NUIM First Years Discussion Thread

Dee15 · 25-08-2014 12:52pm

Business and management anybody?

thelad95 · 25-08-2014 1:16pm

Dee15 wrote: »

Business and management anybody?

Me! I finally found someone else :-P Are you planning on doing the three year course or the four year course?

Dee15 · 25-08-2014 1:25pm

thelad95 wrote: »

Me! I finally found someone else :-P Are you planning on doing the three year course or the four year course?

I actually know 3 other girls from school doing the course aswell but would rather get to know new people! I presume the 4 year one, when do we have to choose?

thelad95 · 25-08-2014 1:28pm

Dee15 wrote: »

I actually know 3 other girls from school doing the course aswell but would rather get to know new people! I presume the 4 year one, when do we have to choose?

I don't know actually! Probably not until second year I'd say. Are you staying on campus?

Dee15 · 25-08-2014 1:36pm

thelad95 wrote: »

I don't know actually! Probably not until second year I'd say. Are you staying on campus?

Probably! No i live out in castleknock so commuting, you?

thelad95 · 25-08-2014 2:02pm

Dee15 wrote: »

Probably! No i live out in castleknock so commuting, you?

Na I'm living off campus

€90 a week so not too bad

Dee15 · 25-08-2014 2:14pm

thelad95 wrote: »

Na I'm living off campus €90 a week so not too bad

At least you have somewhere to stay after nights out! Haven't a clue how ill get home

thelad95 · 25-08-2014 2:18pm

Dee15 wrote: »

At least you have somewhere to stay after nights out! Haven't a clue how ill get home

Does the DART not run out to Maynooth? I'm not sure what time it stops at though. You'll have to find somewhere to stay :P

Dee15 · 25-08-2014 2:21pm

thelad95 wrote: »

Does the DART not run out to Maynooth? I'm not sure what time it stops at though. You'll have to find somewhere to stay :P

I'm not sure, pretty certain everything stops before 12! That's my plan, friends with accommodation :P

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 25-08-2014 2:29pm

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Watch it donkeyoaty0099

thelad95 · 25-08-2014 2:30pm

Dee15 wrote: »

I'm not sure, pretty certain everything stops before 12! That's my plan, friends with accommodation :P

Nice one. I'm not sure whether or not to stay in Maynooth for the whole orientation week as there seems to be something on every night!

thelad95 · 25-08-2014 2:31pm

donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »

Ah jaysus just ride him and be done with it.

F*ck off I have a girlfriend! :mad::p

Dee15 · 25-08-2014 2:32pm

donkeyoaty0099 wrote: »

Ah jaysus just ride him and be done with it.

Not really my style but sure whatever you're into

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Dee15 · 25-08-2014 2:36pm

thelad95 wrote: »

Nice one. I'm not sure whether or not to stay in Maynooth for the whole orientation week as there seems to be something on every night!

I would, it sounds great! I'd better go cos SOME people are getting the wrong idea from a friendly conversation. See you in maynooth

blackkeyes · 25-08-2014 3:01pm

Hah funny

blackkeyes · 25-08-2014 3:02pm

Hah funny

Stinjy · 25-08-2014 4:01pm

Dee15 wrote: »

At least you have somewhere to stay after nights out! Haven't a clue how ill get home

I went from Blanch - 8:25 train for a 9 OClock class unless you have a class test then you should be getting the 7:45 just to be sure, autumn and winter and well pretty much any time the trains can be late .... but classes dont usually start until 9:05..

Last train is like half 11 or 12 dont worry youre bound to make friends with people who are living near by even if its not on campus... like 90% of my friends lived out there... once youre not fuasy about sleeping on a floor or couch!

XxMCRxBabyxX · 25-08-2014 4:14pm

Stinjy wrote: »

once youre not fuasy about sleeping on a floor or couch!

If you're fussy about that they you shouldn't bother being a student! :-D

Firinneg · 25-08-2014 4:22pm

Accommodation help please! Anyone have a room? I really don't want digs! Also group 2 anyone?

Stinjy · 25-08-2014 7:24pm

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

If you're fussy about that they you shouldn't bother being a student! :-D

Well two years of going out and sleeping on cold wooden floors under a jacket.. that wasnt fun the next two we got spoiled and got really comfy couches :P

e94a · 25-08-2014 8:30pm

Anyone doing social science?:B

zl1whqvjs75cdy · 26-08-2014 9:26am

Keep an eye for inflatable mattresses in Lidl/Aldi. I got a great double one for 20 quid with an electric pump. Well worth the investment.

9bred4 · 26-08-2014 1:42pm

Hargadon - Apartment No 11 anybody??

miissjuly · 27-08-2014 1:38am

9bred4 wrote: »

Hargadon - Apartment No 11 anybody??

Hargadon sounds so dangerous..

9bred4 · 27-08-2014 1:41am

miissjuly wrote: »

Hargadon sounds so dangerous..

Harry Potter Style!

miissjuly · 27-08-2014 2:22am

9bred4 wrote: »

Harry Potter Style!

The south campus actually looks like those buildings in Harry Potter. :P

jDicey · 27-08-2014 11:13pm

Waheeey, first years! Who's in Rye Hall? Can't wait to do some splorin'! Too many exclamations?

Thwip! · 28-08-2014 12:14am

Back in my day all first years living on campus went around knocking on each others' doors and introduced themselves to their neighbours on the first night.

