Up Bo**ock Creek

[I.S.M]

Before anyone says it, i know i ve only got myself to blame.

Have come back to uni after an amazing easter and sat down to continue with my individual research project (engineering equivalent of a dissistation) and thought i d mail my tute since i havent seen him for a few weeks regarding my project write up. Just emailed me back - massive shake up of nottinghams new campus in china hes jetting out there this friday to sort it and not coming back until 6th may - 3 days AFTER hand in deadline.

Now i am at 4000 words out of a possible 8000, and its rough first draft. hes offered to look at it if i get it to him "asap" and then wants to meet last thing friday before he leaves, after which i am on my own last chance saloon.

2 problems:

1) its after 4, and i ve had way too much coffee now to concentrate, plus the sun shine shielas are out on campus.

2) I am racing at brands this weekend and intended to set off friday morning?

...being on here typing this is eating into my remaining hours too AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Matt Seabrook]

Well get off here and get on with your work

[cidersurfer]

Bl##dy students...

[Westfields Rock On]

alright for some, my course leader said to me yesterday theyre pulling the plug on the 2nd year of my course due to the money men being b******ds.

bye bye Engineering qualification

Stupid college.

[Blatman]

Before anyone says it, i know i ve only got myself to blame.

Have come back to uni after an amazing easter and sat down to continue with my individual research project (engineering equivalent of a dissistation) and thought i d mail my tute since i havent seen him for a few weeks regarding my project write up. Just emailed me back - massive shake up of nottinghams new campus in china hes jetting out there this friday to sort it and not coming back until 6th may - 3 days AFTER hand in deadline.

Now i am at 4000 words out of a possible 8000, and its rough first draft. hes offered to look at it if i get it to him "asap" and then wants to meet last thing friday before he leaves, after which i am on my own last chance saloon.

2 problems:

1) its after 4, and i ve had way too much coffee now to concentrate, plus the sun shine shielas are out on campus.

2) I am racing at brands this weekend and intended to set off friday morning?

...being on here typing this is eating into my remaining hours too AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

This is the moment when your choices will determine if you are more serious about your future as an adult, or your current student status. The true test of maturity and responsibility is knowing that you really should blow off Brands in order to concentrate on your dissertation despite your overwhelming desire to want to race.

I think you *know* the right thing to do, you just have to decide to do it.

I have to say, it's a choice I'd have just as much trouble with if I were in your shoes. Good luck, I hope you can manage to do it all

Oh, and did your tutor not e-mail all the students he is responsible for to advise them of what was happening? If not, then surely there must be something that can be done by the college to help with this?

[JonnyBoy]

they'll give you another tutor.. if they dont.. then demand a refund of your tuition fees... what the devil else are they for!!

[DickieB]

I'd go to Brands!

I'd also demand another tutor asap, so the 2 tutors can discuss it before the 1st leaves.  If necessary see the head of department.  I had to during my degree, to complain about a lecturer.

What is the topic - someone must know something about it on here (or at my college)

And anyway, your original tutor should be contactable by email in China.....

[Rob Navin]

Go to the pub and forget it !

[Mark Stanton]

Give your Uni a rollicking and express your concern that your tutor is being despatched to China when your project is scheduled for presentation        

and cancel Brands - the submission of your project and achievement of the required result could affect the rest of your life        

whereas ............ there will be another race      

or sod it got to brands and enjoy yourself         who needs a degree    

[pistonbroke]

If you fail the degree you will live to regret it  

If you miss brands you will always regret it  

Such a simple choice  

[james grayley]

managed to stay up for 64 hours without sleep at uni to finish final project. It's difficult but once you pass 36 you are through the worst in my experience. caffeine helps but does very strange things to your brain in large ammounts. Make a pint of strong coffee in a pint glass. stick it in freezer to cool and then down in one. used to work a treat. sugar and B&H help, although smoking is bad for you  

have to say though by this stage all i had left to do was cad drawing which requires a different type of mental effort  to writing.

Uni was pi$$ funny the day we finished. People loosing control of all bodily functions due to lack of sleep  

seriously, best of luck.

[Liam]

Go to the pub and forget it !

That's what my lad did - still got his Damian  

[michaelcoombs]

I've just finished a stint of 6 days with a total of eight hours of sleep for an MA assessment (and I’m only a first year).... 10 gallons of coffee, 12 cans of red bull, far too much alcohol and junk food later I got the result I wanted. Putting your life on hold for a week or so will be worth it (I feel great at the moment for doing it)... its up to you of course... but use the 'rocking chair test'

Good luck!

[jak]

. but use the 'rocking chair test'

The what?

[Buzz Billsberry]

Only one choice: FORGET Problems 1 & 2 and do the work Jamie.Your SOCIAL SIDE CAN BE DONE ANYTIME.your prority is securing your future and getting a well paid job with the help of your qualies and in an industry that can offer you more than most.

Get on to the Uni and kick a fuss up..get what u deserve

PAIN IS TEMPORARY QUITING IS FOREVER

Buzz