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goodgodholmes wrote: »Call it CS, CA is Computer Apps :P
And, although I wouldn't recommend leaving everything to the last minute, it's absolutely inevitable. Everybody does it (unless you're super-organised).
Throughout the semester, there isn't a whole lot of pressure, but like you say, assignments tend to by very dry on the ground for a while, and then at the end of the semester you've got loads to attend to at the one time. They never have two assignments due on the one day, there's usually about three or four days between the due dates of each assignment. (So if you're anything like me, and leave everything to the last minute, there's a few days to do everything). To be honest, I got by fine leaving everything to the last minute, but I cope well with pressure and some people need the extra time before that, because if they were as last minute as me they'd become too burdened by stress and not get anything done.
Also Debbie Ging, the head of CS, is very understanding. I think it happened on two occasions last year that we had two assignments due the same day and she sorted it out for us and got us a few days' gap.
My problem is that I got really involved in Drama Soc and spent quite a lot of time in rehearsals for various shows, and towards the end of the semester (coming up to a big show) the rehearsal schedule got really intense right around the time assignments were due. It was stressful (especially cos I was working as well), but doable. I did have to ask for an extension though, some lecturers have no problems giving you a few days leeway on the deadline, others are strict. Depends on who it is.
Still, I got a 2:1 in the year, very surprising considering I was a stereotypically lazy student!
Awww thanks!!
Thats actually really helpful!! But you realise what you've done any question i have i'm going to come to you
Lucky you!!
I work best under pressure too on assignments it's not ideal but it's how i roll...plus i am also very lazy.
Thanks a million for the low down your a star Thumbs up for you 0 -
goodgodholmes wrote: »Call it CS, CA is Computer Apps :P
And, although I wouldn't recommend leaving everything to the last minute, it's absolutely inevitable. Everybody does it (unless you're super-organised).
Throughout the semester, there isn't a whole lot of pressure, but like you say, assignments tend to by very dry on the ground for a while, and then at the end of the semester you've got loads to attend to at the one time. They never have two assignments due on the one day, there's usually about three or four days between the due dates of each assignment. (So if you're anything like me, and leave everything to the last minute, there's a few days to do everything). To be honest, I got by fine leaving everything to the last minute, but I cope well with pressure and some people need the extra time before that, because if they were as last minute as me they'd become too burdened by stress and not get anything done.
Also Debbie Ging, the head of CS, is very understanding. I think it happened on two occasions last year that we had two assignments due the same day and she sorted it out for us and got us a few days' gap.
My problem is that I got really involved in Drama Soc and spent quite a lot of time in rehearsals for various shows, and towards the end of the semester (coming up to a big show) the rehearsal schedule got really intense right around the time assignments were due. It was stressful (especially cos I was working as well), but doable. I did have to ask for an extension though, some lecturers have no problems giving you a few days leeway on the deadline, others are strict. Depends on who it is.
Still, I got a 2:1 in the year, very surprising considering I was a stereotypically lazy student!
Sorry about the CA thing......back in my day it stood for Continuous Assessment 0 -
giveliberty wrote: »Sorry about the CA thing......back in my day it stood for Continuous Assessment
Oh it still does, slight oversight on my part! Whoops...
Also when they say "continuous assessment" it means assignments rather than exams, so you're still basically left a chunk to do at the end of semester, nothing continuous about it at all!0 -
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DowneyBookGirl wrote: »I don't even have a bebo page! I just use msn.
Man, this sucks. You're all gonna recognize each other on day one.
Maybe I should get bebo.... Or maybe a weird first day people-scavenger hunt would be more fun. Decisions, decisions.
Omg i love it 1st day people scavenger hunt lets start making our list who you've to find WInner gets to buy every1 a pint xx 0 -
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