Author Topic: The University of Liverpool (Read 22208 times)

Revenge of the Sixth · « **Reply #80 on:** November 19, 2005, 11:33:16 am »

I am at the University of Liverpool and I'd recommend it to anybody. It can be slightly pretentious compared to JMU but I think that aside it's a decent uni which will test your ability to the maximum.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #81 on:** November 20, 2005, 01:52:15 pm »

I went to Liverpool Uni (the red-brick one) and don't regret it at all - spent 6 years of my life there in all!

Boston Red - It depends on what you want to study - vets and medics, for example, don't have a choice as the poly (sorry JMU) doesn't offer those courses. For others, you have a wider choice with Edge Hill and the one in Childwall too.

Big Swifty · « **Reply #82 on:** February 17, 2006, 12:52:19 pm »

Just been offered a place to study English and Philosophy. Got to wait to hear from King's College now. If I have to travel miles from London to uni then it'll definitely be Liverpool.

Hightown Phil · « **Reply #83 on:** February 17, 2006, 05:44:33 pm »

And i've just passed all my first semester exams.

Even if i never got above 60% on any of them. Not that the mark matters at this stage.

Shanklygates · « **Reply #84 on:** February 17, 2006, 05:48:38 pm »

Just another 8 terms to go then?!

GavRef · « **Reply #85 on:** February 18, 2006, 12:12:19 am »

I passed all mine too, but much better than what I expected!!

GingerRed · « **Reply #86 on:** February 18, 2006, 12:18:09 am »

Got a dead 60% average in my second year, first semester exams...

Yay, go economics degree...

[yawn]

AdamL · « **Reply #87 on:** February 18, 2006, 10:17:04 am »

ive already finished my degree, got an avearge of 65 (69 for the 3rd year). doin a masters now, hovering round the 60% mark with most stuff i do. doesnt matter with a masters tho cos there isnt any 2:1 or 2:2. its basically 50%+ is a pass an thats it.

Big Swifty · « **Reply #88 on:** February 18, 2006, 01:31:21 pm »

Does everyone who's studied at Liverpool Uni recommend it wholeheartedly?

Shanklygates · « **Reply #89 on:** February 18, 2006, 05:02:02 pm »

Can only speak for myself and my mates - yes.

Know quite a lot that came here to Uni and stayed on coz they liked the place so much (city too), and hence have made Liverpool their long-term home.
Others live in various parts of the world now, but the ones I am still in contact with look back on it with fond memories.
Have a look through some of the comments about it on Friendsreunited.co.uk - you'll soon see how people felt about the place! You might even find some who did the course you are considering... Just gives you some neutral opinions.

GingerRed · « **Reply #90 on:** February 18, 2006, 08:53:03 pm »

Quote from: Rhi on February 18, 2006, 08:40:08 pm

At Liverpool Uni? One of my mates would be in your lectures if so!

Really? Name is...?

[no surnames of course]

Red Cofi Dre · « **Reply #91 on:** February 21, 2006, 01:56:08 pm »

Quote from: Big Swifty on February 18, 2006, 01:31:21 pm

Does everyone who's studied at Liverpool Uni recommend it wholeheartedly?

Absolutely, I loved it there. Those three years of my life were bloody brilliant - Obviously hard work at times, but it's a great place to learn.

GavRef · « **Reply #92 on:** February 21, 2006, 06:19:00 pm »

Quote from: Big Swifty on February 18, 2006, 01:31:21 pm

Does everyone who's studied at Liverpool Uni recommend it wholeheartedly?

Am currently there now, and while I cant speak for any of the other departments- am doing Modern European Languages- am thoroughly enjoying my time there.

I honestly dread the day am going to leave....

Kez · « **Reply #93 on:** February 22, 2006, 02:32:33 pm »

Quote from: Big Swifty on February 18, 2006, 01:31:21 pm

Does everyone who's studied at Liverpool Uni recommend it wholeheartedly?