XxMCRxBabyxX · 28-08-2014 12:53am

Back in my day we met our neighbours by hanging outside the building with unicyclists and fire breathing displays.

Actual True Story.

miissjuly · 29-08-2014 12:21pm

Help! I just received a letter from fees and grants office to pay the student contribution and student levy fee. I applied for susi grant but it's still in process (there's no reason why I shouldn't be getting it) so I heard if you are eligible for susi you don't need to pay the student contribution fee. How does that work? I am told to pay the fees online prior to registration but I also read a post by a boardsie that you don't have to pay just have to show evidence of your application for a susi grant when you go there to register. Registration for me is on the 17th of September what am I to do now?

banquo · 29-08-2014 12:30pm

Pay the student levy, and on registration day bring your letter from SUSI that says you're eligible for a grant. They'll take that, photocopy it and enrol you.

Even if you don't have that, just tell them you're expecting it soon. It's pretty much impossible to get turned away on registration day unless:

1) You're a homeless person just looking for company and decided to hang out in the Fees & Grants Office, or

2) You're actually on the grounds of the wrong college.

You'll be fine.

Swan Curry · 06-09-2014 2:58am

Anyone else doing European Studies?German's my language but I'm not sure what to choose for the other subject,I'm thinking either Sociology or History.

Zemuppet · 07-09-2014 5:53pm

Just wondering, does anyone know where on campus the mature student orientation starts tomorrow. Lost my fecking timetable, great way to get back to full time education

Stinjy · 07-09-2014 5:59pm

Zemuppet wrote: »

Just wondering, does anyone know where on campus the mature student orientation starts tomorrow. Lost my fecking timetable, great way to get back to full time education

I imagine theres an online timetable if you can navigate the site... I'll look it up for you if the computer starts working....

Karmaa · 07-09-2014 6:54pm

Zemuppet wrote: »

Just wondering, does anyone know where on campus the mature student orientation starts tomorrow. Lost my fecking timetable, great way to get back to full time education

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/assets/document/NUI%20First%20Week%20Guide%202014%20%28Final%20Draft%29.pdf

I'm sure you'll find it in this guide.

9bred4 · 08-09-2014 2:03pm

Ok so what do I need done prior to registration day? I've paid for semester 1 accom. Going to pay the student levy fee. Brining a form showing my grant application. Bringing my passport as proof of me. My CAO offer letter.

What else do I need to do? Do I need to register online or anything?

Ace of Hearts · 08-09-2014 2:46pm

Anyone else having problems with the student web services? I'm having difficulty with the registration. Every time I click on "I accept" for Step 1, it will not let me progress. It tells me to please complete step 1. WTF? Is there something obvious that I am not doing?

Lara_15 · 08-09-2014 2:53pm

SportsMad1 wrote:

Anyone else having problems with the student web services? I'm having difficulty with the registration. Every time I click on "I accept" for Step 1, it will not let me progress. It tells me to please complete step 1. WTF? Is there something obvious that I am not doing?

I dont think 1st years are able to register online, think we can only do it on the day

Ace of Hearts · 08-09-2014 3:21pm

Lara_15 wrote: »

I dont think 1st years are able to register online, think we can only do it on the day

Are you sure? I received a letter saying that payment of fees (student levy and/or student contribution) must be made online prior to the date of registration. Did you receive this letter?

9bred4 · 08-09-2014 4:25pm

I reckon you just pay online without registering. It'll be logged with your account

Ace of Hearts · 08-09-2014 4:48pm

9bred4 wrote: »

I reckon you just pay online without registering. It'll be logged with your account

Ah, you're right, my mistake. I thought I had to go through the whole on-line registration process in order to pay the fees. I see that these are completely unrelated issues. Sorry for the confusion caused!!!

Picasso711 · 10-09-2014 7:54pm

Hodor is going yo be at Game of Thrones night

that should be a great night

thelad95 · 10-09-2014 9:15pm

Sorry but am I the only one here who hasn't a clue about Game of Thrones?

Lara_15 · 10-09-2014 9:19pm

thelad95 wrote:

Sorry but am I the only one here who hasn't a clue about Game of Thrones?

no interest in it whatsoever

Lara_15 · 10-09-2014 9:20pm

thelad95 wrote:

Sorry but am I the only one here who hasn't a clue about Game of Thrones?

no interest in it whatsoever

XxMCRxBabyxX · 10-09-2014 9:50pm

thelad95 wrote: »

Sorry but am I the only one here who hasn't a clue about Game of Thrones?

I've seen one episode and a man's head was smashed in. That's it.

banquo · 10-09-2014 11:11pm

Person: Oh man, have you not seen GoT? It's got dragons and magic and a midget and–

Me: Stop right there.

Lara_15 · 10-09-2014 11:33pm

we should gather a group of non GoT people and all head out to mantra or the roost that night

Picasso711 · 10-09-2014 11:54pm

You are really missing out... Its easy to write things off when you have not tried them, most people do write GoT off at first but I have not met anyone who has given it a fair chance - not enjoy it...

Enjoy mantra anyways... I am sure you won't be missed....

Lara_15 · 11-09-2014 12:26am

Picasso711 wrote:

Enjoy mantra anyways... I am sure you won't be missed....

whoah chill haha

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