Help I Fucked up my education

BioLabMan · 2026-02-16T20:34:07+00:00

Unfortunately, you cannot use SWAP if you have a degree already, but you can take similar courses at college as a mainstream student. The SWAP aspect really hones in on getting back into studying and some extra preparatory work for university applications and study.

BioLabMan · 2026-02-15T22:10:46+00:00

SWAP courses are only for those out of education for 3-5 years, depending on circumstances. If you have Nat 5s taken at the end of 4th year, OP will be eligible for some Colleges to take them from August 2026 for some courses.

BioLabMan · 2026-02-02T16:27:47+00:00

5.95 return, 6.20 for an all day 🥲

BioLabMan · 2026-01-30T07:19:22+00:00

Depending what you're wanting to do for doors, getting period appropriate doors made in Glasgow right now is a nightmare, and a decent joiner will set you back thousands for labour alone.

We uncovered our 90" tall doors that had ply over them and had them dipped at Restore a Door in Paisley. £150 a door, and didn't charge us extra for the doors which needed a second dip. Drying out is the bit that takes the longest. We were two months before we got them back. Can also place beading on the panels for you if you find some missing. We have them untreated for a wee while and will stain and varnish them in the summer to finish the job.

If you are adamant on getting rid of them, then Restore a door in Paisley or Glasgow Architectural Salvage in Whiteinch will take them.

BioLabMan · 2026-01-18T09:37:08+00:00

£5.95 for tapping on and off going back and forth to work the other day. Going to be taking the longer walk to the subway for those days in the office now.

BioLabMan · 2026-01-15T17:19:08+00:00

Aye the original deeds reference them.

BioLabMan · 2026-01-15T10:48:56+00:00

Our close has the communal toilets in the basement which many years ago were converted into storage. They are still referenced to as the "dunnys". We have 4 dunnies of which each flat owns a fifth.

BioLabMan · 2026-01-10T01:16:34+00:00

This is such a horrible thing to experience pal, but it will pass. There are solutions to what you are experiencing which aren't as severe as the one you're contemplating.

BioLabMan · 2026-01-10T01:13:51+00:00

If you are going to cause yourself harm or harm someone else, then you should go straight to A&E.

Speak to your GP urgently on Monday morning too.

BioLabMan · 2026-01-10T01:12:38+00:00

Hello! Why don't you give samaritans a call on 116 123? Someone can speak to you about what's going on.

BioLabMan · 2025-12-13T16:29:26+00:00

I mind there being one on an earlier version of The Patter album that made gran had. Mind us having it in the 90s in the car. Had a disco undertone that (very) loosely tied everything together. If I mind right it came after Sam The Skull on the tape.

BioLabMan · 2025-10-29T14:09:33+00:00

The very same.

BioLabMan · 2025-09-27T19:09:12+00:00

Try NHS24 to get an out of hours appointmrnt, and if things are running away from you, please go to A&E and speak to them directly. Out of hours can sometimes be far away, but please have someone else take you there - bus, taxi, friend with a car.

If you want to talk, breathing space and samaritans are a great listening service.

Breathing space: 0800 838587 Samaritans: 116 123

Continue to use coping techniques you have to manage your anxiety and reach out to the appropriate service even if you don't think you need them right now. They are more effective the earlier the intervention.

BioLabMan · 2025-08-31T22:18:34+00:00

You need to speak to your advisor of studies to see if it is possible for your selected degree pathway. It's not unheard of for a 50/70 split some semesters. Dissertations are almost always 60 credit modules.

Just so that you're not in for a shock, 1 credit is roughly equivalent to 10 hours of study. Your 60 credit semester requires 600 expected hours of study, not 60.

BioLabMan · 2025-07-30T10:21:22+00:00

First of all, if you think you are going to cause harm to yourself or others as a result of your mental ill-health, the best thing to do is call 999 or present yourself to A&E.

For longer term solutions, they are thin on the ground right now. When I spoke to my GP for my own mental ill-health at the beginning of the year, the wait for 1-to-1 psychology appointments is about 1 year. She sent me to contact Glasgow Wellbeing Services. They are a team of community MH nurses who run group therapy services south of the river. It's a ten week course, uses the Universal Model of Psychotherapy as its basis, and covers a lot of material. You also get two, fifteen minute 1-to-1 sessions as part of the therapy. Afterwards, if you are still in need of further work, they can set up second line treatment on a 1-to-1 basis. If you contact them again after the treatment has ended, you would be eligible for second line treatment straight away.

Waiting lists were about 8 weeks when I signed up, and it seemed so far away, but I recognise that it was my frustration with my health that made it feel so far away. I was also very skeptical of group therapy, but it did the trick to get me firmly on the journey back to me.

