Congrats & Welcome newbs

kaimera

first round CAO offers this morning.

welcome to UL

The Don

I also extend the proverbial hand of greeting to those new to UL. This includes one of my younger brothers (hopefully). I'll try and get him to sign up to boards once he starts.

1huge1

Yup Business Studies and German here I come...

Otacon

The Don wrote: »

I...extend the...hand...to...my younger brother.

For shame!

I would also like to extend some advice to the new upstarts. If you arrive back to your house and there is a huge tree in your room, it was probably your bored drunk housemates...

MIM-104

Biomedical and Advanced Materials for me

The Don

Otacon wrote: »

For shame!

Jealous much?;):p

Mossin

The Don wrote: »

I also extend the proverbial hand of greeting to those new to UL. This includes one of my younger brothers (hopefully). I'll try and get him to sign up to boards once he starts.

Excellent, young Don coming to UL, if he's half as much fun as you we could have a good year.

1huge1 wrote: »

Yup Business Studies and German here I come...

Congrats, I have some BBS notes and books, PM me early during the semester if you want them.

MIM-104 wrote: »

Biomedical and Advanced Materials for me

Congrats!

Otacon wrote: »

If you arrive back to your house and there is a huge tree in your room, it was probably your bored drunk housemates...

The tree wasnt that big in fairness, the branches just made it look bigger than it was And we werent that drunk, we were just up for some messing and your room was an easy target

The Don

Mossin wrote: »

Excellent, young Don coming to UL, if he's half as much fun as you we could have a good year.

Thanks.

rmacm

Welcome to all the new people, enjoy your time in UL you'll miss it when you leave.

shabouwcaw

got my first choice, so limerick here i come :P

only downside is im gonna have to take a break from my COD4 addiction, since the network information thread says all the ports are banned..

starts early though doesnt it? i was planning at laughing at all my friends that did transition year for at least a month.. 8th sept is my induction day i think..

Mossin

shabouwcaw wrote: »

got my first choice, so limerick here i come :P

only downside is im gonna have to take a break from my COD4 addiction, since the network information thread says all the ports are banned..

starts early though doesnt it? i was planning at laughing at all my friends that did transition year for at least a month.. 8th sept is my induction day i think..

Congrats on getting your 1st choice!

I'd say your induction is between the 1st - 5th Sept, as college returns for all students on Sept 8th...

Make sure to come to a BULBS and meet some of us "nerds"

kaimera

hmm...I'd be fairly sure your induction will be the week before that.

actual college starts Sep8th.

year starts early cos exams are before christmas and ya get ~5 weeks hols then

Mossin

kaimera wrote: »

year starts early cos exams are before christmas and ya get ~5 weeks hols then

Not for me, those 5 weeks are so I can cram in my FYP so it'll be finished for day 1 second semester

Evo

I've got my transfer into 2nd year of LM083, Applied Computing with Networking. Any advice for me people on this course? What club's / soc's are there to help me get into the run of things in 2nd year?

Zeouterlimits

First time I've logged into boards.ie in over a year..
Thanks for the welcome .
Woohoo! Limerick here I come. I'm doing Computer Systems {I've yet to understand why they don't just called it Computer Science}.

1huge1

shabouwcaw wrote: »

got my first choice, so limerick here i come :P

only downside is im gonna have to take a break from my COD4 addiction, since the network information thread says all the ports are banned..

starts early though doesnt it? i was planning at laughing at all my friends that did transition year for at least a month.. 8th sept is my induction day i think..

No online gaming? Say it isnt so, guess torrents are out of the question anyway.

Does programme like skype and msn messenger still work? (and would the webcam feature on msn and skype still work, only way I keep in contact with my brother)

The Don

Zeouterlimits wrote: »

First time I've logged into boards.ie in over a year..
Thanks for the welcome .
Woohoo! Limerick here I come. I'm doing Computer Systems {I've yet to understand why they don't just called it Computer Science}.

Great course with sound lecturers. If you see a dirty old man with a green manbag hanging around csis then beware!

(Sorry Al):D

rmacm

Evo wrote: »

I've got my transfer into 2nd year of LM083, Applied Computing with Networking. Any advice for me people on this course? What club's / soc's are there to help me get into the run of things in 2nd year?

You could try Skynet (Comp Soc), there's loads of other clubs and socs in UL, there's probably a page about them either on the SU web site www.ulsu.ie or on the UL web site. Oh and if I knew back in 2003 what I know now there's a good chance I would have picked that course if it had been on offer, that said I've no regrets about doing Computer Systems

Zeouterlimits wrote: »

Thanks for the welcome .
Woohoo! Limerick here I come. I'm doing Computer Systems {I've yet to understand why they don't just called it Computer Science}.

