Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 11:42 AM GMTGovernment. That was the aspect of university I enjoyed most.
So your degree was in Politics? What university and why do you think you didn't do that well?
What's the last pub you were in? Page 5
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ February 26 2009, 11:45 AM GMTSo your degree was in Politics? What university and why do you think you didn't do that well?
Essex. At first, I struggled to fit in and find a niche. To me university's like Christmas: you're supposed to be having the time of your life and if you don't, you can feel isolated and depressed.
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 11:55 AM GMTEssex. At first, I struggled to fit in and find a niche. To me university's like Christmas: you're supposed to be having the time of your life and if you don't, you can feel isolated and depressed.
Hoping to meet Essex girls, eh? 
I don't tend to fit in much, but I like talking to people and having a laugh and always managed to find at least one like-minded person and then lead them even further astray! I think it also depends what you study - I don't think I would have fitted in with, say, biochemists.
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ February 26 2009, 12:02 PM GMTbut I like talking to people and having a laugh and always managed to find at least one like-minded person and then lead them even further astray!
You're very fortunate. I like talking to people but have always found it a struggle. Especially when younger.
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 12:09 PM GMTI like talking to people but have always found it a struggle.
You wouldn't guess it
Maybe you're a bit aggressive or defensive?
I look like a bit of a bitch and a bit stuck up but I like chatting to people but probably ask too many questions because I'm naturally curious (okay nosey). So I usually have to talk to people first, but if I can't be bothered people will leave me alone. As part of my job I used to photograph and interview stylish people on the street so I also have ahabit of approaching complete strangers and telling them I like their hair, shoes, whatever.
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 11:55 AM GMTEssex. At first, I struggled to fit in and find a niche. To me university's like Christmas: you're supposed to be having the time of your life and if you don't, you can feel isolated and depressed.
Totally agree. I was very stupid and had a boyfriend in my first year who I left back home.(I used to drive 2 hours home twice a week) I then finished with him at the beginning of the second year and found I had no friends, wasn't enjoying uni and spent the second year making up for it.
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ February 26 2009, 12:16 PM GMTI also have ahabit of approaching complete strangers and telling them I like their hair, shoes, whatever.
Me too...
Quote: EllieJP @ February 26 2009, 12:16 PM GMTTotally agree. I was very stupid and had a boyfriend in my first year who I left back home.(I used to drive 2 hours home twice a week) I then finished with him at the beginning of the second year and found I had no friends, wasn't enjoying uni and spent the second year making up for it.
Girls rescued me in my third year. Hot foreign girls. 
Quote: Paul W @ February 26 2009, 12:18 PM GMTMe too...
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 12:20 PM GMTGirls rescued me in my third year. Hot foreign girls.
Sat at my desk staring at another report I really wish I went to uni (or was smart enough to go).
Then again in 30 years time when people asked if I went to uni I can just say:
"Listen sonny! I went to the university of life! Now piss off and get me a bacon butty!"
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 12:20 PM GMTGirls rescued me in my third year. Hot foreign girls.
You bastard...
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ February 26 2009, 12:16 PM GMTYou wouldn't guess it
Maybe you're a bit aggressive or defensive?
I look like a bit of a bitch and a bit stuck up but I like chatting to people but probably ask too many questions because I'm naturally curious (okay nosey).
My sisters like that - she's nice enough but asks way too many questions, just try not to make them too personal 
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 11:42 AM GMTGovernment. That was the aspect of university I enjoyed most.
It all makes sense!
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 12:20 PM GMTGirls rescued me in my third year. Hot foreign girls.
By "rescued me", do you in fact mean "milked me; milked me dry"?
Quote: Paul W @ February 26 2009, 12:26 PM GMTMy sisters like that
sister's* >_<
Quote: Paul W @ February 26 2009, 12:26 PM GMTMy sisters like that - she's nice enough but asks way too many questions, just try not to make them too personal
Well, I wouldn't ask people about their sex lives, but I like knowing where people are from and stuff - but then I did train as a journalist, suppose it's just habit - always wondering if your missing a good story.
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ February 26 2009, 12:02 PM GMTI don't tend to fit in much
Wow! Just like me!
Quote: chipolata @ February 26 2009, 12:09 PM GMTI like talking to people
I'm rather odd with talking to people. I seem to have a split personality.
As for uni, biggest mistake I've ever made. Kids, "Just Say No!".
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ February 26 2009, 12:38 PM GMTwondering if your missing
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Quote: Dolly Dagger @ February 26 2009, 12:38 PM GMTWell, I wouldn't ask people about their sex lives, but I like knowing where people are from and stuff - but then I did train as a journalist, suppose it's just habit - always wondering if your missing a good story.
She's not a journalist just nosey, you have a more valid excuse at least
Quote: Aaron @ February 26 2009, 12:40 PM GMTAs for uni, biggest mistake I've ever made. Kids, "Just Say No!".
Go on...