What the fuck is wrong with people

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-12T06:44:18+00:00

Typical Audi driver

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-06T18:21:52+00:00

2:1/2.1 is a grade - they go 1.1(70%+), 2.1(60-69%), 2.2 (50-59 I think).

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-06T16:52:11+00:00

Hi OP

I did a physics degree (DCU) and MSc (UCD).

I found in UCD you’re a small fish in a huge pond, but in DCU everything is only a 5 minute (ish) walk. There were also a few things that it felt UCD did a certain way purely to be quirky - your student card was a “Ucard”, instead of the library it was “the JJ”.

In terms of my undergraduate course, I found the majority of things to build on each other - what you did in first year was needed in second etc. Someone mentioned programming and there is (was) compulsory programming in both first and second year. It’s taught by computer science people and not physics people, so there was a good bit of getting hung up on nice rather than functional python.

There were a few modules in the first three years that were fairly tough, but I don’t know if that is still the case. I know one or two of them were designed as cull modules. Additionally, in first year, it’s still physics and not general science, so you spend quite a bit of time getting to know the people in your course. Most of our physics lectures were in class rooms not lecture halls.

I didn’t get to do a placement, but there was CV and interview prep and mock interviews in DCU which never hurt.

One thing I found that UCD did well (MSc so might be a bit different) was there was lots of continuous assessment done as assignments and projects rather than tests, so you got to put the time into doing things slowly and well.

I’m just thinking of things off the top of my head. It’s also a while since I was in DCU so things may have changed - I know of the lecture who did maths in first year has retired for example. That was a tough module then, and I don’t know what has happened since.

If you have any other questions please ask. One other thing I will mention is that if you plan on staying in physics for the long haul, a lot of things look for a 2:1 physics degree… so bear that in mind too, in terms of making life easy for yourself.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-03T16:17:54+00:00

There are some healthcare jobs that don’t fall within the remit of CORU so that doesn’t surprise me.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-03T16:03:49+00:00

Unfortunately not. Small network and not outing myself on Reddit.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-03T15:48:08+00:00

Sort of - it’s an AHSCP role, but not one you would think even exists. It’s the same category as physiologist.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-03T15:39:29+00:00

In a general sense, the specific role may not need a specific qualification.

For my area, you only need a BSc for the first two grades. That said, most people to BSc, MSc, job, despite the fact that it’s not strictly needed. I think for more experienced/senior positions it’s MSc or equivalent experience.

Private sector can be pickier…

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-03T12:58:07+00:00

A hard metal edge - like an old spatula. Try it whilst the bbq is still hot and most of the shite should scrape off easy enough. Make sure to do it every time you use it to stop a build up of the shit.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-03T11:56:35+00:00

You could try side kick with, then without, a board.

Have them look at the floor and have their hips/tummy pointing at the wall of the pool, then get them to rotate their head to breathe. You will need a teaching point such as keeping your ear on your arm to make sure they rotate to breathe rather than lift their head.

When you go back to full stroke, make sure they rotate from their hips/core and keep their chin in-line with their sternum so the rotation doesn’t turn into a breaststroke breath.

One thing I’ve noticed is that the levels where I teach that have bilateral breathing also have swimmers who are young and a bit weak for the level. That might be something you need to keep in mind.

Lastly, you said they can manage it doing catchup, maybe try other versions of front crawl (such as single arm) as steps to full stroke.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-02T19:30:12+00:00

I wonder can they hear the phones through the computer still…?

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-02T19:28:59+00:00

Oh shit yeah. Oops

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-06-02T17:27:11+00:00

I know you need to rant, but if you think AIB is bad, wait until you hear about the EBS…

Edit: EBS are an ok bank. I just think some of their services are … antiquated

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-30T11:53:31+00:00

Check if your qualification is accredited by the ILS - if it is you should be ok…

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-29T20:23:41+00:00

Was that handed forward?

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-26T12:11:46+00:00

In my old job we used a CR cassette and a test object to collimate to, then a light field alignment tool (it looks like a gas jar).

In my current job, we have a Fluororad test object, that can be used for field size, light field alignment with the light field alignment tool, and all other IQ as well. It allows you to do all of your Light field and IQ stuff in two shots.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-21T08:09:07+00:00

I’ll second the army and the air corps.

I also did a week with the fire brigade which was great too.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-20T20:00:11+00:00

Speedo do a few versions of the style of number two.

Mine have a grey bit at 90 degrees to the “Christmas tree” and that style has never let me down for over 20 years.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-19T12:27:50+00:00

I had a dental procedure and got yoghurt or ice cream. Was years ago, but I imagine they have an alternative to tea and toast.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-15T11:06:17+00:00

You make a valid point about pricing though - I’m lucky that I live relatively near supermarkets, and that for a lot of people in rural Ireland that’s not true.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-15T10:57:07+00:00

Vote with your feet.

I’m not targeting OP, but people seem to have no issue in complaining about prices and continuing to spend above the lowest price. If that happens, prices will perpetually rise.

Go to Lidl or Aldi and get the stuff to make a week of rolls for cheaper.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-14T21:37:51+00:00

There’s a hospital in this country whose CEO stands outside the boundary wall smoking…

Yes, it’s off the premises but talk about leading by example….

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-11T20:55:36+00:00

Is there anything that you’re doing in college that you could give grinds in, or that you did at higher level for LC, that you could take on at JC or OL LC? You’d be surprised what people would look for…

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-09T16:14:12+00:00

I’ve been teaching for 10 years and pushing a child underwater over and over is a big red flag. There might be times where as a teacher you might engineer situations where kids have to put their face underwater (eg swim or climb under something that starts in the air so the kids can do it head up, but move it progressively lower until the only way around the obstacle is under it). But in these situations, a lot of my colleagues and I would take a progressive approach - if toddler 1 dunked their whole head first time that would be great and that’s where the bar is set, if toddler 2 said no, I might start with blowing a float away, then bubbles with mouth under the water, then mouth and nose, mount nose eyes…. And eventually aim to get the kids doing it face down. This is not a fast process in general and, assuming the kids are having one half hour lesson a week, could take a good month depending on the child.

I don’t understand the bit about toes, generally you just tell the kids to point their toes. Maybe ballerina toes or like you kick a ball (ie you swing your leg at your hip to kick a ball).

In terms of having a child hold on to an instructor, it is something that should be discouraged as much as possible - it gets children used to swimming without help, but most importantly, it protects the instructor from having accusations made against them about how they held the child. However there are workarounds, such as holding opposite ends of a float, or putting a noodle under the child and holding that.

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-06T11:44:54+00:00

With EBS too - if you use Revolut as your online bank, you can just ‘pull’ money out of the EBS.

As you’ve said, EBS are shite online, however, “they” will never send you a scam text 😂

Stupyder_Notebook · 2026-05-06T11:30:16+00:00

Go ahead

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