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  • #302
    Bicycle
    Registered Users Posts: 798 ✭✭✭Bicycle


    OK confused Irish Mammy here.

    Please forgive me if I've missed what I'm looking for in the earlier parts of this thread.

    My daughter is heading to Vic Lodge in the next week or so. Hopefully she has an en-suite (I'm confused by the e-mails etc but will try to clarify on Monday).

    So, we have the following:

    Duvet
    Pillows
    Bed Linen
    Towels
    Bath Mat

    All the personal stuff (clothes, toiletries, etc etc).

    What else does she need?

    Do I need to give her a kettle or a microwave or a fan heater?
    Does she need to bring down a desktop/laptop for her room?

    What have I forgotten? (of COURSE I've forgotten something :p)

    Thanks in advance.


  • #303
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    Bicycle wrote: »
    OK confused Irish Mammy here.

    Please forgive me if I've missed what I'm looking for in the earlier parts of this thread.

    My daughter is heading to Vic Lodge in the next week or so. Hopefully she has an en-suite (I'm confused by the e-mails etc but will try to clarify on Monday).

    So, we have the following:

    Duvet
    Pillows
    Bed Linen
    Towels
    Bath Mat

    All the personal stuff (clothes, toiletries, etc etc).

    What else does she need?

    Do I need to give her a kettle or a microwave or a fan heater?
    Does she need to bring down a desktop/laptop for her room?

    What have I forgotten? (of COURSE I've forgotten something :p)

    Thanks in advance.

    Hi confused Irish mammy. :D

    As a student heading into their 5th year of UCC, rest assured, your daughter will be fine. I've lived in Castlewhite and in Victoria Mills (this will be my 4th year there), and student accommodation supplies basic things like kettles, heaters in the bedrooms and sitting rooms, and microwaves so you don't need to lug down things like that. Just bed linen, personal items, and yes, she'll need her own laptop/desktop if she wants to access the internet from her room. Also, bring down loads of food and things like teabags, her own bowl and mug from home... she'll thank you for it later. ;)

    Ps: An ensuite room in Vic Lodge is €200 dearer than one without so they should be able to tell you over the phone which one your daughter will have. Forget emailing, things take way too long to clarify. Here's a link you might find useful: http://www.ucccampusaccommodation.com/student/victoria-lodgestudent.asp


  • #304
    Bicycle
    Registered Users Posts: 798 ✭✭✭Bicycle


    Nicole,

    Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help.

    You've been really kind.


  • #305
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    Not a bother! If you have any other questions feel free to send me a private message and I'll do my best to help. :)


  • #306
    jreanor
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭jreanor


    What's the internet like in Castlewhite? I know its the college wifi but whats the speed like and is there any blocking(P2P any traffic)


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  • #307
    rosebud93
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭rosebud93


    can anyone tell me how much it is to do a load of washing at victoria lodge?! moving in in a couple of weeks =)


  • #308
    IHeartChemistry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,756 ✭✭✭IHeartChemistry


    rosebud93 wrote: »
    can anyone tell me how much it is to do a load of washing at victoria lodge?! moving in in a couple of weeks =)


    Me too :D Handy question...or else it'll be back to mom every weekend with a bag full of dirty clothes :p At least someone is thinking of the practical stuff :P


  • #309
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    jreanor wrote: »
    What's the internet like in Castlewhite? I know its the college wifi but whats the speed like and is there any blocking(P2P any traffic)

    Castlewhite internet is excellent.
    rosebud93 wrote: »
    can anyone tell me how much it is to do a load of washing at victoria lodge?! moving in in a couple of weeks =)

    Going by Vic Mills price, its probably around 5eur.


  • #310
    Richard Cranium
    Registered Users Posts: 656 ✭✭✭Richard Cranium


    It was about a fiver in Farranlea too. It was cheaper if you didn't bother with the tumble dryer though. I think everywhere charges the about the same, apart from Vic Station, which was free.


  • #311
    rosebud93
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭rosebud93


    ta guys. crazy prices to clean clothes!!


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  • #312
    rosebud93
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭rosebud93


    IHeartChemistry wrote: »
    Me too :D Handy question...or else it'll be back to mom every weekend with a bag full of dirty clothes :p At least someone is thinking of the practical stuff :P

    its expensive! i won't have the option of going back up to clare every weekend!


  • #313
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    Just don't buy 2 cups of coffee for the week and you'll have the cash. Prioritize... caffiene buzz or clean clothes? ;)


  • #314
    Richard Cranium
    Registered Users Posts: 656 ✭✭✭Richard Cranium


    Or make friends with someone in Vic Station, or someone in a house with a washing machine. That's what I did :P


  • #315
    jackh08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭jackh08


    Hi, i really need help!

    I'm going into first year at ucc and i still have no idea what to do about accommodation. what are good places for first years, are the rooms all gone yet?
    And if you get a place somewhere, are you with other first years or will they just throw you in with anyone? also what are digs like?
    I know I should've done something sooner but i didnt know where i was going
    thanks!


  • #316
    leavingcert
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭leavingcert


    just wondering if us victoria lodgers are moving in this Friday?


  • #317
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    jackh08 wrote: »
    Hi, i really need help!

    I'm going into first year at ucc and i still have no idea what to do about accommodation. what are good places for first years, are the rooms all gone yet?
    And if you get a place somewhere, are you with other first years or will they just throw you in with anyone? also what are digs like?
    I know I should've done something sooner but i didnt know where i was going
    thanks!

    Hi Jack,

    http://www.ucccampusaccommodation.com/student/indexstudent.asp

    Check out the complexes here and give them a ring as soon as possible.


