Author Topic: The University of Liverpool (Read 22169 times)

Something Else · « **Reply #120 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:40:08 pm »

Quote from: rknowlesy 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.

http://www.liv.ac.uk/maps/precinctplan.htm

there you go mate

edit* its quite easy to get to, if you get to the guild and then see the big building with the clock, walk along side there and the library then turn left oppostie library doors going into courtyard, then it will be on your right

Rob K · « **Reply #121 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:45:28 pm »

Quote from: Something Else on June 27, 2007, 11:40:08 pm

http://www.liv.ac.uk/maps/precinctplan.htm

there you go mate

edit* its quite easy to get to, if you get to the guild and then see the big building with the clock, walk along side there and the library then turn left oppostie library doors going into courtyard, then it will be on your right

Cheers. Hopefully it'll stand out like a sore thumb so my blurry eyes will see it.

Actually while i'm here. Anyone know what the reputation for the Physiotherapy course is like? Good?

Something Else · « **Reply #122 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:46:54 pm »

Quote from: rknowlesy on June 27, 2007, 11:45:28 pm

Cheers. Hopefully it'll stand out like a sore thumb so my blurry eyes will see it.

Actually while i'm here. Anyone know what the reputation for the Physiotherapy course is like? Good?

really quite good, if you want to speak with someone who has done it my mrs may know of someone at the hospital that graduated the same time as her and they may be able to meet with you at lunch or something to give the inside view

Rob K · « **Reply #123 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:51:31 pm »

Quote from: Something Else on June 27, 2007, 11:46:54 pm

really quite good, if you want to speak with someone who has done it my mrs may know of someone at the hospital that graduated the same time as her and they may be able to meet with you at lunch or something to give the inside view

That would be sound, cheers.

Something Else · « **Reply #124 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:53:13 pm »

Quote from: rknowlesy on June 27, 2007, 11:51:31 pm

That would be sound, cheers.

i will have a word tomorrow, she qualified as an OT and so knows a fair few physios, if she cant get a meeting I will see if she can at least get you a contact email so if you want to ask anything they can let you know

ps my memory of Liverpool physios is girls in trackie bottoms huggin their bums and having the uni hoodie on, oh and their fit

Juice Terry · « **Reply #125 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:54:22 pm »

Quote from: rknowlesy on June 27, 2007, 11:45:28 pm

Actually while i'm here. Anyone know what the reputation for the Physiotherapy course is like? Good?

My mate's wife did it at Liv Uni. It's very good apparently and also very competitive to get on the course. Also, don't know if this is relevant for you, but it has some exceptionally attractive girls doing it!

Rob K · « **Reply #126 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:58:00 pm »

Quote from: Something Else on June 27, 2007, 11:53:13 pm

i will have a word tomorrow, she qualified as an OT and so knows a fair few physios, if she cant get a meeting I will see if she can at least get you a contact email so if you want to ask anything they can let you know

Any info however small will be great, ta(especially inside tips on the personal statement!).

Quote from: Something Else on June 27, 2007, 11:53:13 pm

ps my memory of Liverpool physios is girls in trackie bottoms huggin their bums and having the uni hoodie on, oh and their fit

Quote from: Juice Terry on June 27, 2007, 11:54:22 pm

Also, don't know if this is relevant for you, but it has some exceptionally attractive girls doing it!

mikek1984 · « **Reply #127 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:59:13 pm »

are there open days coming up at the end of the week? my cousin wants to come up to see the history department or some shit

im hoping there is
young ladies galore

Rob K · « **Reply #128 on:** June 27, 2007, 11:59:56 pm »

Quote from: mikek1984 on June 27, 2007, 11:59:13 pm

are there open days coming up at the end of the week? my cousin wants to come up to see the history department or some shit

im hoping there is
young ladies galore

This Friday mate.

mikek1984 · « **Reply #129 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:01:40 am »

so is it friday for all departments?

woooo game time

need to get my mackk onnnnn

Something Else · « **Reply #130 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:01:43 am »

Quote from: mikek1984 on June 27, 2007, 11:59:13 pm

are there open days coming up at the end of the week? my cousin wants to come up to see the history department or some shit

im hoping there is
young ladies galore

something was going on a few days back mate, loads of fresh flesh arround the campus, think the guild was full of blokes from different unis handing out free stuff and prospectuses

damn pubs were not open though so could not lead the girlies astray

mikek1984 · « **Reply #131 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:02:41 am »

you need my mate roy hypnol

people think hes a bad guy but hes only trying to have fun

GingerRed · « **Reply #132 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:04:10 am »

