tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post650220407176670461..comments2024-03-25T16:37:34.069+00:00Comments on FASHION-TRAIN: The reality of university & university lifeBecca.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11894658720113662118noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-3032214963162778502013-04-28T21:41:41.478+01:002013-04-28T21:41:41.478+01:00I'm sorry you haven't enjoyed uni. It'...I'm sorry you haven't enjoyed uni. It's not for everyone. My parents told me apply and if it came round to the time to leave and I didn't want to go, there was nothing lost but £20 application fee for UCAS. You may find second year better, I had a horrid time in halls too, but I am so much happier living with people I chose to be with now. Have a look at my blog, I try to make uni seem funny when sometimes you don't feel like laughing! hmwarley.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-29963691132138549122013-04-01T16:27:04.497+01:002013-04-01T16:27:04.497+01:00Thanks for being totally honest here - I am planni...Thanks for being totally honest here - I am planning to do the same course at BCU in Sept! I'll go into it with a more realistic approach now, so it's been really interesting to hear what you have to say :) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17797555737948101147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-58979559424658230922013-03-23T16:23:40.275+00:002013-03-23T16:23:40.275+00:00Great post! University definitely isn't for ev...Great post! University definitely isn't for everyone, I agree. It sucks that so many people end up going just because they feel that they have to.<br /><br />xx<br />www.naturally-christina.blogspot.comChristina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834486010745612279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-49895386014318880612013-03-20T08:08:00.418+00:002013-03-20T08:08:00.418+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-17354583950319460312013-03-15T20:03:25.745+00:002013-03-15T20:03:25.745+00:00Beautiful pictures You are so cute
makelifecolor...Beautiful pictures You are so cute <br /><br />makelifecolorful.blogspot.co.ukHummingbird Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215879545178586809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-24759402237147614622013-03-15T14:11:40.579+00:002013-03-15T14:11:40.579+00:00This post was really helpful to read! Like a lot o...This post was really helpful to read! Like a lot of you I've applied to go to Uni in September but am still doubting my course but feel I can't waste a year at home feeling down. If anyone wants to talk (or rant haha) about uni, feel free to message me! :) I'd love to know others thought on their degree <br /><br />sophjohnno@hotmail.co.uk<br /><br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065159218048397678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-81782707814341642872013-03-13T21:59:27.371+00:002013-03-13T21:59:27.371+00:00I know what you mean, there is a lot of down falls...I know what you mean, there is a lot of down falls to uni, however I'm in my third year of a fashion degree at Trent. I'm also doing a placement year bcos even with a fashion degree it's not enough to break into the industry. Just try to enjoy the time you have at uni, the whole uni lifestyle is something you won't get back :) xxLauren Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03833525574341503183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-22044894658183796162013-03-12T21:49:17.018+00:002013-03-12T21:49:17.018+00:00I'm in my third year now and I have to say tha...I'm in my third year now and I have to say that I completely agree with what your saying. Since I started I've barely been in uni at all, a maximum of like 6-8 hours a week. It's not great when you have SO much free time, it's hard to feel productive.<br />I've got a part-time job as well, which is definitely a must - nice to have some spending money! Hope things are looking up!<br /><br />problemsofapoorgirl.blogspot.com<br /><br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227949203478026392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-58542824733268194772013-03-12T15:37:55.275+00:002013-03-12T15:37:55.275+00:00I agree with all but one of your tips which was th...I agree with all but one of your tips which was the "go for the Uni that wants the highest grades". In my case, (my degree is in Biomedical Sciences), the Unis with the highest grades don't tend to be accredited and leave you in a worse state than those with lower entry grades that are accredited and allow you to do a placement. Luckily for me I only paid £3400 per year for my degree. I am still job hunting but the degree is needed in my area of science. <br /><br />I'm so sorry that you're unhappy with the amount of teaching hours you have, but I think you should go and talk to someone about it before you go into second year! I was in over 16 hours per week in classes, a full days lab and then more in the library etc doing work. The careers centre in your Uni should be able to give you some good pointers on what to do. Or as someone else has said, see it as a plus and when you're not working part-time, try and get an internship somewhere or even voluntary in a fashion related company! :)<br /><br />Hope it all works out for you! :) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578224480557952398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-81802740477910863592013-03-12T12:00:56.182+00:002013-03-12T12:00:56.182+00:00I'm sorry that uni wasn't what you wanted ...I'm sorry that uni wasn't what you wanted it to be. I never went, I wasn't ever interested really, the idea of having to write an essay makes me feel sick!<br /><br />A lot of my friends have been in the same situation as you, I hope things get better for you soon xx<br /><br /><a href="http://lucylovestoblog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Lucy Loves To Blog</a>Lucy Loves To Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701051096624357447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-78167569211534415682013-03-11T11:01:20.964+00:002013-03-11T11:01:20.964+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502204400863428346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-89018141932653306562013-03-10T21:35:51.135+00:002013-03-10T21:35:51.135+00:00Sorry to hear you haven't been having the best...Sorry to hear you haven't been having the best of times at uni :( I want to go to uni but it's not for a couple of years yet! Hopefully tuition fees will go down then haha! x<br /><br /><a href="www.olivialikesfashion.com" rel="nofollow">www.olivialikesfashion.com</a>Olivia Burnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13453565941093259330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-22836373621844927952013-03-10T21:35:44.226+00:002013-03-10T21:35:44.226+00:00Uni life is so much what you make it.
