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We're GCU and we're awesome.

Hey! Welcome to the Glasgow Caledonian University subreddit. As the name of this subreddit would suggest this is a place for all GCU current students, prospective students and alumni. And anyone who wants to join in the chat.

What can you discuss here? Anything GCU related from societies, campus news, the Arc, GCUSA and anything else you're happy with/find piss annoying.

New to Glasgow?

If you're an international student or a British student new to the city, it's advisable that you check out /r/Glasgow. There's tons of links and friendly folks who can help you out should you have any difficulty with finding things in the city.

Rules

  • As of course any general Reddit-wide rules apply
  • Don't be abusive towards other users
  • Keep it SFW. Don't want anything flagging up on the internal network now!
  • All are welcome!

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ATAS and GCU

Hi. I have secured a spot in jan intake and my course required an ATAS certificate, However I obtained that certificate. I have a question that how strict GCU is regarding ATAS? I mean my personal and course details are accurate, my modules titles are correct, only one discrepancy in one module "Code". Will it be an issue?

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2024/10/17
07:11 UTC

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Looking for graduation tickets

Hey all,

My partner is graduating from the MSc OT program in 2 weeks and was wondering if we could get some extra tickets? The Uni said they wouldn't issue any more, so we are looking to see if anyone is willing to sell theirs? Any help would be appreciated.

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2024/06/21
17:37 UTC

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Accommodation Available

Hello Everyone!

I am a student here in Glasgow finishing up my second year of studies, and I am moving out of my current accommodation to a closer place to my school. So, I am looking for a student to give away a studio student accommodation to in west end. If you are interested or have any questions, please dm me and I can provide additional information and photos.

Thank you!

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2024/06/03
03:53 UTC

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Forensic science course

Hello,

I'm considering enrolling in GCU's forensic science program and have a few questions:

  1. How does the course quality and available facilities support the program?
  2. Can you elaborate on the teaching approach and the level of professionalism among instructors?
  3. For international students, is securing first-year accommodation at GCU relatively easy? How is tue accommodation like, and how about finding accommodation after the first year?
  4. Could you provide insights into student life within and outside the university?

I apologize for the lengthy inquiries. I'm in the process of researching universities in Scotland to aid in my decision-making.

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2023/09/23
18:41 UTC

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STEM students, which do you prefer, working for an arms company/military, or nonmilitary/civilian work? Take this research survey on STEM student attitudes towards careers in the military/civilian sector (and a chance to win £100).

This survey is funded by the Trust for Research and Education on the Arms Trade (TREAT)

Answers take only five minutes to complete and will be kept anonymous and confidential. OPEN ONLY TO STEM STUDENTS.

Survey available here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/1967ef3d42354d59029098a37c5d85a7?r=use1

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2023/04/13
17:09 UTC

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Investigating sedentary behaviour and mental well-being in Undergraduate Students in Scotland

https://edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJ9yqw5xOvi0sqW

Hi everyone, my name is Bharath Mukunda Das and I’m a 3rd year BMedSci Student at the University of Edinburgh investigating if there is an association between sedentary behaviour and mental well-being in Scottish Undergraduate Students for my dissertation.

If you are able to, I would be very grateful if you could fill out my online questionnaire using the link above. It should only take around 5-6 minutes to complete.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated.

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2023/04/09
20:16 UTC

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Dissertation Survey

Need participants for a survey based on renewable heating in Scotland. Any responses would be greatly appreciated!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyxjkrpF7xVbpx74WDskJMURWjoVCGeXa_d8_fa7KYGXOPIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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2022/03/20
14:15 UTC

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Building surveying anyone ?

Going into 2nd year of Building Surveying after the summer. Anyone else going or done it already ?

1 Comment
2021/06/27
20:30 UTC

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Application status

Hello all!

I am writing this in regards to my wife's application for a Masters program starting in Jan 2022. We have been waiting a while (submitted in Nov of last year) and as of this week her documents now show as "accepted" instead of "submitted." She still is listed as "awaiting decision" for her application status. I wanted to know if the new update for her documents status was substantial or not. She will be an international student so any extra time we have to plan the move would be helpful. Anyone have any insight?

10 Comments
2021/06/13
04:54 UTC

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Advanced Highers necessary?

I’m in S5 and currently sitting two highers because I didn’t want to sit any more because I thought I wasn’t coming back, but now I wish to go to uni to study civil engineering and in S6 I’m going to be sitting Higher Chemistry, Higher English, Higher Math, Higher Physics, FA Civil Engineering. My question is, because I don’t have any advanced highers will this put me at a disadvantage?

3 Comments
2021/06/03
13:12 UTC

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Cali

Hey... would love to meet people in cali... especially ladies. I am a on my Phd journey at cali

1 Comment
2021/02/14
12:50 UTC

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[Academic] Psychology Survey (over 18s)

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2020/12/12
09:11 UTC

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BSc Diagnostic imaging (EU student)

Hiya, I'm interested in doing undergrad at GCU (2021/25), however the problem is that I can't find entry requirements for international students (Slovakia). In my last year of secondary school we finish with maturita (something like A levels) and so far I have predicted grades 1 (the highest) in Biology and Chemistry + already obtained 1s in English and Slovak. I've noticed that the course I'm having my eye on is closely related to physics, so I was wondering whether I need to take physics as an extra subject for my maturita exam. Do you know anyone from Slovakia who's studying or had studied this course? I've already sent an enquire to the uni, but I'm not sure when they'll find the time to reply and I'm already kinda stressed about it. Thanks in advance.

