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Hello folks,
I’m totally just dropping in to squee at the fact that there’s a comm dedicated to studying English. I’m about to go into my third year of single honours at Queen’s University, Belfast. Next year’s modules will include creative writing, literary philosophy and British poetry, as well as a dissertation on literary nonsense. With that [...]

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it’s friday. i’m sitting in my cubicle with a beer from the company frige. boss gone home. that means it’s time for free and unsolicitated advice!!!
after you graduate, work at a small company!!1 why? because in a small compnay you learn much much much more. there aren’t too many people around. so you sorta have [...]

Possible rescinded financial aid

I’d love some advice, because I’m kind of freaking out right now. I’m going into my second year as an MA student, and I was offered a TAship by my university. They sent me a contract, which I filled out and mailed back to them several months ago.
I just got an email from [...]

TAing + Facebook

I will be TAing my first class in the fall. I am wondering this: What is the (likely unstated) protocol for accepting students who add you as a Facebook friend?
If it matters, here are the details of my circumstances:
- Course is Cognitive Psychology
- Approximately 100 students in the main lecture
- There are two TAs, including [...]

Foreign Exchange Program

Ever since I was in 7th grade, it has been my dream to spend time aboard and go to school in another country. Now that I’m actually old enough to do so, I have two choices. Because of my program (IB Diploma) I can’t go anywhere during the school year, so I’m limited to either [...]

London for Less: Awesome Stuff Under £10

London arts, entertainment, libraries, and museums for £10 or less (x-posted to )
I’m an American college student who’s only spent a few weeks of her life in London so far, but is leaving in September to study there for an entire year. One of the things I love about London is that some of its [...]

Saturday, August 8 @Midnight!

This is the place to be…

The prize really will be cool this time, not our usual crap!
See you there!
-jerry

Radar Hate / Social Cyanide August Shows

The following is the current list of Radar Hate and Social Cyanide shows for the month of August:
Social Cyanide
Saturday August 8 2009 @ The Atria (59 King St. E), Oshawa Ontario. 19+ show. $5.00 at the door. Doors open at 9:30pm. Band lineup: Doug Hell @ 10:00pm, Social Cyanide @ 10:45pm, Fugitive Underground @ 11:30pm [...]

Interview Request for Anyone in Diab’s sociology class

I got sent an LJ message, and was asked to pass it along. Only requirement is that you’re actually IN the sociology class.
Hi Christina – I’m a reporter at the Toronto Star; I’m wondering whether you are taking Intro sociology with Dr. Diab, who was fired the other day. If so, I’d like to call [...]

Bike Repair

I popped one of my bike tires and lost a pedal. Since have no idea how to fix/change the tire I wanted to bring it into a shop to be fixed.  Does anyone know a cheap repair shop or bike shop that would be willing to fix the tire in the downtown area?  I know where [...]