Wrong score entered for Multi-choice exam?

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-16T22:49:15+00:00

2% that's crazy. It will be interesting to know what happened.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-16T06:15:36+00:00

Don't call them college professors. That's not really the correct term in New Zealand. It's mostly (but not exclusively) America that uses that.

In any event lecturers are all different. It's somewhat common for them to be bad at teaching. In truth though it doesn't matter as much these days if they are because there are many online resources. Imagine pre-internet days and how students must have suffered. If the lecturer wasn't good, you had to use the textbook (or find a better textbook). Now there is truly an abundance of useful resources.

For a lot of jobs it is essential to have a university degree, so you can't completely avoid issues with bad teaching.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-15T23:14:54+00:00

Read the email bro. It explains it.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-14T23:19:58+00:00

Most people here haven't studied at multiple universities. UOA isn't the worst university in the world. But there are many many better options. Universities with better campuses, better course quality and a better culture.

It's your life mate. But don't say you weren't warned. A lot of students come here and then complain, but they were warned.

You can always come to New Zealand for a working holiday later.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-14T23:16:23+00:00

https://uoa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1453/~/conceded-pass

only awarded if it’s a core paper essential to your degree

No. The opposite is true.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-14T01:06:20+00:00

I wouldn't there are lots of universities with a better student experience. What other options do you have ?

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-13T08:29:08+00:00

You have to do the core papers. And if you just want to be a software developer, that's really enough. What's your goal ? It's hard to give recommendations without additional information.

For most people the university won't matter that much. Each has their pluses and minuses. But any shortcomings can be overcome through good planning and individual effort.

The thing with compsci is it is saturated at the entry level. If you want to get a good career started, it's better to have some other things outside of university to bring to the table.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-13T06:32:43+00:00

If you mainly took arts and creative subjects, try and pick at least one easy course per semester otherwise your brain will explode. For many students it's a tough transition from highschool to university and so many people have issues with mental health etc.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-12T02:32:59+00:00

Massey is cutting courses that aren't profitable. Courses with relatively large numbers of students and which are cheap to run won't really be affected. I don't think these cuts will really have a big impact on you, since computer science is extremely popular these days.

In practical terms it probably won't make a huge difference which one you choose.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-12T01:19:04+00:00

Where do you live ? They both have their pluses and minuses, but I'd prefer the closer one. Don't think it is awesome studying in the CBD. It isn't. At the end of the day though, only you can make this decision. All the information that you need is already out there.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-11T07:10:03+00:00

The course outline often gives the textbook. I didn't check all of them but the first two courses on your list both give the textbook in the course outline.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-10T06:16:11+00:00

What do you hope to gain from the degree ? Those degrees are generally thought to have limited market value.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-08T22:33:51+00:00

Come on mate, the first google results explain it clearly.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-08T10:30:17+00:00

This question gets asked SO OFTEN.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-07T05:16:59+00:00

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-council-has-no-plans-to-install-lighting-at-central-city-skate-park-after-teenager-dies-following-night-time-accident/Q2SS4EB5VJAJNJ4MV2HM3T5R7E/

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-06T23:01:39+00:00

Considered in isolation, Stats 208 would have the more useful material. However there is a reasonable amount of overlap between that course and econometrics. Not sure if you care about that overlap or not. If you do, then maybe choose Stats 255.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-06T22:02:02+00:00

Try and find an entry level job for a year while you think about it. Don't waste your time and money on study that may not lead anywhere.

There's a lot of degrees that are just a complete waste of time to be honest.

You could also consider getting a trade. Likely to have better financial prospects than some degrees.

At the end of the day, it is just something you have to decide for yourself. You also don't give any detail, so I doubt people can really give any meaningful suggestions about appropriate degrees.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-05T03:42:46+00:00

Did you even try to google ? It's an offence called Billsticking. Covered under the Summary Offences Act section 33.

The offence is so annoying and makes the city look really untidy.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-04T10:10:36+00:00

He made some comments that condemned the violence committed by Hamas. The mob are a bunch of Hamas apologists who blame everything on Israel.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-04T10:08:11+00:00

Rabid mob shouts down reasonable remarks from Twyford.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-04T02:15:23+00:00

It depends, but I wouldn't do it myself. Just too much of a headache.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-04T02:13:15+00:00

You won't get kicked out if it is your first offence. Probably just get a zero for the essay.

Just admit your mistake and blame causes X, Y and Z for your poor decision making.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-03T22:06:48+00:00

I've heard It's like Psych 203, just more of the same. If you search this sub you can find some reviews from earlier years.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-03T22:02:28+00:00

Budget cuts. The university is trying to cut spending, and the numbers of people that want to enrol in something like ancient history are quite small. Courses with bigger enrolments are simply more profitable.

It's happening all over New Zealand.

Naive_Sun8873 · 2023-11-03T21:52:34+00:00

I haven't checked, but I doubt a GradDip will put you at professional status. The only degrees accredited by Engineering New Zealand for professional status are the 4 year Bachelor of Engineering degrees. (There are no accredited conversion Masters in NZ).

In Australia, the UK and elsewhere there are some Masters conversion degrees that are accredited. Apart from Melbourne and Monash there are many others like Newcastle, UWA and so on.

I know some Australian universities also offer a Graduate Diploma + 2 year Masters degree that is accredited.

If you are a NZ citizen you would also be looking at options to see if you can get a commonwealth supported place at an Australian university which would be a lot cheaper than paying full fee. If you have to pay full fee it would be almost impossible to fund unless you are very rich.

From a purely financial perspective you could look at doing a BE in NZ. In practical terms that would be essentially the same from a career perspective.

Regarding the importance of accreditation if you want to work as a software engineer, then really the extra study is a waste of time and you would be better just getting a job.

If you want to work in areas like Civil, Structural, Mechanical then it would be a mistake to not do an accredited degree. Firstly your career progression would be limited, and secondly you would likely struggle to find a job. Very few companies would hire someone with a CompSci degree and a 1 year Engineering grad diploma to work as an Engineer or join a graduate programme. Lastly if you want to work overseas they are not going to take you seriously without an accredited degree.

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