Larkfield Apartments - What do I need to bring?

mullen3684

Hey, moving up from Cork in about a week, and need abit of help with what to bring with me in the car. I've only had a quick viewing inside so I didn't see much, but I want to come prepared and not have to do some frantic shopping once I get there. Here's what I have on the list:

1: Toiletries (Towels, shampoo, soap, pack of toilet paper etc)
2: Cooking utensils + plates, bowels, cutlery, tea towels, kitchen roll.
3: Bed linen.
4: Laptop + extra monitor (gamer).
5: Ironing board + clothes rack.

Are any of these supplied, or are they good things to bring?

What I noticed on viewing is that the bedroom contains only a shabby table, and a bed + wooden kitchen chair as furniture. However the table doesn't have nearly enough room for the computer + room to eat/study, nor does the chair look appropriate to gaming or studying, aka sitting on for more than 30 mins.

I figured I'd buy a proper study desk + swivel chair from Ikea, but then I found the rule about not being allowed to bring ANY new furniture into the room. Is this strictly enforced?

Is the internet provided wirelessly or do I need to bring an ethernet cable, and is it of good quality?

Lastly, how many plug sockets are in the room, because I might need to bring a multi-plug adaptor.

Any advice regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

TheChrisD

You need to bring everything. The only thing any of the apartments provide is the furniture and that's it.

The seats for sitting on are rather flimsy and not good for long sessions. If you're staying on campus with your car, just go ahead and buy a better cheap chair from IKEA and then hide it in your car for room inspections.

The Internet on-campus is wired, you only get a single port in the wall afaik. I'm not sure whether you still need to specifically get ports for games unblocked by ISS though. You'll probably have to setup Internet Connection Sharing from your computer for your console, so I hope it has two Ethernet ports!

As for sockets, can't say, haven't been in Larkfield. I think I only got the two in Hampstead at the desk, so definitely bring a multi-adaptor or two depending on how much you need to plug in.

Benny Lava

mullen3684 wrote: »

Hey, moving up from Cork in about a week, and need abit of help with what to bring with me in the car. I've only had a quick viewing inside so I didn't see much, but I want to come prepared and not have to do some frantic shopping once I get there. Here's what I have on the list:

1: Toiletries (Towels, shampoo, soap, pack of toilet paper etc)
2: Cooking utensils + plates, bowels, cutlery, tea towels, kitchen roll.
3: Bed linen.
4: Laptop + extra monitor (gamer).
5: Ironing board + clothes rack.

Are any of these supplied, or are they good things to bring?

What I noticed on viewing is that the bedroom contains only a shabby table, and a bed + wooden kitchen chair as furniture. However the table doesn't have nearly enough room for the computer + room to eat/study, nor does the chair look appropriate to gaming or studying, aka sitting on for more than 30 mins.

I figured I'd buy a proper study desk + swivel chair from Ikea, but then I found the rule about not being allowed to bring ANY new furniture into the room. Is this strictly enforced?

Is the internet provided wirelessly or do I need to bring an ethernet cable, and is it of good quality?

Lastly, how many plug sockets are in the room, because I might need to bring a multi-plug adaptor.

Any advice regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

You wouldn't have space for a swivel chair and proper desk. Last year a lad I know robbed an ironing board from a house and when he put it in his room there was hardly any space to walk. A batch cable for the internet is provided. In total there are four plug sockets in the room, two near the desk and two near the window. A multi-plug adaptor mightn't be a bad idea.

I know you said you've seen the rooms but you seem to have over-estimated their size. They're bloody tiny.

mullen3684

TheChrisD wrote: »

You need to bring everything. The only thing any of the apartments provide is the furniture and that's it.

The seats for sitting on are rather flimsy and not good for long sessions. If you're staying on campus with your car, just go ahead and buy a better cheap chair from IKEA and then hide it in your car for room inspections.

The Internet on-campus is wired, you only get a single port in the wall afaik. I'm not sure whether you still need to specifically get ports for games unblocked by ISS though. You'll probably have to setup Internet Connection Sharing from your computer for your console, so I hope it has two Ethernet ports!