Entirely

Amy23 · « **Reply #94 on:** February 28, 2006, 07:07:07 pm »

Im at the uni now- first year history and politics.Really enjoying it. I cant really think of anything I dont like about it.

lloydiethe1st · « **Reply #95 on:** February 28, 2006, 07:39:02 pm »

Quote from: Amy23 on February 28, 2006, 07:07:07 pm

Im at the uni now- first year history and politics.Really enjoying it. I cant really think of anything I dont like about it.

Which course in particular are you studying?

I've got offers for straight Politics and History Modern and Politics combined.

Hightown Phil · « **Reply #96 on:** February 28, 2006, 11:04:45 pm »

Strike by teaching staff next Tuesday.

Shame.

GingerRed · « **Reply #97 on:** February 28, 2006, 11:36:23 pm »

Oh well, no Securities Markets lecture next week then.

Gutted

Amy23 · « **Reply #98 on:** March 1, 2006, 08:15:38 am »

Quote from: lloydiethe1st on February 28, 2006, 07:39:02 pm

I've got offers for straight Politics and History Modern and Politics combined.

Its modern history and politics combined-LV21 I think its called

lloydiethe1st · « **Reply #99 on:** March 1, 2006, 09:57:46 am »

Quote from: Amy23 on March 1, 2006, 08:15:38 am

Its modern history and politics combined-LV21 I think its called

How are you finding the course? I've got an offer of an ABB. Would you recommend it?

Kez · « **Reply #100 on:** March 1, 2006, 03:23:59 pm »

Quote from: Hightown Phil on February 28, 2006, 11:04:45 pm

Strike by teaching staff next Tuesday.

Shame.

Unless your teaching staff happen to be a part time tutor and a Phd student, in which case, like 2nd year law students, you still have ALL of your lectures.

GingerRed · « **Reply #101 on:** March 1, 2006, 03:29:28 pm »

Quote from: Kez on March 1, 2006, 03:23:59 pm

Unless your teaching staff happen to be a part time tutor and a Phd student, in which case, like 2nd year law students, you still have ALL of your lectures.

I shouldn't laugh but...

Kez · « **Reply #102 on:** March 1, 2006, 03:34:58 pm »

Quote from: GingerRed on March 1, 2006, 03:29:28 pm

I shouldn't laugh but...

It's not even like I have a tutorial that day that I get to skive off either! Bastards.

Amy23 · « **Reply #103 on:** March 1, 2006, 05:00:21 pm »

Quote from: lloydiethe1st on March 1, 2006, 09:57:46 am

How are you finding the course? I've got an offer of an ABB. Would you recommend it?

Totally. Theres a good 50/50 balance. No choice on what you study for politics in your first year and with history you get to pick one of your modules for the second term.

The staff are really good and know there stuff. You get a good roation of staff to so you get used to different styles. The only thing is the politics department is a bit disorganised

Hightown Phil · « **Reply #104 on:** March 1, 2006, 06:57:50 pm »

Quote from: Kez on March 1, 2006, 03:23:59 pm

Unless your teaching staff happen to be a part time tutor and a Phd student, in which case, like 2nd year law students, you still have ALL of your lectures.

Tutorial has been cancelled, think I'll just join the strike for the rest of them.

GavRef · « **Reply #105 on:** March 1, 2006, 10:20:07 pm »

Quote from: Hightown Phil on February 28, 2006, 11:04:45 pm

Strike by teaching staff next Tuesday.

Shame.

I only have one lecture on this day, so just means a bit more time in bed for me!!

(Need the day off though, big game later that night... fun!!)

GavRef · « **Reply #106 on:** March 1, 2006, 11:47:16 pm »

Quote from: Rhi on March 1, 2006, 11:42:54 pm

Especially considering how much we pay to be here in the first place.

And thats what I cant understand in the first place....

Really, we pump in sooo much money between us all into the place, and they're saying that they dont get enough? My question is, where is all this money going to? I mean, surely to god the new blinds in the Modern Langs Building didnt cost all THAT much....

Socratease · « **Reply #107 on:** March 2, 2006, 12:38:59 am »

Liverpool University has a substantial history of some hundreds of years, equal to the oxbridge colleges (Oxford and Cambridge). Liverpool University more than holds it's own.