No idea maybe because the course isn't all theory there's a decent practical element to the course too. Try get to know people in the year ahead of you they'll be able to help you out with stuff.

1huge1 wrote: »

No online gaming? Say it isnt so, guess torrents are out of the question anyway.

Does programme like skype and msn messenger still work? (and would the webcam feature on msn and skype still work, only way I keep in contact with my brother)

Torrents aren't out of the question you'll just have to do some playing around to get it working . I'm not sure about online gaming from the villages as I've never lived in them but I'd imagine some one has it working. Ask people in Skynet or GSoc they'd be able to help you out.

MSN and Skype should work fine, you just have to set them up to use the UL proxy to connect correctly, just remember to change the settings back to what they were originally when you want to use MSN/Skype outside of the UL network.

jkeire

Delighted! Doing Journalism and New Media and staying in Cappavilla! Is it true that Cappavilla is 30 minutes walk away?

ninty9er

Welcome, Welcome one and all, and most importantly join Fianna Fáil
What a crappy rhyme

jkeire wrote: »

Delighted! Doing Journalism and New Media and staying in Cappavilla! Is it true that Cappavilla is 30 minutes walk away?

It's only 29 with the new bridge:pac:

Nah...it's about 10 mins from the Main Building where you'll more than likely spend all of your time, if not writing in An Focal for Bluedolphin (she's a boardsie that writes/edits the ULSU newspaper)


@1Huge, I even have the German books if your interested, for a small fee of a few pints they could be yours as I dropped the subject in 3rd year.

rmacm

jkeire wrote: »

Delighted! Doing Journalism and New Media and staying in Cappavilla! Is it true that Cappavilla is 30 minutes walk away?

No there's a new bridge that you can use to get from Cappavilla to the college quickly. I doubt it'd take 30 minutes even walking the long way around unless of course you're a very slow walker.

jkeire

Brilliant! Thanks a million for that. I was starting to get worried. Already sent an email about writing for An Focal. I've been reading the online editions to get a feel for the paper. Looking forward to it all now!

a2dg

hi all , i have just accepted my place in ul doing econmoics and sociology. Im 22 and have just been working etc for the past few years... i have a place in plassey booked but am starting to think am i going to be the only person over 18 in the village? and reasurances or suggestions of other decent places to stay would be a great help. Im making the long trip from cork and will be a complete lo:rolleyes:ner on arrival so wud like some place with a social contacting....... thanks again

Zeouterlimits

a2dg wrote: »

hi all , i have just accepted my place in ul doing econmoics and sociology. Im 22 and have just been working etc for the past few years... i have a place in plassey booked but am starting to think am i going to be the only person over 18 in the village? and reasurances or suggestions of other decent places to stay would be a great help. Im making the long trip from cork and will be a complete lo:rolleyes:ner on arrival so wud like some place with a social contacting....... thanks again

Well I haven't gone yet but my sister has.
From what I know Plassey is generally inhabited by the younger students, but there could a few who're around your age. At this point it's unlikely you'd get one of the villages {that doesn't mean you shouldn't apply anyway} so I'd go with one of the accommodation areas in the surrounding area if you're looking for a closer age bracket.
Sorry if this doesn't help.

a2dg

thats what i have been thinking myself, any suggestions? anyone in the same situation?

1huge1

Ok so I just got accomodation in the Courtyard, so im not on campus after all (so no blocked internet!)
Anyone have any experience with this place, it looks really nice and I right about there being a free shuttle bus in the mornings to the college?
Will there be a lot of other 1st years here?

Mossin

a2dg wrote: »

hi all , i have just accepted my place in ul doing econmoics and sociology. Im 22 and have just been working etc for the past few years... i have a place in plassey booked but am starting to think am i going to be the only person over 18 in the village? and reasurances or suggestions of other decent places to stay would be a great help. Im making the long trip from cork and will be a complete lo:rolleyes:ner on arrival so wud like some place with a social contacting....... thanks again

Economics and Sociology has **** all hours, you lucky bastard, I know 2 people going into 4th year in that course, so I may be able to get notes for you. Your class will be fairly small too I'd imagine, and with more women than men.
If you want to meet people just go into the Stables on Campus. PM me either, and I'll meet anyone for a pint I do love a pint

Zeouterlimits wrote: »

Well I haven't gone yet but my sister has.
From what I know Plassey is generally inhabited by the younger students, but there could a few who're around your age. At this point it's unlikely you'd get one of the villages {that doesn't mean you shouldn't apply anyway} so I'd go with one of the accommodation areas in the surrounding area if you're looking for a closer age bracket.
Sorry if this doesn't help.

I'd agree that Plassey is more than likely full on younger students, but dont despair, there will no doubt be a few more in your situation, and tbh, it's better craic meeting younger people in the initial stages.