It's re...Uni life is so much what you make it. <br />It's really easy to romanticize it but half of the time it's just a pain in the arse, plus you have to do your own washing.<br /><br />On the other hand, you say your course doesn't have many contact hours, see this as a plus: you have the time and opportunity to do so much without a big risk factor, if you don't get the internship you want or your big plans don't materialize you're still in the same position you were before: Working towards getting a degree which will only help your future.<br /><br />That's how I try and see things when i'm feeling low.xxxx<br /><br />Megan Kate<br /><br />Megan Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254253592671499070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-5112337956443303942013-03-10T19:23:55.013+00:002013-03-10T19:23:55.013+00:00It's really nice that you've been so hones...It's really nice that you've been so honest here, and the advice you gave is really sound too. When I went to uni my halls were on campus so it wasn't too bad a commute at all, but I did have a fair amount of contact hours. I think it does seem like a bit of a joke when you pay so much money but don't get many hours of lectures/seminars - you wonder whether you're just paying for the piece of paper xx<br /><br />http://myworldbysasha.blogspot.co.ukSashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109805327681885901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-10857432414936313852013-03-10T18:21:47.660+00:002013-03-10T18:21:47.660+00:00Money was always a massive issue for me when i was...Money was always a massive issue for me when i was at uni too but i literally had no time to work and when i did find a job i had to quit after a month because of my uni work. I think it really does depend on your course and uni, i did law and by third year the library became my second home which was very depressing!<br />I enjoyed reading your post - every experience is different so it's good to read about others!<br />I agree that you learn a lot about yourself and the money issue is hard to deal with - trying to learn but having no money to eat? Doesn't make sense lol! And even now i've graduated i've completely changed my mind about going into law which is a bit annoying!<br />Saadiya x<br /><br />www.thatgirlsaadiya.blogspot.com That girl; Saadiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057796953695240659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-70874663388233924572013-03-10T13:08:36.880+00:002013-03-10T13:08:36.880+00:00This is one of the most honest post I've read ...This is one of the most honest post I've read and it's a huge eye opener. I'm planning on going to uni in September, but there's this part of me that doesn't want to go (a huge part of me) but without it I can't go into the career I'd like to follow. (Fashion Journalism). My college, parents and brothers are pushing me to go as if I'm still a child being told I need to go to school! <br /><br />I really hope everything works out for you and you achieve everything you're working so hard for. <br /><br />Beth xxx <br />bethany-mariex.blogspot.co.ukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605638323658698721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-43978547799650404822013-03-10T12:01:19.062+00:002013-03-10T12:01:19.062+00:00I agree with so much of what you've said here....I agree with so much of what you've said here. I always knew I wanted to go to uni and was fortunate enough to go before the tuition fees went up, although I still thought £3,000 a year was a hell of a lot. I studied languages so was in uni more than people who study other arts subjects, as I had language classes as well as lectures, but I still question what they did with all that money from us. I would think twice if I was about to start applying for unis now with the new tuition fees, especially now I've left uni and really struggled to find a job I want. Experience is EVERYTHING nowadays and my first class degree seems almost irrelevant. I know most employers want you to have a degree on your CV, but that seems to be all they care about regarding your degree - the fact you've physically got one, rather than being interested in your academic achievements. It's a lot of money and effort just to get a line on your CV. However, I had the best time at uni, I learnt a lot, really grew up and I don't regret it at all. My advice to you if you continue with your degree is try to get some interning or other relevant work experience in the summer holidays, I really wish I had done that while I had the chance - I worked part time too but apparently that's not enough for employers nowadays! GOOD LUCK with whatever you choose to do!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357898992951391420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-91700592521763475662013-03-10T11:59:29.373+00:002013-03-10T11:59:29.373+00:00I absolutely loved this post - it was like a breat...I absolutely loved this post - it was like a breath of fresh air to read. I didn't go to university as I was so desperate for a job, and having the independence via my own money. Even though I'd have loved to study Fashion Buying at uni, the thought of the student debt etc put me off. Also I'm a 'home girl' lol! I get terrible home sickness! I don't regret my decision because blogging gives me the opportunity to do what I love writing and expressing my interest in fashion plus there have been lots of opportunities from it that just go to show you don't need a degree to do what you love.