I can haz general discussion?

Seren_ · 07-09-2011 4:28pm

Finally graduated

It might have taken me a year longer than expected, but still!!

BuroniKiisu · 07-09-2011 4:36pm

Congrats, Your Text Here!

XxMCRxBabyxX · 08-09-2011 11:38am

Anyone know if the medical centre is open next Thurs/Fri?
And will the doctor be in Fri! There's no answer on the phone and I need to make an appointment!

orl677 · 08-09-2011 12:18pm

A little question if someone can help me..
Im looking at my timetable and it shows codes obviously for where a lecture is on [e.g. JH3 - I know where that is though, just an example

] but, I have no idea WHERE the codes mean.. i've been told theres a part of the nuim website where you can actually click in and see exactly where lecture halls and stuff are but I have exhausted myself looking for it. Im pretty sure i've looked all through the handbook and website and everything but im just not seeing it at all at all. Nudge in the right direction appreciated

irish_goat · 08-09-2011 12:34pm

orl677 wrote: »

A little question if someone can help me..
Im looking at my timetable and it shows codes obviously for where a lecture is on [e.g. JH3 - I know where that is though, just an example ] but, I have no idea WHERE the codes mean.. i've been told theres a part of the nuim website where you can actually click in and see exactly where lecture halls and stuff are but I have exhausted myself looking for it. Im pretty sure i've looked all through the handbook and website and everything but im just not seeing it at all at all. Nudge in the right direction appreciated

It'd be too easy to put that information on the maps page or in the handbooks so they put it in the examinations section of the website.

http://examinations.nuim.ie/teachingvenues.shtml

LeixlipRed · 08-09-2011 12:38pm

Random.

Duddy · 08-09-2011 2:57pm

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Oh yes.

banquo · 08-09-2011 5:57pm

\o/ for Duddy.

Seren_ · 08-09-2011 6:42pm

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

Anyone know if the medical centre is open next Thurs/Fri?
And will the doctor be in Fri! There's no answer on the phone and I need to make an appointment!

Pretty sure the doctor doesn't be there on Fridays! And it's bound to be open next week seeing as it's pretty much the start of the semester. Well I assume so :P

orl677 · 09-09-2011 12:51pm

irish_goat wrote: »

It'd be too easy to put that information on the maps page or in the handbooks so they put it in the examinations section of the website.

http://examinations.nuim.ie/teachingvenues.shtml

Ah, yeh that makes absolutely no sense, you would probably want to know your way around the campus well before you take an exam

Thanks a mill irish_goat, I appreciate that!..

Many congrats to those who've just graduated!

Michellenman · 09-09-2011 1:15pm

Did we ever put to bed the whole thing of whether or not you can take an un-equal amount of modules in semesters? I remember something along the lines of there being lee-way of 2.5 but each third year geography module is worth 5 ECTS.. Also, there's no compulsory module in the 1st semester but there is in the second (thesis module) so could I do 20 credits worth of classes in semester 1 and then 10 credits (5 compulsory, 5 optional) semester 2? I know that looks like a big discrepancy between the two semesters but it's only taking one extra class. I tried to ring the records office there but they must be on their lunch or something.

Norrdeth · 09-09-2011 1:29pm

I don't think it really matters when modules are timetabled for a particular semester.
So if you have choice for elective modules then it shouldn't matter which
semester they're in as you have a choice
and you should be able to arrange your semesters as you see fit.
Unless there's an either/or scenario then you won't be able to take both.
It's just simple logic.

I've never heard of people having to adhere to a 30 credits per semester rule.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 09-09-2011 2:06pm

Norrdeth wrote: »

I don't think it really matters when modules are timetabled for a particular semester.
So if you have choice for elective modules then it shouldn't matter which
semester they're in as you have a choice
and you should be able to arrange your semesters as you see fit.
Unless there's an either/or scenario then you won't be able to take both.
It's just simple logic.

I've never heard of people having to adhere to a 30 credits per semester rule.

I'd agree with this.
I know a guy who talk all his history electives in Sem 1 (15 credits - meaning 22.5 credits in Sem 1 and 7.5 credist in Sem 2) and no one had any problem with that

girlonfire · 09-09-2011 3:56pm

Hey,

I see that we've got until the 30th Sept to register online. If I leave it until next week or so to register, do I run the risk of being left with crappy modules or will it make much difference at all?

XxMCRxBabyxX · 09-09-2011 3:57pm

girlonfire wrote: »

Hey,

I see that we've got until the 30th Sept to register online. If I leave it until next week or so to register, do I run the risk of being left with crappy modules or will it make much difference at all?

