Official bitch about daily life in UL

Chris Martin · 22-01-2015 2:11pm

This CoOp report is doing my head in, made all the worse by the fact they probably won't read it.. after writing some amount of ****e now.. :P
Fortunately don't have infamous eloping couples distracting me... :P

Ave Sodalis · 22-01-2015 2:12pm

Chris Martin wrote: »

This CoOp report is doing my head in, made all the worse by the fact they probably won't read it.. after writing some amount of ****e now.. :P
Fortunately don't have infamous eloping couples distracting me... :P

CoOp reports are the biggest load of crap you'll ever write.

Jester252 · 22-01-2015 2:37pm

sup_dude wrote: »

They've actually left now. It's the group of three sitting across from me that have piped up, talking like they're still in the pub they're discussing. Would go to security but they only talk in intervals so they'll have stopped for a while when security get here.

Also, where are all the books?! Why have they changed everything around and not bothered telling anyone where to find anything? I can't find half the books I need anymore whereas before the holidays I could have told you the exact position of some of them...

This lit review writing is going horribly.

EDIT: Okay, I take it back. The talking was relatively okay. The cuddling and giggling and hair stroking though... It's the library ffs, control yourself! And now as I'm typing they're singing "Like a Virgin" to each other

SECOND EDIT: They've started shifting. In the library. They're actually sitting at the desk, shifting. And talking really loudly in between shifting. I don't like public displays of affection at the best of times. This is disgusting. The last thing you want to here is "take me now" when in the library. I'm actually at a complete loss as to what to do. My earphones don't go up loud enough to drown them out without damaging my hearing. I've so much work to do so can't leave but can't concentrate when that's in front of me.

A group of three. That's some eiffel tower sh1t.

Ave Sodalis · 22-01-2015 3:59pm

Jester252 wrote: »

A group of three. That's some eiffel tower sh1t.

It's a couple and some random friend :P The random friend joins in with the chatting, the couple do all the vomit worthy stuff. Although, today there's a whole army of them who've spread across the top floor like bacteria in agar.

Chris Martin · 22-01-2015 4:17pm

sup_dude wrote: »

It's a couple and some random friend :P The random friend joins in with the chatting, the couple do all the vomit worthy stuff. Although, today there's a whole army of them who've spread across the top floor like bacteria in agar.

3rd wheel or is he/she chancing their arm... :P

Like the reference, beautifully accurate. Never knew how filthy my money was until that first year experiment... :P

Ave Sodalis · 22-01-2015 4:23pm

Chris Martin wrote: »

3rd wheel or is he/she chancing their arm... :P

Like the reference, beautifully accurate. Never knew how filthy my money was until that first year experiment... :P

3rd wheel, I would say. Came better prepared today though, I'd say there's about 9 or 10 wheels now. Not sure because they're not sitting together. A random person would just pop over for a chat every so often.

Coins are horrible! So much filth! Unfortunately, it's necessary, especially that week or two before the next grant installment comes in. Just have to pretend that experiment never happen and that every single person who has touched the coins before me were hygenic and sterile people.

Chris Martin · 22-01-2015 7:47pm

sup_dude wrote: »

3rd wheel, I would say. Came better prepared today though, I'd say there's about 9 or 10 wheels now. Not sure because they're not sitting together. A random person would just pop over for a chat every so often.

Coins are horrible! So much filth! Unfortunately, it's necessary, especially that week or two before the next grant installment comes in. Just have to pretend that experiment never happen and that every single person who has touched the coins before me were hygenic and sterile people.

Dire situation anyway, especially when you're stuck doing FYP over hols :S
I personally, request all my coins to be 2014/2015 when I'm asking for change, wait to see if they have enough, if not, round it up to the nearest clean looking note..

Precious flower · 26-01-2015 5:36pm

Well how was everyone's first day back!? *Pinches cheeks* (FACE cheeks!):pac:
God, I'd forgotten over the Christmas just how much I hate the library in UL. I could barely manage to stay there for 5 minutes before I wanted to scream and run out of there. I've spent so much time in the library in my last four years in UL that it has become an awful part of my life.:pac: Since watching Parks and Recreation I can here all the library quotes in my head when I walk in there!

"Are you even listening to yourself?! You’re defending the library now?! Ron, the library. Of all the horrifying, miserable things in the world." -Leslie

"The library is the worst group of people ever assembled in history. They’re mean, conniving, rude, and extremely well read, which makes them very dangerous" -Leslie

"I can’t believe what I’m hearing: ‘some people like libraries’" -Leslie

It's funny how my brother said the other day how he would love to go back to college and I can't wait to finish. University gives me a headache! I have zero idea of what I'm going to do, but I can't wait to leave.

MajesticDonkey · 26-01-2015 6:59pm

Student portal not working all afternoon. Good week to be that way...

