I hate UCD!

karpo

I hate everything about UCD from the morbidly depressing 70's layout to the irrationally cranky women at the library reception who gives out to me daily to the constant high pitched whaling of attention seekers coming from the drama soc room while trying to study on the computers downstairs to the morning race to get parking to the arts block that smells like hitlers moustache wiped in ****e.

What do you hate most about UCD?

rorymcgrory

Sounds bad. I went to dcu. It was a great 4 years.have you considered quitting? Chances of work are pretty slim whether you graduate or not

Healium

Awww, I hated the design at first, but it's got a strange charm now. Sure, those concrete things may not look pretty now, but you'll appreciate them when they keep you dry on your way across the university

karpo

I would appreciate them if there weren't loose blocks of concrete that when walked on splash you all the way up your legs with mud.

RandolphEsq

It sounds like you stomp around the place and create the splashing yourself

Dj Stiggie

rorymcgrory wrote: »

Sounds bad. I went to dcu. It was a great 4 years.have you considered quitting? Chances of work are pretty slim whether you graduate or not

Have to agree. I'm in DCU now and its great.

Chet T16

I like it. That's all i have to say about that.

/gump

El Siglo

UCD will grow on you. Give it time, it's a great spot really!:D It wasn't so bad for me because I went to a tech which more or less looked like a smaller version of Belfield.

littlefriend

karpo wrote: »

study on the computers downstairs

I thought those labs were closed - are they not?

Tayto2000

Yeah, they're teaching spaces now I think, or will be.

RandomName2

karpo wrote: »

I hate everything about UCD from the morbidly depressing 70's layout to the irrationally cranky women at the library reception who gives out to me daily to the constant high pitched whaling of attention seekers coming from the drama soc room while trying to study on the computers downstairs to the morning race to get parking to the arts block that smells like hitlers moustache wiped in ****e.

What do you hate most about UCD?

70s layout = Arts Bloc, lake, Admin, Ag-Sci, some of Science, and Library (technically).

That ain't the whole campus mate - and even then if you aren't aware of the huge revamp of Arts and Science then you must be blind.

And why are the women in the library giving out to you daily???

You can't study on the computers downstairs anymore. They're only SUAS. And the Dramasoc guys aren't that loud (and if you're afraid of them stay out of the basement and by god don't go near their breeding ground in the tunnels!!! :eek:)

And I personally like the smell of the Arts block in the morning.

It smells like... victory

muboop1

Mate, You sound like you have an awful attitude...

If you don't like those pc's(which you shouldnt even be using anymore according to other posters) use ones in another building...

The library lady would not give out to you for no reason... So maybe stop making noise? be considerate for those around you.

IF you hate it that bad, quit! guarantee nobody but you will care...

LUPE

Don't hang around the Arts Block, Quinn for the win :pac:

Riamfada

UCD does not grow on you, your expectations of life diminish to match your surroundings.

OP: if you have just started and are doing something like arts ... Get out now! For your sanity and future job prospects!

Jack Bracken

The thing I hate most about UCD is people who whinge about it but don't do anything about it. There are dozens of other colleges and universities you could transfer into you know.

But to give you a serious answer, the construction works in the science block. Most of my shortcuts through campus involved cutting across the hub.

nbrady20009

Trinity scum is trollin!

delta_bravo

LUPE wrote: »

Don't hang around the Arts Block, Quinn for the win :pac:

Despite it being one of the newest buildings, Quinn I feel is awful; completely characterless and sterile.

tororosso

RandomName2 wrote: »

70s layout = Arts Bloc, lake, Admin, Ag-Sci, some of Science, and Library (technically).

That ain't the whole campus mate - and even then if you aren't aware of the huge revamp of Arts and Science then you must be blind.

And why are the women in the library giving out to you daily???

You can't study on the computers downstairs anymore. They're only SUAS. And the Dramasoc guys aren't that loud (and if you're afraid of them stay out of the basement and by god don't go near their breeding ground in the tunnels!!! :eek:)

And I personally like the smell of the Arts block in the morning.

It smells like... victory

+1! I agree with you on this. OP make the most of it while you can because once it's over it's all over and then it just fades into your memory and you can only dream of the good old days:o

Riamfada

nbrady20009 wrote: »

Trinity scum is trollin!

Any relation to the"Gamesoc is Gay lad"? Your combined level of eloquence would indicate so alternatively "free fees" really lets anyone into college.

asdf1234

Grimes wrote: »

"free fees" really lets anyone into college.

