Academic Thread

[BATTY BOY BUM BANDIT]

Anelka go Leeds man nice city and plenty of white girls to go round.City Centre is relatively small compared to London obv but I been her 4 weeks and still aint got round all the clubs and nights etc so more than enough for me

[Captain Planet]

Who knows what Kent Uni's nightlife is saying?

[Captain Planet]

and Surrey

[Grafter]

I went through a lot of what you did Spiderman. I don't have many words of wisdom coz you seem fully-aware of what you're dealing with. I feel your pain about the disorganised structures though. Each department assumes that THEIR work is the most important, and the ONLY work you have to do. So then, sh*t piles up from four different directions very quickly. Tutors can sometimes be understanding if you explain your situation to them, and they might give you some deadline leeway so you can stagger your workload. And it's a social minus for the uni to be flooded with uber-geeks, but what I realised very late was that you can learn a lot from them. At LSE they were virtually all international students, and they have a more realistic conception of what the global labour market is like. There are litereally millions of top-notch, exceedingly-motivated graduates being churned out in China and India every year, and with the world getting flatter, they are coming for the western jobs in engineering, medicine, finance. A lot of English students have a mentality of entitlement, they want to be able to limp through uni and get a cushy job afterwards. The international geeks know that ain't happening - they WANT and NEED to be the best, because where they're from, it won't be enough to be average. And they know how lucky they are to get their opportunity, so won't give less than 110%. Their level of motivation is off the charts, it was threatening/humbling/inspiring. Too many Brits don't comprehend the tidal wave of competition that's heading their way.

so very truewell saidcant stress anymore how much value is added to your work just by interactin with these international geekswe had a handful on our course, and them man were old an had either done the degree before or been workin in the industry. Hard working people

[NO SUNSHINE]

LSE has made me racist.

[Mr Q]

LSE has made me racist.

LOL, why?

[Platinum50]

Whats manny sayin?

[NO SUNSHINE]

LSE has made me racist.

LOL, why?

The way all the ethnic minorities (apart from blacks) stick together and don't mix.This is especially true for the foreign students (e.g. groups of Chinese or Pakistanis) but also for the English Asians.

[spiderman]

LSE has made me racist.

LOL, why?

The way all the ethnic minorities (apart from blacks) stick together and don't mix.This is especially true for the foreign students (e.g. groups of Chinese or Pakistanis) but also for the English Asians.

that makes uni so sh*t sometimes cos those ppl exclude themselves from everyone else, so it feels like a smaller place than it could be.

[NO SUNSHINE]

Lol trust. Plus the way bare people just don't get involved at all. There's 400 something people in my hall, I've only seen 100 of them MAX and spoke to about 50. A lot of people just stay in their rooms/only hang out with people from the same ethnicity/country and won't mix or anything. Thing that kills it is none of the white people are like me either, but I still try make an effort to fit in.

[spiderman]

Lol trust. Plus the way bare people just don't get involved at all. There's 400 something people in my hall, I've only seen 100 of them MAX and spoke to about 50. A lot of people just stay in their rooms/only hang out with people from the same ethnicity/country and won't mix or anything. Thing that kills it is none of the white people are like me either, but I still try make an effort to fit in.

also that prevents other people who mite of go involved from doing so, cos if they see this big majority of ppl just doing their own thing then it just makes them think everyone is like that and then they just do their own thing rather than put in more effort with people.

[Grafter]

Lol trust. Plus the way bare people just don't get involved at all. There's 400 something people in my hall, I've only seen 100 of them MAX and spoke to about 50. A lot of people just stay in their rooms/only hang out with people from the same ethnicity/country and won't mix or anything. Thing that kills it is none of the white people are like me either, but I still try make an effort to fit in.

pisseduni is a haven for segregation unfortunatelythe first lecture i had, people jus seperatedblacks in one area, muslims in another, hindus a nex place, chinese a nex, and the whites in the middle somewhereits natural that u feel more comfortable with people who have the same background as ubut still, people shouldnt isolate themselves

[Rothschild]

LSE has made me racist.

LOL, why?

The way all the ethnic minorities (apart from blacks) stick together and don't mix.This is especially true for the foreign students (e.g. groups of Chinese or Pakistanis) but also for the English Asians.

Sounds good. Atleast I wont be held back in my studies.

