darkSpyro

Is anyone able to get onto FR using their tablet? Mines doesn't seem to want to load anything.

*hides back under rock*

EDIT: Crawls back out* For Stormcatcher!

someone buy these
any price above 10k (except the triple) i need them gone

15 k pls take them away







ILL TAKE 10 K IF U RLLY WANT IT

Darkrai do you still need the Spiral scroll because I can help you out, just send the money over to me

HDAZ I need to thank you somehow seriously! And that triple is gorgeous grown up wow but I have no money *cries*

yeeesssssss

school was terribad hell no came home to three auctions selling and getting 200 gems hell yeah

Summer is very draining of my time....... IM BACK!!!!!!!

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Summer is very draining of my time....... IM BACK!!!!!!!

summer does the opposite for me
im online all the time with nothing to do

FLAMEFORGERS FESTIVAL IS COMING

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FLAMEFORGERS FESTIVAL IS COMING

FINALLY

FIRE APPAREL FOR MY FIRE DRAGONS

obby yus <3

Wait, do you American kids go back to school now?

Unlucky.

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Quote: ZapNorris

FLAMEFORGERS FESTIVAL IS COMING

FINALLY

FIRE APPAREL FOR MY FIRE DRAGONS

obby yus <3

i've been waiting for this moment

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Wait, do you American kids go back to school now?

Unlucky.

Not for a few weeks. I go back August 20-something.

Quote: Cynderfyre

Wait, do you American kids go back to school now?

Unlucky.

29 days

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Wait, do you American kids go back to school now?

Unlucky.

Actually I don't go back until August 26th. The 25th is the brief tour for the newbies and Seniors get to stay at home. I'm probably one of the youngest seniors ever.

Ah, that's not so bad. In the UK it starts early September.

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Quote: Cynderfyre

Wait, do you American kids go back to school now?

Unlucky.

Actually I don't go back until August 26th. The 25th is the brief tour for the newbies and Seniors get to stay at home. I'm probably one of the youngest seniors ever.

You're a senior in high school? I'm a freshman.

I go back next week.

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Quote: Cynderfyre

Wait, do you American kids go back to school now?

Unlucky.

Actually I don't go back until August 26th. The 25th is the brief tour for the newbies and Seniors get to stay at home. I'm probably one of the youngest seniors ever.

You're a senior in high school? I'm a freshman.

I go back next week.

Yeah as of the new school year. I know it's awkward, a 16 year-old a senior. Even my cousins were surprised by that fact. Of course my birthday is on the 30th of September so...Yeah.

i'm only in 8th grade

Year 9 going into Year 10 in February here.

I still find it really confusing how the northern hemisphere splits the school year in the middle of the year.

I'm going to be a freshman in high school.

I... guess I'l be a senior..? Hell I dunno we don't have those systems.

Then university next year. Either as translator or 3D designer. Making android video games and such.

I don't understand American systems at all, but I'm heading into my last year of A levels in September (optional post-age-16 school education thingies, what's the American equivalent if there is one?) then off to university for me.

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I... guess I'l be a senior..? Hell I dunno we don't have those systems.

Then university next year. Either as translator or 3D designer. Making android video games and such.

Hm... Interesting.

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I don't understand American systems at all, but I'm heading into my last year of A levels in September (optional post-age-16 school education thingies, what's the American equivalent if there is one?) then off to university for me.

If A Levels are basically the same class, but for those that take the challenge and get better scores. I think it would Honors class here.

To be frank I'm having trouble understanding other country school systems myself.

But here it starts with:

1. Preschool/Early childhood development- For those with mental disabilities/disabilities in general. You go there at the age of 3 and stay there for 2 years. Actually I been through it myself.
   
2. Kindergarden - The school/Grade before 1st grade. They teach you some of the basics.
   
3. Elementary school - Though some have different grades in some of the schools, like they might add/subtract a few grades, but the average is 1-5 grade.
   
4. Middle School/Junior high - Which are usually 6-8 Grades, basically the basics of the more complicated things, and somewhat of the high school experience.
   
5. High School - 9 - 12 grade schools. The experience of people on their cell phones and talking about driving.
   
6. College - Basically an optional school that people in high school will wedge down your throat. Hell half of the things don't really land you a job at all.
   

where I live:
preschool is mandatory and for everyone, not just those with disabilities
elementary is 1-6
middle school is 7-8

but everything else is the same

EDIT: small world. this dragon was on the front page. look at her parents and it will make sense

My wish is to go to England for a game designer, but... that is very expensive. I hope that I can go there sooner..

Over here we only have:
Kindergarden
Middle School
High School
University

and i'm surprised that flight rising is not a huge dragon orgy website.