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2020/06/23
22:23 UTC

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Audio technology degree

Reviews about audio technology degree in Glasgow Caledonian uni?

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2020/04/23
03:07 UTC

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International students in Scotland

Hiii I am currently looking for international students studying in Scotland to participate in my MSc dissertation research about international students' understandings of mental health, help-seeking behaviours, and how well they have adapted to Scottish culture. We are hoping to publish the findings so to improve mental health services at universities across Scotland for international students by making them more easily accessible for them. The questionnaire link is below, and it should take around 15 minutes and is completely anonymous:

https://hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8H5g8cFKROQG0bX

Thank you very much for your help!

0 Comments
2020/02/23
12:08 UTC

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Letter of motivation and recommendation

So I want to learn cyber sec. at gcu. I already have my IELTS, but I still need to write a motivation letter and recommendation letter and quiete frankly I have no clue where to begin what to write etc... Themotivaton letter is the smaller problem, I can do thay by myself? However I asked my english teacher to write me a recommendtion letter and she asked me what should be in it. I would be very grateful if someone could help me with some specific ideas. :) P.s.: I'm from Hungary and I was wondering how can I send them my "erettsegi" results? (Those are waaay after application deadlin)

0 Comments
2019/12/15
14:31 UTC

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Library usage

Hello. Is it possible for someone to walk in and use the library in the evening at GCU without being a student there?

Thanks

2 Comments
2019/07/10
20:10 UTC

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Students buying essays

Hey I'm a journalism student at RGU in Aberdeen and I'm doing a piece about essay writing services . I'm hoping to talk to someone who'd used a service or worked for one. I want to hear about your experience, horror stories, why you did it and if you got caught. Unless you're comfortable with me using your name I will keep you anonymous. So if you're interested message me.

1 Comment
2018/10/24
19:11 UTC

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Access to Wifi - login required?

Hi,

Former GCU student here. I have an exam through my work and was planning on using the library to study. Does the wifi require your student details to log in?

3 Comments
2018/05/09
12:25 UTC

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Honours Project Volunteers needed!

Hey, I’m a fourth year Cyber Security Student looking for volunteers for my honours project.

Participants need to be GCU students between 18/25 with active social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram.

My honours project covers four separate experiments which you can opt to take part in one or all, depending on your preference! They’re all passive, you don’t need to do anything except give me permission and your Social Media handles.

Please DM me here if you’re interested and I’ll be in touch!

Pam

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2018/02/08
13:34 UTC

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Undergrad. Applied Psychology Course

Hey! I'm thinking about applying to GCU for next academic year. I am from EU country and I'm classified as a mature student. I want to study psychology as it's relevant to my job and interests. I'm working with youth and adolescence offenders, and in mental health service, mostly high-risk suicidal patients. Could you tell me anything about Applied Psychology course? Are you satisfied or it could be better?

1 Comment
2017/12/04
13:03 UTC

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Is it me or are the toilets always being cleaned? God forbid someone wants to use one!

I feel like I'm always on the toilet for five minutes before one of those cleaners knocks on the door and shouts "is there anybody in?". Very annoying! And why on earth would they insist on cleaning the campus life lounge toilets at 8.50am, when many people want to use it before 9am classes. They should clean them less, at better times, and should make public the times they want to clean. Thoughts?

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2017/11/21
19:31 UTC

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American wanting to move to Glasgow..

I visited Scotland for a few weeks and have friends there, I love the entire country. I want to move there! Any tips, tricks, hints, advice is welcome! I don't have a degree or trade, I am unmarried. I am interested in going to school there (not study abroad as it's roughly $20,000 a semester) but student loans cap at $9500 which would leave me 4000 pounds short on tuition PLUS the living costs you have to have saved to show for the visa approval. If that makes any sense. Know of anyone who wants to marry an American gal, or of companies willing to do a work sponsor, or charities that will do a charity work sponsor.. Please help! :)

4 Comments
2017/09/13
19:15 UTC

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Textbooks

Hey there! My sister is looking into coming to Glasgow from Canada for an exchange, and she can't find any info on textbook costs. About how much do you guys spend on books per year? Thanks for your help!

3 Comments
2016/08/15
19:52 UTC

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Microwaves

Is there any microwave available for me, a student, to heat my food?

1 Comment
2016/07/12
21:19 UTC

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Printers

I've got to do a poster presentation (A1 size) for my Honours project at the end of the exam period and need to find a printers to print it off. I know the Saltire Centre do A1 size printing but they need a week's notice, so does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative place to print? Thanks!

2 Comments
2016/04/02
11:09 UTC

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Student President voting

Does it make a difference in GCU?

4 Comments
2016/03/10
00:00 UTC

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Trimester B & Exam timetables

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/staff/teachingtimetables/

Just FYI. Surprised by how early they've gone up this year actually.

2 Comments
2015/11/14
16:55 UTC

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