1huge1 wrote: »

Ok so I just got accomodation in the Courtyard, so im not on campus after all (so no blocked internet!)
Anyone have any experience with this place, it looks really nice and I right about there being a free shuttle bus in the mornings to the college?
Will there be a lot of other 1st years here?

Courtyard is really nice. I know people who have been living there for 3 years, and are returning in September again. It has a good mixture of students, between 1st and 4th. There is a shuttle bus, Petee may be able to fill in some more details here, as he lived there before I arrived in UL.
It's a fair walk to/from college, but sure no further than the Lodge

a2dg

so looks like im going to give plassey a go if its not for me i can always leave, was looking on daft.ie tough and there are a few houses in castle troy (dont no ne thing bout the area) they looked like they had decent size bedrooms...but whats the area like? would hate to arrive home and find the tv/ps3 missing someday! ill def take u up on that pint on arrival mossin:cool:

Mossin

a2dg wrote: »

so looks like im going to give plassey a go if its not for me i can always leave, was looking on daft.ie tough and there are a few houses in castle troy (dont no ne thing bout the area) they looked like they had decent size bedrooms...but whats the area like? would hate to arrive home and find the tv/ps3 missing someday! ill def take u up on that pint on arrival mossin:cool:

Yeah you can leave, and risk losing a deposit. I'd say you shouldnt have much trouble there, I hear that Plassey is really good fun especially for 1st years.

I've been in College Court 3 years, entering my 4th next year, and *touch wood* we havent had any trouble yet. Saying that there have been some robberies lately which have tarred the place, but 95% of the time its fine.

I'll be around by the end of orientation week, sorry I wont be there for the first day or two, its Electric Picnic time and recovery
But I'll def meet for a few pints, we'll organise something later, and that invite is open to all new and old boardsies alike.

The Don

Mossin wrote: »

But I'll def meet for a few pints, we'll organise something later, and that invite is open to all new and old boardsies alike.

\o/

Dr. Baltar

Thank you for the welcome!

Joint Honours here I come!

ninty9er

I'm apparently goign to be a senior orientation guide again this year, so anyone with any queries feel free to harass ANY of the guides except us seniors:D:D:D

Only messing, don't expect a lot they'll be hungover like you!

Evo

does anyone know what's involved for transfer students at registration? like am I treated like a 1st year as am I going to be given the orientation or will I just be given my student card and expected to figure everything out myself?

ninty9er

Evo wrote: »

does anyone know what's involved for transfer students at registration? like am I treated like a 1st year as am I going to be given the orientation or will I just be given my student card and expected to figure everything out myself?

You'll be treated like a first year. And expected not to be a prick about it either:D:D

Some transfer students get very ratty when guides are showing things they don't want to know about....1st years normally just go with the flow.

bluedolphin

Mossin wrote: »

Not for me, those 5 weeks are so I can cram in my FYP so it'll be finished for day 1 second semester

Don't fret - it's possible; I did it last January and got an A2 in my FYP!!!

shabouwcaw wrote: »

starts early though doesnt it? i was planning at laughing at all my friends that did transition year for at least a month.. 8th sept is my induction day i think..

As has been mentioned - orientation for you will be two days out of September 2 - 5; classes start on the 8th.

jkeire wrote: »

Delighted! Doing Journalism and New Media and staying in Cappavilla! Is it true that Cappavilla is 30 minutes walk away?

Are you who I think you are?

a2dg wrote: »

so looks like im going to give plassey a go if its not for me i can always leave, was looking on daft.ie tough and there are a few houses in castle troy (dont no ne thing bout the area) they looked like they had decent size bedrooms...but whats the area like? would hate to arrive home and find the tv/ps3 missing someday! ill def take u up on that pint on arrival mossin:cool:

Be wary about some of the places on daft.ie...they've refused to take down landlords that we (students' union) don't endorse because of their mistreatment of students in the past and their general bad record. If you want any more details, PM me.


Ahh reading this has upset me...I wish I was starting again...or at least going back to college. I'm so uber jealous right now.

As ninty9er mentioned, if anyone's interested in writing for the student newspaper and/or magazine please contact me!!! I'll be doing a recruitment drive during week 1...don't be shy, all the great writers have to start somewhere and I'll even help you along with some ideas to start you off! And, there may even be cookies...

BULBS! \o/ With new people! Wow! \o/ When?

ninty9er

bluedolphin wrote: »

And, there may even be cookies...

Is Java's open tonight?

bluedolphin wrote: »

BULBS! \o/ With new people! Wow! \o/ When?

Tuesday week zero sound good?

Mossin

bluedolphin wrote: »

Don't fret - it's possible; I did it last January and got an A2 in my FYP!!!