  • #318
    bored.com
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭bored.com


    Hey, just wondering has anyone lived in the postgraduate campus Dennehys Cross and whats that like? Thanks.


  • #319
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    bored.com wrote: »
    Hey, just wondering has anyone lived in the postgraduate campus Dennehys Cross and whats that like? Thanks.

    I haven't lived there but have been there a few times. It is gorgeous inside! Bedrooms were ensuite, double beds. Stunning living room and kitchen, leather couches and massive tv... hmm, why didn't I live there this year? :confused:


  • #320
    IHeartChemistry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,756 ✭✭✭IHeartChemistry


    rosebud93 wrote: »
    its expensive! i won't have the option of going back up to clare every weekend!


    Ahh, I live in Limerick so it's ok as long as I get the usit card back in check!


  • #321
    Jay P
    Registered Users Posts: 4,944 ✭✭✭Jay P


    IHeartChemistry wrote: »
    Ahh, I live in Limerick so it's ok as long as I get the usit card back in check!

    If you plan on getting the bus to Limerick, don't bother. The College ID is grand as proof that you're a student. It's also accepted in any of the places that offer student discounts. The only reason you'd get a USIT card would be for the train, but the train takes a lot longer than the bus, and the train station is fairly out of the way, so you'd be much better off just getting the bus.


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  • #322
    mvatki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mvatki


    NicoleL88 wrote: »
    Hi confused Irish mammy. :D

    As a student heading into their 5th year of UCC, rest assured, your daughter will be fine. I've lived in Castlewhite and in Victoria Mills (this will be my 4th year there), and student accommodation supplies basic things like kettles, heaters in the bedrooms and sitting rooms, and microwaves so you don't need to lug down things like that. Just bed linen, personal items, and yes, she'll need her own laptop/desktop if she wants to access the internet from her room. Also, bring down loads of food and things like teabags, her own bowl and mug from home... she'll thank you for it later. ;)

    Ps: An ensuite room in Vic Lodge is €200 dearer than one without so they should be able to tell you over the phone which one your daughter will have. Forget emailing, things take way too long to clarify. Here's a link you might find useful: http://www.ucccampusaccommodation.com/student/victoria-lodgestudent.asp
    I'm an int'l student from the States and I booked Vic. Lodge a while back. I got an email a few days ago from victorialodge@ucc.ie promising an "induction email" would be sent from e-induction@ucc.ie on Aug 27th. I still haven't gotten this promised email. I sent them an email but no reply. Does anyone know what the "induction email" is all about? What should I do?


  • #323
    ngocout
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭ngocout


    mvatki wrote: »
    I'm a int'l student from the States and I booked Vic. Lodge a while back. I got an email a while ago from victorialodge@ucc.ie promising an "induction email" would be sent from e-induction@ucc.ie on the Aug 27th. I still haven't gotten this promised email. I sent them an email but no reply. Does anyone know what the "induction email" is all about? What should I do?

    Hi,

    I'm an Erasmus Student from Germany. A friend an me also booked at Vic Lodge but we haven't gotten any induction emails (whatever that might be...) either.
    I'm getting a bit worried but it's good to know that I'm not the only one. I'm planning to write them an emal tomorrow (usually the answers were really fast...). As this e-induction is new, my guess is that it didn't work properly and now they're trying to fix it at the last minute???:confused:


  • #324
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    Seriously lads, pick up the phone. Stuff doesn't get sorted by emailing!


  • #325
    Anthony16
    Registered Users Posts: 608 ✭✭✭Anthony16


    i will be staying in cregane hall.Anyone know anything about it?Guess,its a bit late now seeing as iv paid the deposit!
    just wondering if there are any horror stories about it like with deans hall?
    cheers


  • #326
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    Lily92 wrote: »
    Im hopin to be goin to UCC this September and have booked into Vic Lodge! Ny oders going der nd ny opinions on the place wud be appreciated. Ive heard about the bell nd firealarm but ohh well :L

    You just reminded me of a Facebook group I made last year :pac:

    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=106040509439849&ref=ts


  • #327
    leavingcert
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭leavingcert


    Lily92 wrote: »
    Im hopin to be goin to UCC this September and have booked into Vic Lodge! Ny oders going der nd ny opinions on the place wud be appreciated. Ive heard about the bell nd firealarm but ohh well :L

    I'm going there too!

    When is everyone moving in i wonder?


  • #328
    mvatki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mvatki


    I was getting worried there--about to phone them--but I got the e-induction email today. I bet everyone else did too...


  • #329
    UpTheSlashers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭UpTheSlashers


    went through all the Vic Lodge induction BS and got this email:
    Dear Student,


    By this time you should have completed your on-line induction and chosen your time and date slot for check-in.

    If you have not received your induction email please let us know via email and we will forward your username and password.

    Once the on-line induction is completed please print off two copies of your lease agreement. This can be retrieved from your student portal which is where you made your online payment, by clicking on the booking info button and chosing lease agreement.

    The two copies of your lease agreement must be brought along for check-in.


    If you need any further queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

    Regards,



    Gregg
    wtf is this? is it just this paragraph?: https://ucc.induction.org.uk/learner.aspx?id=16512&idType=page_id


  • #330
    IHeartChemistry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,756 ✭✭✭IHeartChemistry


    Somebody please tell me Vic Lodge has wifi? I forgot to ask Greg yesterday when I checked in! Rooms are very small in Vic Lodge!! Not what I expected at alll!Hmm I suppose Ive a week left of my own bed before I move down fully!


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  • #331
    NicoleL88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭NicoleL88


    No, you'd be hard pushed to find student accommodation that has wi-fi.


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