I got kicked out of preshool LMAO

Srsly tho, no joke.

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I got kicked out of preshool LMAO XD

Srsly tho, no joke.

How???

australia has

preschool
primary school (prep-6)
high school (7-12)
university

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I got kicked out of preshool LMAO

Srsly tho, no joke.

How???

everytime i went to preschool and my mom left me i went crazy and cried all day long until she came to pick me up early

then they decided to let me out for my own good

only smart kids don't go to prek

In the UK we also have it categorised into 'Key Stages' as well. Fun fun fun.

Nursery / Foundation Stage 1 as they now call it (optional, age 3-4)

Primary School
Reception / Foundation Stage 2 (age 4-5)
Key Stage 1 / Years 1-2 (age 5-7)
Key Stage 2 / Years 3-6 (age 7-11)

Secondary School
Key Stage 3 / Years 7-9 (age 11-14)
Key Stage 4 / Years 10-11 (age 14-16) at which point you do your GCSEs

Then you could leave school or do A Levels (a.k.a. Key Stage 5, Sixth Form, age 16-18, years 12-13) in preparation for University. Or go to college. Or just leave and get a job and be free from the education system.

So now if you ever need to write a story set in the UK or anything you are all experts.

Question for you, CF.

For Universities, what does International Foundation Course mean? Does international stand for every country outside of EU, or every country outside of UK? And what is this foundation thing anyway? I see it has absolutely no requirements to sign up for it except you have to pay 9000 pounds. Is it something like a preparation for undergraduate thing, and do I even need it for undergraduate course?

How do you even pay those 9000 pounds? Do you guys have those government stuff where you get loans and they pay it all for you, but over time you pay it back?

Hmm... I don't know much about that. Obviously being a UK native I haven't been told about stuff like that. As far as I can tell it's everyone outside the UK, though. Have you searched what different universities say about it on their websites? Even ones you don't plan to apply to could give you an indication.

E.g. London (the school of Economics and Finance and Politics but that doesn't matter):
Quote:

The University of London International Foundation Programme is a challenging and inspiring new programme that has been designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for rigorous undergraduate study. The programme is equivalent in standard to qualifications studied in year 13 in a UK school (e.g. ‘A’ levels).

Durham:
Quote:

• A one year programme designed to help international students access UK Higher Education
  
• Not linked to specific Durham degree programmes, but students will be helped to apply through UCAS to join degree programmes at Durham or other UK Higher Education Institutions
  
• Offers extra English language and study skills support specially designed for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to either UK higher education or the Direct Progression Programmes offered by the Foundation Centre
  
• Suitable for international students who wish to study a degree subject not offered by Durham University, or are not yet sure which degree subject they wish to study.

...The Foundation Centre seeks to develop the practical and intellectual skills sought by employers and offers preparation for a range of undergraduate degrees, each with their own career prospects. We do this by offering a high level of academic content and extensive pastoral support.

Bristol:
Quote:

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in the UK. You will improve your subject knowledge through attendance at lectures and seminars in your chosen subject area in the University Schools and Departments. In addition, you will also study in the Centre for English Language and Foundation Studies (CELFS). Here you will:

• Develop your knowledge and use of academic grammar and vocabulary
  
• Improve your general academic skills of taking notes from lectures
  
• Learn to deal with academic reading texts
  
• Improve your writing skills through working on academic writing tasks and essays throughout the year
  
• Learn to participate confidently in academic discussions and seminars and to give successful presentations
  
• You will also receive extensive support in applying through UCAS for undergraduate courses at the University of Bristol and other universities. You will leave the IFP fully equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and confidence to succeed at a top university in the UK.
  

Middlesex:
Quote:

Is the IFP the right course for me?
If you answer 'yes' to these three questions, then the IFP would be the perfect course to prepare you for study at Middlesex:

• Do you have an intermediate to advanced level of English?
  
• Have you completed secondary school with good grades?
  
• Would you like to improve your study skills further to meet the entry requirements for undergraduate degrees at Middlesex?

What are the aims of the IFP?

• Improve your general level of English and develop the specific academic language skills that you will need for undergraduate study
  
• Give you opportunities to learn and practice the study and subject skills you need for your degree programme
  
• Orientate you with university life and help you become familiar with the culture of Middlesex and UK higher education
  
• Build confidence and prepare you for independent learning, an important feature of the British university system
  
• Give you automatic progression onto a range of Middlesex degree courses upon successful completion of the course.
  

Sorry if that's information overload, it's all I could find. Basically, it seems to be a sort of replacement A level course, for people who have come from abroad and thus not done A levels (which are supposed to prepare you for university study). Things like maths and English seem to be compulsory and "key skills" (I've no idea what that means. Study skills or something?)

