D.I.T Newbies - 2012/13

Doylers · 21-06-2012 10:22pm

JohnMc1 wrote: »

I was just emailed that i was accepted for DT010 Electrical Services Engineering yesterday. Just looking into places to stay now.

How did you apply? CAO with old leaving from a few years ago?

overshoot · 21-06-2012 10:23pm

Isis20 wrote: »

Im planning to study at DIT, but I was wondering; those modules you take, is that like a case you have to work on (and is is mostly paperwork) or do you take classes, pay attention and take a test after about 3 months?

it will vary from course to course and module to module (so more info than DIT is needed if you want to know what to expect!), with the modularisation you must pass both semesters (even if it is by compensation), some may just have a test at the end, others may have graded essays to write, depending on what your doing there may be labs and you have to write reports on that. you cannot (experience with usless fecker of a structures lecturer) be marked on attendance, but it is advisable for the notes and obviously with stuff like labs if your not there to do it well....

Isis20 · 22-06-2012 9:28am

overshoot wrote: »

it will vary from course to course and module to module (so more info than DIT is needed if you want to know what to expect!), with the modularisation you must pass both semesters (even if it is by compensation), some may just have a test at the end, others may have graded essays to write, depending on what your doing there may be labs and you have to write reports on that. you cannot (experience with usless fecker of a structures lecturer) be marked on attendance, but it is advisable for the notes and obviously with stuff like labs if your not there to do it well....

Thank you for the info

I was hoping to take; 'English for Academic Purposes', 'Multimedia Technology in Commerce', either 'Irish Cultural Studies' or 'Managing Cultural Diversity' and last but not least, some marketing courses like - (International) Marketing,
- Principeles of Marketing,
- Strategic Marketing,
- Digital Marketing Management,
- A Social Sciene Perspective on Marketing

By any chance, got some info on these?

evilberry · 23-06-2012 10:29am

DIT249, anybody else wishes to sell their souls to IT?

lilsparkle69 · 26-06-2012 7:45pm

Hey starting Vis Comm in Sep. Can`t wait!

Anyone else?

oB1 · 29-06-2012 11:52am

evilberry wrote: »

DIT249, anybody else wishes to sell their souls to IT?

Haha there is alot of us, maybe not that course, but alot of us interested in Computing

oB1 · 29-06-2012 11:53am

lilsparkle69 wrote: »

Hey starting Vis Comm in Sep. Can`t wait! Anyone else?

Not Vis Comm specifically nope, Studying DT211 (Computing) myself

RoebuckWilson · 05-07-2012 1:20pm

Yupyaboya! Got my first choice DT341 Marketing this morning! Yipeeeee! See ye in September

Isis20 · 05-07-2012 2:03pm

ghpeople wrote: »

Yupyaboya! Got my first choice DT341 Marketing this morning! Yipeeeee! See ye in September

Im happy for ya

Whatsername92 · 07-07-2012 4:40pm

Hey folks!

Will hopefully be starting in DIT Aungier St in September (pending LC results!) but I'm 20 too because I repeated the Leaving Cert (bless my patience! :P )
Hoping to get a job while I'm there and work weekends, since I'm from the Midlands and commuting back and forth every week would be ridiculously expensive!
Also hoping to get my own accommodation as the student accommodation appears quite restrictive (though that could just be me! :P )

Anywho, just thought I'd say hey! Might see some of you around in September!

Whatsernamex33 · 08-07-2012 3:09pm

DT212 Science, anyone? Never would have thought for the life of me, I'd possibly end up studying science. :P

Anyone else possibly joining me?

vtolenti89 · 08-07-2012 11:49pm

Hey dudes, how's it going?

I've received an unconditional offer for DT090E - MSc in Engineering Simulation and Modelling, and i was wondering if u got any idea about the timetable and how is this course like?

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering and have worked a while on development and manufacturing engineering areas.

Thanks all!

