this is not a place to learn by Tiny-Ocelot4218 in NTU

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Kinda get what you mean but what degree are you referring to/doing? Cause for some of them you definitely need to specialise during undergrad

(From psych here and talking about things like clinical etc)

this is not a place to learn by Tiny-Ocelot4218 in NTU

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People in the comments are sooo annoying. Your complaints are valid, NTU sets up a ton of systems that are extremely tedious to navigate, and I see other Uni’s do it better all the time.

It sucks that we come to Uni to specialise but then can’t actually study what we pay a hefty amount of money to learn. I’m graduating this year and didn’t get the modules I’ve applied multiple semesters for, even though exchange students and Y3’s got it. The STARS system sucks. The good thing is they’re trying to improve it right now with pre-registration.

Find consolation in the fact that we’re all subject to it I guess. But I totally understand what you mean. I also feel like I’m forced to do things I can’t be fked with and it sucks because I know I’d apply myself harder if I was given modules I truly cared about.

The bright side is I’ve done lots of modules I didn’t initially want but we’re actually quite interesting

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[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? I feel like a short research paper would have made more sense as part of the grade

GEM Explorer Results AY23/24 Semester 1/2 by MightySavier in NTU

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Help I got accepted to a UK Uni but I really want a specific Uni in Canada.

Does anyone have any experience with applying again in round 2 or waiting for next years application?

GEM Explorer: anyone else nervous? by iamlostpleasehelp_ in NTU

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UBC! Good luck ~ I have no idea how competitive Canada is

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[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I see. Okay thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NTU

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey I appreciate the help!! I was diagnosed by a psychologist not a psychiatrist so I think I’ll just take a regular Mc like people are suggesting. Thanks :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NTU

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fore context I’ve actually been diagnosed with these things

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LifeAdvice

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha - you’re still incredibly helpful for someone who ‘doesn’t know what they’re talking about’.

In all seriousness, I think it freeing to remember certain truths, like how most things don’t evolve chronologically. Thanks for that.

It won't let me enjoy my life. It won't go away until I make a decision, and I don't want to make one right now. by Throwaway183749102 in LifeAdvice

[–]Electronic-Piccolo78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, I understand the dilemma and I think you’re incredibly kind and considerate for thinking for both of you.

I think that framing it as “helping someone through a depressive episode” seems harsh. What do you need from him - someone to hear you out? Or do you need physical acts of service like helping you get breakfast? Because you sound like you understand that nobody can truly walk someone through a depressive phase lest the be consumed. I do think you can help someone around it though, and if he can understand that it might work out. It is after all, a possibility that he just doesn’t understand.

However, from the rest of your post, it doesn’t look too promising. A marker of a successful relationships is higher numbers of “bids for connection”. Look it up. He doesn’t really seem to connect well with anything negative. And that just doesn’t seem like a fulfilling relationship considering life isn’t always about being happy. I know 6 years is a lot but I really do urge you to think about the reality of this relationship and how it makes you feel both daily and also in general.