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fodr · 30-07-2011, 23:26

Hey, im starting the UL course in a few weeks and im just wondering is there anyone else starting too?
I also just got accepted to Essex university and I was wondering does anyone know which would be the better course? Essex is cheaper and I know both colleges are accredited by ISALT and the Royal college in the Uk, but unofficially where would be the best place to go?
Starting to freak out a bit too with the course load

usernamessuck · 02-08-2011, 01:53

Hey I am starting in UL too, can't say I know anything about the other course in Essex, but am also starting to freak about course load as everyone i meet keeps saying how intense it will be..

Have you been reading over the summer??? I struggling to get through it, uh oh

fodr · 02-08-2011, 10:12

Hey, yeah the reading is ridiculous!! Im reading it but a lot of it (if not most of it) is going straight over my head

I dont have a relevant degree and I think I got in my pure chance, I did a few months work experience with the bros of charity and I think my reference is what did it for me!! Its gonna be tough, but I think most of us will be in the same boat!
you sorted with the immunisations and accomodation?

EllaD · 02-08-2011, 14:47

Hi,

Im looking into doing that course next year and have been reading up about it. Would be great to find out how you get on when you start! Im not sure if I have enough work experience as such but did placement while in college with autism and visual impairment, but looking into doing some voluntary work at the minute. Are you moving to Limerick or from there? I would have to move from Dublin and not sure to go to campus or get my own accommodation, what have you done? Trying to figure if I can afford it first!!!
Best of luck starting anyway!!

usernamessuck · 02-08-2011, 16:16

I've had quite few problems with immunizations cos didn't have BCG when i was young, but getting it sorted now, had to go to Travel Clinic in Dublin to find a Dr who would give it to adults (the official BCG clinic here told me i didn't need it as i wasn't really a healthcare worker - as a S&L student), anyways it will be sorted by Sept. As for the reading, I dunno I am only half way through one of text books, the medical science one is sitting there taunting me everyday i haven't got past ch 1!!! I did psychology but haven't looked at science since school. But everyone will be in same boat....I hope

ps...haven't got accommodation yet but am looking, oh and I worked for BOC too for few months

, based my whole application on it!

Quibbler · 02-08-2011, 18:29

Hi !

I'm starting the course too and was freaking out about the readings too! I haven't actually got any of the books yet but I've been speaking to a few other girls who are starting and they are the same so I think everyone really is in the same boat!

I'm really excited to be starting but I'm starting to get so nervous now too!

usernamessuck · 02-08-2011, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Quibbler

Hi !

I'm starting the course too and was freaking out about the readings too! I haven't actually got any of the books yet but I've been speaking to a few other girls who are starting and they are the same so I think everyone really is in the same boat!

I'm really excited to be starting but I'm starting to get so nervous now too!

oh i feel better now ha ha...yea it's hard to get this reading done esp in the summertime

, I have to say I am quite nervous too, the thoughts of placements etc freakin' me out ha ha, but guess has to be done.

ps... a note to ELLA D, I'd say volunteering is a good idea and also try to get shadowing with a Speech Therapist if possible, you can just call them from phone book and ask... I hadn't this done but they do look at that as good experience. Good Luck!

usernamessuck · 02-08-2011, 18:57

ps... a note to ELLA D, I'd say volunteering is a good idea and also try to get shadowing with a Speech Therapist if possible, you can call them from phone book and ask... I hadn't this donefor the interview but they do look at that as really good experience. Good Luck!

Quibbler · 02-08-2011, 19:04

I know the idea of placements is really nerve wrecking! I just can't believe how quickly time is flying by! Just over 3 weeks now!!

fodr · 03-08-2011, 01:12

EllaD-well you seem to have more experience then I do so I'd say you're pretty sorted! you have another few months before the applications have to be in so if you can get any other varied work experience with both children and adults then you would be sound. if you wanna know in the next couple of months how the course is going just PM me and Ill fill you in in all the shiz

future SLT peeps- Im thinking bout on campus accom, perhaps cappavilla or something like that, any suggestions? iv never been to limerick before so im not too sure what to expect. oh also were the vaccinations expensive? im on the medical card any idea if its covered?