Yep, you take out tuition loans to pay for your university education (this included I presume?) then you spend years in debt. But you don't have to start paying it back until you're earning over £21,000 a year.
Handy clear website about student loans here.
Quote:

English or EU full-time or part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan.

The loan is paid directly to your university or college. You have to pay it back.

I sorta knew those stuff, however, A-levels really confuse me.

What are these A-levels? Is that like a final exam at the end of high school that includes everything you've learnt in there? Is there such a thing as B-levels? Because over here, you can take A level in Math, Croatian and English, which is more difficult, or B level that is not as difficult, but then you can get whatever grade ranging from A to D from the test, regardless of the level.

Do I absolutely must have those A levels to get into the undergraduate course?

I think I'll probably have to go for foundation because again, our system is different. But then again, if I go for foundation, do I have to have any knowledge about that course? Let's say the foundation is programming, yet I have never even looked at computer screen. Could I still apply for it?

And thanks for the link. I think C_f sent me the same thing, though at a time it was very confusing and the form I have to fill in is huge. 20 pages. Kerry also sent me something that was in Scotland, but my grades just don't qualify.

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You have to pay back loans but you don’t need to pay back grants.

What are these grants? derp. sorry. lots of questions.

A levels are "Advanced Levels" and if you're a UK native they're pretty much necessary for university far as I'm aware. They're optional following the compulsory GCSEs, but if you want to go to uni, you would take them, although I think maybe you could also go to a specialist college for your chosen subject during the time you would be taking A-levels instead, but I'm not sure... And you only take 3-5 subjects e.g. you could choose to do Art, Maths, Biology, History or something like that. But you'd obviously make them fairly relevant to your intended career choice.

You tend to do them from age 16-18 over two years (you tend to just stay in your school or another school, and its free). If you don't have A-levels because of where you come from then that's probably where things like that course come in. Have you checked what requirements the universities you might want to go to are asking for? They might say something about people coming from outside the UK somewhere.

There's no such thing as B levels here, as far as I'm aware! As for the foundation thing, are you referring to the International Foundation Course again? I know very little about it really but I guess it would depend on what and how well you did back at your old school?

here in 'murica we has

preschool
K-5
6-8
9-11
COLLEGE

Oh yeah, now I get it. Kerry also told me about it but I guess I just forgot the name. And yeah, we don't have such thing as A-levels here.

I went to INTO University of Gloucestershire, and there they said there are no requirements except of having 12 years of education, good grades and IELTS 4.0-4.5. I have mostly B's, so I guess that's considered good...?
As for international diploma, it says ''A-levels, foundation or first year of undergraduate degree.'', along with IELTS scored from 5.0-5.5

And yeah, I'm talking about International stuff still. I'm just worried because I'm at economic high school that has nothing to do with art or design, so I don't know would they consider it anyway. I have C's in Maths, B in Croatian (not like that matters), A's in English and B~A in I.T. So, derp...

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here in 'murica we has

Preschool (optional, 0-2 years before 5 years of age)
K-5 (Kindergarten starts after 5 years)
6-8
9-12
COLLEGE

.....

With those B's and A's you should be fine. Especially the English- I mean, good language skills are useful in pretty much anything and especially considering it's not your first language, that will impress them I'm sure.

Another thing you could do maybe is email the department at the university and ask them a little? Explain your situation and ask them what sort of things they're looking for, and what you could do to get what they need if you have to? I don't know if that seems an odd thing to do but they might be able to suggest things, they might even appreciate that you're putting in the effort to find out?

Where I live, it goes like this:

Elementary School:
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

Middle School:
7th Grade
8th Grade

High School:
9th Grade(Freshman)
10th Grade(Sophomore)
11th Grade(Junior)
12th Grade(Senior)

I live in America as well.

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With those B's and A's you should be fine. Especially the English- I mean, good language skills are useful in pretty much anything and especially considering it's not your first language, that will impress them I'm sure.

Another thing you could do maybe is email the department at the university and ask them a little? Explain your situation and ask them what sort of things they're looking for, and what you could do to get what they need if you have to? I don't know if that seems an odd thing to do but they might be able to suggest things, they might even appreciate that you're putting in the effort to find out?

Actually, I already did e-mail them last year, so I kinda feel stupid doing it again lol. They changed the site so yeah, I might do it again. They probably don't even remember me anymore anyway.

I really want to call them and ask personally, because it's so much quicker and easier, but it costs a lot... then I asked C_f can he call them for me and re-direct the call to me over Skype, but he said it's too much of a hassle and that someone might call him within those 5 minutes. Man he really pissed me off today with that. He always kills all my plans just because he can't be arsed...

But anyway, thank you for clearing these things out for me! I really appreciate it.

