Corona Cohort Y12 into Y13, braving the storm of the third wave

But it is a leisure centre rather than lots of playing fields etc. There is a sports ground on campus with an all weather pitch and a couple of tennis courts plus gym and a sports hall. Just perhaps not as much as some of the bigger unis.

Yes, there is a huge new leisure centre, it has opened and is about half an hour walk away I would guess.

Yes, we live fairly close to Winchester too, it's commutable at a stretch if DS chose to do so.

We live not too far away too, it's a lovely little city

We really liked it Anne. It's a very small university - the new buildings are across the road from the older part of the campus and the local hospital is in between. It's on a steep hill and close to the city centre which DS liked - it's a lovely city. Also fairly close to the station. But it does mean sports facilities are limited. It's one of DS's top contenders too.

What did you think of Winchester EversoDelighted? The virtual tour showed some newly built buildings and it looks like it has a nightclub in the basement. Very modern and fresh. Will be interesting to see it in the flesh. It's one of DD's top contenders. I think it will only be a quick visit as she has mocks starting Monday 5th so wants the weekend to revise.

I’ve just booked Nottingham campus visit for DS for next week. I asked what others he wanted to look at and the answer was ‘none’.
I asked what other unis were on his list, he said ‘none’.

for your DD Seeline!

@AnneOfCleavage we did an actual campus tour of Winchester at half term but there were no talks or academic staff to speak to. I'm not sure if we booked last weeks one or not now, but we did Reading (virtual) and Royal Holloway (visit) last weekend so a bit uni'd out after that.

I've booked dd in for the 14th by herself but then discovered that the price of Bath hotels is extortionate. So I might change it and book myself an extra room. My sister has said I can stay in Bristol in her house if required. I guess if we accompanied them they don't have to stick to us - do they?

@Piggywaspushed you’re ok with that date, we are away that week.
I was trying to avoid taking time off work but I’ve had to book it for the first week and I’ll have to use leave.

@Fferny1 DS wants me to go as he thinks he won’t take all the important info in without me there to take it all in 🙄
But no, he doesn’t want me to go when there are others there without parents 😂

orange, has she considered York? Because it's collegiate it's less intimidating than lots of unis, I think.

😁 Fiddlers Green.
My dd also thinks I'm not cool enough for her.

I booked for the 23 August. Not sure what that means in terms of who else will be there...

Looking to book Bath but the date I wanted has gone. It’s says if you’re coming with a parent you can do any date but I’m not sure I want to go when all the unaccompanied DC will be there? Not sure DS would want to go with me there then too. Especially as I’m short and spotty and often get mistaken for a teenager myself
Had anyone else booked for those dates?

Fferny1 DD would have done just the same and has done so on many occasions. I always say to DD to never give any more than you can afford but she's so sweet and kind so I don't want to put too much of a downer on it.

seeline wow! Awesome grades and predictions.

EversoDelighted Just checked DD's emails and yes she had one June 4th too and nothing since. We'll do the virtual day next Friday 4-6pm and hope we can actually go up on the Saturday. Time slots are 9-12, 11-2 and 1-4 so still an overlap so wonder if it will go ahead. Did you do the virtual campus tour and webinars last week? Think it was 15th? I did them as DD at school.

@Monkey2001 we are thinking it will be a 2 year process as well. I have told my DS he can get a job in the hospital for the year if he really wants to go down the medical route.

Like a few of you here I have the GCSE year next year too, I think I will be an alcoholic by the end of 2022.

Ds is still showing no interest in university open days. All he says is that he wants to do a degree apprenticeship. I have no idea about them. How often they come up, how many apply or whether accommodation can be provided. There won't be anything locally anyway.

He says he might apply to Sussex university as a back up plan.

Well done to those dc's with good grades. Ds has had exams this week and has more next week, last one Thursday.

Reading have just emailed out about some on-campus open days in a couple of weeks time. Sadly we can't do them but hope for some more later.

Well, I jinxed myself by saying DD's school haven't had a Covid case yet. Guess who got told to self-isolate this afternoon . The person in question developed symptoms so there's a good chance pcr will be positive.

@AndwhenyougetthereFoffsomemore thankfully the one she cried in was her last and the other two went well! She’s out at an end of exams party tonight so hopefully she’ll enjoy that.

@Orangecinnamon21 would she benefit from a year out and a chance to work or something? I’m worried about DD’s mental health away from home to be honest. She definitely won’t be lonely as she makes hundreds of friends instantly, but she overthinks social interactions and gets very anxious.

Fabulous marks @Seeline!

DS got Biology back, he was a couple of marks off an A but he’s delighted, he thought he would end up with a C or lower. I do think the school grade boundaries are a bit ridiculous when I look at actual grade boundaries online. Anyway, he is hoping they will predict an A based on this result. I have told him to let his teachers know what grades he ‘needs’ in the hope that they might get the hint! 😀

Good news on driving test, I was finally quick enough today to book an earlier test for him, only 5.5 weeks but that’s £175 saved right there in driving lessons!

@Seeline well done to your DD for her end of Yr12 exams and UCAS predictions
@Piggywaspushed the Bath ‘Tour and stay’ looks fabulous value and even more so for DC that qualify for WP- it’s free for them!

For those looking at Bath, S1 is there so happy to answer any questions. Such a beautiful city. Just wish we had been able to visit more often. Hopefully next year.

Also have Dd just finishing at Leeds.

What excellent results Shimy, a huge well done to him.

OrangeCinnamon, I’m sorry DD is struggling. My DD is at Cardiff and loves it. She is not a party animal and has a lovely group of friends she made at a society and on her course which is pretty small. She is hoping to stay for a bit after graduating as doesn’t feel ready to leave. Difficult year as was on her year out but the University have gone the extra mile and sorted something this summer to help them catch up.