Class of '18 results day

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You know the drill though, that one needs to be used up first lowers glasses to give (behave Chocolate!)

Some of us already have btech results, some have unconditionals, but it's a nervous time for most. Lots of

Thanks lashings

You are being a little ridiculous in the nicest possible way doistayordoigo! My uni is very exchange and overseas student heavy, and as with UK students some of them are very very friendly and some less so! I think it's quite unlikely that all of his flatmates will be from the same place or actually have anything at all in common, so I'm sure he can find a couple of people to get along with, which is really all you need. His actual close friends are more likely to come from his course/societies!

Thank you. I've had another look and they are advertising the course in clearing but not releasing the grades unless you phone them. Not long until the morning

argumentative Thanks! I think I need to give my head a wobble!

If he has asd and is claiming dsa he may be priority for particular accommodation which is quieter or has an older student living in to offer support.

Phew thanks for the new thread. Largely a lurker - only dipped in once or twice but we nearly there now.

DD results tomorrow - we had a long chat over dinner aided by prosecco. She's a bit nervous even though she has an unconditional place at art foundation. She just feels like its a judgement of all her school life - a stamp on her record. I told her life is just beginning and its up to her now what she makes of her opportunities - she has a chance to build and create the next stage of her life whatever happens tomorrow. I'm more worried about how she feels not how I will feel - I'd like her to do well obviously but cant love her any less.

I'm worried too about GCSE's next week - DS's new school and choices depend on the results. Let it be over!

Good luck to you and yours. xx

All the very best to everyone's DC's.

It's been a long road to get here and I hope they get what they want/need tomorrow and wish them all good luck on their next steps towards their future plans.

Doistay my DS1 is going into his 3rd year. For various reasons his flatmates weren't the most gregarious bunch but he did make friends with the flat above - they used to go to the quiz every Sunday. But as argumentatative said, the majority of his friends have come from his extra-curricular activities, and to a lesser extent from his course

Doistay I think your fears are perfectly valid. I know that feeling when you are worried about someone socialising, the flat after all should be the safe space they can retreat to, not feel isolated. My son's uni have allocated the accommodation and I think there is a facebook group for each flat, perhaps your son has the same, and can meet them virtually beforehand? Ds hasn't actually told me this, but there certainly seems to be some sort of facebook group for his course applicants.

My DD was able to choose her accommodation block and even her room. She is in a FB group chat with others in her flat, as well as a different one for her course. Not sure if they exist for all uni's as DS1 certainly never joined any (although that could have been just him)

LIZS Accommodation and Disability Services are aware and have allocated based on the information we have provided, but it doesn't say it's a quiet flat, even though I thought we'd requested it.

raspberry My worry is he won't join any clubs, he doesn't really have any friends at the moment, which is why I was hoping he'd at least get off to a good start socially with his flatmates.

I'm assuming that once results are in tomorrow more people will be allocated accommodation and we'll have a clearer picture of the flat demographic.

Nettle He doesn't even have facebook! I've told him to sort it out, specifically for this reason, but he says he hasn't got around to it yet.

DD just came back from friends telling me all the stuff I’ve been telling her all week. Obviously has to be a friend saying it before she listens! Anyway, the one thing I haven’t heard anywhere is that Uni’s that choose you though clearing might want to see you on Friday. Doesn’t sound right to me, jumping on a train halfway across the country.

OK. I have checked the website of DS1's firm/first choice and they are offering his course in Clearing for BBC.
He is adamant that he isn't going to get that (one of his subjects was very weak so he could be right).
In preparation for him being given a place at his insurance choice instead, I've found instructions for how he can apply for accommodation there and printed them out.

Natural - some unis do interview some clearing students for some courses, but I think most won’t - particularly since it is a buyer’s market this year, with unis very anxious to fill courses. (Speaking with my other hat on - prof rather than anxious mum).

My ds son who was kept waiting 6 weeks form his results until his gum had the a level
Results heard today he got in!
He was not automatically in as he had missed his maths mark by 2 %x

He has faced massive adversity in his life (lost his father young, diabled brother, sick mom). I am so damn proud of him and may posisbly have shed happy tears for him.

Good luck to you all for tomorrow
May there be happy tears galore :)

Clearly my 18 year old son does not have a son! It is his friend :)

doistayordoigo there are some places (particularly in London) where some groups of international students do self-segregate. When I was at KCL many moons ago, this did happen a bit.

However, I wouldn't worry too much. Your DS is likely to find like-minded people at university, through his course or through his interests.

Downeyhouse that's great news.

I'm off to bed (to toss and turn probably!) in anticipation of an early morning.

Lots of luck to everyone and hopefully we'll all be back on here in the morning with happy tears. Saying that, I may be back in the early hours if anyone's about.....

Downey that's really lovely news!

Wishing all your DC the very best of luck for tomorrow & most importantly that they will be happy in whatever comes next. The waiting is nearly over now.......

DS1 is still out but has been whatsapping me.
He is very lucky to have two offers in place that are suitable for him: his firm offer is aspirational (and motivated him to work for his exams) and his insurance offer is unconditional.

He is now having collywobbles, wondering whether he should go through Clearing (Why? His firm choice will probably take him with BBC and if he's got lower than that then beggars can't be choosers) or resit his A-levels (Where? The local sixth forms (including his) don't do resits. The local FE college doesn't offer A-levels).

FFS. It's probably lucky he isn't here or I would be getting quite frustrated with him.

Right, time to check each other's packs and synchronise watches.

Check kit:

• ration packs (gin, chocolate)
• special equipment (pens, paper, tissues)
• charged phone (DD2 I'm looking at you)

All present and correct?

Good. This is a difficult mission but with courage and fortitude we will get through.

See you all on the other side (of midnight).

I have already started on the bottle on Tanqueray that I bought on holiday. Very nice it is too.

Right I'm off to bed. Might see you in the early hours. If not good luck to all. I'll see you on the other side!!