If you're registering for modules that have capped places then yes tbh. All the good ones will nearly have already been filled up!

girlonfire · 09-09-2011 4:09pm

Thanks

I'm doing a major/minor so have 40 compulsory credits for English. So I assume as they're all compulsory, it makes no difference when I register for that subject? If that seems like a ridiculous question, apologies:rolleyes:
I know it'll affect my minor subjects as the modules don't appear to be compulsory.

ontour · 09-09-2011 4:47pm

Anyone know what you do if its not listing enough modules to total to 60 credits? I can only get 55 credits and cannot register

XxMCRxBabyxX · 09-09-2011 4:53pm

girlonfire wrote: »

Thanks
I'm doing a major/minor so have 40 compulsory credits for English. So I assume as they're all compulsory, it makes no difference when I register for that subject? If that seems like a ridiculous question, apologies:rolleyes:
I know it'll affect my minor subjects as the modules don't appear to be compulsory.

Are your minors capped though? if they're not you'll be fine?

If they're compusory you'll defo not have a problem!

girlonfire · 09-09-2011 4:56pm

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

Are your minors capped though? if they're not you'll be fine?

If they're compusory you'll defo not have a problem!

I've discovered 10 credits are compulsory and 10 aren't so I've relaxed more about holding off until next week.
Thanks for your help XxMCRxBabyxX. Appreciate it!

sickdullplain · 09-09-2011 9:21pm

Does anyone know if the gym is open during first year orientation week?

LeixlipRed · 10-09-2011 12:16am

It never closes during the summer.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 10-09-2011 2:24am

I've just found out that my brother is going to be living in the exact same room that I did in 1st year. This is just weird....
Mullin 5 ftw!

Duddy · 11-09-2011 2:55pm

Cad é an scéal with getting to North Campus from South Campus? I have tours there tomorrow and I usually went by the footbridge(;_; ).
Is all the construction work in the way or can you duck round it and nip across Kilcock Road?

Norrdeth · 11-09-2011 2:57pm

Use the pedestrian crossing, that's what it's for.

Duddy · 11-09-2011 3:36pm

Ah cool, just making sure that you could actually access it, I peered down the last day at graduation and could only see masses of lorries, cement and tea-suppin workmen in the way.

Norrdeth · 11-09-2011 3:45pm

Haha, yeah I could access it grand last Tuesday, not sure what state it's in at the moment.
You'd hope it would be up and running for orientation/freshers tho!

Wouldn't want the firsties to be inconvenienced now!

Duddy · 11-09-2011 6:28pm

Ofc not! I have to be in JH at 8.30 (AY EM) to meet the little bastards. THEY'LL BE SHOWN ROUND LIKE THEY'VE BEEN SHOWN ROUND BEFORE.:P

Seren_ · 11-09-2011 7:25pm

Rice crispie buns and tea

hard to bate!

LeixlipRed · 11-09-2011 7:28pm

Your Text Here wrote: »

Rice crispie buns and tea hard to bate!

Haven't had a rice crispie bun in so long! Hope you're dunking!! :P

Seren_ · 11-09-2011 7:39pm

Dunking a rice crispie bun?? What is this sacrilege you speak of?

LeixlipRed · 11-09-2011 8:20pm

What good is chocolate if you don't melt it? :eek:

Duddy · 11-09-2011 8:28pm

Your Text Here wrote: »

Rice crispie buns and tea hard to bate!

I see your bun, and raise you garlic cheese chips, veggie burger and LEGO STAR WARS.

squishykins · 12-09-2011 12:44pm

Hey guys does anyone know when the first year reg will be done? Just have letters I need signed before the end of the day but can't afford to be standing in a line all day either

XxMCRxBabyxX · 12-09-2011 12:48pm

squishykins wrote: »

Hey guys does anyone know when the first year reg will be done? Just have letters I need signed before the end of the day but can't afford to be standing in a line all day either

Looks like it's on all day according to this - http://studentservices.nuim.ie/sites/studentservices.nuim.ie/files/documents/Orientation Booklet.pdf
Last set starts at 3.30 but I'd say that'll go on til closing nearly!

squishykins · 12-09-2011 1:33pm

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

Looks like it's on all day according to this - http://studentservices.nuim.ie/sites/studentservices.nuim.ie/files/documents/Orientation%20Booklet.pdf
Last set starts at 3.30 but I'd say that'll go on til closing nearly!

Feck. Thanks anyway

XxMCRxBabyxX · 12-09-2011 1:36pm

squishykins wrote: »

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

Looks like it's on all day according to this - http://studentservices.nuim.ie/sites/studentservices.nuim.ie/files/documents/Orientation%20Booklet.pdf
Last set starts at 3.30 but I'd say that'll go on til closing nearly!

Feck. Thanks anyway

If you try go in about 4/30/4.45 you might be lucky and they might have gotten through everyone!

