Durham University

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The continuation thread for those with DC at Durham, or applying to Durham, or alumni, or staff!

January 2022 finds our DC packing their big coats, checking the forecast for snow and wondering when Michaelmas actally is...?

Assemble!
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@mmzz

Does anyone know if there have been any economics offers made yet?

I know one person who has received an economics offer a couple of weeks ago .

TSR reporting an economics offer last night at 11 am!

Sorry- 11pm!

This is my second time waiting for a Durham offer. And there was anxiety over college application too.

Everything worked out fine that time and I promised myself to not think about where the offer is/ is it coming at all? until the end of March.
And not to worry about the college allocation at all since they are all good one way or another.

But here I am.. mid-February and I'm checking social media for mentions of offers coming out!

First time here. I’m all over social media too - TSR is my most visited site apart from mumsnet higher education forums. Waiting on Durham for economics/history. I am a control freak so handling it less wellthan my daughter 😩

On our way to Durham for weekend. Hoping the weather is kind ( we are from north .. so used to rain ). Dd says they’ve had a dusting of snow .

@Longtimenewsee

On our way to Durham for weekend. Hoping the weather is kind ( we are from north .. so used to rain ). Dd says they’ve had a dusting of snow .

We were just waiting for the wind to die down to leave to visit dd when got a call from her to say she has tested positive.

Having done this whole application thing twice before with my DSs - I have found this time far more stressful. Economics seems super stressful ...DD has done economics for A level and has some natural aptitude and was heavily encouraged to do a degree by school but she wasn't fussed and now I am relived.

Good luck Longtimenewsee

I'm so sorry to hear that MargaretThursday you must be gutted

Oh no @MargaretThursday! What a shame!! Gutted for you..and really hope she isn’t too poorly!
Here now.. it’s very gusty

Thanks.
She doesn't seem to be too ill. She said she had a bit of a sore throat earlier in the week, but tested negative (including on the university tests) daily so didn't think it was covid. She was going out to meet a friend so thought she better do one before going and it was a strong positive. She said a real surprise because she'd done one late on yesterday (uni test) and it was negative and was feeling fine today.

And we couldn't get our money back on the place we'd rented because we were too late.

Sorry to hear that @MargaretThursday, hope she isn’t too ill with it.

@Longtimenewsee DS said that between the strikes and the weather it is very quiet there at the moment, but I don’t think they have been too badly hit by the storm. Some beautiful snowy photos on the FB Durham page and from friends around Weardale. Not nice for travelling but pretty when you get there.

Still waiting....!

Luckily DS seems to have more patience then I do.

Hi all

Good luck to those applying this year

Well, my belief that it’s always sunny in Durham was truly tested last weekend . Despite the vile weather we had a lovely time. Yes @SpamhappyTootsie it did seem quieter with less students around . Perhaps some taking advantage of strikes and had gone home for long weekend and working from there.

@Longtimenewsee - Thanks for your best wishes - what does your DC study and where are the best places to have dinner in Durham - DD has an offer so we are travelling up the right before for the offer day

Hi, has anyone heard from History yet?

@Reusername I saw a similar question asked on TSR and the answer seemed to be "not yet".

Someone did point out that the strikes may have delayed the processing of applications which would make sense. You'd like to think that those who were striking, priorised teaching when they resumed work.

Frustrating for those of us waiting though

Thanks mmzz. IS your DC a History applicant?

It gets harder to leave Durham every time I visit! Not because of leaving DS, but because it’s such a lovely city and the surrounding countryside is quietly beautiful. Seriously pondering a move to Co Durham, but not until DS finishes there, as it would look a bit…..clingy to move now But honestly, I wouldn’t bother him, he’d hardly know I was there

Lol @SpamhappyTootsie. I totally agree. It’s beautiful.
I love the big skies

Come join us @spamhappyTootsie. County Durham is delightful. Just don't tell too many people.

No, he's applying for Accounting and Finance.

I must be a one off not too have been enthralled by Durham 🤔
Maybe it's because I live in Kent which is also beautiful

Has everyone seen this?
www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6933588&page=127

Hi everyone!

I understand what you all are going through, I have been in this position myself like many others. Because of the deferrals, so many spaces are already filled. So it is taking longer to go through applications and deciding who to offer a position, so that it is fair to everybody. Plus, I don't think it will help if offer holder days are scheduled for May because that is the examination period and you will hardly find any students you can talk to about their experience because they will be busy with preparation.

I believe it's not just Durham but a lot of other universities that are trying to sift through applications as quickly as they can. Obviously, it would be better if everyone had heard back by now so they had longer to decide their choice but honestly it isn't in my hand to change the process. I have been actively reading the conversation here and have passed this on because that's all I have the power to do. Rest assured, you will hear soon and apologies for the delay.

-Himieka (Official DU Rep)

Hi all.. if I’ve done my sums right , there is only 2 more weeks of Epiphany term. It’s gone v fast!. How are all the Dc? ( including Dc in years 2/3/4) . Dd said (at Xmas) that she has 5 weeks break for Easter (which seems a lot!) but I guess they have exams when they go back so perhaps they will be revising/ handing in work
I presume there are a few weeks of all out fun in the sunshine once exams are done but term has not finished?