Official bitch about daily life in UL

Aragneer

Ha yeah see if I pass my postgrad, I also will have that next year so I don't want to go to two
I just think tomorrow is going to be a hassle with travelling from Mayo, showing my family where to go, robes, extra ticket finding and then the practice or whatever..eh!

I am looking forward to the dinner after though Booked us in for a chinese!

LilRedDorcha

Aragneer wrote: »

Ha yeah see if I pass my postgrad, I also will have that next year so I don't want to go to two
I just think tomorrow is going to be a hassle with travelling from Mayo, showing my family where to go, robes, extra ticket finding and then the practice or whatever..eh!

I am looking forward to the dinner after though Booked us in for a chinese!

It's good to go to one, but two is excessive. I'm only going because of that deal, and my classmates are sound so will be nice to see them again.

We're going for Indian so also excited about the food :P

Aragneer

I completely agree! Especially with the price of robes and what not!

Question actually: Is that cap really uncomfortable and hard to stay on? I'm worried about that (as well as walking in heels haha).

Ooo Indian! Sounds good Hope you enjoy it ^^

LilRedDorcha

Aragneer wrote: »

I completely agree! Especially with the price of robes and what not!

Question actually: Is that cap really uncomfortable and hard to stay on? I'm worried about that (as well as walking in heels haha).

Ooo Indian! Sounds good Hope you enjoy it ^^

You actually forget about the cap. You just need a few hair pins at the side and back to stick it in place, and then you're grand. It stays on and you're not worrying about it.

Heels are also grand unless you're like some of the ladies last year who were wearing 6 inch heels :eek:

One of the most irritating things is actually the robes themselves. The V bit that's yellow or orange or whatever. The back of it is heavy enough so if you're not careful, it doesn't sit properly. I was conscious of it so all my photos last year were fine since I kept pulling it down, but some people had photos where the V was right up at their neck :pac: You'll see what I mean. Thankfully I just get a little sash to go over my shoulder this year instead of that other yoke most people wear!

Aragneer

LilRedDorcha wrote: »

You actually forget about the cap. You just need a few hair pins at the side and back to stick it in place, and then you're grand. It stays on and you're not worrying about it.

Heels are also grand unless you're like some of the ladies last year who were wearing 6 inch heels :eek:

One of the most irritating things is actually the robes themselves. The V bit that's yellow or orange or whatever. The back of it is heavy enough so if you're not careful, it doesn't sit properly. I was conscious of it so all my photos last year were fine since I kept pulling it down, but some people had photos where the V was right up at their neck :pac: You'll see what I mean. Thankfully I just get a little sash to go over my shoulder this year instead of that other yoke most people wear!

Thank goodness, I bought like a 24 pack of hair pins and stuff so as long as that is secure I'll be fine. I remember a few girls last year we're constantly touching it, moving it and holding it (I went to my friend's grad).

Oh no! No way haha, mine have a small heel, going to get insoles so I am wedged into them :P

That's actually really good to know! I actually remember my friend's didn't look right and was up to his neck too so that must have been why! I will make sure to pull it down at all opportunities! Thanks for that tip, that's actually super helpful and I am going to pass it on to my friends!

Ave Sodalis

Don't even think we're going for dinner. Groody it is so!

wnolan1992

Is it this week the Graduations are or next week?

I doubt I'll go to mine next year. Very few of "my" class left now. :P

LilRedDorcha

This week. I think mine is on Wednesday.

Ave Sodalis

This week, mine is on Wednesday afternoon!

LilRedDorcha

sup_dude wrote: »

The week, mine is on Wednesday afternoon!

Ha, I'll see you there so

Ave Sodalis

LilRedDorcha wrote: »

Ha, I'll see you there so

I'll be the one asleep during the cermony and the one who falls on their face when picking up the scrolls...

iLaura

sup_dude wrote: »

Don't even think we're going for dinner. Groody it is so!

