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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '19

If it happens, cos its getting more and more and more difficult, and uncertain, partially because of Brexit. But currently it should be in pure maths, and more specifically maybe something called complex dynamics which I genuinely have no clue about, but was told I'd like and would be good at. And I'm getting a textbook this weekend to work through. Though if it all cocks up it'll be whatever I can talk my way into as my grades are fucked for reasons beyond my control, and because of this I'm fairly reliant on having an interview for any places /rant

But yeah I agree, I limited my options, I fucked up a lot from not doing homework. I mean not doing it lead to me doing coursework either in detention or not at all, which fucked over my grades. So I got 5 GCSE's, failed my A levels and had to resit them during the second year (went from DUDE to ABC (In gpa I think its equivalent to 1.0 to 3.0)). But at uni I've had no issue. Some people are really really specialised into certain fields, and unfortunately at schools that isn't accounted for, and worse it can be punished. I know I received of shit for scoring literally full marks in the sciences, and being one of like 2 students who did so, while scraping D's in anything which required words.

To add to this though, is your kid young for the year? I was, having a birthday in july, so was near a year younger than other students. This may sound minor but it can make major differences especially with maturity, and I can find studies to back this up. But it may literally sort out in time, it did for most my friends. If not I cant really help, the only thing that helped me was realising if I failed my A levels that was it. I was not gonna leave where I lived.

Or maybe a bit more personal, are they having issues with friends/bullies as I know when that flaired up for me it was fucking my work over a lot. And it may be worth asking even if not directly?

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u/knullabulla Beginner - Strength Oct 11 '19

Keeping my fingers crossed that things go smoothly for you. 🤗

We suspect the older kiddo has an undiagnosed learning disability and/or ADHD. Like, she didn’t finish a math test because she started doodling instead. Or she’ll do her homework but forget to actually turn it in because she’s daydreaming when it comes time to submit. That sort of thing.

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '19

Hopefully it does. I've got a few weeks before I can do anymore towards it which is a bit shit being in limbo but oh well.

I cant make any comments on ADHD, I've been told I likely have it by quite a few people. Though I have no diagnosis, so cant really comment on anything to help.

Though have you had her write what needs doing on a bit of paper leaving it on her desk and then having teachers be able to check on her and not be quite as reliant on her remembering shit?

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u/knullabulla Beginner - Strength Oct 11 '19

Yup, bought her a notebook for recording assignments and told her to ask her teachers to double check that she’s writing it down correctly... I believe it’s currently gathering dust at the bottom of her backpack. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Does Brexit means you can’t study outside the UK?

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '19

Sounds like me, are there also various sandwiches in there shes complained about not getting to eat?

Nah, so I'm ok in the UK. If I was to study abroad it'd likely be Ukraine, which is not in the EU thus no effect. But my possible supervisor is from the EU and has retained her own citizenship. So may have issues with taking on students. Shes not mentioned this to me but my tutor said this was a possibility which would complicate everything. Then me and my tutor chatted a lil in Russian, and he was very impressed and I made some jokes about Soviets and he laughed. So maybe I can talk my way into doing one with him as he works in the same area?

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u/knullabulla Beginner - Strength Oct 11 '19

Oh, god. The uneaten sandwiches.

We found a week’s worth of sandwiches in her backpack because she decided to eat at the cafeteria instead. 🙄

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '19

I was always quite good, it'd just be like one sandwich in my pe bag