BULBS! \o/ With new people! Wow! \o/ When?

ninty9er wrote: »

Tuesday week zero sound good?

Congrats on the A2, although I probably said that to you already, but it doesnt hurt to be nice.

How about BULBS in Week 1, cos most of the users here, even Alumni, will be down. In Week 0, we will be way too hungover after the Electric Picnic to do anything.

I'm suggesting Monday/Tuesday of Week 1 for BULBS.
I might start a thread soon.

1huge1

ninty9er wrote: »

@1huge, I even have the German books if your interested, for a small fee of a few pints they could be yours as I dropped the subject in 3rd year.

thanks mate, Ill get back to ya on that

kaimera

Week1 BULBS is the plan

Peteee

Welcome to all new people and well done to everyone who got in.

I'm doing Computer Systems {I've yet to understand why they don't just called it Computer Science}.

Becasue its far superior to any mere Computer Science course on offer anywhere else! Theres a good few alumni of Comp Sys knocking about (Rmacm, kai, otacon, The Don, me and a good few others) so feel free to ask questions. In fact we've a faily good spread of everyone in here (Even dirty business students) so that goes for all ye new tykes!

There is a shuttle bus, Petee may be able to fill in some more details here, as he lived there before I arrived in UL.

The courtyard and brookfield are both solid enough places(Or at least they were 5 and 4 years ago!) Bus comes every 20 mins and its generally pretty reliable. If not it takes about 20 - 25 mins walk to the stables, the most important area on campus.

rmacm

kaimera wrote: »

Week1 BULBS is the plan

Aye **** it why not, I suppose I'd better start updating that list of people I want to torture when I meet them

Mossin

rmacm wrote: »

Aye **** it why not, I suppose I'd better start updating that list of people I want to torture when I meet them

Jeez Rory dont scare away all the newbs just yet!

Ekels

I got accepted to Law and Accounting.
Can anyone tell me what are the chances that I'll be sharing on campus accommodation if we both went through the correct procedures to stay in Killmurray around February? 4 of us had signed up together, but it looks like 2 won't be going to UL now.

Ekels

Another question, is it difficult for those below the legal age to obtain service in certain establishments the pub?

kaimera

Ekels wrote: »

Another question, is it difficult for those below the legal age to obtain service in certain establishments the pub?

asl?

might not be a huge issue...ya should be able to get id stamp anyway

Peteee

Ekels wrote: »

Another question, is it difficult for those below the legal age to obtain service in certain establishments the pub?

It might be. For the first few weeks it will be pretty strict. You'll need to get a stamp on your student card that says your over 18 from the students union (As technically the establisments are clubs and not pubs, so you need to be a member)

The bouncers will check for this and if you don't have it, tough luck. However, if you know someone who does have this, and you yourself have some suitable ID then they can sign you in.

rmacm

Mossin wrote: »

Jeez Rory dont scare away all the newbs just yet!

Oh they'll be ok they haven't done anything to annoy me yet (yet being the operative word). A Bulbs will be fun, I'll make it down to this one there's a few people I'd like to meet.

Ekels wrote: »

Another question, is it difficult for those below the legal age to obtain service in certain establishments the pub?

Yeah you might do, as far as I know you have to be over 18 to become a member of the Stables. Most of the clubs (and some of the pubs) in town will ask you for ID too if you look young enough.

jkeire

bluedolphin wrote: »

Are you who I think you are?

Yup!
I can see trouble with this I.D! I'm 19 but I look around 14! Even the bouncers where I live still don't buy it. Will this count for orientation week as well? A good few of my friends coming to UL are under 18 and the nightly line up for the week seems right good!

goth_detective

a2dg wrote: »

hi all , i have just accepted my place in ul doing econmoics and sociology. Im 22 and have just been working etc for the past few years... i have a place in plassey booked but am starting to think am i going to be the only person over 18 in the village? and reasurances or suggestions of other decent places to stay would be a great help. Im making the long trip from cork and will be a complete lo:rolleyes:ner on arrival so wud like some place with a social contacting....... thanks again

hey im just going into second year in Eco&Soc....great course!! u'll love it!! yes there are usually more girls than guys..only 12 hours a week!! if ya need any extra notes or whatnot ill give em to ya...PM me if ya want and well get a drink or something sometime

1huge1

jkeire wrote: »

Yup!
I can see trouble with this I.D! I'm 19 but I look around 14! Even the bouncers where I live still don't buy it. Will this count for orientation week as well? A good few of my friends coming to UL are under 18 and the nightly line up for the week seems right good!

Ya it looks like the blizzards are playing on thursday the 4th, that should be cool.

The Don

goth_detective wrote: »

...PM me if ya want and well get a drink or something sometime

Giggity, giggity, giggity!