Edit : it's just verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry slow.

onethreefive · 26-01-2015 7:18pm

Does it take a certain length of time for new modules to come up on sulis after you register them?

jamo2oo9 · 26-01-2015 7:30pm

Pretty sure that the lecturers add you onto the list of modules that you're registered for so you could be waiting till the end of the week for some of them.

ULlibrary · 26-01-2015 9:01pm

Just in relation to your question, "where are all the books" . . .

We had to move some book stock around this month, to make more study space and to facilitate growth in collections - it was incredibly tight to shelve the stock the way the shelves were before Christmas.

So we use the inter-semester break for these types of moves, we KNOW everyone isn't off or at home but it is a quieter period and we target these periods for significant moves.

To the second part of your question, regarding notification, we have temporary signage in the old and new locations and our blog (can't post URL, link is on library website, called 'Library Blog') details all the moves .

It is a bit disconcerting when you knew where everything was and to come back and find it all moved but hopefully the signage and the descriptions on the blog will help you find what you need.

Let us know if you still can't find something.

UL Library.

onethreefive · 27-01-2015 11:17am

The results being delayed has gotten a lot more worrying since lectures started. Loads of reading to do for modules that are related to modules from last semester that I've no idea where I stand grade wise in.

Precious flower · 27-01-2015 11:29am

Oh my God, I had a lecture in the room in the main building C1063 and God thought I was going to faint! Why is that room always so stuffy? I have a 3hr lecture in that room though thankfully for today she stopped after an hour! To make matters worse a girl sat beside with with a jug of coffee which is one smell I absolutely detest. :pac: I have a stupid exam for that module worth 50% too! Who has an exam for an English module!? I only ever had one once and that was in first year! Also the reading room is blocked off! No! Semester two has not started well!:pac:

Aragneer · 27-01-2015 12:50pm

Precious flower wrote: »

Oh my God, I had a lecture in the room in the main building C1063 and God thought I was going to faint! Why is that room always so stuffy? I have a 3hr lecture in that room though thankfully for today she stopped after an hour! To make matters worse a girl sat beside with with a jug of coffee which is one smell I absolutely detest. :pac: I have a stupid exam for that module worth 50% too! Who has an exam for an English module!? I only ever had one once and that was in first year! Also the reading room is blocked off! No! Semester two has not started well!:pac:

Feminist Theory by any chance? Perhaps not but there is a 50% exam for that one too.

And a 40% one for British Lit..

All English modules for 4th year are b*ll*cks, think I'll change to another one

Precious flower · 27-01-2015 1:01pm

Aragneer wrote: »

Feminist Theory by any chance? Perhaps not but there is a 50% exam for that one too.

And a 40% one for British Lit..

All English modules for 4th year are b*ll*cks, think I'll change to another one

Yup! Ah feck seriously? I was going to opt for that if it didn't have an exam even though I was told to stay away from any module that Patricia Moran was doing as she's supposed to be an extremely hard marker! Yeah they really are! I wonder what post-colonial literature is like assessment wise? You'd think they'd give us decent modules for our last semester.

Aragneer · 27-01-2015 1:07pm

Precious flower wrote: »

Yup! Ah feck seriously? I was going to opt for that if it didn't have an exam even though I was told to stay away from any module that Patricia Moran was doing as she's supposed to be an extremely hard marker! Yeah they really are! I wonder what post-colonial literature is like assessment wise? You'd think they'd give us decent modules for our last semester.

She is! She posted our grading system and 60 is an F!! How do they expect any of us to pass? Most people I know glide by with 60's since they are usually B's.

My friend told me post-colonial is 2 essays, presentation and attendance. There are 6-7 novels and then short stories. Not too bad and Jack Fennell is teaching it, who I love!

This last semester is already terrible and it is Day 2 of Week 1!

I was looking at doing Contemporary Irish Literature..I reckon that will be essay, presentation, attendance!

Precious flower · 27-01-2015 1:39pm

Aragneer wrote: »

She is! She posted our grading system and 60 is an F!! How do they expect any of us to pass? Most people I know glide by with 60's since they are usually B's.

My friend told me post-colonial is 2 essays, presentation and attendance. There are 6-7 novels and then short stories. Not too bad and Jack Fennell is teaching it, who I love!

This last semester is already terrible and it is Day 2 of Week 1!

I was looking at doing Contemporary Irish Literature..I reckon that will be essay, presentation, attendance!

Post-colonial sounds way better! Might opt for that over feminist theory then! Yeah, contemporary Irish lit seems grand I'd say! Hopefully the presentation would be a group one!

Precious flower · 27-01-2015 1:42pm

Feminist theory was really interesting though, but is it worth it to have to do a 50% exam?