Liber8or · 12-09-2011 7:16pm

General question guys, I remember hearing of some sort of new student shop in the Arts block, and I am wondering if they buy back books from students and then re-sell them on as 2nd hand for other students?

Is this the case?

Thanks!

Michellenman · 12-09-2011 7:34pm

Liber8or wrote: »

General question guys, I remember hearing of some sort of new student shop in the Arts block, and I am wondering if they buy back books from students and then re-sell them on as 2nd hand for other students?

Is this the case?

Thanks!

I think that shop you're thinking of is over upstairs in the SU building. But they don't buy books from you, they sell them on your behalf so you'd only get the money when someone eventually buys them. You set the price yourself

Duddy · 12-09-2011 8:20pm

Nope, its in the SU shop in the Arts Block I believe!

Seren_ · 12-09-2011 8:51pm

Duddy wrote: »

I see your bun, and raise you garlic cheese chips, veggie burger and LEGO STAR WARS.

Omg my mum actually bought the nicest veggie burgers for me this weekend! I think she got them in Lidl; the brand is called Cream of the Crop. Seriously, they're yummy

I think it's going to take me forever to put away all the stuff in my room

I really have far too much.

squishykins · 12-09-2011 8:55pm

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

If you try go in about 4/30/4.45 you might be lucky and they might have gotten through everyone!

Yeah I was gone at that stage =/ Will have to wait till next Monday now, hoping to god it won't be too late!

DB10 · 12-09-2011 11:38pm

Havent got any sleep since I came up Sunday, really tired

The amount of noise tonight was ridiculous, was too tired to go out just wanted to sleep. Fair enuf d house parties, its a bit of a joke when like 50 people are gathered outside the apartment screaming, singing etc. The walls are really thin.

Is it like this every night or just the first while, dont think I could live like this.

Do the security people not stop it?

Duddy · 12-09-2011 11:45pm

Won't be like that every night, but it wont be uncommon either. The RAs usually do rounds and tell people to be quiet, if they're taking a while or the noise keeps up give'm a ring:)

LeixlipRed · 12-09-2011 11:46pm

First of all, that's horrible, hope you're not feeling too down. Have you got earplugs? Get the heavy duty wax ones, they work wonders, almost block out everything. Secondly, is it always mad on campus? Not every night but if you're a light sleeper, long term it might not be the place to stay!

The RAs should be around to break up rubbish like 50 people singing outside, that's not really on! I think you can call them, maybe put in a complaint? Or call security, no one will know it was you :P

DB10 · 12-09-2011 11:47pm

Duddy wrote: »

Won't be like that every night, but it wont be uncommon either. The RAs usually do rounds and tell people to be quiet, if they're taking a while or the noise keeps up give'm a ring:)

where do we find their phone numbers? ive probably seen it at some stage.
are they the people u ring for things like noise etc?

does the noise generally stop at any rough time? its really annoying just wish people were more considerate of others when it gets late
cheers btw

squishykins · 12-09-2011 11:51pm

I'd really like to say it gets better, but the difference is marginal, which is why I only stuck it till Christmas last year =/

Hopefully you'll have nice flatmates, that would have made it bearable for me =/

DB10 · 12-09-2011 11:55pm

squishykins wrote: »

I'd really like to say it gets better, but the difference is marginal, which is why I only stuck it till Christmas last year =/

Hopefully you'll have nice flatmates, that would have made it bearable for me =/

damn i really wish i knew this before i paid :pac:

its not even that im shy or that, but some nights ya just dont go out, wont sum peace and quiet

its the roaring thats annoying me, nd banging stuff. i cant think nevermind sleep...

LeixlipRed · 12-09-2011 11:55pm

You should have got some sort of pack when you moved in, the numbers must be in that? Security are on 017083929.

Duddy · 12-09-2011 11:56pm

Ehhh, try the back of your front door - there might be a wee laminated sheet there with the numbers of doctors etc., think the Res Office out of hours number is on it. those would be the people you'd ring anyway, also if you've locked yourself out!

DB10 · 12-09-2011 11:57pm

LeixlipRed wrote: »

First of all, that's horrible, hope you're not feeling too down. Have you got earplugs? Get the heavy duty wax ones, they work wonders, almost block out everything. Secondly, is it always mad on campus? Not every night but if you're a light sleeper, long term it might not be the place to stay!

The RAs should be around to break up rubbish like 50 people singing outside, that's not really on! I think you can call them, maybe put in a complaint? Or call security, no one will know it was you :P

tbh im fairly annoyed and tired, im going to buy ear plugs when i go home tomorrow. was gonna stay til wednesday but dont really feel up to it anymore.

Anyone have securitys no ?

I can haz general discussion?

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