Introduce Yourself for 2010/2011

delta_bravo

I guess its nearly time to start one of these threads again. Just a basic introduction for old and new UCD students

Name: David B.

Year/Course: Finished my BA in 2009 and the MA is soon to be finished in 2 weeks The week after I'm starting my final year in UCD doing the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, teaching in Ballinteer for my practice.

Age: 21

Societies/Clubs/interests: Went to a few History Soc events and played Cricket for UCD, thats about it. From Dublin so involved in sports and voluntary activites outside of UCD.

Slippers 2

Good start David!

Name: Simon T.

Year/Course: BSc in Statistics from 2003 to 2006. Didn't get into 4th Year. One year looking for work. Higher Diploma in Statistics 2007/08. Two more years looking for work. Now starting the MA Qualifier in Economics 2010/11. All at UCD.

Age: 27

Societies/Clubs/Interests: UCD Ninjutsu club 7 years. UCD Shaolin Kung Fu club 6 years. Like a lot of students I had some work as an extra on The Tudors last summer and one day on Camelot this summer. If you were working the same day as me you might recognise me - long hair, beard, twin brother.

From: Dublin. Grew up in Rome, Dublin, The Hague, Dublin, Vienna, Dublin.

El Siglo

Well I post here all the time even though I'm finished... I think that entitles me to an introduction!;)

Name: Rory F.

Year/Course: Like DB, finished my BA in Geography in 2009, currently finishing an MSc in Environmental Science in TCD and should be starting a PhD in QUB near the end of September. Don't think I'll ever get out of college!

Age: 21

Societies/Clubs/interests: Again like DB, went to a few History Soc events. I never played sport or that but want to get back into soccer when I go up north. Interested in history, science etc... I also used to give grinds, recently did that for TCD GAA Access Programme at Na Fianna. From Laois, but I used to live in Kildare and Offaly.

Raphael

Name: Aonghus Collins

Year/Course: Going into 4th year Theoretical Physics after a taking a year out to sit 2 exams at Christmas. Rassa-frassa.

Age: 21

Societies: As a past auditor, I'm a lifetime member of Gamesoc. I'll probably join other socs for free shit.

Slippers 2

Did eveyone else in the thread start university when they were 17? Two people with masters at 21, wow.

delta_bravo

Yeah I did my leaving when I was 17 and a half. Had no interest in doing 4th year. Same for El Siglo afaik

Name: Ciaran K

Year/Course: Have a degree in Theoretical Physics and currently in my second year of a PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics.

Age: 22

Societies/Clubs/interests: Squash/Tennis/Football

El Siglo

Slippers 2 wrote: »

Did eveyone else in the thread start university when they were 17? Two people with masters at 21, wow.

Yeh we're class! We're here to fuck shit up!:D

Fad

Name: Conor.

Course: Going in to my second year of Science (Kinda.....) doing Chemistry and Computer Science. Will probably do a single major in CS, also debating the idea of dropping Chem and taking up stats....

Socs/Whatever: Didn't really get involved much last year, want to get involved in debating (mebbeh), a sport of some description (Kayaking probably) and writing for the Observer. Will be doing the Cycle To Galway again this year.

errlloyd

Chris

Second Law

Lawsoc debates convenor... (Conor if you wanna get involved...)

NiamhTCD

El Siglo wrote: »

Yeh we're class! We're here to fuck shit up!

What exactly is it you are here to fcuk up ? your life by doing a degree you dislike?

El Siglo

NiamhTCD wrote: »

What exactly is it you are here to fcuk up ? your life by doing a degree you dislike?

FFS:rolleyes:

I have my degree, a good one at that. When you have yours come back and troll again soon!;)

Breezer

Name: Breezer - I like my anonymity:p

Year/Course: Final (6th) Year Medicine

Age: 23

Societies/Clubs/Interests: Planning on rejoining UCD Snowsports this year. I used to be very involved, considered running for a committee post in the past but never did. Then my course got hectic and my funds went south so skiing fell by the wayside. I probably won't know anyone when I rejoin so if anyone on here is an active member say hi please!

Was also a MedSoc class rep (not an SU one) a few years back and was involved with MSVS (Med Students Volunteering Society) for a couple of years, to which I also plan on returning. Will make an appearance at VegSoc stuff this year. Technically in YFG but was never very active and the party has been annoying me lately, so I'll be reconsidering that one this year.

Pigwidgeon

Name: Kate

Age: 19

Course: Going into second year arts. Majoring in Sociology with a minor in psychology.

Societies/Clubs: Didn't really do anything last year. Wanted to join photosoc but there was none, if there's one this year I'll join it. Planning on taking up some form of sport too.