As for sockets, can't say, haven't been in Larkfield. I think I only got the two in Hampstead at the desk, so definitely bring a multi-adaptor or two depending on how much you need to plug in.

Ah, Chris. Remember ya from Eirtakon last year. Won't have a car up there, only for the trip up, so that doesn't seem like it'd work. I'd also considered using the shelf thing next to the bed for my laptop (can't call it a windowsill, didn't note how high it was) and just getting a comfy cushion and sitting on the floor. The shelf definately protrudes enough to make it doable. Don't have a console, so one ethernet port is enough. I can understand why they don't like you taking furniture out, but being prohibited to bring a chair in seems abit stupid. Reckon if I asked them nicely enough they'd allow it?

mullen3684

Benny Lava wrote: »

You wouldn't have space for a swivel chair and proper desk. Last year a lad I know robbed an ironing board from a house and when he put it in his room there was hardly any space to walk. A batch cable for the internet is provided. In total there are four plug sockets in the room, two near the desk and two near the window. A multi-plug adaptor mightn't be a bad idea.

I know you said you've seen the rooms but you seem to have over-estimated their size. They're bloody tiny.

Yeah, I know they're small as hell. I'd still be happier having those and nowhere to walk. Could easily store the ironing board in the wardrobe when it's not in use though. I find it unlikely that there are ironing facilities provided though. But yeah I agree the desk seems too hopeful.

TheChrisD

mullen3684 wrote: »

Ah, Chris. Remember ya from Eirtakon last year. Won't have a car up there, only for the trip up, so that doesn't seem like it'd work. I'd also considered using the shelf thing next to the bed for my laptop (can't call it a windowsill, didn't note how high it was) and just getting a comfy cushion and sitting on the floor. The shelf definately protrudes enough to make it doable. Don't have a console, so one ethernet port is enough. I can understand why they don't like you taking furniture out, but being prohibited to bring a chair in seems abit stupid. Reckon if I asked them nicely enough they'd allow it?

If the shelf you're on about is anything like the "shelf" above the desk I had in Hampstead, it would be no good whatsoever.

Although definitely invest in some comfy cushions for the seat, if only to make it a bit more bearable than the bog-standard crap it is.

Noodleworm

I used to drag the arm chair over to the desk when at the computer for a long time.

there are 4 sockets all together, two at the desk, two at the table. So some kind power adaptor is a good move. You don't need a new ethernet cable, you can get one free at the student computer help desk(top floor henry gratten building)
Larkfield doesn't have a microwave. Either you or your roommate need to bring one. You get a new duvet and pillow when you move in so you don't need those, maybe an extra pillow though.
if your gonna be washing your clothes at the laundrette don't forget washing powder, and some change, oh and colour catchers because everything runs in those machines.

Cy_Revenant

mullen3684 wrote: »

Hey, moving up from Cork in about a week, and need abit of help with what to bring with me in the car. I've only had a quick viewing inside so I didn't see much, but I want to come prepared and not have to do some frantic shopping once I get there. Here's what I have on the list:

1: Toiletries (Towels, shampoo, soap, pack of toilet paper etc)
2: Cooking utensils + plates, bowels, cutlery, tea towels, kitchen roll.
3: Bed linen.
4: Laptop + extra monitor (gamer).
5: Ironing board + clothes rack.

Are any of these supplied, or are they good things to bring?

What I noticed on viewing is that the bedroom contains only a shabby table, and a bed + wooden kitchen chair as furniture. However the table doesn't have nearly enough room for the computer + room to eat/study, nor does the chair look appropriate to gaming or studying, aka sitting on for more than 30 mins.

When I lived in larkfield there was a long blue countertop above the bed by the window. This was good enough for the laptop and what not.

I figured I'd buy a proper study desk + swivel chair from Ikea, but then I found the rule about not being allowed to bring ANY new furniture into the room. Is this strictly enforced?

Even if it's not enforced, there is genuinely no room for anything other than what's already in the room. Seriously. You put as much as a chair in there and you'll find that getting from your bed to the door will become a pain in the arse.