Precious flower · 27-01-2015 1:53pm

Post-colonial literature is two essays and a presentation but the presentation is a group presentation. Definitely switching from British Lit but can't decide which one to go for!

Midkemia · 27-01-2015 1:59pm

When is the gym not wedged :P

Precious flower · 27-01-2015 5:29pm

The library is so lovely and quiet and lovely. And it's raining. Love being by the window when it's quiet and raining!:)

highlydebased · 27-01-2015 10:09pm

Precious flower wrote: »

Feminist theory was really interesting though, but is it worth it to have to do a 50% exam?

I did that last year. 2 essays was all! Was a very easy module. Might be why I never went.... :pac:

LilRedDorcha · 28-01-2015 10:19am

Stupid top floor lab in CSIS

It's even colder than normal and I'm by a radiator.

Aragneer · 28-01-2015 10:56am

Anyone added to SULIS yet? I have a presentation very very soon and still not added to SULIS!

Precious flower · 28-01-2015 11:02am

Why do some modules have group presentations in fourth year? I hate group presentations!

wnolan1992 · 28-01-2015 11:13am

Precious flower wrote: »

Why do some modules have group presentations in fourth year? I hate group presentations!

So that the lecturer only has to grade quarter of the number of presentations you learn the valuable skill of hating everyone teamwork.

chrislad · 28-01-2015 11:21am

LilRedDorcha wrote: »

Stupid top floor lab in CSIS It's even colder than normal and I'm by a radiator.

That doesn't improve. I was right by a window last year and I ended up bringing in a smaller heater with me!

Aragneer · 28-01-2015 11:28am

Precious flower wrote: »

Why do some modules have group presentations in fourth year? I hate group presentations!

Contemporary Irish Lit? Seminar Leadership?

Group presentations are cruel in 4th year.. one person always leads and it just sucks..

Who are you..I bet I know you from somewhere! :P

Creepy boardsies!

Precious flower · 28-01-2015 12:17pm

Aragneer wrote: »

Contemporary Irish Lit? Seminar Leadership?

Group presentations are cruel in 4th year.. one person always leads and it just sucks..

Who are you..I bet I know you from somewhere! :P

Creepy boardsies!

If I told you, I'd have to kill you!;)

onethreefive · 28-01-2015 1:06pm

Anyone know the print rooms opening hours?

Ave Sodalis · 28-01-2015 2:57pm

Wish they'd stick the heaters on higher in the library. Got caught out in that last hail shower and got soaked and now I'm froze.

LilRedDorcha · 28-01-2015 4:26pm

Precious flower wrote: »

Why do some modules have group presentations in fourth year? I hate group presentations!

My 4th year group project was the absolute worst group work I've ever had to do in my entire life. Good god. Got landed with this one oblivious moron who was so incredibly stupid and self centred that I still don't understand how she got her degree in the end :mad:

chrislad wrote: »

That doesn't improve. I was right by a window last year and I ended up bringing in a smaller heater with me!

Oh, I'm well aware. Sure I was there when they took out the window in the middle of winter and we barely even noticed a change in the temperature.

Ave Sodalis · 28-01-2015 5:40pm

Any other villages get the "you shall not have guests past ten in the evening or we will kick them and you out!" email? Wonder why there's a sudden, random crackdown on it... Also, why is there only one visitor per night per house?

wnolan1992 · 28-01-2015 5:52pm

sup_dude wrote: »

Also, why is there only one visitor per night per house?

Because rules. :P

I didn't get that email. Feel left out.

Ave Sodalis · 28-01-2015 6:02pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Because rules. :P

I didn't get that email. Feel left out.

Haha fudge logic and socialising and all that, just rules.

I can forward you on mine if you want?

Aragneer · 28-01-2015 6:17pm

sup_dude wrote: »

Any other villages get the "you shall not have guests past ten in the evening or we will kick them and you out!" email? Wonder why there's a sudden, random crackdown on it... Also, why is there only one visitor per night per house?

Plassey got no e-mail, what did it say? If you don't mind me asking!

Ave Sodalis · 28-01-2015 6:53pm

Aragneer wrote: »

Plassey got no e-mail, what did it say? If you don't mind me asking!

Dear Residents,

There have been a number of issues in semester 1 and this week regarding residents of Kilmurry Village having overnight guests.

You must inform reception of any overnight guests. There is a maximum of 1 per house in Kilmurry Village and all residents must agree to the guest staying over. You must inform Village Management by 18h30 on a particular day. It is also important to note there are some dates where no guests are permitted, for example charity week / student race day. These guests will be added to a “resident guest list” which security have access to, this record is for health & safety reasons.

If someone is found in a house after 10pm and they are not on this list they will be asked to leave regardless of circumstance or situation. Having a guest stay over who is not signed in may result in a €100.00 fine per person.

