The race for accomodation

whassupp2

Ok. With the offers coming out on Monday the race for accomodation will truly begin.
I know alot of you have it sorted already but it still causes problems for people like me who will be moving away from home for the 1st time.

GrumPy

I will be staying at home for the mean time anyway, Probs kip every now and then with friends/relatives in the area.

eamoss

I wud really h8 digs!!


I applied for accomodation for Maynooth & Edinburgh months ago! Shud get both!

But I only applied for UCC accomoadation about 3 weeks ago but im on the waiting list but it looks like I will get my 1st choice anyway so it doesnt matter!


Yeah this will be my 1st time moving away from home! On one hand I cant wait but on the other hand I am s*ittin myself about it!

cianclarke

I said on campus but it's really trinity halls I'm applying for (outside campus 2.5 miles). Hopeing I get in, if I don't I'm fair f*cked - I don't know Dublin at all, wouldn't know where to look. Also need to find out when I know if I get in to accom or not...

Rockerette

On Campus (hopefully?)


In DCU over 500 points is guaranteed on campus if you want it i think, so, woohoooo

Matthewthebig

pfft on campus is overrated. no torrents or gaming O:

I plan on living somewhere in the vicinity of DCU

Raphael

Gonna apply for on-campus in UCD as soon as I get my offer.

eamoss

Is it not too late?

abercrombie

eamoss wrote:

Is it not too late?

no, you can only apply for accom in UCD once you actually get your offer

Raphael

Nope, UCD have the stupid system where you apply once you get an offer.

Matthewthebig

Makes sense to me tbh.

XchampagneX

Matthewthebig wrote:

Makes sense to me tbh.

me too!

Raphael

What if you get rejected 1 week before you're supposed to start college? Accomodation deadline is August 27, Reg week starts September 4

The UL system, on the otherhand, let's you apply for your place and put down a deposit. If you don;t get offered a palce, they refund your deposit. But you know much sooner if you ahve to go looking for somewhere.

deisedolly

Rockerette wrote:

On Campus (hopefully?)


In DCU over 500 points is guaranteed on campus if you want it i think, so, woohoooo

That system in DCU is pure cack if you ask me! I hope I get to live on campus but on the other hand I'd rather not if I have to put up with aload of boring 500 pointers who would rather stay in and study than go to the pub!
I know I'm tarring ye with the one brush but I wouldn't say I'm far wrong tbh!

UL's arrangements are far better...

Raphael

Afaik DCU let's you apply for accomodation like UL. And UCD also offers guaratneed accomodation for people with scholarships, which is a different number for each course. S'why I was aiming for 550.

Holsten

Staying at home, college is pretty close.

Rockerette

can i just say i cant WAIT to move out..

my own room, FINALLY, after 18 years... yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay



(if you share a room you'll understand im sure..)

whassupp2

I'm probably goin to sligo and i cam across this website:

http://www.milliganplace.com/index/student


Looks good but there's no pictures only artists impressions and its not that dear either.

Zapp Brannigan

Its only a short walk to the trainstation, and then a train to Maynooth for me. So I'm staying at home. It'll leave me more money for drink!

XchampagneX

Rockerette wrote:

can i just say i cant WAIT to move out..

my own room, FINALLY, after 18 years... yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay



(if you share a room you'll understand im sure..)

Even though I only shared a room for 6months with my sister, I understand...!!!

Rockerette

deisedolly wrote:

but on the other hand I'd rather not if I have to put up with aload of boring 500 pointers who would rather stay in and study than go to the pub!
I know I'm tarring ye with the one brush but I wouldn't say I'm far wrong tbh!

oh sweet god. well please dont let me ever live anywehere near you if thats your opinion. ffs. i would actually hit you. give me those "boring 500 pointers" anyday over you if thats the way you think.
"rather study than go to the pub".. what age are you, like.. 12?! ha.. it always makes me laugh when people have this assumption that if you do well in exams you have no life..

anyway

LOADS of people get on campus in DCU.. i suppose one of the perks of gettin over 500 is that its guaranteed.. eases the worry for like.. 5 days






and yes XChampagneX, sharing is PAINFUL! 18 years!
aagghhhh!
and its only a small room... :eek:

ThrownAway

To the people moving out - will ye have to get jobs to support accomodation costs or will ye get sent money from home?

XchampagneX

I have a house to go back to in Dublin but I think for my first year I'm gonna stay on campus...i have NO idea why though when I have a perfectly good house within walking distance in Mount Merrion! I'll probably get money sent up to me, but i'll get a job aswell, just because I'll need money for going out, shopping and other necessities!

Lord Oz

I wish I could stay home, but alas, Dublin is too far from Limerick.

whassupp2

ThrownAway wrote:

To the people moving out - will ye have to get jobs to support accomodation costs or will ye get sent money from home?

I'll have to get a job. I'm working at the moment and trying to save but i'll have to give that up in 2 weeks. I've applyed for the grant but not sure if i'll get it. I dont like the thoughts of working weekends but i suppose i'll have to.

Raphael

XchampagneX wrote:

I have a house to go back to in Dublin but I think for my first year I'm gonna stay on campus...i have NO idea why though when I have a perfectly good house within walking distance in Mount Merrion! I'll probably get money sent up to me, but i'll get a job aswell, just because I'll need money for going out, shopping and other necessities!

...You live in Mount Merrion, and you think you'll get on-campus?

ThrownAway: My parents are paying for my way for first year. After that, they'll only be helping me out for 2nd/3rd. THink I'm on my own from there

XchampagneX

Raphael wrote:

...You live in Mount Merrion, and you think you'll get on-campus?

ThrownAway: My parents are paying for my way for first year. After that, they'll only be helping me out for 2nd/3rd. THink I'm on my own from there

No, i live in Cork! I moved here last year from Mount Merrion! So i DO have a chance of getting on-campus?! Otherwise it's a 6 hour drive every morning

Raphael

...And it wouldn't bother you getting an on-campus place over someone that, y'know, needs it?

Lord Oz

Raphael wrote:

...And it wouldn't bother you getting an on-campus place over someone that, y'know, needs it?

Like me.:(

Raphael

And me, I'm closer than cork but a fuck lot further away than Mount Merrion.

eamoss

Raphael wrote:

ThrownAway: My parents are paying for my way for first year. After that, they'll only be helping me out for 2nd/3rd. THink I'm on my own from there

Same with myself! But I havent planned on how it going to work!

XchampagneX

Raphael wrote:

...And it wouldn't bother you getting an on-campus place over someone that, y'know, needs it?

But i do need it...it's complicated!!!

Matthewthebig

ThrownAway wrote:

To the people moving out - will ye have to get jobs to support accomodation costs or will ye get sent money from home?

I think my rent will be paid from home and i have to fend for everyhting else like the almighty internets.

exiot

Ive got accomodation in Farranlea Hall in UCC, have been sharing a room with my brother since he was born (12 years ago...) so this should be fun

Rockerette

im not sure about a job..

if it works out the same way as with my brothers/sisters.. my parents will pay the rent, and i live off my grant.. but i might definitely get a job a bit later on in the year, as no doubt finances will run low and i dont wanna be a scabby bitch of a daughter

London2005

hey guys, ive got a place at trinity, just wondering if i should apply for rooms in trinity hall or on campus, where are all the first years gonna be??

Scraggs

London2005 wrote:

hey guys, ive got a place at trinity, just wondering if i should apply for rooms in trinity hall or on campus, where are all the first years gonna be??

Trinity Halls out in Rathmines..its where all the action is:)
Try out the TCD forum for any Trinity related advice you need.
Hopefully you'll get it..theres a great atmosphere and its well worth it!