Nobody told me about a fuckin open day

Not that I'd be up to anything out of sorts, just curious

mikek1984 · « **Reply #133 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:04:31 am »

mark come meet me on fri

GingerRed · « **Reply #134 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:07:07 am »

With two of us we stand a better if they fight back

mikek1984 · « **Reply #135 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:07:30 am »

and with 2 knives each that more than doubles our chances

GingerRed · « **Reply #136 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:08:29 am »

I'll get a grip of them, you do the talking

mikek1984 · « **Reply #137 on:** June 28, 2007, 12:08:55 am »

haha

Jon_H · « **Reply #138 on:** June 30, 2007, 01:56:23 am »

less wools on the kop on a satdee

jmu is scouse
liverpool uni is south liverpool snobs

Something Else · « **Reply #139 on:** June 30, 2007, 09:37:55 am »

Quote from: rknowlesy on June 27, 2007, 11:59:56 pm

This Friday mate.

how did it go mate, I had a word with the mrs and the girl was off friday but will try to get her email if you still need it

Rob K · « **Reply #140 on:** June 30, 2007, 09:14:50 pm »

Quote from: Something Else on June 30, 2007, 09:37:55 am

how did it go mate, I had a word with the mrs and the girl was off friday but will try to get her email if you still need it

Was ok. The course sounded really good and i know i'd enjoy myself living up there for 3 years but i wasn't particually impressed with the halls (apart from Carnatic, thought it was quite nice there) and i didn't really 'feel it' as much as UWE or Cardiff which was weird as i really wanted to.

Still got Northumbria, Birmingham and Nottingham to see in Sept/Oct so i'm not sure if it's definately on the list yet. Will have to see.

Jon_H · « **Reply #141 on:** June 30, 2007, 09:20:34 pm »

i thought carnatic was pretty shite to be fair
for mossley hill, you'd expect bigger rooms

dead impressed with what im doin though, goin into me arl fella's old building where he did geography
happy days

Rob K · « **Reply #142 on:** June 30, 2007, 09:24:33 pm »

Quote from: block202ite on June 30, 2007, 09:20:34 pm

i thought carnatic was pretty shite to be fair
for mossley hill, you'd expect bigger rooms

Thought they were nicer than Mulberry or Philharmonic court to be honest.

The Albert Cock · « **Reply #143 on:** June 30, 2007, 10:36:08 pm »

www.edgehill.ac.uk

best up and coming University in the country. (FACT)

was based in Liverpool district of Edge Hill originally then moved to Ormskirk (L39) for various reasons, it is now the leading teacher/nursing University in the country (FACT)

Jon_H · « **Reply #144 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:16:27 pm »

but based in woolsvile
take it to skem

mikek1984 · « **Reply #145 on:** July 1, 2007, 08:55:10 pm »

carnatic is shite
d and r tis goooood

Rob K · « **Reply #146 on:** July 1, 2007, 09:08:09 pm »

Quote from: mikek1984 on July 1, 2007, 08:55:10 pm

d and r tis goooood

That's Greenbank isn't it? We couldn't look round there because of building work. Does look good from the pics on the website though.

Something Else · « **Reply #147 on:** July 1, 2007, 11:40:53 pm »

D&R is where its at, not sure about this Fact bollocks, but it is damn good

Carnatic is fucking nasty in the winter as its just dull and dark

jackh · « **Reply #148 on:** July 2, 2007, 10:53:25 am »

Quote from: mikek1984 on July 1, 2007, 08:55:10 pm

carnatic is shite
d and r tis goooood

R'n'g is where you wanna be!

Kez · « **Reply #149 on:** July 2, 2007, 03:35:00 pm »

Greenbank take it up the arse doo dah doo dah... Carnatic is best just because you can actually get on a bus in a morning.

mikek1984 · « **Reply #150 on:** July 2, 2007, 03:59:43 pm »

Quote from: rknowlesy on July 1, 2007, 09:08:09 pm

That's Greenbank isn't it? We couldn't look round there because of building work. Does look good from the pics on the website though.

it is alot nicer
plus carnatic is further out

has awful halls
so much so they wanted to close them

and if you queue jump the bus line you are guaranteed a seat everyyyy day and everyy night

jackh · « **Reply #151 on:** July 4, 2007, 10:40:14 am »

Quote from: blurred, please on July 2, 2007, 04:35:39 pm

Is rice. Those JCR types can be c*nts, though. Watch out for them.