Jack Bracken

Name: Jack Bracken

Age: 19

Course: Going into second year of computer science.

Societies/clubs/interests: Last year I went to a few canoe club meets and got bored. Thinking of joining the cycling club this year.

dr gonzo

Deleted User wrote: »

Name: Ciaran K

Year/Course: Have a degree in Theoretical Physics and currently in my second year of a PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics.

Age: 22

Fcuk me thats incredible as is everyone elses stats on here, im massively impressed and not a little bit intimidated.

Name: Chris C.

Year/Course: Just gone back to college as a mature student last year, going into second year arts (single major archaeology).

Age: 25

Societies/clubs/interests: Joined the archaeology soc committee for this coming year and hoping to get into the sub aqua club but thats it.

Davidius

Name: David

Age: 19 this month

Course: Going into second year Mathematical Science

Societies etc.: Couldn't be arsed with them. :pac:

Killer Pigeon

Name: Pigeon

Year/ Course: 2nd Year Physics

Age: 19 y/o

Clubs/ Societies/ Interests: Meh! I joined plenty of clubs last years, didn't partake in any. Might try to be a little be more active in Gamesoc or join the new physics-soc. I'm interested in science, maths, history, politics and the occasionally sports. But, meh!!

Ginja Ninja

Name: Alan H.

Age: 18

Course: 2nd year[kinda] Animal Science

Societies/Interests: Well,I'm CCG's officer for Gamesoc this year,so uhm... that and probably a fair bit with Sci Fi as well.[if you need nerddom,gimme a call :pac:]

Tea-a-Maria

Name: Anne-Marie

Age: 19

Course: 3rd Law with History...I'm too young to be this far into college!

Societies: Gamesoc mainly.I'm the secretary this year,so Alan doesn't have the monopoly on the nerddom.:P

kev_s88

im Kev

im 21

going into 3rd Arts, major in Music, minor in Information Studies


i refuse to get involved in societies purely because i never wanna be one of those annoying people in the fresher's tent! although i am being an orientation guide so thats the closest i'll ever get to anything official in UCD

Bobby42

Name: Bobby

Age: 25

Course: 1st year Social Science

The_Joker.

Bobby42 wrote: »

Name: Bobby

Age: 25

Course: 1st year Social Science

Hello Bobby!

Raphael

The_Joker. wrote: »

Hello Bobby!

Ok, bored with your trolling now. Bye.

vicecreamsundae

Name: Vicecreamsundae [i like my anonymity too!]

Age: 25

Course: Starting my Masters in Library and Information Studies in September, full time for a year

hoping to get involved in a few socs -maybe some sort of self defense class and i'll see what else there is. as a masters student, i'm not technically "invited" to orientation, but i might go in a few days that week anyway to suss these things out.

RosyLily

Name: Eilís

Age: 21

Course: Finished my BA in English and Geography in UCD this year. Going back to do a Masters in Geography this September.:D

Societies etc: Didn't really get involved in any of the societies or sports. I just join for the goodie bag!

Slippers 2

vicecreamsundae wrote: »

i'm not technically "invited" to orientation, but i might go in a few days that week anyway to suss these things out.

Most recruiting for clubs and socs takes place during Freshers' Week which is the second week of lectures.

Fox McCloud

Name: Roberta

Age: 21

Course: Msc Humanitarian Action

Clubs/Societies: Hoping to give ladies rugby a try if it doesnt hurt too much Maybe soccer too.

misslt

Louise, 20, 2nd year actuary.

Can't wait to get back actually!

Name: Conor

Age: 19

Course: 2nd year Mathematical Science.

Socs: Hopefully NetSoc or something like that but I don't have much time since for 'em since I commute to college.

SmashingPilot

Name: Peter Cosgrave

Age: 20

Course: 3rd Year Physics with Astronomy & Space Science

Societies/Clubs/Hobbies: Pretty much interested in anything sport or computer related. Also I'm the treasurer for the Tennis Club this year. So beware, I'll be making you join at the beginning of semester.

Fluorescence

Name: Aoife

Age: 19

Course: Going into 2nd year of my BA (joint major in English & Music).

Clubs/Socs/Hobbies: I joined every soc there was last year but only ever went to 1 Gamesoc coffee morning . Seemed like a cool bunch though, I'd love to get really involved this year. I was always busy on the days they held the interesting stuff (like video games and poker :P). Would also like to join a sport of some sort this year.

antomorro-sei

Name: Anto
Age: 19
Course: Going into 2nd year, Arts!