If only the good old days where only landed gentry could send their sons to be schooled and their daughters to be wed were restored, i'm sure there would be nought but high brow conversation and hefty dowries to be enjoyed round these parts.

Riamfada

asdf1234 wrote: »

If only the good old days where only landed gentry could send their sons to be schooled and their daughters to be wed were restored, i'm sure there would be nought but high brow conversation and hefty dowries to be enjoyed round these parts.

Well said old bean

HavingCrack

delta_bravo wrote: »

Despite it being one of the newest buildings, Quinn I feel is awful; completely characterless and sterile.

The Richview Quad is the nicest spot in UCD by far..makes you feel like you're in Cambridge ! . Lovely old red brick library building there as well.

delta_bravo

HavingCrack wrote: »

The Richview Quad is the nicest spot in UCD by far..makes you feel like you're in Cambridge ! . Lovely old red brick library building there as well.

In its former life it was a secondary school for the sons of freemasons

bnt

karpo wrote: »

I hate everything about UCD from the morbidly depressing 70's layout to the irrationally cranky women at the library reception who gives out to me daily to the constant high pitched whaling of attention seekers coming from the drama soc room while trying to study on the computers downstairs to the morning race to get parking to the arts block that smells like hitlers moustache wiped in ****e.

The Newman Arts Building is not UCD. You need to get out more. Richview has already been mentioned, 10 mins walk away - or if you need a computer, try Daedalus or the Engineering building.

Breezer

karpo wrote: »

What do you hate most about UCD?

People who whinge about everything. If you hate the place that much, leave.

I've been in UCD 5 years and while being a student is getting a little long in the tooth, the only problems I've ever had have been with the Admin end of things. Apart from that, I love the place

LUPE

delta_bravo wrote: »

Despite it being one of the newest buildings, Quinn I feel is awful; completely characterless and sterile.

I wouldn't agree. Obviously there's no need to talk about the facilities, but the place has an aura rarely found elsewhere in UCD.
Character doesn't necessarily come from history or quaintness or peculiarity, and for what it is, a business school, it has exactly the right character in terms of the general sense of ambition and empowerment about the place (even if sometimes it is poserism). Two things which certainly stand out from the general drudgy atmosphere found in many other parts of UCD.

Conor108

nbrady20009 wrote: »

Trinity Pearse Street IT scum is trollin!

FYP





*yes I stole this from the L&H magazine thing.

Fluorescence

I like it. The secret lake on sunny days is a nice spot to hang out between classes. Though the arts block has it's own charm too.

damselnat

On the whole I don't dislike the physical place, it does have a weird sort of way of growing on you, usually when you find the little nooks and crannies that others don't seem to bother finding...But that new building beside Roebuck Hall looks ridiculous, like it's been boarded up or something, and the b****y "riot proof" design that mean you have to take huge leaps to get/up down the steps outside the arts block - wtf is WITH that??

LauraLuck

Ive just started UCD and so far im liking the campus.Its great on sunny days by the lake.
And also where is this secret lake ive been hearing about? i wasnt sure if someone was just messing with me asking me if ive found the secret lake yet.

Fluorescence

Down past the Health Sciences building. It's actually more of a glorified puddle than anything but it is a nice spot.

Chet T16

delta_bravo wrote: »

Despite it being one of the newest buildings, Quinn I feel is awful; completely characterless and sterile.

Newstead is terrible altough i do love the timewarp door down by the lift

LauraLuck wrote: »

Ive just started UCD and so far im liking the campus.Its great on sunny days by the lake.
And also where is this secret lake ive been hearing about? i wasnt sure if someone was just messing with me asking me if ive found the secret lake yet.

Secret lake is easy to find, its kept outdoors

dr gonzo

Love it or leave it OP

muffinz

what i hate the most is travelling to and from the place every morning! And that the accomodation on campus is so bleedin' expensive! And that everything is 18's over Oh and how certain lecturers always blab on about how we need to use blackboard ALL THE TIME if we want to pass the module, and then never post lecture notes or anything up there!!!

OH and those people handing out leaflets for crunch fitness! F*CK OFF I dont want to join it!!!

What I like about it: deadly teachers, sound people, and seeing my archaeology teacher being proposed to:pac:

pljudge321

LUPE wrote: »

I wouldn't agree. Obviously there's no need to talk about the facilities, but the place has an aura rarely found elsewhere in UCD.
Character doesn't necessarily come from history or quaintness or peculiarity, and for what it is, a business school, it has exactly the right character in terms of the general sense of ambition and empowerment about the place (even if sometimes it is poserism). Two things which certainly stand out from the general drudgy atmosphere found in many other parts of UCD.

