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magicianz · 25-03-2013 7:17pm

1.) Anyone lived there? Not sure what that means. I'll guess, though. It seems pretty empty this semester (we have an empty room in my apartment) but that's not necessarily a *bad* thing always.

2.) It's not actually too noisy, though sometimes there are parties. I don't really mind those, since I have contributed on several occasions, and they really aren't the worst. The staff is okay, nothing to complain about there.

3.) Internet - actually pretty good. I have the router in my room, which is nice, but the signal is okay throughout the apartment. Sometimes it acts up, though, and recently there has been a filter, which is ****ing retarded.

General stuff: It's a nice place, pretty big and full kitchens and all that. But it's kind of expensive, so you ARE paying for it. Laundry is also a pain in the ass, there are only 2 machines, and it's 2,50 for a wash and 2,50 for a dry, so that's also a bit annoying.

Response to questions from a mate who lives there

magicianz · 03-04-2013 1:01pm

BobbyPropane wrote: »

Where do I find what the expected arrival date is for my course?

You will get a welcome pack in the mail with everything you need to know about when to come in for orientation and when you start

BobbyPropane · 03-04-2013 1:08pm

magicianz wrote: »

You will get a welcome pack in the mail with everything you need to know about when to come in for orientation and when you start

Thanks but I filled out the form for accomodation on ucc.ie and it asked for expected arrival date so I just put down the second monday in September and guess the finish date too

ciaradx · 04-04-2013 3:03pm

Does anyone know of a 6-bed around college? Can't really find anything at the moment and finding it hard to please all 6 people! Any help would be appreciated

Seaic · 08-04-2013 5:17pm

Okay lads I was wondering, when do I apply for accomodation at UCC?

calnand · 08-04-2013 7:48pm

Seaic wrote: »

Okay lads I was wondering, when do I apply for accomodation at UCC?

A lot of private places have started accepting applications. Best bet is to check the ucc accommodation website.

uccstudent1 · 10-04-2013 1:43pm

Anyone know anything about Sheare's gate?

VC9029 · 11-04-2013 4:31pm

I'm looking for someone to take over end of lease from may to aug, with the option of staying on for academic year. It's a 4 double bed student house with parking in Wilton, just opposite the shopping centre. Great value. If anyone is interested let me know.

panagma · 14-04-2013 12:10pm

Hi there,

I have just applied to do a Master in BIS in sept, and currently looking at different places to stay as a masters student. I was looking at Sheare's Gate, Dennehy's Cross and Lancaster Apartments. Which of these would be best recommended. I don't mind the price of the places, (saved up a lot of money to do the course) just want to know if people have had experiences with the accommodation and some pro and cons about the different locations.

Thanks

Kip Casper · 18-04-2013 11:08pm

Hi.

I'm a Masters student who will be staying in Cork this summer to finish off a project. Looking to rent a house (or an apartment) for the summer months in or around the Mardyke/city centre stretch.

If anybody knows of somewhere available around these parts, or has any general advice, please do let me know.

CaoimheCweeva · 23-04-2013 7:39pm

I'm currently living at The Student Village, it's a 15 min walk from college and is really good, highly recommend it!

Hector122 · 26-04-2013 7:11pm

would there still be a chance of getting campus accom if i booked now?

Screaminmidget · 26-04-2013 11:00pm

Hector122 wrote: »

would there still be a chance of getting campus accom if i booked now?

For next semester? Of course! You'd be grand waiting up until august to book realistically.

Hector122 · 26-04-2013 11:06pm

where is recommended on campus?

CaoimheCweeva · 28-04-2013 6:42pm

Hector122 wrote: »

where is recommended on campus?

The closest accommodation to campus is Castlewhite, it's right beside main campus, western gateway building and lots of other places which is handy. The rooms are nice, with loads of storage - a double bed, unless you're sharing with another person, in which case it's a single bed - and they have their own sinks. But there's only one bathroom to share between everyone, which is up to 6 people. It's a toilet cubicle and then a shower cubicle right next to it - I've stayed there for a week before, and it was not a pleasant experience. Also the tv only has about 4 channels. Most people I know living there in first year don't get along with their roommates.
Brookfield is really close too, but personally I don't like it. Security is really strict, though the parties are meant to be great. It has a nice setting - trees everywhere - but I find the apartments way too small.