GaelicAnna · 09-07-2012 6:40pm

Hi All

I have been lucky enough to be accepted into DIT for the forthcoming BA Hons in Social Care. I am a mature student and judging by the photographs on their website of previous 'mature' students on planned social events.....I would say I'm VERY mature. They all look very young!That doesn't deter me however, I slot in everywhere and make friends easy. There is not a day goes by that I don't log on to the DIT website to navigate my way around the information provided and I have joined the DIT Mature Society on facebook, and the DIT students union on facebook. I'm totally embracing this student life and will crack up with laughter the day I get my student card!! Roll on september

Anna

Aard · 09-07-2012 8:40pm

Anna, there were four mature students out of ~25 in my first year. With some shared classes, it meant that there were at least four people over the age of forty in many of the classes. To be honest, it's a much better environment the more mixed it is, and everybody is more than happy to have some older faces around. Many mature students come in via the DIT Access programme, so you're unlikely to be the only one. I'm led to believe that the support services for mature students are very good too.

GaelicAnna · 09-07-2012 8:58pm

Thanks for that Aard. I agree, its more interesting and varied when there is a mix of backrounds. We all have something that we can bring to the table. I didn't get in via the Access route, I applied through the CAO. I'm so excited.

Tenks · 13-07-2012 1:20pm

I just got accepted into 2nd year of Journalism, after last week being told that the course was completely full! Delighted.

ConTheCat · 14-07-2012 11:27am

Hmm feel like I'm missing out, haven't been offered a place in any of my courses

Really looking forward to it all now but at the same time I'm crapping it

Accomodation is going to be the worst

evilberry · 14-07-2012 12:01pm

ConTheCat, where did you apply?

and btw - will all of yous go for a full-time courses or are there any part-time prospective students or full time workers here as well?

ConTheCat · 15-07-2012 2:57pm

evilberry wrote: »

ConTheCat, where did you apply?

DIT Cathal Brugha!

GaelicAnna · 16-07-2012 6:39pm

I will be full time in Mountjoy Square.

FTS · 18-07-2012 12:49am

ghpeople wrote: »

Yupyaboya! Got my first choice DT341 Marketing this morning! Yipeeeee! See ye in September

I have this down as my first choice too, and I already have my results as I did my LC last year. How did you get it already?

oB1 · 18-07-2012 6:59am

FTS wrote: »

ghpeople wrote: »

Yupyaboya! Got my first choice DT341 Marketing this morning! Yipeeeee! See ye in September

I have this down as my first choice too, and I already have my results as I did my LC last year. How did you get it already?

This could be due to several reasons:

>> You will be assessed along with all of the other LCs in August
>> You have not been successfull in obtaining a place , due to grades

If I where a betting man, I'd say it's the first one, as even though you already have the results, your still entering using that route, and they don't review leaving certs unti august.

I got my place on DT211 offered in July this year as I deferred it last year, and last year I also got it in July as I entered VIA FETAC.

I would assume it was the same case for a lot of others here.

I would advise to give admissions a quick call and or email, they where VERY helpfull to me in the past , they may be even able to tell you if you have a place or not.

RoebuckWilson · 18-07-2012 10:12am

FTS wrote: »

I have this down as my first choice too, and I already have my results as I did my LC last year. How did you get it already?

Hey FTS

I'm a mature student... saw a few posted in previous years that deferred placed and a lot of DIT placed generally were in the August round.

Pigwidgeon · 18-07-2012 10:58am

FTS wrote: »

ghpeople wrote: »

Yupyaboya! Got my first choice DT341 Marketing this morning! Yipeeeee! See ye in September

I have this down as my first choice too, and I already have my results as I did my LC last year. How did you get it already?

I was the same last year, you'll get your offer with the other lc students

oB1 · 23-07-2012 3:38pm

Guys,

Anyone know RE: Grant applicants, how the " Paying of fees " will work?

As i wouldn't have the money up front to pay for it, do DIT put a hold on paying them, until i hear back from Grant?

If so, is there any restrictions to this, IE no student card or whatever... etc..?

RoebuckWilson · 23-07-2012 3:54pm

I mailed DIT myself to ask the same thing; and to make plans in case I'm turned down; this is what I got back - hope it helps.

"Students will be given 3 options for payment on Registration –
1. To pay in full and register.
2. To pay 50% of fees due and register and pay balance in January 2013 before 2nd Semester
3. If a student is applying for a grant they may register without making a payment, declare their grant application details online and then await the decision of the grant awarding Body."

oB1 · 23-07-2012 4:01pm

ghpeople wrote: »

I mailed DIT myself to ask the same thing; and to make plans in case I'm turned down; this is what I got back - hope it helps.

