Gary
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Also, we haven't really touched actual cars this year, we were in teams and built nitro engine RC cars. It will mainly be 'classroom' work, lectures, etc. Hands on work will be very limited, usually only on the Formula Student cars, as any other cars are usually looked after by post grads.
Was very simelar at Huddersfield where i was. Absolutely zero practical. Obviuosly the theory is important but for me i need to see real word uses for what we were learning and most lecturers didnt.
Maths was terrible as i hadnt come from college (went to uni at 23) so the maths was fresh in everyone elses head. I'd not done any since i was an apprentice so found it difficult to catch up. Couple that with the worst math teacher known to man and i lost interest.
Hated the people there. Apart from an american guy i knoocked about with they were all 18yo, just left home, no life experience and were just there so they didnt have to get a job. Classes were difficult because they were all disruptive etc etc. Felt like been at high school again.
Wasnt for me.
Fucking hate students!
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Rob B
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I did the same as you, went to college did IT, didn't want to carry on with it then went into work for two years and couldn't see my self carrying on with customer service, so went to Uni and did Motorsport engineering.
The principals they teach you are all good and well but you'll never really use them.
My advice would be go and do it, you can still have 1k a month if you have a job paying 500-600 per month, you just have to work hard.
Make sure your placement is what you want to do, i went to pyro motorsport (clio cup team) and i'm now there sole data and strategic analyst for 6 clio cup cars.
Go for it, you only live once ! :thumbup:
[Edited on 01-07-2011 by Rob B]
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VrsTurbo
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I did the same as you, went to college did IT, didn't want to carry on with it then went into work for two years and couldn't see my self carrying on with customer service, so went to Uni and did Motorsport engineering.
The principals they teach you are all good and well but you'll never really use them.
My advice would be go and do it, you can still have 1k a month if you have a job paying 500-600 per month, you just have to work hard.
Make sure your placement is what you want to do, i went to pyro motorsport (clio cup team) and i'm now there sole data and strategic analyst for 6 clio cup cars.
Go for it, you only live once ! :thumbup:
[Edited on 01-07-2011 by Rob B]
They have some immense clios there! was there a couple of years back getting my car MOT'd next door.
I have an interview for Merc next week in there F1 division doing IT 
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Russ
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Do it, can't regret anything that you don't try.
Didn't Brad Fincham do this?
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edd1.0
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im in the same situation , im a qualified mechanic , but lost my job now workin a job with no prospects so im going to uni in bham to do business in sept, im worried but i would rather regret doing it then regret not trying
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antnee
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Didn't Brad Fincham do this?
Hes at Mclaren now, has some awesome cars too
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Matty W
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The general response seems to be you won't know till you try it.
Got a phone call this morning to say I have an unconditional offer. Just gota fill in a form and turn up in September.
Bit nervous about a new start
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LeeM
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Only read the first post but I'm in an almost identical position only a little older than you. I start uni in September and can't wait! I was worried but just though fuck it, you can't really go wrong with an engineering degree
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Russ
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The general response seems to be you won't know till you try it.
Got a phone call this morning to say I have an unconditional offer. Just gota fill in a form and turn up in September.
Bit nervous about a new start
Worse case. You finish with no job and debt you don't have to pay straight away, best case, you get a job in motorsport
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Russ
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Originally posted by Russ
Didn't Brad Fincham do this?
Hes at Mclaren now, has some awesome cars too
He had my favourite ever corsa
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antnee
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Well done 
Russ, he still has his current qualifications, so can still fall back on the old mechanics work
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Rob_Quads
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Are you able to support yourself? i.e. do you live with your parents? Are they happy to support you.
I would not take much notice of the lecturer saying "Someone that was here is now there" Every lectutrer at a uni probably has someone that went on to do something really cool (they will have tought hundreds if not thousands of kids.
One of the key things IMO to think about is what are you aiming for. Are you looking at specific jobs after it. If so does this course tailor it self to that job.
While you may regret going you can also regret going. Could be the worst fealing to work your arse off for 2/3 years to only find that your actually no nearer your end goal
In many fields experience is key. Starting off at the bottom and working your way up can be just as good a way as going to uni and gett qualifications
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Ste Muf
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I would read through some A level maths and Physics exam papers and see how you find it. As that's what you need to use..
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SetH
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To the OP how old are you?
With regards to the advanced Maths I am sure there must be extra support/tuition available if you should find it a struggle.
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ed
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Originally posted by Russ
Didn't Brad Fincham do this?
Hes at Mclaren now, has some awesome cars too
Do you know if Brad is working at McLaren Automotive or in F1? I'm planning on applying for their next graduate intake, but I've a few questions.
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antnee
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Im not sure, my bro talks to him on FB
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