Motivated and take your studying seriously?

[Science is Fun]

I have been looking for some new friends lately but haven’t met many people who interest me. I am looking for friends that are motivated and take their studying seriously.
Unfortunately, the very thing I am looking for in friends keeps them from going to many pubs or house parties. I am at a loss as to how I can meet new people outside of that setting, so in an act of desperation I am trying the sinner. If any of you have a similar problem and are looking to hang out some time let me know.

P.S. When I was looking at some of the other posts on the board it seems that there are quite a few people looking for hook ups, girl/boy friends, ect. has any one here ever been successful in going through with one of these? It just seems rather unlikely that either party would have the guts to actually exchange information.

[ONeill]

Quoting science is fun from 09:56, 10th Nov 2007
P.S. When I was looking at some of the other posts on the board it seems that there are quite a few people looking for hook ups, girl/boy friends, ect. has any one here ever been successful in going through with one of these? It just seems rather unlikely that either party would have the guts to actually exchange information.

I posted something similar in the thread below. Seems like a pointless waste of time unless you have aren't afraid to show yourself.

You might find more success making friends if you join a few of the societies that are running. I've no idea what your interests are but I'm sure there'll be something for everyone to join in with.

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"Probably the best pirate I've ever seen..." - biogas on ONeill

[Thalia]

Yeah, it's kinda lame isn't it? Last year i mainly only went to rocksoc and spent most evenings either studying or sleepy from studying/volunteering in the day - i miss first year when i did no work and got to go drinking most nights, those were good days

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You've been nothing but an angel every day of your life and now you wonder what it's like to be damned...

[ONeill]

Does anyone ever post to mention if they actually had an success. I think this board must have very close to a 0% success rate...

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"Hypnosis. You know, I'm not a big fan of that bark-like-a-chicken, cluck-like-a-dog stuff."

[kezziecats]

Hey, what subject(s) are you doing and which year are you in?
Some of the subjects seem to have good societies where you can meet people who are interested in their chosen field of study - I know that geography, geoscience, chemistry and psych certainly do so it may be an idea to give this a try if available for your subject.
Do you have tutorials for your subject as that may be a way to meet some like minded people?
I've found that finding people motivated and interested in the subjects they are studying can be difficult for the reasons that you mentioned - however if you ever fancy meeting up for a chat/drink sometime with the small group of geography/geoscience students that I know then feel free to contact me through my account. We're a really friendly bunch of people and you're more than welcome to join us for a quite drink.

Quoting science is fun from 09:56, 10th Nov 2007
I have been looking for some new friends lately but haven’t met many people who interest me. I am looking for friends that are motivated and take their studying seriously.
Unfortunately, the very thing I am looking for in friends keeps them from going to many pubs or house parties. I am at a loss as to how I can meet new people outside of that setting, so in an act of desperation I am trying the sinner. If any of you have a similar problem and are looking to hang out some time let me know.

P.S. When I was looking at some of the other posts on the board it seems that there are quite a few people looking for hook ups, girl/boy friends, ect. has any one here ever been successful in going through with one of these? It just seems rather unlikely that either party would have the guts to actually exchange information.

[Thalia]

Ah, yeh, the psychology society is pretty active - we have weekly lunches, regular video showings, talks about psych related subjects, social nights, a ball in semester 2 and a bbq before the summer.

Should perhaps have advertised it in my last post since i'm the publicity officer but i kinda assume that those who take psych know about us since we advertise quite a bit.

It's probably easier to find motivated people in 3rd/4th year than in the first two - i know i am completely dedicated to getting the best degree i can but back in 1st/2nd year you wouldn't have known it - considering that i knew my grades then weren't terribly important and those were basically my last two years of a responsibility free life


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You've been nothing but an angel every day of your life and now you wonder what it's like to be damned...

[Science is Fun]

Quoting Thalia from 16:19, 14th Nov 2007
Ah, yeh, the psychology society is pretty active - we have weekly lunches, regular video showings, talks about psych related subjects, social nights, a ball in semester 2 and a bbq before the summer.

Should perhaps have advertised it in my last post since i'm the publicity officer but i kinda assume that those who take psych know about us since we advertise quite a bit.

It's probably easier to find motivated people in 3rd/4th year than in the first two - i know i am completely dedicated to getting the best degree i can but back in 1st/2nd year you wouldn't have known it - considering that i knew my grades then weren't terribly important and those were basically my last two years of a responsibility free life


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You've been nothing but an angel every day of your life and now you wonder what it's like to be damned...

Ya I love psych soc but its not the easiest group to hang out with outside of the psych soc setting and while hard working I have met few people in it who have ambitious goals for their future. (I get the impression none of the members really socialize when they arn't in psych soc or classes except for the preset friend groups.) I also sometimes feel like with a few exceptions the people in psych soc are only hard working because they are 3rd and 4th years in a difficult subject and that in their first and second year they where the type of people I am tired of associating with.

When I first got here I tried upwards of 5 academic societies and only found the one that I really liked. I haven't tried geosoc yet so I guess I will show up some time.

[Science is Fun]

Quoting ONeill from 13:40, 14th Nov 2007
Does anyone ever post to mention if they actually had an success. I think this board must have very close to a 0% success rate...