"Students will be given 3 options for payment on Registration –
1. To pay in full and register.
2. To pay 50% of fees due and register and pay balance in January 2013 before 2nd Semester
3. If a student is applying for a grant they may register without making a payment, declare their grant application details online and then await the decision of the grant awarding Body."

Brilliant! - thanks alot for the response, that's exactly what i was looking for.

I am FULLY dependent on the grant, so have no choice but to wait for it, glad they accommodate that.

Cheers!

esposito · 24-07-2012 1:15pm

Hey, Im doing DT028 Transport Operations & Technology. Coming in as a "mature student". Anyone else doing this?

oB1 · 24-07-2012 3:13pm

esposito wrote: »

Hey, Im doing DT028 Transport Operations & Technology. Coming in as a "mature student". Anyone else doing this?

Doing DT211 ( Computing ) myself;

I know someone that done that course you are starting on - and he thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed it, and is now reaping the benefits fully qualified and working in the public sector.

Sorry i can comment on this course itself, but thought id share, some good news at least

esposito · 24-07-2012 3:57pm

RobertHopkins wrote: »

Doing DT211 ( Computing ) myself;

I know someone that done that course you are starting on - and he thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed it, and is now reaping the benefits fully qualified and working in the public sector.

Sorry i can comment on this course itself, but thought id share, some good news at least

Oh thats promising news indeed!! Really excited about this course as I'm finally doing something I'm genuinely interested in.

Good luck with your course and cheers for the reply!

G_R · 24-07-2012 4:35pm

Just about the Grant and paying of fees, just want to reassure everyone, DIT are really accommodating when it comes to that. When I was in first year I didn't get my grant approved till Easter, but there was no restrictions at all, one I showed them letter from the awarding body saying a decision was pending.

KizzyMonster · 25-07-2012 2:29pm

I'm starting in DIT in September, at 23 it will be my third college...
My main questions are regarding sports clubs and facilities...
Anyone got any information on the swimming and waterpolo club?
Or where I can even find information, all the websites are awfully updated...

ASOT · 25-07-2012 5:10pm

esposito wrote: »

Hey, Im doing DT028 Transport Operations & Technology. Coming in as a "mature student". Anyone else doing this?

Nearly positive il be awarded this course, second time applying through the cao after I took a year out last year.

Looks a good course!

esposito · 25-07-2012 10:39pm

ASOT wrote: »

Nearly positive il be awarded this course, second time applying through the cao after I took a year out last year.

Looks a good course!

Yep it does indeed. Looking forward to the work placement in third year, an airline/airport or railway station for me!! But who knows I could develop other interests as the course progresses

ASOT · 26-07-2012 12:41pm

esposito wrote: »

Yep it does indeed. Looking forward to the work placement in third year, an airline/airport or railway station for me!! But who knows I could develop other interests as the course progresses

Yeah I mainly want to go into the airline industry so unless I change interests that will be my goal to! The college is right beside my new gym so it's a double whammy for me

schtat · 28-07-2012 10:02pm

Hi folks,

I'm starting DT249 in September (BSc Information Systems and Information Technology) as a mature student. Looking forward to it although kinda hoping working full-time doesn't finish me off(!).

Anyone else on here doing this one?

Cheers,
Ken

Clandestern · 29-07-2012 4:25am

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. Not sure if I need to introduce myself somewhere, this forum is full of info!

By the way, replying to the previous message, I will attend DT249 as well, not sure If I go in as a mature student (turned 23 this month)

oB1 · 29-07-2012 11:36pm

Clandestern wrote: »

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. Not sure if I need to introduce myself somewhere, this forum is full of info!

