nwatts
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At the moment I can fit in 7 for each semester, can I go more? I've heard 5 is the limit? Let me know.
Thanks,
Nick
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Nick
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DEATH WISH NICK - what's the max. subjects UOW lets its 1st yrs do? (1 Viewer)
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nwatts
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Gosh, well, if they let me I wouldn't mind doing 2 of yours on top of the 7 of mine? THAT'S ALMOST TEN.
Benny_
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You're nuts. Take your time and enjoy your years at uni. Cram so many subjects into a 2 year time frame and you'll not only be compromising the quality of oyur work but also your enjoyment of your time at uni as well.
Why do you want to graduate so early?
Why do you want to graduate so early?
nwatts
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It was more of a fleeting idea than anything else. But, I have no idea exactly how much work each subject will entail. Most people get along fine doing 4 subjects? What's the harm in doing a few more if you can fit them into the timetable?
As well as that, I like the idea of keeping up with the subjects properly. If I stick to the suggested 3-5 subjects per semester guide, I'll have 100-level subjects draging into 2nd year, and I'll miss out on electives that otherwise look tasty. The way I'm looking at the timetable now, I can do each degree's three core subjects per semester, plus one elective for each semester. Which will mean that I can finish a double degree earlier, and it'll also mean I have another major. I'd finish in 3.5/4 years instead of 4.5.
HOWEVER I have no idea actually how much work all this will be.
I don't mind doing extra things if they're something I enjoy, but all the same, I don't want to be a mega nerd and have no life outside uni work.
Also thanks Karen you're always so helpful.
As well as that, I like the idea of keeping up with the subjects properly. If I stick to the suggested 3-5 subjects per semester guide, I'll have 100-level subjects draging into 2nd year, and I'll miss out on electives that otherwise look tasty. The way I'm looking at the timetable now, I can do each degree's three core subjects per semester, plus one elective for each semester. Which will mean that I can finish a double degree earlier, and it'll also mean I have another major. I'd finish in 3.5/4 years instead of 4.5.
HOWEVER I have no idea actually how much work all this will be.
I don't mind doing extra things if they're something I enjoy, but all the same, I don't want to be a mega nerd and have no life outside uni work.Also thanks Karen you're always so helpful.
Uni work is significantly harder than school work, 3/4 subjects per session will be fine. Why don't you enrol 4 subjects as a start and see how you can cope with it. If it is too easy for you, maybe then you can enrol more subjects in spring session.
If you really enjoy doing the extra assignments, PM me, I got heaps for you.
If you really enjoy doing the extra assignments, PM me, I got heaps for you.
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That's completely psycho. 4 subjects is a decent workload, people who aren't mentally right go and attempt 5 subjects. 7 is just plain wrong.
Ok, here's a tip. For every credit point, it's assumed you'll put in 2 hours. So 7x6=42 (*2) = 84 hours minimum. Now that's ludicrous. 12 hours a day 7 days a week dedicated to study? It'll never happen.
Ok, here's a tip. For every credit point, it's assumed you'll put in 2 hours. So 7x6=42 (*2) = 84 hours minimum. Now that's ludicrous. 12 hours a day 7 days a week dedicated to study? It'll never happen.
acullen
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As others have said, uni requires a considerably larger amount of effort than school work ever did. It's better to take it at a moderate pace and get D's and HD's than it is to cram it all in and only score P's and C's.
One problem with uni (or atleast with Physics/Engineering subjects) is that major assignments seem to magically all sprout at the same time and have a tendency of being due within days of each other. With 7 subjects, it would just be a nightmare.
Remember, uni isn't all about academic acheivement, a large part is also about having fun and socialising.
One problem with uni (or atleast with Physics/Engineering subjects) is that major assignments seem to magically all sprout at the same time and have a tendency of being due within days of each other. With 7 subjects, it would just be a nightmare.
Remember, uni isn't all about academic acheivement, a large part is also about having fun and socialising.
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Yeah, assignments tend to spring up all at the same time. Usually due Week 5-6 and then Week 11-13. 4 assignments due at the same time is holycrapola. 7 or 8 is just suicidal.acullen said:
And spend those remaining hours drinking and secksing teh girls... that's uni tradition.
nwatts
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Haha yes yes, can't here break uni tradition.
I've picked out 4 (two from each degree) subjects for each semester now. Should be good just going normal pace.
I've picked out 4 (two from each degree) subjects for each semester now. Should be good just going normal pace.
Ninga
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Nice one, going at the normal load for a double degree means u add like an extra session or 2 onto that 4.5 years its meant to take you. Enjoy the uni life