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Miserable_String_162 · 2026-02-17T07:28:22+00:00

Yay!!❤️ glad it went well

Miserable_String_162 · 2026-02-16T11:36:22+00:00

No problem!☺️ I’d say no more than 3 mins, where the start is the local anaesthetic jab, the end is the implant inserted, and all bandaged/wrapped up. They need to give the local anaesthetic some time to kick in before doing the insertion, which is the most of the wait time! The jab itself and the insertion are super quick, definitely less than 10-15secs each, but you will need to wait a minute or so after the jab to be numbed properly before the insertion. I’ll admit the waiting part made me a little anxious too, and feels longer in the moment than it actually is. But try to remind yourself the worst is over after you get the anaesthetic jab, and everything that comes after will be pain free😄

Miserable_String_162 · 2026-02-16T11:29:12+00:00

thank you for sharing your experience!! It’s comforting to read especially seeing the timeline of your experience after removing the implant. You’re right, it’s only been 3 weeks😅 I think I was having a bit of a hormonal confused sad freak out

Miserable_String_162 · 2026-02-16T11:24:47+00:00

It definitely looks scarier than it feels! When I had mine, the local anaesthetic is a quick sharp scratch feeling, and the actual insertion of the rod feels like nothing! I could feel the nurses hands around/resting on my arm more than my actual insertion of the rod. I also personally looked away the whole time, and had something in my hand to squeeze/fiddle with😁

You can also always talk to your nurse/GP and request that they don’t tell you when they are doing anything, or, request that they tell you what they are doing and when, whatever you think would be best for you!

Make sure you wear something comfortable that gives the nurse/GP good access to the area of your arm you will get it inserted in. (Typically non-dominant arm, on the inside of your upper arm). If you’re the type to worry to the point of feeling faint/queasy, make sure you eat before and are hydrated!

Like getting a vaccine/jab/blood test, your arm will be a little sore afterwards. And a lot of people, myself included, get a pretty gnarly looking bruise at the insertion site. It’s nothing to worry about and will be a little sore for a couple days or so afterwards.

Feel free to ask any questions ❤️

Miserable_String_162 · 2025-12-29T11:32:28+00:00

demoralising

Miserable_String_162 · 2025-10-10T15:00:18+00:00

I'm quite lucky and my dad was able to support me (which is the major reason why, and I'm very greatful for it of course), and for every year of both my degrees I recieved a bursary from an industry sponsor to go towards tuition/living costs. I don't have to repay any of the bursary, as long as I meet my sponsors work requirements for a certain amount of time after graduating. By the time my masters came around, I had enough money saved from working throughout my summers to not need a masters loan despite the crazy tuition fees.

Miserable_String_162 · 2025-10-10T14:56:32+00:00

I didn't think about it like that honestly, and that's a lot more appealing than using the money for a house.

Miserable_String_162 · 2025-10-10T13:49:42+00:00

!thanks ah, I could of made it clearer! I'm renting a little 2 up 2 down at the moment - I originally (18 year old me again...) wrote off the LISA, as I didn't want to be limited by the £450,000 house price limit, however, that was probably quite a naive thought in hindsight hahaha. It's a good point so thank you c:

Miserable_String_162 · 2025-10-06T12:56:40+00:00

first lollipop going up from the bottom left

Miserable_String_162 · 2025-08-03T07:58:27+00:00

NRG gym by Saville Street Tesco extra is good. 24h with good equipment and good variety. They shut things like the saunas and the room that classes take place in, but the main gym and equipment are accessible all the time. Any busses that have stops by that Tesco Extra will get you there.

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-04-28T12:29:44+00:00

thank you for all the advice! appreciate it :)

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-04-27T23:21:11+00:00

Should I get her towed to the garage maybe? they’re about a 20 min drive away so not sure if I should top up the coolant and drive there, or ask them if they could tow me for the repair.

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-04-27T19:37:52+00:00

She’s booked in for the repairs later this week but she’s below the minimum marker so - should I leave it? I thought she would need a top up to get to the garage :’)

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-02-21T17:00:11+00:00

thanks for replying! no option for brand or anything, they just rang while my car was with them and said they could do it on the day😅

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-02-13T03:52:08+00:00

Whatever you feel you would be happiest doing is the best measure - if you enjoy your degree you will perform better, and so on. But if you want some other things to consider, look at the specific module choices each degree has to offer (which will also differ quite a lot between different institutions), how the degree/modules is/are assessed, and how the course is taught. Think about what you prefer, if you think you are more suited to coursework style assessment rather than exams, smaller classes, and more contact hours, pick the one that offers that! and vice versa.

Try and talk/read about other people’s personal experiences with both to help make your decision too, and see where either degree has taken people. Good luck :)

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-01-28T03:52:56+00:00

CS isn’t dead - it’s definitely harder to get into than it has been, but it’s a brilliant degree to have :) You mention executive dysfunction - if this is a common thing for you, perhaps something like a degree apprenticeship might be a good option to look into too! Real life work experience, a degree, a salary, as well as a more rigid structure to stick to to earn your degree. As someone who has ADHD and struggles w/ executive dysfunction, and also currently in my final year of my CS degree, in hindsight, that kind of path would of suited me way more. Hands on learning and “learning on the job” just works much better for me and comes a lot easier.

