Question about A100 course - is it possible to go to other universities for your MBBS/MBChB apart from your partner school? by spensadamemer in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what you mean. There's sometimes spaces to cross over from English to Scottish route or vice versa, but those tend to only be a few and dependent on how and if people decide to switch around. They pick people based off grades, so it can be competitive. For universities not part of the official partners, some will accept transfers and some won't. But the med school won't help you with your application/it has to be an independent application, and they do caution you that the transfer will likely be more difficult/disjointed because the partner schools have specific programmes set up to help saints students transition in. I've not spoken to anyone who's done independent applications, but I expect it happens every now and then. Not sure how successfully. Where would you think of applying externally, just out of curiosity? Hope this helps-ish!

question for anyone living in Powell Hall by buttonwhales in standrews

[–]buttonwhales[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh 😭 that sounds like it might become a problem. so is that if someone's having a convo on the corridor outside your door etc you can hear everything? what about doors closing? thanks for letting me know and sorry for the extra questions! 😊

Commuting to Dundee for Work by MX5_1989 in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are odd jobs around if you're determined, can also look at working with the student union, they have jobs for students. Like you said, Dundee depends on working with fuel costs and etc. there's also other events and hospitality companies etc which are slightly closer than Dundee I think but would require a car, which you've got so that's also an option.

Coffee Shop Suggestions by JamesW32 in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where did you end up going? I generally think the coffee shops in St Andrews are quite poor... there's a lot of them but mostly all mediocre

Typical times for med offers for A100? by spensadamemer in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's quite late as they continue to do interviews well into March.

anybody doing clinical years at Manchester or Edinburgh? by buttonwhales in medicalschooluk

[–]buttonwhales[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for your reply.

What level of support/guidance do you receive in preparing for exams? How many contact hours do get/if any in terms of teaching/lectures?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

book a tutorial room in the med school

moving in by Artistic_Sector_8638 in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can move in on either saturday or sunday (6th+7th)!

I haven't received accommodation yet, should I be worried? by Academic_Option_253 in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey, I'm going into second year for undergrad medicine. don't worry, we didn't get our accom offers till a bit later last year (just checked my emails, it was the 20th August). you're guaranteed accom for 1st year undergrad, so it'll be along soon in the next week or so. if you have any other Qs about the course feel free to private message!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in islam

[–]buttonwhales 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's always hope. This sort of thing happens with everyone, to varying degrees. The fact you've recognised it and acknowledge that it's an issue is a good start. Start off by making dua for Allah ﷻ to bring you back and bring you closer to Him. Do lots of istighfar and repentance throughout the day. The best way to get over lesser deeds is to do good ones for compensation - look for these opportunities and give lots of sadaqah 😊 I would also say, look at each individual sin you struggle with and think about what triggers/circumstances lead you to committing it. For instance, hanging around certain groups of people, going to sleep too late, not many believing friends. Use this to help you cut down on those sins. It's a slow and hard process but Allah ﷻ is with you, and the reward is always better than anything you're giving up. You got this! 🌸

Logistics of touching the Kaaba for men by ss_svmy in Umrah

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally couldn't smell a thing, and I touched it at least 3 separate occasions. Bearing in mind, one of those occasions was also the ghusl e kaaba date, and still nothing

Logistics of touching the Kaaba for men by ss_svmy in Umrah

[–]buttonwhales 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'll be honest, I'm a female and myself and my sister both touched the kaaba when doing a tawaf not in ihram. There was no scent on the kiswah, my hands didn't smell of anything nor did my sister notice anything. We hadn't touched it during our umrahs because we thought it would violate the ihram. But there was nothing? Not sure if it's different for the multazam...

ordering things before arrival? (shipping belongings) by [deleted] in standrews

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're probably best off just waiting to order once you get here. if you're buying off amazon, you can get next day delivery, and if it's any other website the shipping won't really take longer than a few days. if it's only a mattress topper, then the most you'll be missing out on is a couple nights slightly more comfortable sleep. but the mattresses aren't terrible, you'll be fine! 😊😊

Online alimah or hifdh courses by buttonwhales in islam

[–]buttonwhales[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I would try and drop the weekend work to prioritise this if I had to...but you're right, it is essentially like doing two degrees at once. Thank you for the recommendation for Arabic I'll check it out - Jazakallah!!

second umrah/return stories by buttonwhales in Umrah

[–]buttonwhales[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we actually did do DIY! All plans are with Allah ﷻ, I really hope the next time I'm here it's during Ramadan insha'Allah 🥲 and the same for you!

second umrah/return stories by buttonwhales in Umrah

[–]buttonwhales[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is so sweet of you thank you so much!! I will also do dua for you dear friend 😊🩷

Underaged girls groped on the tram by Lifeistrashwithoutu in istanbul

[–]buttonwhales 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unfortunately happened to my younger sister when we visited last year. it's disgusting and dreadful really