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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

radssss

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Aug 16, 2024
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I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?
I would like to know this too please. I’m also always switching between looking at myself and the timer but isn’t looking at yourself on the screen looking into the camera?😭😭 it’s weird to stare just at the web cam above the laptop😭😭
 
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Donuttime

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I would like to know this too please. I’m also always switching between looking at myself and the timer but isn’t looking at yourself on the screen looking into the camera?😭😭 it’s weird to stare just at the web cam above the laptop😭😭
Honestly it’s a bit off putting to look at the camera anyway? Feels like staring at nothing 😭
 

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And the PFO finally came through 😍

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