Mature/Non Trad students starting UCC in Sept 2010 - say hello .o/

December

Heya all.

I thought I'd make this thread so we could all say hello and get to know each other before we start UCC in September - that way at least we wont feel so intimidated and nervous (or maybe that's just me :P ).

I accepted my first choice course today to study Arts at UCC. Planning on studying English, History, Latin and an unknown fourth in the first year. I was originally wanting to do just an English studies course, but the other Uni's were too far away and re-locating wasn't an option... (married + mortgage :rolleyes:).

Anyhoo I'm up in Mallow and will be commuting to Cork (which should be fun -.- ) but I have heard a rumour of a free park and ride car park near the Uni, which may lessen the pain.

I'm really looking forward to starting Uni... wish it was next week, but I'm sure the last few weeks will fly by. Can't wait to stock up on stationary supplies lol!

So let us know what you're going to be studying, where you're from etc and how you're feeling about the whole "mature" student label. I'm only 27, and don't feel so mature as yet, but still, being surrounded by students that are going to be about 10 years younger will be a little freaky!

sex panther

hey i am going to do psychiatric nursing in ucc, Id prefer general but beggars cant be choosers! an extra year will get me general anyways,

im living in the city with himself but originally from east cork, so ive to walk bout a mile to get to ucc which is yock cos i hate walking! im only 24 and my lil sis just did her leaving cert so wierd being in college with her age group.

i cant wait to get started!

jewell

Hi All,

I received offer of my 1st choice UCC also today, General Nursing.....absolutely delighted . Married with 3 kids and living about 5 miles from Bishopstown so commute won't be a problem just the parking!!! But if I have to, I can park at my Mum's house in Bishopstown and walk from there. Really looking forward to it but nervous :eek: also about my ability to study after such a long time. Did my leaving in '85!!!!

GSOIRL

Hella

I’ll be going to do Sports Studies. Pretty excited but a bit apprehensive. 4 years seems like a long time. Worried that I’ struggle with the work. Haven’t done anything like this for nearly 15 years and wasn’t the best then

I’m moving to Cork from Dublin. Haven’t sorted anywhere to live yet. Hoping I’ll get somewhere nice. I’ve shared in Dublin and a few other places for years so shouldn’t be too bad.

Now hopefully I’ll get a grant or else I’m pretty screwed.

December

jewell wrote: »

Hi All,

I received offer of my 1st choice UCC also today, General Nursing.....absolutely delighted . Married with 3 kids and living about 5 miles from Bishopstown so commute won't be a problem just the parking!!! But if I have to, I can park at my Mum's house in Bishopstown and walk from there. Really looking forward to it but nervous :eek: also about my ability to study after such a long time. Did my leaving in '85!!!!

About parking I found more info on that free park and ride for students which might be of some use to you http://www.ucc.ie/en/build/commuting/parkandride/

stevewales0

Hi all, deelighted to get an offer for Arts ck101. It's a huge step forward for me after 3yrs of recovery from injury-- pretty daunting after quite a few years since I was last in the books-- I'll have to give up the random punctuation and the creative spellin!-- I've heard there are writing workshops on offer--Does anyone know if they are before the term starts or during?

I've an idea I'd like to do psychology as a major in years 2&3-- Has anyone asked the department if there is a paticular combination of 1st year subjects that are "good for the portfolio"??
obvious ones like Sociology and Philosophy would be in, but what about Maths:eek:!??
I'd rather do something spurious like Geography as I've always been a bit of a mountain man.
Any thoughts?

Byron85

stevewales0 wrote: »

Hi all, deelighted to get an offer for Arts ck101. It's a huge step forward for me after 3yrs of recovery from injury-- pretty daunting after quite a few years since I was last in the books-- I'll have to give up the random punctuation and the creative spellin!-- I've heard there are writing workshops on offer--Does anyone know if they are before the term starts or during?

I've an idea I'd like to do psychology as a major in years 2&3-- Has anyone asked the department if there is a paticular combination of 1st year subjects that are "good for the portfolio"??
obvious ones like Sociology and Philosophy would be in, but what about Maths:eek:!??
I'd rather do something spurious like Geography as I've always been a bit of a mountain man.
Any thoughts?

I'm a mature student in UCC and just finished first year. You can't do psychology as a major in second or third year Arts. It's only available as a minor. I think this is because there's a seperate BA in Psychology. So, if you continue on with psychology you can only do it as a minor. If you want a career in it though, after the 3 year Arts degree you can do a 2 year HDip in psychology which converts your Arts degree to a psychology degree. Then you can go on to do Master's and specialise.

2mature

Hi all...will be going to UCC in september as mature student to do ck116 Sports Studies and PE...looking forward to it but also dreading ha;)

stevewales0

T.W.H Byron wrote: »

I'm a mature student in UCC and just finished first year. You can't do psychology as a major in second or third year Arts. It's only available as a minor. I think this is because there's a seperate BA in Psychology. So, if you continue on with psychology you can only do it as a minor. If you want a career in it though, after the 3 year Arts degree you can do a 2 year HDip in psychology which converts your Arts degree to a psychology degree. Then you can go on to do Master's and specialise.

Ahh, so the number of psychology graduates is restricted to the favoured few who got on the 'applied psychology' course-- well done to the four of you! More professional restrictive practices- seriously though, those that achieved a place must have worked exceptionally hard for it.
Anyway, I'll be the bloke in the psych/soc/phil lectures moaning about my gimpy leg-- look forward to meeting you there.

jewell

Just wondering if anyone knows is there any other info days etc in UCC or is next thing registration?