[Superstition]

Lol trust. Plus the way bare people just don't get involved at all. There's 400 something people in my hall, I've only seen 100 of them MAX and spoke to about 50. A lot of people just stay in their rooms/only hang out with people from the same ethnicity/country and won't mix or anything. Thing that kills it is none of the white people are like me either, but I still try make an effort to fit in.

You in Bankside? You'll definitely meet most people there in the coming months, don't fret. True the international students are insular, don't watch that though. If you went to a foreign-language country where there were groups of English-speakers, you'd probably gravitate towards them too. It's not even that they don't mix at ALL, they just generally have totally different interests and mix in different circles - if you joined hardcore sh*t like Finance Society or Property Investment Soc, you'd meet bare of them. But generally it's an unfortunately reality that most LSE students are very cliquey and minimally-social. The reflexive judgment is "what a bunch of neeks", but they really know what they're doing. International tuition at LSE is expensive, most of them aren't rich, they borrowed heavily or their fams are breaking their necks to provide the fees. They know they don't have time to f*ck about. Most students attending LSE are acutely-aware of the uni's reputation, and are there solely to excel academically and maximise their job prospects: Societies > Network > Internships > First > Grad Job. (At the time, I scoffed at the rigidity and slavishness of it, but now I honestly wish I'd done the same). And the university encourages the 'production-line of investment bankers' culture. Many will say "eurgh, they don't have lives", but they're very conscious of what kind of life lies ahead of them. While it's sad for us as indigenous Brits for our university environment to be so cynically work-oriented, I'd advise you to take a hint from them. Getting into LSE isn't the finishing line, it's the starting gun. And graduation is just the end of the first lap.It ain't good to be picking up racial prejudices either. Them folks are gonna be your bosses Don't even worry too much about penetrating circles (no homo) or groups which are hugely resistant to outsiders. As time goes on, the open-minded crowds will seek each other out - it's very possible to have a decent(ish) time. Just don't live at home, if at all possible. And if all else fails, seek out the sports teams and the druggies. They know everybody.

[spiderman]

Lol trust. Plus the way bare people just don't get involved at all. There's 400 something people in my hall, I've only seen 100 of them MAX and spoke to about 50. A lot of people just stay in their rooms/only hang out with people from the same ethnicity/country and won't mix or anything. Thing that kills it is none of the white people are like me either, but I still try make an effort to fit in.

You in Bankside? You'll definitely meet most people there in the coming months, don't fret. True the international students are insular, don't watch that though. If you went to a foreign-language country where there were groups of English-speakers, you'd probably gravitate towards them too. It's not even that they don't mix at ALL, they just generally have totally different interests and mix in different circles - if you joined hardcore sh*t like Finance Society or Property Investment Soc, you'd meet bare of them. But generally it's an unfortunately reality that most LSE students are very cliquey and minimally-social. The reflexive judgment is "what a bunch of neeks", but they really know what they're doing. International tuition at LSE is expensive, most of them aren't rich, they borrowed heavily or their fams are breaking their necks to provide the fees. They know they don't have time to f*ck about. Most students attending LSE are acutely-aware of the uni's reputation, and are there solely to excel academically and maximise their job prospects: Societies > Network > Internships > First > Grad Job. (At the time, I scoffed at the rigidity and slavishness of it, but now I honestly wish I'd done the same). And the university encourages the 'production-line of investment bankers' culture. Many will say "eurgh, they don't have lives", but they're very conscious of what kind of life lies ahead of them. While it's sad for us as indigenous Brits for our university environment to be so cynically work-oriented, I'd advise you to take a hint from them. Getting into LSE isn't the finishing line, it's the starting gun. And graduation is just the end of the first lap.It ain't good to be picking up racial prejudices either. Them folks are gonna be your bosses Don't even worry too much about penetrating circles (no homo) or groups which are hugely resistant to outsiders. As time goes on, the open-minded crowds will seek each other out - it's very possible to have a decent(ish) time. Just don't live at home, if at all possible. And if all else fails, seek out the sports teams and the druggies. They know everybody.

nail on the head.it just pisses me off sometimes, cos it is important to do well and work hard but they are toooo into it and it breeds an unhealthy social environment.but i suppose like u said its just a product of their backgrounds and how they have invested heavily in doing well so dont wanna f*ck up.there shud be an international quota though really.

