Where are all the Pats 1st yr B.A students???

CreamCrackers

I am seeing B.ED after B.ED, seems like I'm the only one doing the B.A! Who else is doing the B.A in Pats??

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

I am seeing B.ED after B.ED, seems like I'm the only one doing the B.A! Who else is doing the B.A in Pats??

Hi CC I am doing BA. Cant wait to get started!!!

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Hi CC I am doing BA. Cant wait to get started!!!

Finally, someone doing B.A!! Me either, Can't wait!! You gonna live on or off campus??

Long Term Louth

Ill be travelling up and down daily I live in Louth, I am a mature student i.e. over 23 (by a fair bit), not sure if you are?

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Ill be travelling up and down daily I live in Louth, I am a mature student i.e. over 23 (by a fair bit), not sure if you are?

I'm in Louth too ha! Nah, I'm 18, just did the leavin.

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

I'm in Louth too ha! Nah, I'm 18, just did the leavin.

Are you going to stay on campus?

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Are you going to stay on campus?

I applied for it but theres only 260 places and 600 first yrs so I'm looking elsewhere too. What subjects are you planning on doing?

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

I applied for it but theres only 260 places and 600 first yrs so I'm looking elsewhere too. What subjects are you planning on doing?

I did FETAC level 5 last year in Liberal Arts this year, so I will be choosing,

English, History and Human Development for defo!

No Irish

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

I did FETAC level 5 last year in Liberal Arts this year, so I will be choosing,

English, History and Human Development for defo!

No Irish

I'm for irish and geog. Trying to decide between education, human development and history.

I think its just us doing the course lol! I cant find a mention of it on any thread!

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

I'm for irish and geog. Trying to decide between education, human development and history.

I think its just us doing the course lol! I cant find a mention of it on any thread!

Yea, I know another guy starting, he did the same course as me last year, he is from Drogheda.

Human development was on the course I did for FETAC, good craic and I would recommend it if you are thinking of going into teaching.

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Yea, I know another guy starting, he did the same course as me last year, he is from Drogheda.

Human development was on the course I did for FETAC, good craic and I would recommend it if you are thinking of going into teaching.

3 of us then! cant wait, lol! I will be going into teaching, not sure if it will be primary or secondary yet though. Is the guy you know commuting too?

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

3 of us then! cant wait, lol! I will be going into teaching, not sure if it will be primary or secondary yet though. Is the guy you know commuting too?

Yea, Matthews Coaches stops outside the college. I think registratiion is 23/24 Sep course starts Mon 28th so a few more weeks yet.

We had to do a writtem exam, aptitude test and an interview in May. Both of us were also offered Maynooth, but chose St Pats independently, so hopfully we made the right choice.

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Yea, Matthews Coaches stops outside the college. I think registratiion is 23/24 Sep course starts Mon 28th so a few more weeks yet.

We had to do a writtem exam, aptitude test and an interview in May. Both of us were also offered Maynooth, but chose St Pats independently, so hopfully we made the right choice.

Pats was my first choice on the CAO but I realised after it was too late that I wanted my second choice which was arts in maynooth. The points went down which was unexpected so I was landed with this course. I might transfer next yr if I don't like it but that means fees so heres hoping that I do!!

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

Pats was my first choice on the CAO but I realised after it was too late that I wanted my second choice which was arts in maynooth. The points went down which was unexpected so I was landed with this course. I might transfer next yr if I don't like it but that means fees so heres hoping that I do!!

All the best, and hopefully a few more people will submit posts.

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

All the best, and hopefully a few more people will submit posts.

Thanks! Same to you!! Tbh I'm not holding my breath. the course doesn't seem all that popular. Although, if it was just the 3 of us would they really keep it going? haha

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

Thanks! Same to you!! Tbh I'm not holding my breath. the course doesn't seem all that popular. Although, if it was just the 3 of us would they really keep it going? haha

Upon investigation I was informed from a teaching perspective, the course at St Pats is better recognised than Maynooth, one of the main reasons I chose it, points are higher for acceptance 375 v 415 St Pats.


There were over 100 mature students chosen for interview not sure how many were picked, but it is definately a tougher college than Maynooth to get into. I spoke to a guy who is already there he said there is plenty of craic to be had if thats what your into.

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Upon investigation I was informed from a teaching perspective, the course at St Pats is better recognised than Maynooth, one of the main reasons I chose it, points are higher for acceptance 375 v 415 St Pats.


There were over 100 mature students chosen for interview not sure how many were picked, but it is definately a tougher college than Maynooth to get into. I spoke to a guy who is already there he said there is plenty of craic to be had if thats what your into.

tbh most of that 100 prob did. it doesnt seem popular among the leaving certs!

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

tbh most of that 100 prob did. it doesnt seem popular among the leaving certs!

They told us a maximum of 25% would be mature students.

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

They told us a maximum of 25% would be mature students.

well as I said theres no mention of it here. maybe they gave more than 25% the course after they realised the leaving certs are not interested lol

Long Term Louth

CreamCrackers wrote: »

well as I said theres no mention of it here. maybe they gave more than 25% the course after they realised the leaving certs are not interested lol

Maybe

Best of luck in your search for accomodation

CreamCrackers

Long Term Louth wrote: »

Maybe

Best of luck in your search for accomodation

Thanks!