Sunday, September 16, 2012

Are the engineering universities in the UK alot harder to get into than in the United States

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Are the engineering universities in the UK alot harder to get into than in the United States

Are the engineering universities in the UK alot harder to get into than in the United States?
People are saying that to transfer to a UK university to study engineering you have to have extremely good grades. In the United States you can have somewhat decent grades , like several C's and still be able to transfer to a pretty good university that offers an engineering degree. Are there any schools in the UK where this is possible ? So in the UK are the university acceptance procedures totally different? ( to transfer from a school in the U.S. to a university in the U.K. that offers engineering.)
Engineering - 2 Answers
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The whole organization of the school system (say from age 11 upwards) is different in the UK and US. You will probably find that UK first degrees (BSc or BEng) start at a higher level than US first degrees. They are often more narrowly focussed as well. The UK doesn't have the same system of "majors and minors" in first degrees that the US has. In the UK it is quite normal to go straight from a first degree to a PhD, without any "masters" or "grad school" stage in between. You might well find that "average" US grades that would be get you onto a US degree course are not enough for an "average" UK degree, simply because you would be starting from a point 6 or 12 months behind where the "average" UK student would have reached before starting a university course.. I'm talking about so called "Russell Group" of about the 20 or 30 top UK universities here. For Engineering, that would include Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, York, Warwick, Swansea, Southampton, etc). The previous UK government (which was kicked out 6 months ago) had a policy of "wider access to degree level courses", and part of that policy was to rename many second and third tier colleges as "universities" so they could award "degrees" as opposed to other qualifications, but without actually changing what they taught. So beware of relatively new UK "universities" with apparently low entry requirements - you might finish up on a third-rate course with a worthless piece of paper at the end of it.
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I would expect that there are far fewer engineering colleges in the UK than in the US. That alone would make them seem tougher to get into.

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

What's the best drama school to go to in the UK

What's the best drama school to go to in the UK?
Is the national youth theatre a drama school?
Theater & Acting - 2 Answers
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The most prestigious one is RADA, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. If you get a qualification at RADA, you can usually work anywhere!
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Everyone thinks that RADA is the best drama school. I suggest it is one of the best. Going to RADA guarantees you no more work than anywhere else. Each school has its own methods of teaching and not every way suits every student. I have linked you to the National Council for Drama Training which has a list of accredited drama schools. You might find that there is a really good drama school not far from where you live. Look under the section marked 'Students'. The National Youth Theatre is not a drama school. It does, however run a number of short courses.

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Friday, August 24, 2012

After school detention in the UK

After school detention in the UK?
Hi everyone.... I attend school in the UK, i am in year 10 (15 yrs old). last week i was given an after school detention for 2 hours (3.30 til 5.30) for skipping class. The head of year Mr poole gave me the detention which took place in room 7, english classroom. i was the only person in detention, and had to write lines as my punishment, which is really, really boring!!! The teacher told me if i didnt complete at least 5 sides of A4, then i would have another detention the next day! we have to wear school uniform for detentions. so i got to the classroom, sat at the desk, got my pen out and started to write my lines. i managed to get through 6 sides of lines come 5.30. i handed my papers to the teacher, and made my way home. what are your detentions like? Any ideas on a good pen to use in detention when writing lines?? (my hand started to hurt after a while).... x-amy-x
Primary & Secondary Education - 4 Answers
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im 15 in america nd my detentions are like 5 to 10 minutes nd i just sit there talking to friends and goofing off and get another detention or a i just sit in the attendence guys office for a period and sleep when i show up late 4 class or cut ur detntion suks alot more have fun writing
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actually its kinda da same
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I think you need to make sure that all the following processes were followed. Firstly, did the School tell your parents that you were to be held back for two hours, and did they give them 24 hours notice? (a legal requirement). Secondly, is your Head of Year aware that the writing of lines is, at the very least frowned on, and at worst is possibly illegal? I wonder if it is your school's policy to insist on the writing of lines. Can they justify such a time-wasting activity? Why were you not required to complete the work you should have done in the lesson you skipped? One thing is certain, and that is that you could NOT be given a further detention for not completing a set number of lines during the detention. If that had happened your parents would be within their rights to refuse to allow you to sit that detention. Perhaps you should have gone to the lesson after all.....!
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This question has been asked a number of times.

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

whats the average annual salary of aprimary school teacher in the uk

whats the average annual salary of aprimary school teacher in the uk?

Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Here's a link showing the median annual salary of a Primary School Teacher in different cities in the UK: http://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Job=Primary_School_Teacher/Salary/by_City&src=yahooA And this link shows the median salary of a Primary School Teacher in the UK by years of experience: http://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Job=Primary_School_Teacher/Salary/by_Years_Experience&src=yahooA Of course, Teacher salaries vary depending on many factors. To find more accurate salary data for your specifc Primary School Teacher position, you can take a free salary survey at PayScale.com. http://www.payscale.com/?src=yahooA Hope that helps, Assistant to Dr. Salary

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Can I use my ACER ASPIRE ONE computer in the UK

Can I use my ACER ASPIRE ONE computer in the UK?
I will be going to school in the UK for a semester abroad, and I need to know if my acer is compatible there, and can't find anything saying whether or not I can. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Laptops & Notebooks - 5 Answers
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Of course dont worry. i had laptop for slovenia and i am working with it now in turkiye and int.
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You need a new power adapter. And you won't be able to play DVD videos. You might have a bit of trouble with the Wi-Fi as well but I think that they are mostly compatible. Other than that, the computer doesn't care where it is located.
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Yeah it should, im in scotland now on my acer aspire and its fine :) All you need to do is just make sure you have a UK plug :)
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of couse you are.just need a uk adapter.
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you need power adapter and you have to change the setting for the location you are going to be.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Graduate School in the UK

Graduate School in the UK?
I am currently in college in the U.S, interested in moving to England for graduate school. I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I was born in the UK, so I am both a U.S. and British Citizen. What schools would you recommend for graduate study in psychology? I am familiar with cambridge and oxford, but those might be out of my range. I would love to go to school in london, but I am open to any other cities-Brighton, Cardiff (in wales), etc... And since I am a british citizen would it make this process easier for me? Any websites or books would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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First of all it's a UNIVERSITY not a school. School's are for little children. Second of all if you want to screw up your education by all means go to an English Uni. Scotland has a better Education system

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