Clubs/Socs etc: Joined a few, but didn't really go to much. I hope to join a few this year, and actually go to some stuff! Oh, and to go back to the gym!

BlandKitten

Name: Stephen

Age: 19

Course: Going into 2nd year Computer Science.

Clubs/Socs etc: Kinda hard to really get into anything when you live so far away.

jennebean

Name ; jenn

age 25

starting 1st year as an ole mature student for arts omnibus planing on history being top as I wasn't "recomended" for the history degree ;(
plan on being all over the running track and mature student deelys

Yuugib

Name: Alena

Age: 20

Finally going to properly start 1st year actuary. Had to work for two years to save up, nothing is going to stop me now :P

Maybe there are still some old boardies left from back in the day

snickerpuss

Name: Karen

Year/Course: MA Archives and Records Management.
That's right, gonna be a super nerdy archivist. Was in UCD for my BA & other MA so I've already done 4 years in UCD for my sins! Looking forward to it anyhow.

Age: 24

Societies/Clubs/interests: Despite 4 years there I never really joined anything or met a lot of people, if I have any time away from the ol archiving I might have a look into history/photography/softball.

uppishhauk

Name: shane

Course: science
Age: 21

Societies/Clubs/interests: sci-fi society (lifetime membership yay!), probably join gamesoc and whatever else tickles my fancy

vintagelover

kateos2 wrote: »

Name: Kate

Age: 19

Course: Going into second year arts. Majoring in Sociology with a minor in psychology.

Societies/Clubs: Didn't really do anything last year. Wanted to join photosoc but there was none, if there's one this year I'll join it. Planning on taking up some form of sport too.

hey!..i want to do arts this year-art history and sociology...you mention that your minor is psychology so does that mean that psychology is a module on the course because my original plan was to do AH and psychology but for some reason it was removed from the list of options when i went to apply for it through the CAO although it was in the booklet in the arts grid system?

ptcoakley

Name: Patrick

Course: Masters in Management

This'll be my first time in Europe (I'm an American), and I'm pretty excited to be able to live in Dublin for a year.

Slippers 2

vintagelover wrote: »

hey!..i want to do arts this year-art history and sociology...you mention that your minor is psychology so does that mean that psychology is a module on the course because my original plan was to do AH and psychology but for some reason it was removed from the list of options when i went to apply for it through the CAO although it was in the booklet in the arts grid system?

Page 69 of the prospectus says that if you do DN012 you can do 20 credits (that's 4 modules) of Psychology in First Year.

So, you could do four out of five of the First Year Psychology modules and all four of the First Year Art History modules and still have four modules left to do other subjects (you get 12 modules each year).

I think that's right but I did Science, not Arts, and I did it before UCD had "modules" and "majors and minors".

ya-ba-da-ba-doo

Name: Neil

Course: 2nd year Science

Socs: Joined a load last year for the free stuff.. won't make that mistake again! Is there any poker society or club around ucd? I'd love to join that.

Fluorescence

Don't know about a poker society as such but Gamesoc had poker nights every tuesday last year - Texas Hold'em

Slippers 2

Expecting to see some new people in here shortly.

**Timbuk2**

Just accepted my offer!

Name: Tim
Course: Incoming first year student to Actuarial and Financial Studies

Looking forward to the challenge of college as well as college life. Slightly nervous as well but I'm hoping that I'll love it!

Conor108

Just accepted!

Name: Conor
Age: 18
Course: Physics with Astronomy and Space Science

Incredibly excited:D

Question! Do we have to wait until Thursday to register?

calzini

Name: Rachel
Age: 18
Course: 1st year Psychology

After a grand total of 3 hours sleep I've just accepted my offer, ridiculously excited about starting college!

kev9100

Just accepted. SOOOOO happy!!

Name: Kevin

Age: 18

Interests: Music, football, playing guitar.

Subject: French and History

I'm going to UCD!!

monaghanman10

name-david brohan
course-economics nd finance
interests-basketball rugby poker
age-18

Yupp2010

Two hours sleep just so I could accept Whoop

Name Kerry
Age 18
Course Arts - English and History Soooo Happy!
Interests Hmm Well Music! All types! Meeting new people, which I'm sure college should bring (^^,) And having the craic

snooleen

Name: Kelley

Just accepted my offer, I got my second choice and am delighted! Mostly because I wasn't sure which course to put as my first and which as my second! If I get my 1st choice in round 2 or 3 I'm screwed for deciding! haha

Course: English with Drama DN064

Anyone know what the points for this were? I can't access the cao website.

SO HAPPY!

And congratulations to everyone who got their choices too.