The student Village is probably one of the nicest and cheapest accommodations going - it's where I'm living now and I love it!

BobbyPropane · 28-04-2013 8:21pm

CaoimheCweeva wrote: »

The closest accommodation to campus is Castlewhite, it's right beside main campus, western gateway building and lots of other places which is handy. The rooms are nice, with loads of storage - a double bed, unless you're sharing with another person, in which case it's a single bed - and they have their own sinks. But there's only one bathroom to share between everyone, which is up to 6 people. It's a toilet cubicle and then a shower cubicle right next to it - I've stayed there for a week before, and it was not a pleasant experience. Also the tv only has about 4 channels. Most people I know living there in first year don't get along with their roommates.
Brookfield is really close too, but personally I don't like it. Security is really strict, though the parties are meant to be great. It has a nice setting - trees everywhere - but I find the apartments way too small.

The student Village is probably one of the nicest and cheapest accommodations going - it's where I'm living now and I love it!

Damn I already booked The Lodge but those look really great...

CaoimheCweeva · 29-04-2013 6:25pm

BobbyPropane wrote: »

Damn I already booked The Lodge but those look really great...

Vic Lodge is it? I know several people staying there, one girl hates it, her kitchen is tiny and the tv is right beside one counter, the kitchen table is in front of it, and then there's some leather chairs - but it's only her and 2 other girls. Apartments with more people in it have more space

Palytoxin · 29-04-2013 7:59pm

I was in a 4-bed in Vic Lodge last year, the living area in it was a big step up space-wise from the 3-bed, plenty of room for the table and two couches, suppose it's the luck of the draw with who and where they put you!

bah94 · 29-04-2013 9:01pm

Hi myself and my friend (both girls) are looking to live in a cheap (90 p/w at most) 5 or 6 person house . We're starting 2nd year in September, we're finding trouble getting accomodation as landlords prefer us to all be in a group! we however, are looking to meet new people. so if there's a group of 3 or 4 of ye (or even 1) that kinda has the same problem as us pls let me know and we can group together to look for a house

Korasa · 30-04-2013 1:17am

Allo lads. Found out today I got my place in UCC so it looks like I will be taking up my booking for Castlewhite. Wondering what the place is like to live in to be honest. Spent some time there a few years ago and it seemed nice enough. How are the people there? Is it madly noisy or do people keep it low? And most importantly, is the internet there any good or will I have to pick up a 3g stick? thanks in advance.

Screaminmidget · 01-05-2013 12:48am

Anyone be able to recomend a 6/7 bedroom house with parking on college road/ Highfield Avenue/west?? PM me, cheers.

baby fingers breen · 01-05-2013 5:28pm

Hey, I'm looking for a cheapish (max. €80 p/w) 4 bed house for a group share. We've checked out the usual sites but still nothing. Does anybody know of any good houses out there that aren't listed yet? Thanks.

HelpImAlive · 02-05-2013 11:46pm

Have to stay in Cork for summer due to work placement.. houses seem to be 40ish a week, student accom approx 60 including bills.. How much would bills be on average a month in a house? Trying to figure out what to do right now!

Seanh111 · 08-05-2013 9:20pm

I'm looking for accomodation on college road for 3/4 people for summer months? anyone got any ideas? willing to pay maximum of €45! Thanks

Mickeroo · 20-06-2013 4:57pm

Hi guys! Starting a masters in UCC in September and looking to find a place now. Place on Wilton Rd. has caught my eye. That would be about 15 minutes walk from campus right?

Also is €90pw pretty much the standard for rent? I do see one or two places advertising between 50 and 60 but I'm assuming thats just for the summer months....

starlit · 20-06-2013 10:21pm

Iv never been in either but i recommend victoria mills similar to university halls. I often walked by it going to ucc. Also depends on course both accommodation close to ucc.

