I'm making a career change to be a psychotherapist/clinical psychologist. As a result of this I'm returning to university this month in my early thirties to study an undergraduate degree. In order to make a success of this I want all aspects of it to go well including the social aspects. I have a lot of common sense and am somewhat introverted though not painfully. I'd really welcome any tips on getting the most out of this experience, particularly in terms of easing meeting new people and forming new friendships. I'm UK based.
posted by anonymous
on Sep 9, 2009 -
7 answers
Did you receive your graduate degree at the same university that you received your undergraduate degree from? If so, do you regret not branching out and going to a new university for graduate school or are you happy with your decision?
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posted by pdx87
on Aug 17, 2009 -
30 answers
What would be the best route to go after finishing an AS degree? Many questions about New England, and the regular England, rolled into one inside.
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posted by lhude sing cuccu
on Aug 12, 2009 -
13 answers
How do I fund studies in Australia when I'm not an Australian citizen?
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posted by lwb
on Aug 10, 2009 -
12 answers
How do I offer support for people attending/wanting to attend college, but who have very different situations from anything I knew? 2 different scenarios!
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posted by brainmouse
on Aug 8, 2009 -
9 answers
It's my nephew's birthday this weekend. He is going to University in September to study Medicine (in the UK). Are there any essential medical text books I could get him to help with his studies?
posted by kenchie
on Aug 6, 2009 -
19 answers
What are some things you wish you knew (or were glad you knew) before you moved into your first apartment with roommates? I'm looking for methods of splitting up chores, cooking, finances, resolving disputes, and dealing with common problems.
posted by yaymukund
on Aug 5, 2009 -
40 answers
Depression in University/College: most of you seem to have been through it, do you have any tips?
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posted by teraspawn
on Aug 2, 2009 -
17 answers
Is it legal to draw unemployment benefits in Illinois while attending college as a full-time student?
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posted by sugarfish
on Jul 30, 2009 -
5 answers
My sister is a junior in high school and beginning to look at colleges. We're having difficulty finding colleges which would be a good "fit" for her (film major). Help?
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posted by elisabethjw
on Jul 26, 2009 -
39 answers
My friend is applying for clinical psychology postgraduate study at the end of this year and she would like to make sure she is well read on relevant books (nb. not text books) and blogs etc before the interview. Can anyone reccomend any books, websites or blogs that would be good for my friend to review prior to her interview?
posted by curious zoe
on Jul 21, 2009 -
3 answers
Besides University of Florida (UF), are there any good, accredited schools in Florida that offer completely online business degrees (or Economics... maybe General Studies worst case)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 13, 2009 -
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I suffered from depression and social anxiety throughout my mid to late teens so I did poorly in my A-levels which I picked based more on how easy I thought they'd be than how much they interested me. I managed to get into a decent Art School thanks to my graphics portfolio but I was miserable there. I transferred to a different school and got treatment for depression and was much happier. I just got my results for the first year though and they were terrible - I just barely passed. I'm starting to think I'm not suited to art school. I feel like I missed my chance to find a subject that really interests me and now I'm stuck on a career path which I'm not suited for. I keep fantasizing about going into science - I've always been interested in it and both of my brothers have science degrees - but I'd have to start from scratch and I have no idea if I'd be any good at it. Is this just a dumb pipe dream or is it something I should look into?
posted by Andy Harwood
on Jul 4, 2009 -
8 answers
What kind of job can I get with this business degree that would let me have a degree of autonomy over my work, interact with my coworkers, and provide a measure of stability in this unhappy economic climate?
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posted by Phire
on Jun 22, 2009 -
5 answers
I'd like to study about Comparative Literature, but as I've looked around at CompLit university departments it appears that there isn't really anything like an introductory course or textbook.
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posted by elfgirl
on Jun 11, 2009 -
5 answers
Is there any further action I can take to recoup the financial loss and and deal with the emotional frustration resulting from my university's swine-flu-panic decision to cancel a much-anticipated field research opportunity?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 10, 2009 -
6 answers
Possibly going back to school in an unrelated field (engineering); what's the best way to approach this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2009 -
7 answers
I want to be a doctor. I'm 18. What do I need to do now to ensure the best possible route to getting there?
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posted by alona
on Jun 5, 2009 -
19 answers
What are some universities which teach in French that a student from the U.S. should consider? (Especially in Quebec.)
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posted by non-kneebiter
on May 19, 2009 -
6 answers
I just got served papers showing that I am being sued for university tuition. What next?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2009 -
13 answers
Which colleges or universities still offer free tuition to children of employees who get accepted to the school?
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posted by mds35
on May 14, 2009 -
51 answers
What is the simplest way to allow for an anonymous course evaluation? A simple re-mailer would work, but I can't seem to find one.
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posted by monocultured
on Apr 27, 2009 -
10 answers
I'm doing my comp. exam (also called doctoral exam here) this summer. This involves reading a whole bunch of books and articles (about 30), and writing a long paper that answers a few questions from my committee. I am looking for good note-taking methods.
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posted by ddaavviidd
on Apr 24, 2009 -
9 answers
University-etiquette filter: I received a great grant and would like to thank the professors who helped me through the rigorous application process. Is a good bottle of wine a proper choice?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 23, 2009 -
10 answers
Is it worth it for a foreign parent to squeeze his budget to manage very expensive undergraduate educations for his children in elite American schools?
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posted by Mo Nickels
on Apr 17, 2009 -
28 answers
KOREA FILTER: Help me decide if I should leave my current Korean university and move to Seoul to focus on Korean language learning.
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posted by Knigel
on Apr 12, 2009 -
4 answers
Circumstances have led me to apply for university instructional technologist positions even though this is not what I have specifically trained to do. Now that I am getting interviews, I need perspective/resources.
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posted by mrmojoflying
on Apr 9, 2009 -
1 answer
I was lucky enough to get accepted to both of my two dream undergraduate schools. But now I have no idea which one to go to.
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posted by Bahro
on Apr 5, 2009 -
58 answers
TAs, profs, teachers, markers: give me your best stock phrases for essay comments.
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posted by pised
on Mar 30, 2009 -
22 answers
Where can I find a complete list of college and university graduate programs in the USA that accept the Miller Analogies Test for admission?
posted by parmanparman
on Mar 14, 2009 -
2 answers
How do we best finance our daughter's Irish University career (we're in the UK)?
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posted by Wilder
on Mar 3, 2009 -
11 answers
Are there any academics who specialize in criticizing/studying academia? What are their names?
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posted by Dr. Send
on Feb 25, 2009 -
27 answers
New career path (Med school) in sights, past the deadline to apply/register for (Fall '09) undergrad programs that offer classes necessary for MCATs, any way to get into universities this late in the game?
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posted by Christ, what an asshole
on Feb 19, 2009 -
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miss nax, an American, is interested in going to university in Montreal starting with online courses this year, and matriculating FT in fall 2010. She's asked me to help investigate (she's living in China right now, making some of the research challenging.)
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posted by nax
on Jan 22, 2009 -
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