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2.2 degree - how bad is it?
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I just found out I will be graduating with a 2.2 in biology from a uni ranked about 60th in the country. It's not a great degree of course, I expected a 2.1 but my final project was poor and I ended up with 57%.
Did I just waste 3 years?
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Grad scheme? Not ideal, not entirely off the cards, but easily pre-screened out of many. Lucky for you most people actually just get a job rather than a grad scheme. Forget them.
Further study? You'd get on a Master's if you wanted somewhere.
Job? Depends what you want to do. The degree itself isn't a huge issue, people would be more concerned if you're applying for a biologically technical role versus I dunno, recruitment or sales.
This is a great time to sell any other experiences / hobbies / societies yadda yadda.
Basically, no. I know enough people with 2.2s, some making mad money even. You just might take a hit on your first job (i.e. might not be quite what you want / for the salary you want). Be flexible on location if you can, it will give you a lot more opportunities. Once you've got one job then they really won't care much for it. You tick a box by having a degree, that's good enough with a bit of experience. Just smash the first applications with positivity, you got this.
If you look at your degree as just a grade you've missed the point of it. You are no worse than the version of you in your head that got 60% and a 2:1 - it doesn't automatically mean you got more out of it, anyone who falls a couple of % either side of a grade boundary could have very easily gone the other way and it still wouldn't make any difference to the skills / knowledge they gained in that time.
Taking a gap year in the middle of my degree, bad idea?
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I lost my closest friend, had a breakup, fell out with my main group of friends, and attempted suicide all within the year. I'm a 19 year old finishing up my sophomore year of university, and I'm struggling through school because of this. I'm in therapy and on medication, but even so, that combined with the terrible stress finals are putting on me gives me incredible anxiety/panic even thinking about this August. I've only ever heard of people taking a gap year after they finish High-school, so this worries me as I'm wanting to go against the grain and do this during my four years.
My university is in a small rural state on the East Coast, but I have two good friends in Oregon who I visit twice a year (I'm already planning on spending June and July w/ them) and they've always told me I'm welcome to live with them for however long I need to. Well, hopefully that isn't just an empty gesture, because I'm thinking of taking them up on that offer. Most of the people who have supported me here are gone now, so my friends in Oregon are some of the only close people left in my life - they're pretty much a second family to me.
Would it be a stupid move given it'd set my studies back a year/maybe mess up my financial-aid? I get good grades, and like any other college student I want to get in and out in only four years, but I don't know if I can right now. I'm concerned about this affecting my future and that this might just be an impulsive decision...
I'm very lost right now. I haven't brought it up to my actual parents yet because I don't know how they will react. Any advice or suggestions are welcome.
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Talk with you advisor, they should be able to help you out and talk through your options with you. I have known a few people who have done this and it’s something I should have done, but didn’t realize it was an option until too late. Your advisor should be familiar with helping you do this or at least direct you to people who can. Talk it through and see what options you have and if you feel like it’s the right choice than don’t feel bad about pursuing it. Your health comes before school, classes will always be available whenever you’re ready.
Is a Comp Sci Degree that bad?
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What is the job market like after a comp sci degree here? I'm worried about finding internships/job opportunities when I graduate and some friends have even told me to switch majors because it is not worth it. What do I do?
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My fiancé has a computer science degree (graduated this year) and is making 85K/year. You’ll do better to move somewhere else in general, but CS has a TON of opportunities
ELI5: Why is exceeding a 1.5 degree Celsius increase in the earth's temperature harmful to the planet?
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So for years we've been hearing about how we would need to do everything in our power in order to avoid exceeding a 1.5° C increase in the earth's temperature otherwise it would cause irreversible damage. But what is with this amount specifically that is so worrying to us? Let's say I'm a layman who knows nothing about science, 1.5 degrees doesn't seem so bad. If for example if I relate it to airconditioning and the thermostat is at 22 degrees celsius, if I set it to 23.5 degrees it's only slightly warmer. If I set it to 22 degrees it's slightly colder. If it's only a slight increase what's the big deal? Can someone please explain like I'm 5?
Top Comment: 1.5°C for the whole planet is a lot of heat energy in the system, that means huge storms which destroys a lot. Also, the temperature difference does not distribute equally, we already have regions with >2°C increase. And this is also not equally distributed over time, but can mean several weeks of >5°C hotter. That can make a difference between "nice summer weather" and "heat wave with thousands of deaths". And the whole ecosystems is affected. Plants that were just fine with the current temperatures just die. This does not necessarily have to do with the temperature itself, but some plants need frosty days, and just a few degrees of change is enough to disturb the natural cycle. Of course there are plants that can bear the hotter weather, but you basically have to rebuild the whole ecosystem. Human-made climate change is just too fast for nature to adapt. That being said, nature will probably adapt eventually, but it will be very hard to support such a big human population with our current standard of living.