Corkfeen · 27-06-2013 8:56pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Hi guys! Starting a masters in UCC in September and looking to find a place now. Place on Wilton Rd. has caught my eye. That would be about 15 minutes walk from campus right?

Also is €90pw pretty much the standard for rent? I do see one or two places advertising between 50 and 60 but I'm assuming thats just for the summer months....

I'm also looking for Postgrad accommodation, 85+ seems to be the standard rate for a decent place.

starlit · 28-06-2013 11:03am

Have ye looked at the orchard gardens apartments the old ones off victoria cross and new ones off denneheys cross? Denneheys one is catered for postgrads if you look at ucc accommodation website. Might be too pricey but lovely apartments and great location. Tesco express. Not far from ucc.

Corkfeen · 28-06-2013 11:15am

doovdela wrote: »

Have ye looked at the orchard gardens apartments the old ones off victoria cross and new ones off denneheys cross? Denneheys one is catered for postgrads if you look at ucc accommodation website. Might be too pricey but lovely apartments and great location. Tesco express. Not far from ucc.

I think i'd have to sell my kidneys for them. :pac:

starlit · 28-06-2013 11:56am

Corkfeen wrote: »

I think i'd have to sell my kidneys for them. :pac:

I know!

Mickeroo · 28-06-2013 12:05pm

Yeah, I enquired about the University Halls ones. €5,331 and thats only from September to the end of May. They look really nice but not a hope I could afford that.

starlit · 28-06-2013 12:06pm

Think deans halls or apartments near wilton/bishopstown might suit?

Mickeroo · 28-06-2013 12:28pm

doovdela wrote: »

Think deans halls or apartments near wilton/bishopstown might suit?

Thanks, that looks a lot more affordable, do you know if internet, electricity etc. is included in those prices?

Corkfeen · 28-06-2013 5:44pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Yeah, I enquired about the University Halls ones. €5,331 and thats only from September to the end of May. They look really nice but not a hope I could afford that.

I'm looking at Abbey Wharf, all bills are covered in the price and i'm finding it rather tempting. Here's a list of apartment complexes and it points out which ones cover bills.
http://www.uccaccommodation.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Current-students-Complex-Price-Summary.pdf

lilymc · 28-06-2013 7:06pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Thanks, that looks a lot more affordable, do you know if internet, electricity etc. is included in those prices?

My boyfriend lived in Deans Hall, It's lovely. Electricity and internet included. Washing facilities on site, Internet is good too.

housetypeb · 30-06-2013 4:26pm

4 bed house to let at lower end of barracks street-around the corner from Deans hall, 1500/month, bins, internet/wifi and basic cable with flat screen tv provided by landlord, your only bills will be rent and the esb and gas.

3fullback · 30-06-2013 4:47pm

In university halls does your rent cover ESB etc. ?? I know there's an initial deposit at the beginning could anyone explain please ? Thanks !

Mickeroo · 30-06-2013 5:04pm

3fullback wrote: »

In university halls does your rent cover ESB etc. ?? I know there's an initial deposit at the beginning could anyone explain please ? Thanks !

I don't really know how the deposit works but when they e-mailed me back they said bills were included in rent.

3fullback · 30-06-2013 5:34pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

I don't really know how the deposit works but when they e-mailed me back they said bills were included in rent.

I'd presume it would have to be , fact it's a apt complex and part of ucc acomm ! Anyone else have any experience !?

IHeartChemistry · 01-07-2013 3:57pm

3fullback wrote: »

I'd presume it would have to be , fact it's a apt complex and part of ucc acomm ! Anyone else have any experience !?

Lived in Uni Hall last year and going back again in September! Ask away

Yes, bills are paid. Everything is covered apart from washing machines

Rooms are lovely, apartments are amazing and it's so quiet. Internet is being fixed this year so it'll be a lot better and there is never any hassle from the wardens, it's very handy like.