December

I haven't heard anything about another info day - but there is this upcoming:

From the UCC website (http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/further-info/mature/importantdates/details-103245-en.html)

06.07.2010: Incoming Mature Students offered "Transition to University" Workshops
Mature Students who have been offered a place to begin an undergraduate degree in UCC in September 2010 will also be offered the opportunity to attend a "Transition to University" Workshop before the college term begins.
All Mature Students who have accepted their place via the CAO will be written to in the next two weeks with information on the workshops including the various dates offered and the content of the workshops.

Oooh and just found this about our registration and orientation dates:

http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/undergrad/orientation/

December

Sorry for the double post, but I found another good link today that I thought you may be interested in; so you can figure out your timetable and future work hours (like I've had to do)

http://timetable.ucc.ie/1011/default.htm

I found it best to choose the department and search for your subject that way as by searching via programme it can get a little confusing.

December

Anyone going to the mature two day workshops? Thinking of going to the late august one myself /excited!

2mature

Hi December...Ive applied for around August 20th I think is the date...Hopefully I will get that one...

lindtee

Doing Social Work. Will be going to the mature student workshop thing, just sent my form by email today, nearly forgot:o Hoping for the earlier date to get it over and done with:pac: Might see some of ye there.

sweeney_todd

Hi all
starting ucc in Sept doing arts (politics and religion, not sure of other subjects). I'm probably one of the more mature students (mid 50s) but hopefully will fit in with all you young ones. Any one else doing arts? doing politics and religion or the transition thing on the 5th?

I hope we will all get acquainted as the year developes

Mike :cool:

terbad

hi all,
movin to cork to psyc nursing, delighted! was wondering could anyone give me some info on where look and more importantly where to AVOID!
whats the traffic like if i was to rent a few miles outside the city?
Congrats and good luck to all!!!

sex panther

hey im doing psych aswell!! Cant wait to start! i live in the city already bout 30 mins walk from ucc im investing in a bike, all the students go in and around ucc, college road etc but if ur not up to living with the madness that is 17year olds, maybe city center? or even blackrock, or douglas they are nice except if ur driving into college parking is supposed to be hard to find, one lady said she has to get there before 8am to get parking, so maybe somewhere nice in the city center?

terbad

hello classmate!
yeah it's gonna be a fair shock to the system but looking forward to it!
thanks for your help! See you in a months time

stevewales0

Hi, I've just enjoyed the first day of the orientation workshop. great buzz.
I asked my group (blu) if they posted on boards-- non admitted-- I put people on to it.
I smiled to my self when no one admitted to being the "sex panther"
I'm guessing one originally joined for other boards-- Clubbing??
HeeHee
goodluck in the NuSchool

sex panther

ya sex panther is my cats name, its from a film, i realise that on here it the name probably makes me seem like a wierdo
oh i cant wait for my orientation, the nursing isnt starting til sept 13th, how long does yours go on for?

stevewales0

sex panther wrote: »

ya sex panther is my cats name, its from a film, i realise that on here it the name probably makes me seem like a wierdo
oh i cant wait for my orientation, the nursing isnt starting til sept 13th, how long does yours go on for?

We spent the last two days wandering around campus with our "tour guides"
It was great to get to recognise a few faces on day 2 --it's well worth going to-- just to have relaxed chats with people on similar courses/modules-- Do get "stuck into" them on your thing-- you'll have a good bunch of new buddies even before the first day of term.

You do know it's illegal in Nine countries as it's made from bits of real Panther?!!

Connorzee

what date is Arts starting??

GSOIRL

stevewales0 wrote: »

We spent the last two days wandering around campus with our "tour guides"
It was great to get to recognise a few faces on day 2 --it's well worth going to-- just to have relaxed chats with people on similar courses/modules-- Do get "stuck into" them on your thing-- you'll have a good bunch of new buddies even before the first day of term.

You do know it's illegal in Nine countries as it's made from bits of real Panther?!!

Hey Steve

I was at that workshop as well. I'm guessing by you name that you're the guy who said he was Welsh. I feel a little more at ease about going back to college after the 2 days. Now just got to organise everything for my move to Cork.

2mature

GSOIRL wrote: »

Hey Steve

I was at that workshop as well. I'm guessing by you name that you're the guy who said he was Welsh. I feel a little more at ease about going back to college after the 2 days. Now just got to organise everything for my move to Cork.

Hi GSOIRL,

Your going into ck116 yes? just to make sure I have the right person...I am attending workshop next week but I am missing orientation and registration and the first day of term as I will be on holidays...Was the workshop good help to you...is it boring and repetitive or is it interesting?

Being a cork local if you need any advice on areas to live down here just ask.

GSOIRL

Hi 2Mature

Yep I'm doing CK116.

I found the workshop mostly useful. It was good because they told you about all the help that they offer mature students. Also gives you a brief description of what is expected by the lecturers for essays, exams etc. The tour was pretty rubbish. Still don't know where most of the buildings are. Overall worth doing.

2mature

GSOIRL wrote: »

Hi 2Mature

Yep I'm doing CK116.

I found the workshop mostly useful. It was good because they told you about all the help that they offer mature students. Also gives you a brief description of what is expected by the lecturers for essays, exams etc. The tour was pretty rubbish. Still don't know where most of the buildings are. Overall worth doing.

Hi GSOIRL ,

thanks for the reply and info...Im doing mine end of next week...looking forward to it now alright so I can have some idea what to expect in September...

ultimatehero

Hey guys just wondering when ye were applying as a mature student did ye have to send an academic transcript of results of a previous degree? Would the degree certificate not do?

shellybob

oh thats great to hear really lookin forward to starting!! thank for that number might give her a ring tomorrow must get a move on for a place!!