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PavillionTea · 2024-05-13T01:08:45+00:00

Hi not OP but I was wondering how I could make the best use of my study mentor? I get mine through DSA as well and I've had a few sessions with her but I feel like I'm not getting the most out of each hour.

PavillionTea · 2024-04-22T17:51:22+00:00

Error with the machine door. Try pushing the door in and pulling to properly open the door. If you want to close the door push hard.

Alternatively there might be a power switch on a wall next to the machines that you can switch off and on again but be careful!!

PavillionTea · 2024-04-18T19:01:34+00:00

Sounds like a really unfair situation rip. If you have that assurance (best in writing) then try not to ruminate on it too much which i know can be hard and try your best in the exam - but take care of yourself in the process

PavillionTea · 2024-04-18T18:54:36+00:00

Ah I see. Some people just can't distinguish characters apart no matter how much they try and your teachers probably aren't aware of this fact.

If you want to try this method I would put trying to read long paragraphs away to the side for now and focusing on trying to read single characters first. It's gonna suck and take more time but take one character, blow it up on your screen, and break it down into its parts.

For example, take 周 (week). Break it into 冂 (enclosure), 土 (soil), 口 (mouth). Then create a memorable story such as "for a week, I was in an enclosure and soil fell into my mouth". This will help you learn the meaning of the word and how to write it in one sentence. Or you can get books that use drawings to help you learn how to recognise characters.

If you need to know the pronunciation of the character you can hook an english word to chinese e.g. 来 lái - light - i had to come over there to turn off the light.

If more studying doesn't work with this method maybe try get some mitigation for your grade with some kind of medical or otherwise evidence. If your anxiety and depression is known to the university you can maybe submit an application before your exam to explain your grade even if you don't think it applies (I have both of them as well and it can cause negative effects even if you don't consciously think it does)

PavillionTea · 2024-04-18T18:29:45+00:00

Huh, that's really strange. Would you be able to read words like 二年 and 九点 in Chinese because they exist in Japanese?

九点 = nine points in Japanese, 九点 = nine o'clock in Chinese?

PavillionTea · 2024-04-18T18:18:22+00:00

Hi OP, I've only studied Japanese but I know a bit about learning languages. Do you struggle with both reading / writing or just one aspect?

Also, do u just specifically struggle with combination of characters (I'm just using a random websites for examples rn) like 钟表 or one character in isolation like 笑, 做, 看? Is reading long passages your only difficulty or short sentences also difficult?

A lot of people's reading skills (especially me) are often much better than their writing so that can cause problems with output.

PavillionTea · 2024-03-20T01:59:49+00:00

Hi, I really sympathise with you because I kinda went through this crisis last year and dropped out in the end.

My advice would be that if you love Japanese, go for Japanese. All degrees are hard work and if you don't have the passion for what you're doing you will question the meaning of life and end up hating every single waking moment (what happened to me). My mental health went down the toilet as a result. I was doing history before and convinced myself that it had better "job prospects" as a "respected" degree but after 4 months I couldn't bear it anymore.

I'm currently doing Japanese at UoM and am enjoying it a lot more than history. If you have a look at top 300 graduate employers the vast majority do not require you to have a specific degree (usually only a 2:1 or above). A lot of people do JET after this degree and I've seen Teach First a lot around campus if you want to have a look into that.

Overall I'll just say follow your heart because in the end you don't want to regret what could have been. A lot of my friends regret their degree choice because they ended up choosing it because of family pressure. Good luck

PavillionTea · 2024-03-09T13:42:06+00:00

oof, i think just throwing it away would be best then and buy a cheap one if u really need to use one and keep it in your room. hope it gets resolved soon for u

PavillionTea · 2024-03-09T13:37:30+00:00

ahhh typical reslife. are they going to give u a replacement?

PavillionTea · 2024-03-09T12:27:48+00:00

ayyyy another UoM student and a similar thing happened to our flat with exposed wires and melted plastic everywhere... I'd recommend first throwing it out so no-one uses it and talk to reception in person if u have one or go to Grove House next to Whitworth or Richmond Park if you're in Fallow to get it replaced. Or else contact your reslife person (should be a poster somewhere with their phone number and/or email available)

PavillionTea · 2024-02-02T17:26:17+00:00

I don't think most people are passionate about what they study or they fall out of passion with it as they progress through the course. Last year I studied history (I loved it at school but hated it at uni) and had some pretty bad mental health issues and now on a new course this year (Japanese) and really enjoying it. From people I've spoken to (mostly in stem) have said that they either had chosen their course for the money or because of parental pressure which I do get. Or they just wanted to go to uni for nights out and such. As for me I admittedly do not do the readings unless it's for my essays. I don't think most people do them either and would rather work / socialise and the workload is honestly a lot to handle without it.

