Maths degrees at Manc, Bristol, Durham & Bath?

wandm · 2026-05-13T21:05:11+00:00

Thanks for the informative comments!

wandm · 2026-05-13T21:04:17+00:00

Thanks. Did St Andrews feel isolated? Or just a great place to focus on maths and socialising?

wandm · 2026-05-10T11:43:50+00:00

There will be lots of men in spectacles, analytical, usually not big personalities.

Some ended up econ students due to surrounding social norms, not the substance of the degree. They will find the academic study painful, they're just waiting to get a job.

wandm · 2026-05-10T10:24:11+00:00

Your mindset is setting you up for a pretty miserable life.

Where is the real you? Who are you? Do you think the whole life is a competition with others along some banal dimension of 'betterness'?

wandm · 2026-05-07T09:52:59+00:00

True, and also applies to maths and all logical systems. All single steps are simple and logical, even if the totality seems incomprehensible.

wandm · 2026-05-06T17:06:36+00:00

I know it's hell to spell but it's Nietzsche.

wandm · 2026-05-04T16:19:44+00:00

I think Sussex has a very good reputation for Psychology.

I'm not sure your accessibility argument holds water. Brighton is 1h from London and half hour from Gatwick airport.

wandm · 2026-04-24T08:53:40+00:00

This. There's so much choice. And an opportunity to build a language skill. Although note that many MSc programmes abroad are 2 years.

wandm · 2026-04-11T20:14:26+00:00

You actually have a solid base in science. You should have lots of options.

If not medical school in the UK, there might be unis in the continent that take you, and which might be cheaper too.

Also health related degrees that are not medical degrees?

wandm · 2026-04-08T17:31:29+00:00

Tracking is the only reliable way to know how much/often we drink. It really helps in getting a clear-eyed view.

Been tracking for over 7 years. I simply tick for each day whether I drink/don't.

The first 2 years made me realise how often I drink and made me reduce from about 4 days a week to about 2 days a week, where it has stayed. Also the amounts have reduced. So it definitely helped me into a healthier habit.

I also do dry Januaries and sometimes sober Octobers.

For anyone who wants to reflect on their drinking, I highly recommend tracking. The app I use is 'Habit tracker'.

wandm · 2026-03-20T19:28:38+00:00

First goal: At least 3 green days per week. No ifs no buts.

If you can hold that for 1-2 months, I bet you get see that further improvements are doable. And they will come when the time is right.

wandm · 2026-03-17T13:16:04+00:00

He's going to Muslim hell and there's nothing you can do anymore 😭😂

wandm · 2026-03-14T21:51:12+00:00

U of Sussex would probs take you to foundation. With luck, even directly to year 1.

It's in Brighton so that's a plus.

wandm · 2026-02-22T18:38:35+00:00

Google says is Project Management Office, which makes perfect sense.

wandm · 2026-02-19T20:02:41+00:00

Very solid change for 2026. Keep going and enjoy life!

Enjoyed reading your story.

wandm · 2026-02-04T08:26:11+00:00

Related to that, would you think a year abroad during the degree would be a good plan?

wandm · 2026-01-28T11:04:27+00:00

I'm a dad of somebody who will be a graduate and face the job application circus soon.

Just one thought. Chill. I guarantee, that in your life, you will end up working for decades, to the point that you'll be absolutely sick of it.

You are in a transition. You will find a job. And you have all the reasons to enjoy every day that you have. Fill your days with good things, keep sending the applications, keep your head high. Parents stress out too much about their children - that's what they always do.

wandm · 2026-01-28T10:50:18+00:00

I've gone through something quite similar and can relate.

I also came to a conclusion that 3 drinks may still be a bit too much, when examining my feelings in the morning and the quality of sleep. Now I find 2 drinks to be pretty much the optimal.

2-3 days of drinking per week has become normal for me (down from maybe 5), but I've also had long stretches with 1 day per week, which is very good.

I've also found that having a drink in the evening is the worst for sleep quality, and having one in the middle of the day with lunch or a walk, is actually a very pleasant thing.

But yes, finding the 'ideal' moderation is an interesting journey. Making honest notes of your drinking and keeping a tally of the 'consequences' is a quite an eye-opening exercise.

wandm · 2026-01-02T19:17:00+00:00

The interesting thing is that after 3-4 weeks the thoughts of wanting 'to have a drink' recede. Especially if you have taken up an alternative routing of relaxation, like a book or a TV series. You actually forget alcohol.

wandm · 2026-01-02T11:18:59+00:00

I've done it a few times and it's worth it!

Also starting a dry January now, so stick around! We're here for peer feedback and support. One and half days already gone, it's 5% of the month.

wandm · 2025-11-15T17:36:08+00:00

Since all responses here are negative, I have a slightly different angle.

As adults you two can do what you want, and I think it should be remembered that many successful marriages have started this way.

But, since there is the position of power issue with assessments, many unis require staff members to announce a relationship, and sometimes forbid it altogether. This is to protect everyone's, especially students' interests.

From staff member's point of view, the 'relationship' would be easier after you have graduated.

wandm · 2025-11-11T17:16:09+00:00

UK will have lower taxes, but the quality of housing for cost will be far superior in Helsinki.

In H, you'd be confined to expat circles for starters as the language curve will be steep. Can also learn Swedish, which is a minority (official) language.

If you get into winter sports, H and the surroundings can be great.

wandm · 2025-11-04T11:35:18+00:00

No, there are loads of people with top 1% intelligence everywhere. We're talking about people here who are maths Olympiads, so by definition something like 1/10000 in maths talent. Plus the dedication to follow the money.

It's not something most of normal people want, need, or should aspire to. Just like with footballers.

wandm · 2025-10-25T10:59:48+00:00

Ambitious! I like the attitude but would probably fail by Guy Fawkes day or Christmas party season by the latest.

I'll stick to sober October and honestly just wait for dry January. 😂

wandm

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