Oi!

There's at least two browsing RAWK

Juice Terry · « **Reply #152 on:** July 4, 2007, 11:14:42 am »

Is it fair to say the JCR committee types are there because they didn't make any friends in first year to share a house with?

mikek1984 · « **Reply #153 on:** July 4, 2007, 09:00:58 pm »

indeed

i think i was on it for a week or so

then decided i couldnt be arsed sparing 5 minutes of my week for them

jackh · « **Reply #154 on:** July 6, 2007, 11:40:31 am »

Quote from: Juice Terry on July 4, 2007, 11:14:42 am

Is it fair to say the JCR committee types are there because they didn't make any friends in first year to share a house with?

Not at all you bastard

leivapool · « **Reply #155 on:** October 8, 2016, 08:04:27 pm »

Went here today for the Open Day with DD. To be honest we were massively impressed! Anyone any experience/thoughts on studying undergrad physics here, and any on-campus halls recommendations? Cheers

Shanklygates · « **Reply #156 on:** October 8, 2016, 08:57:14 pm »

All halls in Greenbank/Carnatic in L15/18 (buses to the uni from each regularly) but self-catering around Myrtle St area. Though might be new ones too since my time!

We had modules in the Physics and IT building but that is all. I did Maths & Management in the M&O building next door.

I came to Liverpool to study there and never went back again - my "spiritual home"!

Fab city. Loads of friends said the same.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #157 on:** October 8, 2016, 11:22:09 pm »

Quote from: leivapool on October 8, 2016, 08:04:27 pm

Went here today for the Open Day with DD. To be honest we were massively impressed! Anyone any experience/thoughts on studying undergrad physics here, and any on-campus halls recommendations? Cheers

I did Physics at Uni of Liverpool. It's a great Uni. Physics is really good, the big CTL building was only built 3 years ago so it's all modern and up to date stuff. The labs are great, getting to use liquid nitrogen and re-create famous experiments and work stuff out for yourself. Definitely recommend it. Some great lecturers you'll probably run into like Dr Barry King and Dr Rodi Herzberg, both teach first years still I think. You get a real wide array of topics in pretty much most areas of Physics.

When it comes to Halls, to be honest i'd recommend staying in Carnatic/Greenbank. I'm not sure if Greenbank is closed yet, but they're both a couple miles outside of town in Mossley Hill, but they're really nice and I think you get more of the real "student experience" there. They're mainly catered, and have a bus running into town every 15/20 minutes 7 days a week. Plus a chippy and the asda down the road.

The new ones built in town are very very nice though, but tend to be more expensive and IIRC a lot are self catering too. Vine Court is run totally on renewable energy I think for example, the rooms are really nice. Guess it's all down to personal preference at the end of the day, but I preferred the liveliness of Carnatic. I did tour guides there for a while.

I think UoL is the best of both worlds to be honest, it's a red brick uni (the original) which comes with prestige, and it's also in a really friendly and lively city.

John C · « **Reply #158 on:** October 9, 2016, 12:41:43 am »

Quote from: Crosby Wych on October 8, 2016, 11:22:09 pm

They're mainly catered, and have a bus running into town every 15/20 minutes 7 days a week. Plus a chippy and the asda down the road.

It's a 666 bus. Carnatic has both the famous chippys Steve's at one end and Chris's at the other end. There's a mini-Tesco just past the chippy and a fab pub called Pi.
Greenbank also has advantages, Smithdown Rd is becoming more vibrant while the assets of Carnatic are within walking difference.

Anyone old from Aigburth will remember Carnatic Halls as "The brew". Not sure what that meant but it was just fields and forests.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #159 on:** October 9, 2016, 02:05:36 am »

Quote from: John C on October 9, 2016, 12:41:43 am

It's a 666 bus. Carnatic has both the famous chippys Steve's at one end and Chris's at the other end. There's a mini-Tesco just past the chippy and a fab pub called Pi.
Greenbank also has advantages, Smithdown Rd is becoming more vibrant while the assets of Carnatic are within walking difference.

Anyone old from Aigburth will remember Carnatic Halls as "The brew". Not sure what that meant but it was just fields and forests.

Aye, can personally vouch for Chris's chippy, I was mainly drunk or hungover when I got it but I swear it's the 699 bus, 666 sounds a bit too evil