Ive been in Quinn, its a soulless dump.

LUPE

pljudge321 wrote: »

Ive been in Quinn, its a soulless dump.

My, what a convincing and persuasive point. I especially like the bit where you elaborated on your opinion.

rainbow kirby

pljudge321 wrote: »

Ive been in Quinn, its a soulless dump.

The "Dunnes Stores Lecture Theatre" in there always makes me laugh.

nbrady20009

Grimes wrote: »

Any relation to the"Gamesoc is Gay lad"? Your combined level of eloquence would indicate so alternatively "free fees" really lets anyone into college.

Lol I'll take that with a pinch of salt. And no, but I have to meet this lad:D

hatful

The buildings are nicely lit up at night. It's open plan, easy to cycle around. There are alot of grassy areas to sit out in the summer. TBH op buy a laptop and worry about more pressing matters such as what your course is like and getting to know the people in your lectures.

ya-ba-da-ba-doo

i like ucd...

karpo

RandomName2 wrote: »

70s layout = Arts Bloc, lake, Admin, Ag-Sci, some of Science, and Library (technically).

That ain't the whole campus mate - and even then if you aren't aware of the huge revamp of Arts and Science then you must be blind.

And why are the women in the library giving out to you daily???

You can't study on the computers downstairs anymore. They're only SUAS. And the Dramasoc guys aren't that loud (and if you're afraid of them stay out of the basement and by god don't go near their breeding ground in the tunnels!!! :eek:)

And I personally like the smell of the Arts block in the morning.

It smells like... victory

You are taking this thread way too seriously mate.

karpo

Breezer wrote: »

People who whinge about everything. If you hate the place that much, leave.

I actually love my course just hate UCD. So moving colleges would mean extra time and expense. Moaning is cheaper.

louise-x

I hated UCD too, and I did leave.... best decision of my life! (so far)

karpo

hatful wrote: »

The buildings are nicely lit up at night. It's open plan, easy to cycle around. There are alot of grassy areas to sit out in the summer. TBH op buy a laptop and worry about more pressing matters such as what your course is like and getting to know the people in your lectures.

Your points lead me onto a few more hates.I own a laptop but have to down grade to UCD computers when there are no seats available in the library near plug sockets. My course is wonderful, I've had four years to get to know it.

HavingCrack

louise-x wrote: »

I hated UCD too, and I did leave.... best decision of my life! (so far)

So you left UCD to go to Clane

Only joking in case you get all offended :pac:

mossychica

get away from it all and go to the cafe in the sports centre.

RandolphEsq

mossychica wrote: »

get away from it all and go to the cafe in the sports centre.

Delicious!

5live

karpo wrote: »

I hate everything about UCD from the morbidly depressing 70's layout to the irrationally cranky women at the library reception who gives out to me daily to the constant high pitched whaling of attention seekers coming from the drama soc room while trying to study on the computers downstairs to the morning race to get parking to the arts block that smells like hitlers moustache wiped in ****e.

What do you hate most about UCD?

Ah jaysus get real. You have no responsabilities, are hanging out with yuor friends all day and all night, studying a course you love and can manage to find the little cloud blocking daylight where you stand. Home is the people not the blocks in which they live. I graduated 20 years ago when there was no accomidation and a fraction of the facilities there now. As the saying goes we are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars. But you could be right about the arts block:D

parker kent

karpo wrote: »

Your points lead me onto a few more hates.I own a laptop but have to down grade to UCD computers when there are no seats available in the library near plug sockets. My course is wonderful, I've had four years to get to know it.

Use the Health Sciences Library or the Daedulus or anywhere else with sockets. Even use the Smurfit Library. I know they main library is short of sockets as it was built in the pre-laptop era, but there a few other options open to you.

Breezer

karpo wrote: »

Moaning is cheaper.

Touché

rantyface

I loved my undergrad there and I'm back doing a PhD for another 4 year plus! I think you should drop out if you don't like it, you're missing SO MUCH of your youth if you're spending it somewhere you don't like.

I'm not mad about the buildings but I don't dwell on it because my favourite library space looks out at the mountains and my lab has a sea view with all the buildings blocked by trees. I like the nature preserve and the orchards. I also really liked the people. I had a small class and we were really close by the end. I've met so many nice new people doing post grad.

I think you should consider moving to a different university. If you drop out now you won't have to pay all the fees. If you were enjoying your course you wouldn't be dwelling on the buildings anyway. Best of luck!

The building work is pissing me off though.