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    UOS Failed and employers

    I wouldn't worry about it. Just be prepared to explain why you got a low mark in the subject :) (received multiple internship offers)
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    Congrats mate, that is a freaking awesome mark!
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    I will be 'on the way back' in late feb...
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    North West WA. Was fun! Going by myself most probably. Will take it easy, 600km or so a day.
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    Lala, up to Mackay. Hopefully it's boiling. My record is working in 48 degree heat. Doubt I will beat that.
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    Where are you going? Im roadtripping from 4th dec up the coast. Anyone want a lift up the coast?
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    Economics - Maths and Essays

    Partial derivatives are a joke. There is very little maths in economics until you hit honours.
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    Almost done BCom (finance), what other degree would you do?

    Asian studies is more useful and much easier to explain than another boring accounting masters of which is probably 110% internationals who are studying just for PR.
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    STILL trying to figure out which course to do, advice appreciated

    Nope. Real traders have a maths background. CA is useless for a trader. As is accounting. Front office roles want double degree or honours in relevant quantitative discipline: engineering, maths, physics, finance, economics, comp sci etc. Leeson: Quant is nowhere near support, quant...
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    It is okay, but long. No I am a science student.
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    Imo, you are better off reading through silberberg and mcmurray's organic chem textbook. (I have done gamsat).
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    Yes, all the non waffle ones. Yeh but I am usually carrying equipment or other miscellaneous things which make it important to park close to uni.
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    How to become an actuary....... help me

    The differences are that with the actuarial major you will get exemptions, making it easier to get your (eventually) Part III. They are different. Actuarial is more insurance/risk based. Finance is well, financial stuff, and much less quantitative. Hopefully dvse will chime in with his...
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    Job prospects of an MFin student?

    I dont see the point of you posting my name, many people on here know who I am. I'd appreciate if you remove it though. What I was alluding to is dont stick to run of the mill finance jobs. Look at utilities/energy companies for electricity trading, gas trading. Look at mining companies for...
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    Just started driving to uni, 25 mins instead of 1 hour on the train. But the $24 parking and $4 toll kills.
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    Masters of Commerce (Finance)

    Actually no. My friend did a maths degree and is an ibanker to be. Most grads in the UK are economics or maths or physics grads and go into IB. MCom will be a waste of money and time.
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    STILL trying to figure out which course to do, advice appreciated

    Generally at usyd you need to complete the advanced courses to be eligible for honours. +1 to your post though.
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    Job prospects of an MFin student?

    Look outside the square. Banking is not rocket science, and neither is getting a job.
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    WANTED:Maths tutor in the BLACKTOWN region

    Actuary?
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    Semester 2 Chatter Thread (2009)

    lala you write so fucking much.
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