Quibbler · 03-08-2011, 09:37

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Originally Posted by fodr

EllaD-well you seem to have more experience then I do so I'd say you're pretty sorted! you have another few months before the applications have to be in so if you can get any other varied work experience with both children and adults then you would be sound. if you wanna know in the next couple of months how the course is going just PM me and Ill fill you in in all the shiz

future SLT peeps- Im thinking bout on campus accom, perhaps cappavilla or something like that, any suggestions? iv never been to limerick before so im not too sure what to expect. oh also were the vaccinations expensive? im on the medical card any idea if its covered?

I don't know much about campus accom other than the fact that cappavilla is right beside the health sciences building! I know another girl starting the course who has gone for campus too but not sure which one. I went for off campus accommodation!

I only had to get the hep b vaccinations in the end and I think they were around
â‚¬40 each!

Do you guys know any others starting? I can't believe it's so soon!

usernamessuck · 03-08-2011, 23:01

I only had to pay for BCG which was 60 euro consult fee plus 50 euro more for test/vaccination.... I had others already. I got off campus accommodation too, just today

, bout 15 min walk from college. I don't know anyone else starting - except you guys ha ha, seems to be loads of rooms going around the University area, check Daft (Castletroy area)...

fodr · 04-08-2011, 20:56

im getting some of the vaccinations tomorrow and getting blood tests to see if im immune to others (chicken pox etc...) I know it says the form has to be sent bk to the college by the 15th but does that include the immunisation booklet too, cos there is no way im gonna have all the vacc's done by then! I'v also got a chronic fear of needles so this is gonna be torturous

have no idea about who else is starting, we start on the 25th yeah? have an eminem ticket for the 24th in Bangor, Down and starting to think I should sell it!

Quibbler · 04-08-2011, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by fodr

im getting some of the vaccinations tomorrow and getting blood tests to see if im immune to others (chicken pox etc...) I know it says the form has to be sent bk to the college by the 15th but does that include the immunisation booklet too, cos there is no way im gonna have all the vacc's done by then! I'v also got a chronic fear of needles so this is gonna be torturous

have no idea about who else is starting, we start on the 25th yeah? have an eminem ticket for the 24th in Bangor, Down and starting to think I should sell it!

The hep b vaccines are given over a course of about 6 months so I was only able to get two of them in time for the course (3rd is due in November) so I just sent the form back anyway with the details of the other vaccinations.

If it helps at all, I am really bad with needles etc. too and was terrified going in for my vaccinations! But the two shots I had were totally fine! I literally couldn't believe that they were over so quickly!

Yeah 25th is the start date! Can't believe how soon that is

fodr · 05-08-2011, 12:44

yeah its so soon

and still havent fully made up my mind where to go! Like job prospects here are quite weak at the moment so im thinkin maybe England is the best option, ahh i dont know, i keep toying with both ideas!! really need to make a firm decision this weekend!!
on a lighter note, just got the hep B vaccination and it was grand

30-07-2011, 23:26	#1
fodr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8 Adverts \| Friends	Speech and language therapy UL Hey, im starting the UL course in a few weeks and im just wondering is there anyone else starting too? I also just got accepted to Essex university and I was wondering does anyone know which would be the better course? Essex is cheaper and I know both colleges are accredited by ISALT and the Royal college in the Uk, but unofficially where would be the best place to go? Starting to freak out a bit too with the course load

02-08-2011, 16:16	#5
usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Adverts \| Friends	I've had quite few problems with immunizations cos didn't have BCG when i was young, but getting it sorted now, had to go to Travel Clinic in Dublin to find a Dr who would give it to adults (the official BCG clinic here told me i didn't need it as i wasn't really a healthcare worker - as a S&L student), anyways it will be sorted by Sept. As for the reading, I dunno I am only half way through one of text books, the medical science one is sitting there taunting me everyday i haven't got past ch 1!!! I did psychology but haven't looked at science since school. But everyone will be in same boat....I hope ps...haven't got accommodation yet but am looking, oh and I worked for BOC too for few months, based my whole application on it!