[Steven]

aint even started my personal statement yet lol

[Dubby]

lol, it's disgusting - I've barely started my ICT Coursework and the first segment is due for friday, I've got the Oxford aptitude test on the 5th and haven't started revising, have other coursework n resits for december/jan that I haven't touched on yetI feel bare waste, I just need to get the last 2 months back really, I've done nothing with any of my spare time other than jam on the net and watch tvI thought once I had my unis decided and applied for I'd be more concentrated but I'm not at all

[NO SUNSHINE]

Lol trust. Plus the way bare people just don't get involved at all. There's 400 something people in my hall, I've only seen 100 of them MAX and spoke to about 50. A lot of people just stay in their rooms/only hang out with people from the same ethnicity/country and won't mix or anything. Thing that kills it is none of the white people are like me either, but I still try make an effort to fit in.

You in Bankside? You'll definitely meet most people there in the coming months, don't fret. True the international students are insular, don't watch that though. If you went to a foreign-language country where there were groups of English-speakers, you'd probably gravitate towards them too. It's not even that they don't mix at ALL, they just generally have totally different interests and mix in different circles - if you joined hardcore sh*t like Finance Society or Property Investment Soc, you'd meet bare of them. But generally it's an unfortunately reality that most LSE students are very cliquey and minimally-social. The reflexive judgment is "what a bunch of neeks", but they really know what they're doing. International tuition at LSE is expensive, most of them aren't rich, they borrowed heavily or their fams are breaking their necks to provide the fees. They know they don't have time to f*ck about. Most students attending LSE are acutely-aware of the uni's reputation, and are there solely to excel academically and maximise their job prospects: Societies > Network > Internships > First > Grad Job. (At the time, I scoffed at the rigidity and slavishness of it, but now I honestly wish I'd done the same). And the university encourages the 'production-line of investment bankers' culture. Many will say "eurgh, they don't have lives", but they're very conscious of what kind of life lies ahead of them. While it's sad for us as indigenous Brits for our university environment to be so cynically work-oriented, I'd advise you to take a hint from them. Getting into LSE isn't the finishing line, it's the starting gun. And graduation is just the end of the first lap.It ain't good to be picking up racial prejudices either. Them folks are gonna be your bosses Don't even worry too much about penetrating circles (no homo) or groups which are hugely resistant to outsiders. As time goes on, the open-minded crowds will seek each other out - it's very possible to have a decent(ish) time. Just don't live at home, if at all possible. And if all else fails, seek out the sports teams and the druggies. They know everybody.

Nah not Bankside, Rosebery.And I understand a lot of the Chinese/Indians are grateful to be here etc., but fact is I'm probably the poorest English person here but most of them are still overly-work obsessed and it just pisses me off. Actually to be honest, it's not even that, it's the fact i've got nothing in common with anybody here. I've basically just gotta turn into one of them which I don't wanna do, cos I don't wanna be an investment banker or anything like that, I mean don't get it twisted I'm more hungry for money than most English people here cos their mentality is more like they always had money and their parents can send them a grand a month etc. but I dunno I guess I never really thought I'd even go uni let alone one like this so it's a lot to adjust do. Also, I'm slightly lean so this post is fairly repetitive and nonsensical but you get my point I hope. But for example there's a bar here at the hall and at any time in the day there is NOBODY there, EVER. Even at 8 at night, there will only be 10 people there and only me and one other breh drink. And I ain't even wanting peolpe to get pissed or whatever but I mean they just spend the whole time in their room. This place depresses me big time.Edit, and yeah the cliqueiness is the worst thing. Like, these people have known each other 3 WEEKS and they're already acting like they've been friends for life and grew up in the same ends and won't chat to next people it just baffles me.

[bladerunner]

lol, it's disgusting - I've barely started my ICT Coursework and the first segment is due for friday, I've got the Oxford aptitude test on the 5th and haven't started revising, have other coursework n resits for december/jan that I haven't touched on yetI feel bare waste, I just need to get the last 2 months back really, I've done nothing with any of my spare time other than jam on the net and watch tvI thought once I had my unis decided and applied for I'd be more concentrated but I'm not at all

You're subconsciously trying to create excuses for if and when you fail.Psychology 101.

[Guest ChoccyLog]

Whats manny sayin?