International residents; you would have been informed of this during your induction. This is especially important if you have guests travelling from abroad.

Please see reference in your license agreement, which you would have signed on check in:

1. The Licensee shall not permit visitors to remain overnight in or on any part of the Premises, the House or the Village and shall require all visitors to leave the Village by 22h00. If the Licensee is found repeatedly not adhering to this requirement it will result in an on the spot charge of €100 for the breach of the Terms herein or at the Licensor’s discretion, termination of this licence without refund unless another student acceptable to the Licensor is found by the expelled Licensee to occupy the Premises.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Village Management.

Kind Regards,

wnolan1992 · 28-01-2015 6:57pm

FFS Kilmurry, what sort of crazy ass all night orgys have y'all been having!?

YFlyer · 28-01-2015 8:32pm

You be best renting off campus.

marno21 · 28-01-2015 8:50pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

FFS Kilmurry, what sort of crazy ass all night orgys have y'all been having!?

There was a fierce crowd around Kilmurry until at least 12 last night, including a good few blowins. That email wasn't very surprising

Midkemia · 28-01-2015 11:31pm

It's literally impossible to enforce that rule in Kilmurray, there's so many ways in!

Ave Sodalis · 28-01-2015 11:36pm

Midkemia wrote: »

It's literally impossible to enforce that rule in Kilmurray, there's so many ways in!

Most of them are blocked now. The fields are fenced and padlocked, there's now an entrance where there used to be a gap in the hedge and then there's the original entrance which is in full sight of the shortcuts across the bowl, gym and pitches. The only unwatched way now is by the river and I haven't been down there yet so I don't know if they've fenced that too while they were fencing everything. They're a random fence at the side of the tennis courts that isn't affecting the construction so has no need to be there, so I wouldn't be surprised if the river is blocked too.

Plus, I think they rely more on catching people in the houses rather than catching people coming in.

Aragneer · 29-01-2015 2:47pm

Should do it round my end in Plassey...As much as I like international students (I live with 6 of them), the houses that hold all Americans (I know because of their USA chants) are ridiculously rowdy and noisy...Now I know it is week 1 but still, some people really enjoy their sleep and prefer not to be woken up by mindless chanting.

Also, could anybody help me and tell me where on earth B1005 is? Directions from Ski slopes or Red raisins would make me more than happy :P
4th year and still getting lost!

Ave Sodalis · 29-01-2015 2:51pm

Aragneer wrote: »

Should do it round my end in Plassey...As much as I like international students (I live with 6 of them), the houses that hold all Americans (I know because of their USA chants) are ridiculously rowdy and noisy...Now I know it is week 1 but still, some people really enjoy their sleep and prefer not to be woken up by mindless chanting.

Also, could anybody help me and tell me where on earth B1005 is? Directions from Ski slopes or Red raisins would make me more than happy :P
4th year and still getting lost!

1 is Red Raisins level anyways. I think B1 is the room behind Red Raisins?

phish · 29-01-2015 2:57pm

Ya B1 is one of the two tutorial rooms behind red raisins. Just go out the door past subway and they are on the right

Aragneer · 29-01-2015 3:09pm

phish wrote: »

Ya B1 is one of the two tutorial rooms behind red raisins. Just go out the door past subway and they are on the right

Thank you guys!
Won't look like a little fresher now :P

YFlyer · 29-01-2015 6:59pm

The wan in the PC lab here must be packing to go to Oz :mad:

Precious flower · 29-01-2015 10:08pm

Question: Having trouble deciding whether to back out of Irish Literature and go for Post colonial literature instead which, though it has a group project, it's only 10 minutes and a 1,000 word reflection worth 25% as opposed to 25 mins with a 1,500 word piece worth 30% for Irish literature. Has anyone ever had Jack Fennell as a grader? What's is he like. Yianna's gone on sabbatical so he's running the module. My FYP supervisor is doing the Irish lit module so I wonder would it just be better to stick with that even if the assessment is more complicated? Ugh, this is giving me a headache.

LilRedDorcha · 29-01-2015 10:11pm

Precious flower wrote: »

Question: Having trouble deciding whether to back out of Irish Literature and go for Post colonial literature instead which, though it has a group project, it's only 10 minutes and a 1,000 word reflection worth 25% as opposed to 25 mins with a 1,500 word piece worth 30% for Irish literature. Has anyone ever had Jack Fennell as a grader? What's is he like. Yianna's gone on sabbatical so he's running the module. My FYP supervisor is doing the Irish lit module so I wonder would it just be better to stick with that even if the assessment is more complicated? Ugh, this is giving me a headache.

Ahhh, I miss Jack! We had him for travel lit and he was unreal

Sorry I don't know about his grading, but I loved him so much.

Official bitch about daily life in UL

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