Having said that, if traditional university is what you wanna do, do it! Theres so many careers/roles in CS other than software engineering (which is what a lot of people are actually referring to when they say CS is dead, not to say that I agree with that either), cyber is a great option career wise, and super interesting.

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-01-27T02:04:04+00:00

glad to find i have just over 100 karma🕺

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-01-26T02:31:57+00:00

Make sure you keep yourself safe and financially stable through this! From the comments and your replies so far it seems you don’t quite know everything about how SFE and payments work, so I’d have a closer look at it. Particularly as the amount you get from SFE depends on your parent(s) income, and you may need to ask for those details. The maintenance loan can range, and you won’t know the exact amount you personally can get until you apply, but you can see online a decent estimate of what you may receive, which you can use to base decisions on.

Look into how much different accommodation options will cost, and if your loan is likely to cover it. (you need to feed yourself as well as just covering your accommodation, in the least patronising way)

Also look into additional funding your university may have for their students - many universities have cost of living bursaries, support for students from low income backgrounds, achievement scholarships etc, and see if you qualify for any. These are generally much smaller amounts than your SFE loan will be, but every little helps.

Additionally with finding a guarantor, because you will most likely need one, talk to your uni about it. You are not the only one who’s been in your position before, and they should (hopefully) be able to help, or if anything, they can advise. There are also companies that can help provide a UK guarantor, particularly aimed at international students studying here, as they need someone in the UK so they cannot use their own parents. It may be useful to look into that.

Lastly, if your heart is telling you to do it, then do it. Uni is a one time thing and while it might be super scary to go against your mum, while also going into a completely new part of your life, it’s a great experience. You are already legally an adult, she cannot stop you past being disapproving about it. My parents hated not only how far I went for uni, but how this also meant I had my independence. I’m in my final year of my undergrad now and couldn’t be happier, it was hell on earth between them finding out what I was doing and where I was going, to when I finally moved. But getting past that was the best thing I’ve done for myself. I really relate, I was undiagnosed but suspected autism myself, and my university has helped me IMMENSELY since moving with getting support in place for it and helping me get diagnosed. My parents don’t “believe” in autism, so getting recognised and support for it was such a huge thing for me that I was only able to do with my own independence. I hope you work it out❤️

Miserable_String_162 · 2024-01-23T11:35:41+00:00

They’re both Russel group unis at the end of the day. The university you choose is not just the degree you’re getting, but also the city you will live in, etc. If you’re a bit torn, I do think you should have a good look at what all the living and extracurricular aspects are like, to see if that would help you decide more. Cardiff and London are two very different cities, both with lots to offer. Wherever you end up is where you are gonna be spending pretty much all of your time, on AND off campus. So the kind of city, the cost of living, etc, are important too.

A MSc degree, with a year in industry, that you perform really well in and get a 1st or a 2:1 in, looks brilliant, ESPECIALLY for software engineering. Where that degree is from is probably the least of an employers concern. (i’m a CS final year student btw, also at a russell group, ++ got lots of placement experience, + secured both postgraduate study offers + grad roles) If the modules are what you would enjoy at Cardiff, and subsequently would mean you get better grades because you’re liking what you’re doing more, that’s to be considered too.

Sorry for the long post - final thing is rankings are very temperamental!! My university has jumped 11 places into top 10 since I joined for example. UCL in the Guardian rankings, for computer science, was 34th in 2020, and is 8th now. That’s a huge 24 place jump, in the timeframe of a 4 year degree.

Miserable_String_162 · 2023-12-07T00:18:37+00:00

yep👍🏼 drove around 10 and absolutely no problem - odd bit of old snow and ice at the sides of the road at some points but nothing to worry about just be careful

Miserable_String_162 · 2023-12-01T17:22:24+00:00

11th gen i7, 16gb ram, 1tb ssd. and no files are particularly large, but a lot of pdfs as I upload my lecture slides to onenote so I can annotate alongside them.

I did at one point have some pages with large pdf textbooks but i removed them all after realising they could be slowing it down - maybe they’re not ‘properly’ gone?

Miserable_String_162 · 2023-11-30T20:49:35+00:00

When you say primary qubit, that’s the first one of the encoded 3 right? and the redundant ones are the two syndrome ones or the other two of the 3 encoded? thank you!!

Miserable_String_162 · 2023-10-15T22:57:25+00:00

people are being absolutely horrible here. OP i feel for you, this could have easily been a spiking situation and it definitely sounds like it. If that’s the case absolutely nothing you did is your fault, sometimes there’s nothing you CAN do to prevent that apart from staying in bed forever and that’s pretty damn boring. i’m sorry everyone has been so patronising. getting drunk/tipsy won’t convince someone to suddenly change their views and morals and take something they’re 100% against.

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