By the way, replying to the previous message, I will attend DT249 as well, not sure If I go in as a mature student (turned 23 this month)

Welcome to Boards.ie - You will now find yourself spending most of your time procrastinating here

Aaah no, but really, welcome to the forum

oB1 · 30-07-2012 6:09pm

Any ideas when the welcome packs come out? - Accepted my course like 3 weeks ago

R

G_R · 30-07-2012 8:29pm

RobertHopkins wrote: »

Any ideas when the welcome packs come out? - Accepted my course like 3 weeks ago

R

Probably get sent out after the CAO Offers I'd say

RonanM123 · 01-08-2012 12:10am

Hi all, hope to start at DIT in Sep, plan on doing DT365 but I also have DT354 and DT315.

G_R · 01-08-2012 12:36pm

RonanM123 wrote: »

Hi all, hope to start at DIT in Sep, plan on doing DT365 but I also have DT354 and DT315.

I'm in 365/3 now, so if you get it and ever have any questions let me know!

evilberry · 06-08-2012 6:30pm

schtat wrote: »

Hi folks,

I'm starting DT249 in September (BSc Information Systems and Information Technology) as a mature student. Looking forward to it although kinda hoping working full-time doesn't finish me off(!).

Anyone else on here doing this one?

Cheers,
Ken

You're definitely not the only one! The only difference actually is after my IT studies in a different country before I've gotten straight into the second year which is completely awesome cause I thought I would have to start from scratch.

My boyfriend applied for a regular entry though, so probably you'll get to see each other there sometimes.

I wouldn't be scared of working on a full-time basis though, my friend's on the second year now and I've been told if one only has a passion for it it will go very smoothly for them.

ebjarrell · 06-08-2012 9:21pm

I'll be starting the Access Course but I'm 43. I'll be feeling like a grandpa walking around all you guys and girls.

MikkaD · 07-08-2012 11:51am

esposito wrote: »

Yep it does indeed. Looking forward to the work placement in third year, an airline/airport or railway station for me!! But who knows I could develop other interests as the course progresses

Im going into third year DT028 in sept, hoping to do my placement with Aer Lingus in the air cargo department..when I started the course all I wanted to do was work in road freight! ye will enjoy the course.. most of the lecturers are good and help you out a lot,,

esposito · 07-08-2012 4:00pm

MikkaD wrote: »

Im going into third year DT028 in sept, hoping to do my placement with Aer Lingus in the air cargo department..when I started the course all I wanted to do was work in road freight! ye will enjoy the course.. most of the lecturers are good and help you out a lot,,

That sounds awesome. Would love to do the placement with Aer Lingus or Ryanair. Have you gone on many class trips to airports/railway stations/ ports?

MikkaD · 07-08-2012 6:06pm

esposito wrote: »

That sounds awesome. Would love to do the placement with Aer Lingus or Ryanair. Have you gone on many class trips to airports/railway stations/ ports?

It should be no problem to get a placement with one of the airlines. yea there will be lots of class trips in the first 2 years, we went to Dublin port twice, Aer Lingus cargo department, luas depot at bluebell, navy base in Cork, air corps base, tesco warehouse in Drogheda and transport show in Birmingham..

esposito · 07-08-2012 8:15pm

MikkaD wrote: »

It should be no problem to get a placement with one of the airlines. yea there will be lots of class trips in the first 2 years, we went to Dublin port twice, Aer Lingus cargo department, luas depot at bluebell, navy base in Cork, air corps base, tesco warehouse in Drogheda and transport show in Birmingham..

Thats good to know about the placements. Some interesting places there, tesco warehouse!! Really looking forward to the class trips, should be fun. Have you any idea on what you want to do your dissertation on yet?

MikkaD · 07-08-2012 10:11pm

esposito wrote: »

Thats good to know about the placements. Some interesting places there, tesco warehouse!! Really looking forward to the class trips, should be fun. Have you any idea on what you want to do your dissertation on yet?

Tesco warehouse is actually a good trip.. the place is about 10 times the size of a football pitch and works like clockwork inside.. no idea on the dissertation yet.. will have to start thinking about it soon though!

esposito · 07-08-2012 10:21pm

MikkaD wrote: »

Tesco warehouse is actually a good trip.. the place is about 10 times the size of a football pitch and works like clockwork inside.. no idea on the dissertation yet.. will have to start thinking about it soon though!

Haha sounds good. Yeah i'll be giving it a good think over the next year or 2. Was told by the head of the transport school that it has to relate to your work placement.

D.I.T Newbies - 2012/13

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