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  • 30-12-2008 9:16pm
    #1
    random08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    thinking of dropping out, but thought i'd wait until after the semester 1 results come out. i just checked on the website that the last day to withdraw is 31st of january but the results aren't out until 2nd of february.
    does this mean if i withdraw i won't get to find out my results?:confused:

    another question, does anyone know if you can defer for a year at this stage, mid way through the term?

    any info welcome


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    #2
    Riamfada
    Registered Users Posts: 10,246 ✭✭✭✭Riamfada


    why do you want to drop out? If your exams went so bad that you are contemplating dropping out then Im sorry to say you prob wont be too suprised when you get your results.


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    random08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭random08


    because i know for certain i failed two modules and i'm taking more modules in semester 2 than semester 1 aswell so the workload might be too much. i'd still like to find out if i passed the other modules and what my grades are out of curiousity


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    Riamfada
    Registered Users Posts: 10,246 ✭✭✭✭Riamfada


    you can always repeat failed courses. There is always an option other than dropping out.


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    Pride Fighter
    Registered Users Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    Stage X is nothing to be ashamed of. Do some research and you will find you will be OK.


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    Ronanc1
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭Ronanc1


    where does it say the 31st is the last date to withdraw could you give me a link


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    samhail
    Registered Users Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    seriously man ! failing or not - stay in college ! you will miss it if you leave.
    and if you do manage to stick it out to the end then you will be alot more prepared for the big bad world with a piece of paper.


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    Ronanc1
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭Ronanc1


    i just want a link to what the OP is talkin about where it says the 31st is the final withdrawal date


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    samhail
    Registered Users Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭samhail


    ah just give the man the link.


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    #10
    IrishKnight
    Registered Users Posts: 922 ✭✭✭IrishKnight


    Don't drop out. As was said above, you can repeat the module exam or go into stage X. Email your programme office (http://www.ucd.ie/programmeoffices.htm) about what you can do. But what ever you do, dropping out should be the very very very last option, never the first.

    Clearly you have what it takes to get into UCD, and you can use what you learnt from your first semester re managing your time, what is expected of you etc to semester 2. I know of a guy who more or less had to do a years worth of work in one semester. You just have to get the head down and set your priorities.


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    random08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭random08


    Here is the link about withrawal before 31st jan. Btw you can still drop out after this you just won't get half your fees paid if you re apply.
    http://www.ucd.ie/registry/fees/withdrawing_from_a_course.htm


    i know people are saying don't drop out, but i don't think i will be able to afford 'stage X' (i probably failed more than two modules). i could drop out and get a job. i will have to check with the office about defferral.


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