Campus Accomodation

john_shaft

So this is gonna be my first year living on campus (Hampstead) so just wanna know how some ppl find it??
Is the rule that stops u from having ppl over enforced much?? Do u really hav to kick ppl out of ur apartment at midnight?? Is it non smoking or whats the story??

gizmo

Yes, the rule regarding having guests back after midnight is strictly enforced however if they're back before midnight then there'll be no problem. It's only for when people try to get people in after that that problems arise.

The smoking/non-smoking thing is really up to the people living in the apartment, it can be decided upon by yourselves.

john_shaft

nice one thanks,
so if u hav ppl around before 12 its cool for them to sleep over?
Whats the buzz like?

Matthewthebig

If you plan to have people over. You must pay.

Although security only start checking at 12, sometimes earlier on a Tuesday. So people can stay over if you get them in before that.

carlowboy

Lived on campus last year. Security are strict enough on bringing people over after 12 alright and will be really tight the first month or two. However, there is a security guard who will turn a blind eye from time to time, it's up to you to find out who
Also, if you're desperate, it's pretty handy to hop over the gate between larkfield and hampstead as there wasn't any camera there last year and it's pretty dark there. As long as there is someone to keep look out it's easy enough.


As for living on campus, I lived in Hampstead last year (House 1) and the craic was unreal. The place is what you make of it though!

g5fd6ow0hseima

once they're in before 11.45 or that youd be sound, but I dont recommend hopping the fence, if yer mate is caught doing it, you get fined €80 - thats a few nights drinking money

Matthewthebig

Just convince the security that you live there. It's what I did in first year

eth0_

Matthewthebig wrote: »

If you plan to have people over. You must pay.

You have to pay..to have your boyfriend/girlfriend stay in YOUR apartment that you are paying substantially over the odds for?

I wouldn't bother with campus accommodation if that's how its run.

Matthewthebig

5euro a night. Has to be set up online by midday of that night. Or midday of Friday for the weekend.

It's retarded and one of the reasons i didn't live on campus.

g5fd6ow0hseima

looking at the counterarguement to the €5 charge and all, would a perfect alternative not just for the occupant to sign a legal form of responsibility for their guest. I think something similiar is done in trinity halls, you sign a form for your guest, thats all.......

Matthewthebig

Good idea. But dcu like their money.

jennZ

hey speaking of money, what's the price for the laundry machines and where are they situated?

john_shaft

yeh, that sucks alright. I'd say its awful when u wanna hav a big sesh n ppl aren't able to crash in ur apartment.
Ah, il wing it when i get there, see how much i can get away with!
Any advice??

Matthewthebig

Learn to spell?

Matthewthebig

Matthewthebig wrote:

Learn to spell?

hehehe

carlowboy wrote:

However, there is a security guard who will turn a blind eye from time to time, it's up to you to find out who

he is gone back to his homeland...

dcumin

im stayin on the gorund floor in larkfield, anybody stayin here or know what its like, ive heard its ****e enuf but i'l onli be usin it as a place ta sleep neway and to drink on my own as i have a problem

Ground floor is win due to water pressure...You can fill a kettle much faster than the top floor and somehow that is important to me...

Just remember, larkfield is worse than a country village...news gets around fast unless you are one of the few that just seems to appear at a fire alarm...I remember a story last year flying round the place and in the space of a few hours EVERYONE heard it...

DannyMach

jennZ wrote: »

hey speaking of money, what's the price for the laundry machines and where are they situated?

€3 for a wash and 50c for 25 minutes use of the dryer but that will dry fa usually. It's ok as long as it works. Few euros wasted last year with damaged machines.

There's one in the Hampstead spot, just left as you go in there. The other is across from the College Park Appts.

jennZ

DannyMach wrote: »

€3 for a wash and 50c for 25 minutes use of the dryer but that will dry fa usually. It's ok as long as it works. Few euros wasted last year with damaged machines.

There's one in the Hampstead spot, just left as you go in there. The other is across from the College Park Appts.

Thanx, I am staying at Hampstead so that should be convenient. The prices seem okay as well.

Diarmaid07

Regarding washing machines;

Is anyone allowed use them?

Hypothetically...yes...

carlowboy

Deleted User wrote: »

hehehe


he is gone back to his homeland...

Lucas is gone home???:(

carlowboy

carlowboy wrote:

Lucas is gone home???

Yup, well that is what he said anyways durin the summer when i met him

dory

Whena are all you people moving in? From what I can remember my lease said the 21st but a friend of mine says she moved in on the 31st of August last year.

I do believe that only postgrads can move in before the 21st...though am open to correction

corkkaz

laundry is 3euro wash anddrying 50cent a half hour. watch some of the machines especially the dryers half dont work grr!!!!

lived on campus for 3 years going back for a 4th, strict rules all right but ive never really had any problems with em some stories bout room inspections, clean for the the first few like kim and aggie otherwise they'll keep fining ye even if its clean

dory

Deleted User wrote: »

I do believe that only postgrads can move in before the 21st...though am open to correction

Yea, I am a postgrad, but living a postgrad apartment in the undergrad part!
It's for postgrads who only want a 9 month lease. I might just give em a ring in the morning.

Phillylad

how we all doin? i'm finding it extremely hard to get accomodation on campus or anywhere near the college... gonna be driving into the city then a bus which means leaving the house around 7 every mornin not to mention the price of petrol.... if anyone can help me out please do... much obliged

john_shaft

what's the story with parking for people living on campus?
Is there a special car park or do u hav to pay?

aintnosunshine

What's the Story with college Park apartments for post grads?? Are they as strict with us as the under grads about overnight guests?? do we have nicer accomodation.. does delux mean that it's a double bed room??

psycholist

http://www.daft.ie/searchsharing.daft?s[cc_id]=&s[mnp]=&s[mxp]=&s[room_type]=either&s[gender]=&s[move_in_date]=0&s[available_for]=&more=&tab=3&s[search_type]=college&s[transport]=&s[advanced]=&s[price_per_room]=
try that for accomodation...
the SU has a book of places too, i think.;)

LacticAthlete

a fiver a night to have your girlfriend over for the night? wtf?

Next they will start charging me for breathing in the dcu air on campus.