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"Hypnosis. You know, I'm not a big fan of that bark-like-a-chicken, cluck-like-a-dog stuff."

On reflection I remember some one who met a girlfriend that they eventually got engaged to on this thread. (I am not 100% on that though)

[munchingfoo]

Its not been unknown for people to atleast meet. Not everyone is a coward.

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Tired Freudian references aside - your mother played my mighty skin flute like a surf crowned sea nymph trying to rouse Poseidon from his watery slumber!

[rob 'f*ck off' wine boy]

The fuck does being a coward have to do with the success of the thread? This forum is by and large unknown - probably more of a factor.

That, and my brain interferes with the netzors.

[Thalia]

Ya I love psych soc but its not the easiest group to hang out with outside of the psych soc setting and while hard working I have met few people in it who have ambitious goals for their future. (I get the impression none of the members really socialize when they arn't in psych soc or classes except for the preset friend groups.) I also sometimes feel like with a few exceptions the people in psych soc are only hard working because they are 3rd and 4th years in a difficult subject and that in their first and second year they where the type of people I am tired of associating with.

I know quite a few people who're looking to have a future within psychology after graduation. I'm not sure what you define as ambitious, there are always going to be people who aren't sure what they want to do with their degree - but the thing with psychology is that unless you go into research based work/study you tend to have to spend a year or two gaining relevant experience after graduation anyway.

I wouldn't have thought it was hard to invite someone in psychsoc that you're chatting to for coffee to chat more. We are planning on having more social evenings so that might make it easier.

Also, if they're ambitious now, does it matter what they were like in first and second year? We all change over time - grow up if you like.
Although i somehow doubt you and i would get on much - i want to work with kids in either clinical or educational psychology, i want to get a First and even got full marks in one exam last semester - but i wouldn't give up my first two years of drinking and socialising for anything and i don't like to think of my goals in psychology as the most important thing in my life. Hell, i don't even enjoy some of the stuff i have to learn in this course but i'm stuck with it anyway. And i will turn up hungover to my classes for the sake of a good night out with my friends (otherwise known as a night out at rocksoc )

On the other hand though, i'm always happy to chat about psychology with people who're interested. Come talk to me at psychsoc if you want - there are hundreds of photos of me on facebook (link in my profile) so you shouldn't have trouble finding me. Though i won't be there next week for more than five minutes cos i'm doing a volunteering thing.

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You've been nothing but an angel every day of your life and now you wonder what it's like to be damned...

[Science is Fun]

Quoting Thalia from 14:51, 15th Nov 2007
I know quite a few people who're looking to have a future within psychology after graduation. I'm not sure what you define as ambitious, there are always going to be people who aren't sure what they want to do with their degree - but the thing with psychology is that unless you go into research based work/study you tend to have to spend a year or two gaining relevant experience after graduation anyway.

I guess I will start showing up for more lunches, I have had a lot of fun at the few I have been to. What else do you guys do? (I am not a psychology student although I did take psychology in my first year. I just like the type of people I have met in psych soc.)

I have seen you around I think, are you in rock soc too?

I guess what I mean when I say ambitions is people who want to be world renown in what they plan on doing once they graduate not just above average.

(I tried to delete that post before any one saw it because I wrote it when I was frustrated. You must have had a reply window open before I deleted it.)

[Thalia]

I already listed the main things that we do in psych soc in my last post. Lunches, talks, video showings, social nights, a ball and a bbq.

And yes, i do go to rocksoc

And, see, i would have thought that the best of the best wouldn't set out to be world renowned at what they do. They'd set out to do it because it interests them and it's that dedication to their area that makes them well known.

A better aim would surely be to find a career that makes you happy and be the best that you're capable of within that career. In general that will mean nothing more or less than the respect of your fellow collegues. If you are good at what you do, then the recognition of what you do will come later.

Plus, who's going to admit that anyway? If one of my classmates came up to me and said their goal was to become a world-renowned neuroscientist i'd think they were bloody arrogant considering they hadn't even achieved their first degree yet.

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You've been nothing but an angel every day of your life and now you wonder what it's like to be damned...

[nottelling]

that's a lie - I met someone off here and we're still together over a year on I've never been so happy as I am with her.

Quoting ONeill from 13:40, 14th Nov 2007
Does anyone ever post to mention if they actually had an success. I think this board must have very close to a 0% success rate...

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"Hypnosis. You know, I'm not a big fan of that bark-like-a-chicken, cluck-like-a-dog stuff."

[ONeill]

How can it be a lie? I'm not making a statement that the board has a 0% success rate. I'm making the suggestion that the success rate of this board must be close to zero percent. Note that I'm not claiming anything as fact.

Quoting nottelling from 19:14, 16th Nov 2007
that's a lie - I met someone off here and we're still together over a year on I've never been so happy as I am with her.

Quoting ONeill from 13:40, 14th Nov 2007
Does anyone ever post to mention if they actually had an success. I think this board must have very close to a 0% success rate...

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http://standrews.facebook.com/profile.php?id=37108339

"Hypnosis. You know, I'm not a big fan of that bark-like-a-chicken, cluck-like-a-dog stuff."

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http://standrews.facebook.com/profile.php?id=37108339

"Hypnosis. You know, I'm not a big fan of that bark-like-a-chicken, cluck-like-a-dog stuff."