The "Ultimate DC Universe" RPG, Season 2.0: Signup/OOC Thread

[Harlekin]

I've been legal drinking age for 3 years now.

 

[trustyside-kick]

Now that I'm in University after taking a year off after high school, I mostly only drink at parties and when I write Philosophy papers.

I know some Canadians, and I never understood why they would say "Now that I'm in University" like that. Like, for some reason there is never an "a" before "University" or anything. I just thought those group of friends were odd, but now I see it again.

 

[Byrd Man]

I know some Canadians, and I never understood why they would say "Now that I'm in University" like that. Like, for some reason there is never an "a" before "University" or anything. I just thought those group of friends were odd, but now I see it again.

Spike explained it to me one night.

University= 4 year school where you get big degrees

College= Vocational School where you go for two years and learn a trade

That's the way I took it anyway.

In America, we use University and College interchangable while I'm guessing everywhere else, University means one thing and College is another.

 

[trustyside-kick]

Still doesn't change the fact that they never say "Going to a University this year" instead of always saying "Going to University this year". That is what I was referring to, not how the school is set up.

 

[Byrd Man]

Still doesn't change the fact that they never say "Going to a University this year" instead of always saying "Going to University this year".

I know. It drives me crazy. Speak properly. Ain't nobody ever learned ya how to speak right?

 

[trustyside-kick]

I'm not even a grammar nazi or anything...but what the hell??

 

[Apprentice]

In England, it's primary school (Reception, Years 1 & 2), junior school (Years 3, 4, 5, 6) - although these are often combined, you wouldn't go to a completely different school for each - then secondary school (Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). That's the end of compulsory education, but you can choose to go on to either a Sixth Form or a college, both of which achieve you A-levels. University is then the step after this, where you can get degrees.

I didn't realise how complicated it was compared to you Americans.

 

[Byrd Man]

In England, it's primary school (Reception, Years 1 & 2), junior school (Years 3, 4, 5, 6) - although these are often combined, you wouldn't go to a completely different school for each - then secondary school (Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11). That's the end of compulsory education, but you can choose to go on to either a Sixth Form or a college, both of which achieve you A-levels. University is then the step after this, where you can get degrees.

I didn't realise how complicated it was compared to you Americans.

See, we have Elementary Schools (Kindergarten, 1st-5th grade) then Middle Schools (6th-8th grade) and finally High Schools (9th-12th grade) After you graduate High School, you can go to college. There are two types of colleges. 4 year schools where you learn a little bit of everything (english, math, science, as well as what your major is) and 2 year schools where you start on your major right off the bat.

 

[Green Lantern]

ARGH!

DAMMIT!

I just had the biggest, and probably best, Hal Jordan post of my career written and ready to post, and my computer shut off!

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to blame Byrd for my misfortune...

Its a hint.

 

[Eddie Brock]

See, we have Elementary Schools (Kindergarten, 1st-5th grade) then Middle Schools (6th-8th grade) and finally High Schools (9th-12th grade) After you graduate High School, you can go to college. There are two types of colleges. 4 year schools where you learn a little bit of everything (english, math, science, as well as what your major is) and 2 year schools where you start on your major right off the bat.

Well, it gets a tad more confusing when you throw in Master's and PhD's. But since we've grown up with it, it's not that hard to understand for us.

 

[Harlekin]

Following is a long explanation of the Dutch school system.

First off, there is a 'peuterschool' ('toddler school'), for kids 2 to 3. Then we have 'basisschool' (literally 'basic school'), which is usually from the ages 4 to 12. The first two 'groups' (age 4 and age 5) is pretty simple stuff ('kleuterschool'), with you really starting school in the third group (age 6), which runs up to the eight group (age 11).

Then there's three types of 'voortgezet onderwijs' ('continued education'), namely VMBO, HAVO and VWO. This is similar to secondary school, or 'high school'. VMBO's four years (12-16), HAVO's five years (12-17) and VWO's six years (12-18) and the choice between the level is determined by your intelligence (based on a score from a standardised test taken in the last year of 'basisschool').

Once that's finished, depending on the preceding education, one can go to: MBO, HBO or University. VMBO allows you to go to MBO, HAVO to MBO and HBO, and VWO allows you to go to all three. The same scale that applies to the 'middelbare school' applies here as well.

