs Bristol.
I worked in Cambridge most of last summer and went on lots of nights out there. I'm at Bristol uni now.
Bristol is amazing.
Come to UoB!
Did Maths and Further Maths, 11 years ago now, when I did it we had to do 6 modules for each one, by the time it got to the last june I had already got what I needed to get into Uni so I didn't do a lot of work for my last 2 modules (which were obviously the hardest as well) and ended up getting an E and a U in those two and so finished with an A and a C. Did MACS at uni, now in accountancy.
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Got an A and now am studying as a computer programmer, use a lot of what I learnt! So much for the "when will we ever need this!" talk a lot of people do
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Got a C in maths (messed up A2's due to girls, football and cars) then went on to get a 2:1 in maths from Plymouth uni and now working for MOD doing stuff using stats. So yeah I'm pretty maths orientated.
Got a B in a-level maths, went on to do a physics degree and then an MSc in energy and environment, going graduation on tuesday. Pretty good turn around from when I was little, I couldn't read, write or do any maths at age 7. I was then statemented, had 1.5 years of help with dyslexia and left with a reading age of 15 (at age 9).
Not really sure what I want to do career wise, applied for a few things in the nuclear industry. Currently unemployed.
Not really sure what I want to do career wise, applied for a few things in the nuclear industry. Currently unemployed.
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Scored a B at GCSE Maths.
As for A-Level Maths I did P1 & P2 the first year and struggled a little due to various factors. In the second year I took AS Level Statistics T1 & T2 and could not handle P3 & P4 and so ended up with an E for Statistics and an N for Maths ...pretty hard.
This was on top of A Level Environmental Science (like a GCSE really), A Level Physics and AS Level I.T.
The college scrapped Physics half through my A Level and so I had one AS level (E) and had to complete another AS Level at a totally different college - I was the only student left doing it.
Sadly it all got too much and my head nearly exploded - I didn't get what I wanted, which was meteorology/earth sciences
As for A-Level Maths I did P1 & P2 the first year and struggled a little due to various factors. In the second year I took AS Level Statistics T1 & T2 and could not handle P3 & P4 and so ended up with an E for Statistics and an N for Maths
...pretty hard. This was on top of A Level Environmental Science (like a GCSE really), A Level Physics and AS Level I.T.
The college scrapped Physics half through my A Level and so I had one AS level (E) and had to complete another AS Level at a totally different college - I was the only student left doing it.
Sadly it all got too much and my head nearly exploded - I didn't get what I wanted, which was meteorology/earth sciences
A little different - I did higher-level mathematics for my International Baccalaureate (IB) back in 2004-2006 and got a score of 7 (out of 7). I did a MEng degree in Chemical Engineering and I'm now doing a PhD in computational fluid dynamics - maths is vital for what I do, but I find that simple arithmetic is getting beyond me whereas complex linear algebra and differential calculus is now easy
Did maths in A-level and I am now doing automotive engineering at uni. It helps a lot with the maths module as the first year is basically a-level stuff. There are students who are struggling with it because they did foundation. Got A for maths in my 1st year.
Took maths at at A level as I waltzed to an A* in GCSE and was in NAGTY for it. However dropped it after the first year as I didn't get on with any of the exams - I could blitz all the work in classes, but just froze up in the exams completely - decided it would be better if I didn't continue with it (couldn't afford to resit the exams).
GCSE Maths A, A-Level Maths A, Computer Science Degree (Top of Class, University of Bristol).
Now I work in Computer Forensics, doing work that is always in the news headlines but I can't talk about
All of this! Both the gf (met at UoB) and I will end up in Bristol long term, once we get our careers developed enough to have a major influence in our location.
My gf studied Mathematics at UoB, want me to get you in touch with her to talk about how it compared to her other choices and why she chose it?
Now I work in Computer Forensics, doing work that is always in the news headlines but I can't talk about
Because it's just a truck load of awesome! Like many decent cities, the central area (where the university is based) is divided into zones which are all within walking distance, with the 'extremes' being Clifton (a very 'poe-shhh' and lush area) and the grittier stoke's croft (home of many a Banksy piece and other urban art). Every area has its own persona and cool place to go.
The variety of night life (heavy metal, chart, crazy rave, you got it), recreational activities, shopping etc are all phenomenal. Last year in Clifton I was a 4 minute stroll from a student clubbing area (the triangle), a 20 minute walk from Cabot circus (an amazing shopping centre) and a 5 minute bike ride to Ashton Court for some off road biking (over the suspension bridge).
The thing that really makes it though are the people. The people in Bristol LOVE Bristol - I've never heard a bad word. All the cider / wildlife festivals are packed with enthusiastic students and locals, there really is a sense of pride. I was a student there for 6 years and didn't get bored and many of my friends who have left are trying to find ways to return. It's a very happening, enthusiastic and cultural city. It's just brilliant, I can't wait to go back in September
I bet my soul that you will not regret going to Bristol. I am that confident.
All of this! Both the gf (met at UoB) and I will end up in Bristol long term, once we get our careers developed enough to have a major influence in our location.
My gf studied Mathematics at UoB, want me to get you in touch with her to talk about how it compared to her other choices and why she chose it?
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Interesting thread very insightful for me. Cheers guys. I'm currently doing maths and further maths at AS level. Hope to get an A in C1 in Jan and a B in M1 in Jan. Finding C1 pretty easy but fmaths is pretty hard, made worse when everyone in the class are genius'. Want to do engineering at degree, mechanical providing I prove to be clever enough. Fingers crossed.
How do you get into that line of work KaHn. Sounds very interesting and just like what I'd like to do when I'm older. Did you apply for the job after uni or get offered it during uni or? Very interested.
Actually just realized this is pretty off topic.
Actually just realized this is pretty off topic.
Warwick 3rd year here- just switched to the Mmath. A/A in maths and further.
Good luck to the guys applying to Cambridge- remember getting the offer is the easy bit For the interviews make sure you practice sketching functions inside out. That always came up when I interviewed. Then make sure you pretend to not know how to do a question even if you do- make them think you are working it out on the spot.
Don't make the mistake of putting Cambridge/Warwick as your choices either unless you are a complete natural. Even if you prepare, STEP is ****ing hard.
I found A-levels a complete breeze but STEP/uni maths is completely different.
Good luck to the guys applying to Cambridge- remember getting the offer is the easy bit
For the interviews make sure you practice sketching functions inside out. That always came up when I interviewed. Then make sure you pretend to not know how to do a question even if you do- make them think you are working it out on the spot.Don't make the mistake of putting Cambridge/Warwick as your choices either unless you are a complete natural. Even if you prepare, STEP is ****ing hard.
I found A-levels a complete breeze but STEP/uni maths is completely different.