<br /><br />Elizabeth Daisy x<br /><br /><a href="http://www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.com/" rel="nofollow">www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.com</a> Elizabeth Daisy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10464414891444663074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-7544080464461171002013-03-10T10:00:42.920+00:002013-03-10T10:00:42.920+00:00Wow! Love the honesty in this becca! Gave me so mu...Wow! Love the honesty in this becca! Gave me so much to think about, as i've got to start researching and looking over the next few months; which shall be fun. But thank you for this post, it really has given me a lot to think about and mull over! xxx Holl JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907783876976338571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-60897081409613141252013-03-10T08:55:14.154+00:002013-03-10T08:55:14.154+00:00I know a lot of people who are doing courses where...I know a lot of people who are doing courses where they only have something ridiculous like 2 hours a week! I think it depends on the course you are doing because I do Primary Education (to be a primary school teacher) and most days I'm in university from 9am-5pm and we get placement every year. There's many mixed views about university I think, especially now the tuition fee has risen. I applied way before the fee increased and I still struggle to have enough money so I can see how hard it must be for those who have to pay more now! Well done for getting a job!<br /><br />www.gvadlln.blogspot.co.ukGavinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435108980786684995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-75581930577009793022013-03-10T08:11:09.668+00:002013-03-10T08:11:09.668+00:00I'm meant to be starting uni this year but lat...I'm meant to be starting uni this year but lately I'm wondering if it's really what I want to do? About 12,000pounds on tuition yearly (I'm an international student) is a lot of money. That doesn't even include accommodation fees and other bits and then I'm not even sure I want to study the course I got accepted for? Really, my parents are the ones forcing me to go down the science path. I've just got a whole lot of conflicting emotions about the whole uni thing. Lol, if my parents would let me study a fashion-related course then I wouldn't hesitate at all but Genetics, mergh. I'm an excellent science student but I don't see myself using that degree. Nope, I really can't.<br /><br />Glad everything's better for you now x<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://la-grunge.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Personal Style Blog By ORR</a>Oroma Roxella Rukevwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325926384072674157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-52871591927802565522013-03-10T02:47:51.474+00:002013-03-10T02:47:51.474+00:00I think that Uni is pushed on young people way to ...I think that Uni is pushed on young people way to much nowadays. I feel like a lot of my friends only went for the social side of university, and chose a course for the sake of it. Unfortunately, they're going to left with a massive debt at the end of it. <br /><br />There a so many courses that just shouldn't be taught at university; for example, I'm doing a diploma in Veterinary Nursing and I'm learning on the job. I work full time, so get paid and I'm at college once a week. It may not be a degree, but I'll be a qualified vet nurse after two years. Anyone could go to uni and do vet nursing - but then how can you know you really have the passion for it when you're doing mostly theory. It'll take two years longer than a diploma and you'll be left with crazy debt.<br /><br />I think a lot of things should go back to the old school ways of teaching on the job! I hope uni does work out for you though; as long as your passionate enough about something, you'll get there xAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036294339123225751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-46953270170829366912013-03-10T02:40:53.459+00:002013-03-10T02:40:53.459+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036294339123225751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-52748420875610151182013-03-10T02:11:35.212+00:002013-03-10T02:11:35.212+00:00This was a really informative post, I'm going ...This was a really informative post, I'm going off to uni soon and things like this really help and cover all bases!<br /><br /><a href="http://alittlebitunique.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">A little bit Unique</a><br /><br />x<br /><br />Ellen Grace https://www.blogger.com/profile/01684425731372729281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238544734503720962.post-4131226263965926032013-03-10T02:00:30.432+00:002013-03-10T02:00:30.432+00:00Ah didn't realise you'd moved to Birmingha...Ah didn't realise you'd moved to Birmingham (my hometown) which uni are you at? Sorry it's not going too well and meeting your expectations.What about trying interning or something in your free time? There's a few fashion things starting in Bham.<br /><br />Jen@www.whatjennadidnext.comJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14820011731551411852noreply@blogger.com