There's a variety of studies one can follow, ranging from the practical to the theoretical. You immediately start with your major, and can take on minors later. HBO and university studies generally take four years. Once you've satisfactorily completed the first year however, you can take as long as you deem necessary. Failure to complete the first year within a year and a half of starting school (barring certain exceptions) means you leave the school and the course you've chosen (although you can still do the course at a different school, or a different course at the same school). Completing the first year of a HBO study also allows you to go to a university.

Completing all that gives you a Bachelor diploma, after which you can study two more years to gain your Masters degree. Medical and engineering studies usually take (quite a bit longer) than the average study, and also gains you a title.

During all of this, there's usually a possibility to do part of your studies in a foreign country, and the Netherlands offer several bilingual schools, so that you can also follow courses in English. This applies to HAVO and VWO, as well as the third stage of education (MBO/HBO/University).

In case you're wondering, I had a bilingual secondary school education VWO (so I have an International Baccalaureate certificate stating I possess above average English skills). I'm currently in my second year of Journalism school.

 

[SenseiofCheese]

Holy crap, that's intricate.

In Iceland it's; Kindergarten (1-4 years old) and then 10 years of elementary school (5-15).
The elementary school is the only compulsory education, but after it you have the choice of going to a college of ones choice, which is usually 4 years if you don't fail too many classes, and then a university for degrees.

 

[Harlekin]

It's a pretty simple, if sometimes frustrating, system if you live it.

 

[Feature]

Spike explained it to me one night.

University= 4 year school where you get big degrees

College= Vocational School where you go for two years and learn a trade

That's the way I took it anyway.

Yes, Byrd. That's exactly how it works in Canada. I'm proud of you.

Also, we say "I go to University" the same as we'd say "I'm still in school".

Is it really necessary to say:
"Hey, what are you doing these days?"
"Me? I'm still in a school."
Isn't the a kind of superflous?

 

[Spike_x1]

Yes, Byrd. That's exactly how it works in Canada. I'm proud of you.

Also, we say "I go to University" the same as we'd say "I'm still in school".

Is it really necessary to say:
"Hey, what are you doing these days?"
"Me? I'm still in a school."
Isn't the a kind of superflous?

I was about to say the same thing.

 

[trustyside-kick]

Yes, Byrd. That's exactly how it works in Canada. I'm proud of you.

Also, we say "I go to University" the same as we'd say "I'm still in school".

Is it really necessary to say:
"Hey, what are you doing these days?"
"Me? I'm still in a school."
Isn't the a kind of superflous?

No, saying "I'm in school" and saying "I'm in University" is way different. "I'm in school" is perfectly fine, but not "I'm in University" without an "a" before "University".

 

[Harlekin]

Personally, "I'm in a University" sounds ridiculous.

 

[trustyside-kick]

Turn in a term paper for an English or Literature Class, where somewhere it says "I'm in University" or "I am going to University" in America, and your professor will tear your ass up. That's incorrect grammar. This is assuming they are cool with your using first person though. Otherwise you will get torn up for using "I" even.

 

[Apprentice]

Turn in a term paper for an English or Literature Class, where somewhere it says "I'm in University" or "I am going to University" in America, and your professor will tear your ass up. That's incorrect grammar. This is assuming they are cool with your using first person though. Otherwise you will get torn up for using "I" even.

Wow. America is weird.

 

[trustyside-kick]

Not really. When you are writing an English or Literature paper, you have to use correct grammar. And the whole "I go to University" thing isn't correct grammar.

 

[Apprentice]

Not really. When you are writing an English or Literature paper, you have to use correct grammar. And the whole "I go to University" isn't correct grammar.

Why not? You wouldn't necessarily say or "I go to a college" or "I go to a school". You'd say "I go to college" or "I go to school". What's different about University?

 

[trustyside-kick]

University requires an indefinite article in that phrase. Some words require it, some don't. I don't know em all obviously, because then I'd be a grammar genius.

 

[Apprentice]

University requires an indefinite article in that phrase. Some words require it, some don't. I don't know em all obviously, because then I'd be a grammar genius.

Must be cultural differences. Unless you're saying something like "I'm in a university that specialises in..." or something, it doesnt' seem to me like it's necessary.

 

[trustyside-kick]

I'm telling you...an English Major would say otherwise. I'm not one, but I know if I showed one of my friends or my teachers, they would scratch their heads why I would type that like that and say it is incorrect.

Grammar is hard and confusing no matter what language, just especially English!

 

[Harlekin]

Somebody get Corpulent in here.