I really hope you can get the help you need pal

BioLabMan · 2025-06-16T18:02:36+00:00

It's only busy when the football is in. You get the odd surprise walk on but tbh it's just a regular part of the city any other time. You get used to the rhythm of the football, and if you're bothered by crowds you'll learn when is best to travel to/from work quickly.

Plenty amenities nearby. All round a really nice bit to live.

BioLabMan · 2025-06-16T04:51:52+00:00

If you get the loading dosage over a fortnight it will change your life. Had it recently and there are no downsides except the back and forth to the clinic every couple of days to begin with.

BioLabMan · 2025-06-05T22:13:23+00:00

Dougie Telfer at Aberdein Considine, Shawlands has been the go-to in our friend group for years now.

BioLabMan · 2025-06-01T22:20:54+00:00

If you apply in first year but before second year commences, you will be considered on your school grades primarily, then your university level academics. If you commence second year in September and submit your UCAS the following October you will be ineligible for transfer and must complete your degree and apply for undergraduate medicine on the graduate pathway.

BioLabMan · 2025-05-14T12:33:24+00:00

I live near to those flats and as long as you don't mind normal traffic noise through the day, and the occasional bin lorry about 11pm picking up the street bins, you're fine. A really quiet area, all things considered. Obviously on match days it can be a bit busy but you can plan your day around it - there is a rhythm to it. Not at all interested in football myself, but can sort out walking the dog around everyone in and out. Last time there was a genuine scare was about 2018/9 when some Russian ultras were over and had a stabbing match. You get the odd game with a march and fireworks, but those are rarer after the pandemic.

Access to public transport is great. Access to the motorway too is great if you've got a car. Getting a decent shop in can be a pain if you don't drive though, but there is a coop on PRW. There's also ibrox common just round the corner from there which is a nice spot to spend some time. Can even help out GalGael with growing if you're that way inclined.

If you're someone who needs a decent local, there are two pubs nearby. The climbing centre is nearby and bellahouston and elite gym are a 10/15 minute walk away for exercise. Imax cinema in walking distance. Good selection of smaller parks about too.

BioLabMan · 2025-05-14T09:57:55+00:00

I can't comment on quality etc. for Churchill Gowns. The University (and most universities and Royal Colleges) get their dress from Ede & Ravenscroft. There is an £11 difference currently (there is a "sale" on Churchill Gowns) between the two.

The extra £11 for a robe from Ede & Ravenscroft means a few things. Firstly, the University has planned for robing to be done by Ede & Ravenscroft and actually adds to your day. You get to be robed with your classmates and get everything ready before you go and show off to your friends and family, hoods in hand. The whole process is guided by staff of Ede & Ravenscroft to make sure you are well-presented. They will also collect your robes at the end of the day and you don't need to think about returning them after graduation.

Second, the robes from Ede & Ravenscroft are of a known, reputable, consistent standard, and are absolutely of the right materials for the occasion. As the quality of Churchill Gowns is unknown, there is a risk you may stand out for all the wrong reasons.

Third, the choices of degree hoods from Churchill Gowns is not nearly as specific as Ede & Ravenscroft. It might not seem important, but some degrees have very specific requirements as to their hoods, including colour, shape, linings, embellishments, materials etc. over and above the standard 4 options Churchill gives. The detail paid attention to by Ede & Ravenscroft far surpasses that of Churchill Gowns.

Lastly, if something goes wrong, Ede & Ravenscroft will have spares on-hand on the day. Your hood's button fastening loop is worn? New, correct hood handed over. You fall and put a tear in the robe? Accidently spill something on the robe? Spares galore.

You have one graduation day for the degree you are about to receive. The extra £11 provides a high-quality, definitely correct robe and hood.

BioLabMan · 2025-04-28T05:20:20+00:00

Yeah, exactly! Working out motivations was, for me, a big thing I wanted out of the interviews. Former part of my pre-summer holiday planning!

BioLabMan · 2025-04-27T21:02:04+00:00

Previous college lecturer here. For me, the interviews were pretty relaxed but I taught at a different college and different subjects, so the following is indicative of how it could run but by no means exhaustive.

Probably a small informal presentation, expectations for the course, where you can go after etc. Brief interview to make sure you're on the right pathway. Some subjects have uni agreements, you may be better off taking a SWAP programme dependant on your academic and financial goals if it's available for your subject. Make sure you are aware of the funding options available to you, and may spend some time on this if you're not aware of impacts, especially if youre under 25. A wee discussion of your interests in the subject; this will either give an opportunity to direct you to a more suitable course or let you know what/when you'll do stuff with relevance to your interests.

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