Is accounting in Australia actually bad?
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Hello everyone, for context, I’m a current year 12 student looking to an accounting degree for uni next year.
I’ve spent a lot of time researching the accounting degree, CPA and CA pathways, the potentially questionable work-life balance involved, the remuneration, and the work involved in the profession. (I need to be certain of my decision, before potentially plummeting into 40k in HECS debt)
However, I seemed to have overlooked the Australian side of accounting, and after seeing the overwhelming amount of negative posts, all claiming that if they were in my position they would have never chosen to study accounting, my mind is conflicted.
I’m trying to remain optimistic, as I do have a deep interest in accounting, and believe I can excel in this field, but these contradictory perspectives absolutely make me second guess myself.
Could some people with a dissenting opinion please explain why this may be, and in turn, hopefully provide some reassurance that this pathway isn’t as gloomy as others make it out to be.
Top Comment: I work in company accounting in vet pharmaceuticals and progressed up to finance manager Most of the bad feedback I hear is those chasing the big 4 burnout - grass isn’t always greener there though Im happy with my salary, work life balance, experience accrued and also new prospects of what to come since that new title can springboard future opportunities after a few years of experience I wouldn’t say I see my life in accounting, but still a good way to develop business fundamentals to transition into more key management positions Not sure if it helps with your decision making but just sharing I was able to find a position and pathway in accounting that has worked great for me - hope you can find something good too
Bad examples of breaking the 180 rule?
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Hi, can anyone give me some examples of movies accidentally breaking the 180 degree rule, resulting in confusion of blocking etc.? I’m teaching my Film and Video 12 class about it and wanted a couple of examples. Thanks!
Top Comment: Although I heard it was so bad it was funny, I turned off Sharknado after 5 min. It breaks every basic rule of film making 101. Including the 180 rule, and different light levels in each shot.
I did so bad in my matric finals and I don’t know what to do
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I just got my matric certificate from school a few hours ago and when I read my marks I immediately started crying. I didn’t even take pictures with my friends I just left my school immediately. I am so disappointed in myself and I don’t know what i am going to do now. I definitely won’t get in for what I applied for and I have no backup option because I thought I was going to do really well and get into university because my marks throughout the year were really good but after seeing my final marks I have absolutely no hope. I don’t know where to go from here. My parents are comforting me and telling me it’s okay. I don’t want to sit at home whole year doing nothing so i am looking for learnerships I can apply for but most are based in Johannesburg so I genuinely have no idea what to do and I’m so scared to face my family because I see them weekly and they all had very high expectations. I just muted everyone’s calls and messages and my parents are doing the same. Any advice? I am going to rewrite in June.
Edit: I applied for biotechnology(UCT) and dietetics(Stellenbosch) with the hopes of transferring to medicine after first year; I applied for medicine at universities outside of Cape Town; Bcom accounting and Marketing management as my second option, I can definitely get in for Bcom but its definitely not my passion but I couldn’t apply for something in the same faculty like my second option had to be in a different faculty
Edit 2: thank you to everyone for the uplifting comments! I am definitely applying to rewrite and getting my papers remarked, it’ll be costly because I want to rewrite 5 subjects (Physical science -40% , Afrikaans 61% , life science 74%,math, consumer studies 74%) my aim is to get at least an 80% for these subjects and I think I can do it because I’ve done it before and I have a lot of time to study. Before anyone else tells me I’m delusional for not having a backup option I obviously do but I’m not going to waste my parents money because it’s like 50k minimum to study Bcom. I’d rather just take the year off and do something that will actually benefit me and make me happy rather than study something I have no interest in and waste my parents money.
Edit 3: I’m not sure if anyone is going to read this but I think I’m going to give up on my dream of studying medicine. From all the comments I’ve gotten it seems that medicine is way more competitive and basically impossible. I’m still going to rewrite and work my best to achieve really great marks but I’ve accepted the fact that I will probably never make it into medicine. I’m leaning towards studying optometry, food science or biomedical engineering. I applied for this really good bursary for bcom so if I get it I will study marketing this year at Stellenbosch university then apply for something else with my new results.
Top Comment: Hey , sorry to hear. I know it feels overwhelming right now, but trust me, these few months are going to fly by quick, especially as you start preparing for your rewrite in June. Take a week or two to relax and maybe spend some time with friends. It probably feels like the end of the world right now, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Being behind a few months/ year is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Don't be too hard on yourself.