3fullback · 01-07-2013 4:50pm

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Lived in Uni Hall last year and going back again in September! Ask away

Yes, bills are paid. Everything is covered apart from washing machines Rooms are lovely, apartments are amazing and it's so quiet. Internet is being fixed this year so it'll be a lot better and there is never any hassle from the wardens, it's very handy like.

That's brill thanks for your help, does everyone get to know each other ? also how many to an apt ?

Any other adivce you can give me would be great ðŸ˜႒!

Thanks so much

IHeartChemistry · 01-07-2013 7:34pm

3fullback wrote: »

That's brill thanks for your help, does everyone get to know each other ? also how many to an apt ?

Any other adivce you can give me would be great ðŸ˜႒!

Thanks so much

They organise events so you can get to know people! It could be anything from 2 to 5 people per apt.

Location is great - close to college and has all the shops nearby. Sinead - the woman in charge is also very approachable. Never had any issues with her.

Anything else?

starlit · 01-07-2013 8:24pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Thanks, that looks a lot more affordable, do you know if internet, electricity etc. is included in those prices?

Im not really sure as dont know of anyone who lived there but it would be for most student accommodation. Electricity and bills might be seperate. Internet might be wifi. Best get in contact with them to find out for sure of the details.

3fullback · 01-07-2013 9:45pm

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

They organise events so you can get to know people! It could be anything from 2 to 5 people per apt.

Location is great - close to college and has all the shops nearby. Sinead - the woman in charge is also very approachable. Never had any issues with her.

Anything else?

Thanks again I'm going on my own so a bit apprehensive ! But seems great !

Mickeroo · 03-07-2013 4:44pm

Anyone have any experience with the victoria Station apartments?

Canyon86 · 04-07-2013 4:40pm

;)Advice to those looking for house accomodation!

take a walk up through college,magazine,highfield road and look at the houses,,

They usually have signs at the front 'Room available' etc.

I did this the last 5 years in UCC and always found a house,

You could arrange multiple viewings for different houses etc

bah94 · 04-07-2013 11:58pm

I've stayed in Brookfield this year and my friends have atayed in vic mills and the two main issues my friends would have with vic mills is the distance and the broadband is shockng over there (theres a limit to how much each person can use a day) if you don't mind sharing a bathroom i'd def recommend brookfield!!

jesus!tony · 08-07-2013 10:48pm

Korasa wrote: »

Allo lads. Found out today I got my place in UCC so it looks like I will be taking up my booking for Castlewhite. Wondering what the place is like to live in to be honest. Spent some time there a few years ago and it seemed nice enough. How are the people there? Is it madly noisy or do people keep it low? And most importantly, is the internet there any good or will I have to pick up a 3g stick? thanks in advance.

The accommodation itself is brilliant. Great heating, great kitchen, brilliant location near campus and your bedroom is really nice. The internet is connected upto main campus so all you have to do is register your devices in the boole basement, no need of a stick. I would say to put in that you dont want to live on the ground floor cause of the amount of people that pass by in a day is crazy. I was there two years ago and the crowd is mainly chinese and people from the middle east. They are all quiet and friendly although they tend not to mix. There is always a crowd of Irish people though and if you make the effort you will make friends

jesus!tony · 08-07-2013 10:50pm

Mickeroo wrote: »

Anyone have any experience with the victoria Station apartments?

I would go with faranlea hall if you are living in that area

pollyc_13 · 12-07-2013 6:29pm

Hey everyone,

I will be studying at UCC as an international student for the autumn semester from Canada, super excited

Since I'll be the equivalent of a 4th year, I submitted an application to stay at University Hall so I'll have a quieter place to study and hopefully more students my age. From what I've read it seems like a nice place to stay. Can anyone tell me the types of students who typically live there (Masters, Undergrads, local, visiting/international)? Just curious.

Also, I just submitted the online application today, what are the chances I'll get my first choice? I'm only here for the autumn semester...

Thanks!

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