If you socialise, its liveHad some joke times there

[BLACK VICTIM]

finally got net in my roomhad a party in my kitchen on saturdday

[o-guy]

lol, it's disgusting - I've barely started my ICT Coursework and the first segment is due for friday, I've got the Oxford aptitude test on the 5th and haven't started revising, have other coursework n resits for december/jan that I haven't touched on yetI feel bare waste, I just need to get the last 2 months back really, I've done nothing with any of my spare time other than jam on the net and watch tvI thought once I had my unis decided and applied for I'd be more concentrated but I'm not at all

You're subconsciously trying to create excuses for if and when you fail.Psychology 101.

you genuwinely irritate me and considering that you're just another internet personality thats quite the achievement u remind me of one boy in my law seminars that was private schooled he too is quite the c*ck

[Rippy]

Just got an offer this morning for Manchester... !?HahahaThe earliness has still left me in surprise...

[spiderman]

Lol trust. Plus the way bare people just don't get involved at all. There's 400 something people in my hall, I've only seen 100 of them MAX and spoke to about 50. A lot of people just stay in their rooms/only hang out with people from the same ethnicity/country and won't mix or anything. Thing that kills it is none of the white people are like me either, but I still try make an effort to fit in.

You in Bankside? You'll definitely meet most people there in the coming months, don't fret. True the international students are insular, don't watch that though. If you went to a foreign-language country where there were groups of English-speakers, you'd probably gravitate towards them too. It's not even that they don't mix at ALL, they just generally have totally different interests and mix in different circles - if you joined hardcore sh*t like Finance Society or Property Investment Soc, you'd meet bare of them. But generally it's an unfortunately reality that most LSE students are very cliquey and minimally-social. The reflexive judgment is "what a bunch of neeks", but they really know what they're doing. International tuition at LSE is expensive, most of them aren't rich, they borrowed heavily or their fams are breaking their necks to provide the fees. They know they don't have time to f*ck about. Most students attending LSE are acutely-aware of the uni's reputation, and are there solely to excel academically and maximise their job prospects: Societies > Network > Internships > First > Grad Job. (At the time, I scoffed at the rigidity and slavishness of it, but now I honestly wish I'd done the same). And the university encourages the 'production-line of investment bankers' culture. Many will say "eurgh, they don't have lives", but they're very conscious of what kind of life lies ahead of them. While it's sad for us as indigenous Brits for our university environment to be so cynically work-oriented, I'd advise you to take a hint from them. Getting into LSE isn't the finishing line, it's the starting gun. And graduation is just the end of the first lap.It ain't good to be picking up racial prejudices either. Them folks are gonna be your bosses Don't even worry too much about penetrating circles (no homo) or groups which are hugely resistant to outsiders. As time goes on, the open-minded crowds will seek each other out - it's very possible to have a decent(ish) time. Just don't live at home, if at all possible. And if all else fails, seek out the sports teams and the druggies. They know everybody.

Nah not Bankside, Rosebery.And I understand a lot of the Chinese/Indians are grateful to be here etc., but fact is I'm probably the poorest English person here but most of them are still overly-work obsessed and it just pisses me off. Actually to be honest, it's not even that, it's the fact i've got nothing in common with anybody here. I've basically just gotta turn into one of them which I don't wanna do, cos I don't wanna be an investment banker or anything like that, I mean don't get it twisted I'm more hungry for money than most English people here cos their mentality is more like they always had money and their parents can send them a grand a month etc. but I dunno I guess I never really thought I'd even go uni let alone one like this so it's a lot to adjust do. Also, I'm slightly lean so this post is fairly repetitive and nonsensical but you get my point I hope. But for example there's a bar here at the hall and at any time in the day there is NOBODY there, EVER. Even at 8 at night, there will only be 10 people there and only me and one other breh drink. And I ain't even wanting peolpe to get pissed or whatever but I mean they just spend the whole time in their room. This place depresses me big time.Edit, and yeah the cliqueiness is the worst thing. Like, these people have known each other 3 WEEKS and they're already acting like they've been friends for life and grew up in the same ends and won't chat to next people it just baffles me.

lol the way i can relate is disgusting.f*ck it bruv, grit ur teeth n get thru it. it might feel like sh*t now, but the way the labour market is gettin so competitive your sacrifice of goin to one of the top uni's will mean ALOT.wen ur secure and got a good job and sick pay u will look back and know u made the right choice.having a sick experience and social life at uni is great but it only lasts for 3-4 years. cant put it on ur CV and a good degree lasts for a lifetime.

[drifterman]

lol@uniso plz'd im done2 of my boys @ uni got Unclassified lmfao3 yrs and nothing 2 show for it