"Hello, Four Seasons"

iLaura

So I have it on pretty good word that UL are taking over Troy student village in the near future. Surely they won't be using it as an 'on-campus' accommodation?

wnolan1992

iLaura wrote: »

So I have it on pretty good word that UL are taking over Troy student village in the near future. Surely they won't be using it as an 'on-campus' accommodation?

They'll just operate it under the CLS umbrella I'd imagine. Now Troy residents can look forward to the gouging too! :P

iLaura

wnolan1992 wrote: »

They'll just operate it under the CLS umbrella I'd imagine. Now Troy residents can look forward to the gouging too! :P

I'd say they wouldn't have to pay half as much as the other campuses though. And if so it's daylight robbery!

I've thankfully never had to deal with campus life!

wnolan1992

iLaura wrote: »

I'd say they wouldn't have to pay half as much as the other campuses though. And if so it's daylight robbery!

I've thankfully never had to deal with campus life!

Well you'd certainly hope that it'd cheaper than Plassey. Otherwise, yeah it is robbery... But then, CLS get away with charging €20+ for a kettle, so...

CheyK

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Well you'd certainly hope that it'd cheaper than Plassey. Otherwise, yeah it is robbery... But then, CLS get away with charging €20+ for a kettle, so...

I'm actually staying in Troy this year! It's already been taken over by UL and the fees are actually really reasonable. It's €3640 for a double en-suit for the year

nicodemus93

How long do graduation ceremonies last? its going to be tortourous to sit through

Ave Sodalis

nicodemus93 wrote:

How long do graduation ceremonies last? its going to be tortourous to sit through

About an hour or so, as far as I can tell

Daniel S

Decent accommodation seems to be impossible to come by this year.

LilRedDorcha

nicodemus93 wrote: »

How long do graduation ceremonies last? its going to be tortourous to sit through

I think it's about an hour or so. Just hope that you're one of the later courses to go through it! I know it sounds like you'd want the opposite, but it gets harder to sit through after you get your parchment since you care even less :pac:

Also, if there are quite a few people getting their doctorates that'll take a while...

mrsound

in a bit of a sticky situation. I'm certain I've failed my repeat will that mean my co op is terminated? I'm on co op till Dec. I'm willing to do a link in starting in feb so there won't be any overlap? Anyone have any experience? Thanks guys.

iLaura

mrsound wrote: »

in a bit of a sticky situation. I'm certain I've failed my repeat will that mean my co op is terminated? I'm on co op till Dec. I'm willing to do a link in starting in feb so there won't be any overlap? Anyone have any experience? Thanks guys.

Friend of mine failed a module Christmas of second year and then was on co-op from summer of second year till Christmas of 3rd year. She got an I-Grade for the repeat during the summer and was still allowed to continue with her co op. I'd say talk to your course leader about it, could be different in each case

Pete123456

Friend of mine failed a repeat while on coop and I think his was terminated?..

mrsound

hey so she got an igrade for a repeat? under what grounds?

iLaura

mrsound wrote: »

hey so she got an igrade for a repeat? under what grounds?

She was very ill at the time, as far as I can remember. She then had to repeat the exam at Christmas time, and won't officially start 3rd year until September,

CheyK

Does anyone know what the story is with registering and paying fees when going into 2nd year? Do we need to register again or what?

wnolan1992

CheyK wrote: »

Does anyone know what the story is with registering and paying fees when going into 2nd year? Do we need to register again or what?

You need to register your modules in Week 1 (through student portal).

You can pay the registration fee through the portal too I believe. I think you can also just take a cheque to the Fees Office (not 100% on this, grant covered my registration fees each year).

CheyK

wnolan1992 wrote: »

You need to register your modules in Week 1 (through student portal).

You can pay the registration fee through the portal too I believe. I think you can also just take a cheque to the Fees Office (not 100% on this, grant covered my registration fees each year).

That's grand! If you've applied for the grant do you need to let them know that you're waiting for approval or will it all be sorted by SUSI do you know?

iLaura

CheyK wrote: »

That's grand! If you've applied for the grant do you need to let them know that you're waiting for approval or will it all be sorted by SUSI do you know?

Nah, SUSI inform the college. At least they did laat year