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Where I live, it goes like this:

Elementary School:
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

Middle School:
7th Grade
8th Grade

High School:
9th Grade(Freshman)
10th Grade(Sophomore)
11th Grade(Junior)
12th Grade(Senior)

I live in America as well.

your area does the samx e stuff as my area lol

also i just saw guardians of the galaxy and it was amazing fffffffffffffffffffff

I managed to get Velvet Floracat. woot.

I honestly can't take that movie seriously with a talking raccoon.

GUYS
GUYS GUYS

SO A FEW MONTHS BACK THIS DUDE WAS DOING A WEEK OF FREE COMMISSIONS AND I MANAGED TO GET IN ON IT AND HE FINISHED IT TODAY
LOOK

;o;
SHES SO MAGICAL AND BADASS

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I managed to get Velvet Floracat. woot.

I honestly can't take that movie seriously with a talking raccoon.

hey

he was badass

ok this was the most hilarious thing this year

I heard my dog was whining and jumping all over and I went out to see is it maybe a fox attacking her, but it turns out it was a cat. I went up to her to pet her, when I saw a kitten around my tree. I figured she was its mother so I took my dog's bowl and gave them some food (my dog did not approve lol). Then, I saw two more kittens hiding in mini corn field. I went aww and gave even more food... but then it got kinda serious.
I heard more meowing coming from my back yard, and a kitten fell off the tree and ran for food. Then another fell onto its butt off the tree and came, and finally, one more jumped off and they all ran here for food. 6 kittens bros and sis. 6 kittens.

After they were done, I tried to pet one. And when they saw I wasn't going to hurt them, they all went after me. My dad didn't want them around so I had to shoo them away, but now they're scattered all over my yard and occupying my poor dog's house. I went to open the front door to see if they were maybe gone, but then 3 more just rushed into my house and I had to get them out. XD

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ok this was the most hilarious thing this year

I heard my dog was whining and jumping all over and I went out to see is it maybe a fox attacking her, but it turns out it was a cat. I went up to her to pet her, when I saw a kitten around my tree. I figured she was its mother so I took my dog's bowl and gave them some food (my dog did not approve lol). Then, I saw two more kittens hiding in mini corn field. I went aww and gave even more food... but then it got kinda serious.
I heard more meowing coming from my back yard, and a kitten fell off the tree and ran for food. Then another fell onto its butt off the tree and came, and finally, one more jumped off and they all ran here for food. 6 kittens bros and sis. 6 kittens.

After they were done, I tried to pet one. And when they saw I wasn't going to hurt them, they all went after me. My dad didn't want them around so I had to shoo them away, but now they're scattered all over my yard and occupying my poor dog's house. I went to open the front door to see if they were maybe gone, but then 3 more just rushed into my house and I had to get them out.

when opportunity knocks on your door
become the crazy cat person

and now we got a majestic storm and lightning hit in my neighbour's yard and i nearly fell into the tub when i heard jesus christ if i didnt have a heart attack now i never will

Quote: HotDogAndZap

GUYS
GUYS GUYS

SO A FEW MONTHS BACK THIS DUDE WAS DOING A WEEK OF FREE COMMISSIONS AND I MANAGED TO GET IN ON IT AND HE FINISHED IT TODAY
LOOK

;o;
SHES SO MAGICAL AND BADASS

Majestic.

Quote: Spyro-Fan

ok this was the most hilarious thing this year

I heard my dog was whining and jumping all over and I went out to see is it maybe a fox attacking her, but it turns out it was a cat. I went up to her to pet her, when I saw a kitten around my tree. I figured she was its mother so I took my dog's bowl and gave them some food (my dog did not approve lol). Then, I saw two more kittens hiding in mini corn field. I went aww and gave even more food... but then it got kinda serious.
I heard more meowing coming from my back yard, and a kitten fell off the tree and ran for food. Then another fell onto its butt off the tree and came, and finally, one more jumped off and they all ran here for food. 6 kittens bros and sis. 6 kittens.

After they were done, I tried to pet one. And when they saw I wasn't going to hurt them, they all went after me. My dad didn't want them around so I had to shoo them away, but now they're scattered all over my yard and occupying my poor dog's house. I went to open the front door to see if they were maybe gone, but then 3 more just rushed into my house and I had to get them out. XD

Omg. You are now the ruler of the fluffy kitties.

The stages of my dad's reaction.

Mother cat:
''Well isn't she skinny... give her food.''

Kitten #1:
''I guess mating season is over..''

Kitten #2 and #3:
''Oh my god no. Why our yard. Gonna get the extra can of food..''

Kitten 4,5 and 6:
'' *comes back* ARE YOU ****ING WITH ME''