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usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Adverts \| Friends	I only had to pay for BCG which was 60 euro consult fee plus 50 euro more for test/vaccination.... I had others already. I got off campus accommodation too, just today, bout 15 min walk from college. I don't know anyone else starting - except you guys ha ha, seems to be loads of rooms going around the University area, check Daft (Castletroy area)...

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02-08-2011, 01:53	#2
usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Adverts \| Friends	Hey I am starting in UL too, can't say I know anything about the other course in Essex, but am also starting to freak about course load as everyone i meet keeps saying how intense it will be.. Have you been reading over the summer??? I struggling to get through it, uh oh

02-08-2011, 10:12	#3
fodr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8 Adverts \| Friends	Hey, yeah the reading is ridiculous!! Im reading it but a lot of it (if not most of it) is going straight over my head I dont have a relevant degree and I think I got in my pure chance, I did a few months work experience with the bros of charity and I think my reference is what did it for me!! Its gonna be tough, but I think most of us will be in the same boat! you sorted with the immunisations and accomodation?

02-08-2011, 14:47	#4
EllaD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	Hi, Im looking into doing that course next year and have been reading up about it. Would be great to find out how you get on when you start! Im not sure if I have enough work experience as such but did placement while in college with autism and visual impairment, but looking into doing some voluntary work at the minute. Are you moving to Limerick or from there? I would have to move from Dublin and not sure to go to campus or get my own accommodation, what have you done? Trying to figure if I can afford it first!!! Best of luck starting anyway!!

02-08-2011, 18:29	#6
Quibbler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 33 Adverts \| Friends	Hi ! I'm starting the course too and was freaking out about the readings too! I haven't actually got any of the books yet but I've been speaking to a few other girls who are starting and they are the same so I think everyone really is in the same boat! I'm really excited to be starting but I'm starting to get so nervous now too!

02-08-2011, 18:57	#8
usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9 Adverts \| Friends	ps... a note to ELLA D, I'd say volunteering is a good idea and also try to get shadowing with a Speech Therapist if possible, you can call them from phone book and ask... I hadn't this donefor the interview but they do look at that as really good experience. Good Luck!

02-08-2011, 19:04	#9
Quibbler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 33 Adverts \| Friends	I know the idea of placements is really nerve wrecking! I just can't believe how quickly time is flying by! Just over 3 weeks now!!

03-08-2011, 01:12	#10
fodr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8 Adverts \| Friends	EllaD-well you seem to have more experience then I do so I'd say you're pretty sorted! you have another few months before the applications have to be in so if you can get any other varied work experience with both children and adults then you would be sound. if you wanna know in the next couple of months how the course is going just PM me and Ill fill you in in all the shiz future SLT peeps- Im thinking bout on campus accom, perhaps cappavilla or something like that, any suggestions? iv never been to limerick before so im not too sure what to expect. oh also were the vaccinations expensive? im on the medical card any idea if its covered?

04-08-2011, 20:56	#13
fodr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8 Adverts \| Friends	im getting some of the vaccinations tomorrow and getting blood tests to see if im immune to others (chicken pox etc...) I know it says the form has to be sent bk to the college by the 15th but does that include the immunisation booklet too, cos there is no way im gonna have all the vacc's done by then! I'v also got a chronic fear of needles so this is gonna be torturous have no idea about who else is starting, we start on the 25th yeah? have an eminem ticket for the 24th in Bangor, Down and starting to think I should sell it!

05-08-2011, 12:44	#15
fodr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 8 Adverts \| Friends	yeah its so soon and still havent fully made up my mind where to go! Like job prospects here are quite weak at the moment so im thinkin maybe England is the best option, ahh i dont know, i keep toying with both ideas!! really need to make a firm decision this weekend!! on a lighter note, just got the hep B vaccination and it was grand