Kez · « **Reply #108 on:** March 2, 2006, 06:09:31 pm »

Quote from: Socratease on March 2, 2006, 12:38:59 am

Liverpool University has a substantial history of some hundreds of years, equal to the oxbridge colleges (Oxford and Cambridge). Liverpool University more than holds it's own.

And it was the original red brick University

Amy23 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 2, 2006, 06:52:46 pm »

Im not in at all on tuesdays. Why cant they strike tomorrow when I've got a seminar then 2 lectures?

TheKid. · « **Reply #110 on:** March 2, 2006, 06:54:18 pm »

Quote from: GavRef on March 1, 2006, 11:47:16 pm

I mean, surely to god the new blinds in the Modern Langs Building didnt cost all THAT much....

Come on, the head of the Hispanic department hasnt had a new suit since 1972!

GavRef · « **Reply #111 on:** March 2, 2006, 09:54:26 pm »

Quote from: TheKid. on March 2, 2006, 06:54:18 pm

Come on, the head of the Hispanic department hasnt had a new suit since 1972!

Point taken and duly noted there mate!!

TheKid. · « **Reply #112 on:** March 2, 2006, 10:19:21 pm »

Quote from: GavRef on March 2, 2006, 09:54:26 pm

Point taken and duly noted there mate!!

So you're familiar with Roger Wright's suit then?

GavRef · « **Reply #113 on:** March 2, 2006, 10:46:19 pm »

Yeah too right!!

Hes one of my lecturers at the moment, nice bloke, but that suit has got to be addressed....

TheKid. · « **Reply #114 on:** March 2, 2006, 10:48:49 pm »

Quote from: GavRef on March 2, 2006, 10:46:19 pm

Yeah too right!!

Hes one of my lecturers at the moment, nice bloke, but that suit has got to be addressed....

It certainly does, he is sound like (still remembers me after 2 years, he passed on his regards to one of my uni tutors the other day!) but that suit is, well, crusty!!

What course you doing there?

GavRef · « **Reply #115 on:** March 2, 2006, 11:35:28 pm »

Am on me second year of Modern European Languages, so French, Spanish & Italian. (For my sins!)

Something Else · « **Reply #116 on:** March 6, 2006, 06:06:08 pm »

Quote from: GavRef on March 1, 2006, 11:47:16 pm

And thats what I cant understand in the first place....

Really, we pump in sooo much money between us all into the place, and they're saying that they dont get enough? My question is, where is all this money going to? I mean, surely to god the new blinds in the Modern Langs Building didnt cost all THAT much....

The money goes on equipment and loads of companies for calaborations

TheKid. · « **Reply #117 on:** March 6, 2006, 06:55:03 pm »

Quote from: GavRef on March 2, 2006, 11:35:28 pm

Am on me second year of Modern European Languages, so French, Spanish & Italian. (For my sins!)

Good stuff, i did Hispanic Studies there, finished in 2004.
Never did Italian and French, only other languages i did bar Spanish were Portuguese and Catalan.
Who teaches Spanish these days? Is it still Christie McHale and Geoff Park?

Wish i was still at uni!

GavRef · « **Reply #118 on:** March 6, 2006, 10:16:38 pm »

Quote from: TheKid. on March 6, 2006, 06:55:03 pm

Who teaches Spanish these days? Is it still Christie McHale and Geoff Park?

Yeah both of them are still going strong- Geoffs' excellent, and a really big red too which helps

Christie, dare i say it, is so monotonomous (if thats a word?) that it does send you to sleep- Grammar lessons last year, in one we had no fewer than 5 of the boys actually dozing off at 4pm!

Still good ol' Roger as well, with Kirsty Hooper and Chris Harris these days.

To be honest though, all the lecturers I have are all pretty decent people

Rob K · « **Reply #119 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:38:40 pm »

Can any Uni of Liverpool students tell me how easy it is to find the Thompson Yates Building? Going to the open day on Friday and just wondered if it's easy or whether i'll need to keep my eyes peeled for it (and being as i need to get up at 5am in the morning theres a good chance they'll still be shut...). Cheers.