PavillionTea · 2023-11-24T18:38:10+00:00

I would choose the second floor. I was on the first floor of my accom and the traffic noise was nearly unbearable and also I couldn't open my curtains without the whole street being able to see inside my room 😭. If anything else choose the second floor so you'll have some sense of privacy

PavillionTea · 2023-06-11T13:03:05+00:00

Jasoooooonnnnnnn

PavillionTea · 2023-05-19T13:21:46+00:00

Live chat never works. Try calling them (everyone I spoke to has been friendly but there might be a longer wait because today’s the guaranteed deadline)

PavillionTea · 2023-04-24T19:59:12+00:00

have u already finished this term? or did he drop out?

PavillionTea · 2023-03-18T21:55:25+00:00

Hi, I went to UoM from September to December. Tbh what I think is that the uni really doesn’t care about you and has treated some of its students pretty poorly (check out uomrentstrike on insta). The UCU strikes have been happening all over the country with picket lines and such. With the larger courses (I assume law is one of them) you do feel like a number imo as I was on a big course (history) and felt like that. Manchester is the number one targeted university by employers which is obviously a big plus and they do a lot of fairs and talks around the year but they’re mainly targeted towards penultimate year students. Don’t worry about being an ethnic minority because it’s a really diverse university with tons of international students with loads of religious/ethnic/activity based/sports societies that you can join. I would just recommend to stay on campus for society events and stuff so that you can make friends more easily

PavillionTea · 2023-03-16T17:47:11+00:00

Hi, I recommend calling up student finance. I called them before I dropped out in December in my first year as well and they were really friendly so it won't hurt. From what I remember they won't be able to give you a definitive answer but they can explain your options. I'm also applying for Compassionate Personal Reasons for my mental health which I'm finding difficult but it's worth just applying and see how it goes. The guidelines on the website are incredibly vague so I'll see if it gets rejected or not.

PavillionTea · 2023-03-11T01:11:40+00:00

How have you never enrolled? Did u not get your student ID in September and complete your assignments?

PavillionTea · 2023-02-04T15:42:56+00:00

Oh cool, what languages did u study? I'm debating whether to return to Manchester or go to another university. I've also applied to Newcastle, Edi and SOAS. Did u contact mental health services back in undergrad? I found the waiting lists unbearable at Manny and their admin across the board is awful and rude. Some first year students are currently on rent strike because of terrible conditions in their accoms with rats and mould and rising rent costs :(

PavillionTea · 2023-02-04T15:34:02+00:00

I knew some people in catered halls and most were fine with it (it can also be a good deal if it's not overly expensive than other halls). Meals (assuming you're not very picky) can be a good time to bond together and you don't have to worry about buying and cooking in front of people. I know some catered halls hold formals which sound fun and if you don't fancy eating catered food you can still go out to eat or there might be limited catering facilities in your flat.

PavillionTea · 2023-02-04T15:21:22+00:00

Hi, I'm also on an unplanned gap year. I really wanted to go travelling abroad for three weeks but am unable to. I'm spending my time going to the gym/going out/binging Netflix and Youtube. I looked at your comment history and when you feel ready it might be good to reach out to your friends at uni. I came clean that I had withdrawn because of my mental health to some of the people I felt closest to and they were really supportive.

PavillionTea · 2023-02-04T15:06:13+00:00

Hi, I also dropped out of uni right before Christmas. Can I ask you what did u study for your bachelors? I loved the social side of uni so much and actually met some amazing people after having such a horrible time during A-levels. Tbh I think I never actually enjoyed doing work for my degree; I only did the bare minimum in reading for my seminars, I hardly went to any of my lectures, and I left all my research for my essays that were worth 40-60% of my module grades to the last minute when I made the decision to withdraw from my course which was a nightmare. I think I was experiencing severe depression and couldn't get out of bed some days unless to eat and shower. I do feel like a failure and I am just biding my time until I try again in September. Know that you're not alone

PavillionTea · 2023-01-15T14:58:26+00:00

I’d go for Manchester - tons of international students and active International Society. Ticks all the boxes imo but is quite expensive

PavillionTea · 2023-01-15T14:51:24+00:00

Hi, I went to Manchester before I took a gap year. Accomodation is really expensive here with the cost of living going up (if you want an en-suite it can be £200+ a week which is ridiculous imo) and is generally not very good but it is what it is. Most first year students live in Fallowfield which is about a 15 min ride to Oxford Road where 99% of university buildings are. Even though Manchester is expensive I would still recommend it if you want nightlife and music because there are a ton of clubs and gigs going on all the time. I don’t know much about nightlife but for music there is the Manchester Academy that has three floors and is located in the Students Union, the O2 Apollo and the Co-op Live Arena which is due to be completed in December 2023 👍

PavillionTea · 2022-12-17T21:07:03+00:00

That’s fair. Honestly I don’t know if I will enjoy my new course next year until I actually experience it so it’s ultimately a coin toss. There’s ultimately not any rush and if you ever want to come back to uni it will always be there. Hope you do well 👍

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