Is the internet provided wirelessly or do I need to bring an ethernet cable, and is it of good quality?

The internet is of the finest quality, once you've paid for it. Faster than anything you'll get from any other provide. They'll supply a cable.

DC09

Cy_Revenant wrote: »

The internet is of the finest quality, once you've paid for it. Faster than anything you'll get from any other provide. They'll supply a cable.

Where/When can you pay for the internet if you're staying in Larkfield?
Once you pay do you get it instantly in your room, or is it supplied to one flat as a whole?

Noodleworm

internet goes to a port in the wall by your desk. So just for you.

mullen3684

Cy_Revenant wrote: »

When I lived in larkfield there was a long blue countertop above the bed by the window. This was good enough for the laptop and what not.



Even if it's not enforced, there is genuinely no room for anything other than what's already in the room. Seriously. You put as much as a chair in there and you'll find that getting from your bed to the door will become a pain in the arse.



The internet is of the finest quality, once you've paid for it. Faster than anything you'll get from any other provide. They'll supply a cable.

Ah, it's a relief to know that it has a top-notch connection. Can't afford to go out every night, and nothing's more frustrating than disconnects/lag while gaming!

I saw that countertop, that's the "shelf" I mentioned. I'm not sure how high it was though, and seemed I'd have to sit on the floor to use it effectively.

Thanks for all of the advice, it's making planning things ALOT easier!

Noodleworm

the "countertop" in larkfield is really just a long desk, normal height for a computer really, tons of room on it... annoying thing is that the radiator is under it and heats up the desk quite a bit in winter. least you have warm legs...

Cy_Revenant

mullen3684 wrote: »

Ah, it's a relief to know that it has a top-notch connection. Can't afford to go out every night, and nothing's more frustrating than disconnects/lag while gaming!

I saw that countertop, that's the "shelf" I mentioned. I'm not sure how high it was though, and seemed I'd have to sit on the floor to use it effectively.

Thanks for all of the advice, it's making planning things ALOT easier!

One thing about the connection though, as TheChrisD mentioned you may have to contact ISS to have them open ports for you.

Just know what ports you want and they're generally cooperative.

MightyMighty737

Bringing an ironing board is a bit much I think, especially if yer going home at the weekends.

DC09

Noodleworm wrote: »

if your gonna be washing your clothes at the laundrette don't forget washing powder, and some change, oh and colour catchers because everything runs in those machines.

Where is the laundrette?
I heard there's one in Hampstead, but I'm living in Larkfield.

notGill

DC09 wrote: »

Where is the laundrette?
I heard there's one in Hampstead, but I'm living in Larkfield.

It's only 10 seconds walk from Larkfield, it's on your left as you walk into the Hampstead courtyard!

Cy_Revenant

Hampsted and Larkfield are a 30 second walk apart.

Though I imagine most first years just have their mammies do the laundry.

mullen3684

Cy_Revenant wrote: »

Hampsted and Larkfield are a 30 second walk apart.

Though I imagine most first years just have their mammies do the laundry.

Heh, won't be returning home on weekends, sadly I won't have that luxury anymore

DC09

Cy_Revenant wrote: »

Though I imagine most first years just have their mammies do the laundry.

Im not arsed bringing it up and down on the train every week:p

daviekelly123

Is there a toaster or kettle or anything like that supplied? Also desk lamp? And whens everyone moving up?

Noodleworm

HERE is the inventory for Larkfield.

I advise people to bring as little as possible really as your going to build up a lot over the year and if your making trips home pick up and deposit things as you need them.
One of you probably want to bring a microwave though as those aren't provided, but they are in Hampstead.

sometimes its best to wait until you get their to get things so you can meet your roommate and decide what you still need as their may be things like a cutlery containers or something you need. You can always make a trip to Ikea on the day you move up, and get food too.
Also pay for internet as soon as you can as it'll take about 24 hours to before it works after you pay.

You can move in from the Sunday before Orientation week at 12pm. A lot of people have their parents help them move in then. You have to go straight to To accommodation reception on the sports building to get your key and you can park in the sports car park for that day.

daviekelly123

Thanks for the inventory. Great help!