2011 CAO/Leaving Cert discussion thread

HxGH

Mod Note:

As with every year, there's obviously going to be a whole load of leaving cert/CAO/college choice discussion so I figured I may as well start a thread for everything college related. So feel free to ask questions, rant, moan, celebrate or whatever in here

Kateos2

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Clearly none of us are taking these exams seriously. So much for the stress and denial going away after the Leaving Cert. College is waaaay worse. Well in terms of academic sides.

Depends on what course your doing :P Must update the CAO actually... Scary stuff...

Grindylow

HxGH wrote: »

Depends on what course your doing :P Must update the CAO actually... Scary stuff...

Same dilemma..

I dunno whether to stick with UL/Business or go to TCD/Occupational Therapy or Social Work..

HxGH

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Same dilemma..

I dunno whether to stick with UL/Business or go to TCD/Occupational Therapy or Social Work..

At least we've got a whole month to choose... Right?

IHeartChemistry

HxGH wrote: »

Depends on what course your doing :P Must update the CAO actually... Scary stuff...

I'm doing Science :rolleyes: Bit of a gobsh*te tbh. You reapplying or LC?

Seriously wish I'd reapplied but meh.

Bonkers_xOx

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Same dilemma..

I dunno whether to stick with UL/Business or go to TCD/Occupational Therapy or Social Work..

Me too, I was perfectly happy with my choices up until now and I've started having doubts.:( Not the best time...

unknown13

HxGH wrote: »

At least we've got a whole month to choose... Right?

Its early July I believe. It was last year anyway.

IHeartChemistry

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Same dilemma..

I dunno whether to stick with UL/Business or go to TCD/Occupational Therapy or Social Work..

Well as I'm from Limerick I'd say hit UL. You won't beat the craic in UCC though Business in UL is supposed to be a laugh if you like business. and all my friends go there. The craic and mayhem they have is crazy. Go with your gut though. Always leads you in the right direction and btw...I had OT down as well. Tough hours from what I've heard. But do whatever you feel you'll enjoy more.

Grindylow

Bonkers_xOx wrote: »

Me too, I was perfectly happy with my choices up until now and I've started having doubts.:( Not the best time...

Same.. I keep doubting everything and where I wanna go..

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Well as I'm from Limerick I'd say hit UL. You won't beat the craic in UCC though Business in UL is supposed to be a laugh if you like business. and all my friends go there. The craic and mayhem they have is crazy. Go with your gut though. Always leads you in the right direction and btw...I had OT down as well. Tough hours from what I've heard. But do whatever you feel you'll enjoy more.

Ah yeah I LOVE Limerick and I'm fairly certain I'll go there.. Dunno whether I'll stick with Business or not though. Maybe Law or something.. >_<

IHeartChemistry

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Same.. I keep doubting everything and where I wanna go..



Ah yeah I LOVE Limerick and I'm fairly certain I'll go there.. Dunno whether I'll stick with Business or not though. Maybe Law or something.. >_<

Relax and you'll be fine No point in gettin too stressed out. You'll figure out what you wanna do in good time. Sure I dont know what I wanna do. Part of me wants to go do Arts now. Missed the deadline and now I'm either stuck repeating first year or dropping out.

Grindylow

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Relax and you'll be fine No point in gettin too stressed out. You'll figure out what you wanna do in good time. Sure I dont know what I wanna do. Part of me wants to go do Arts now. Missed the deadline and now I'm either stuck repeating first year or dropping out.

Can't you reapply through the CAO?

Pigwidgeon

Of feck. I should really have a look at my CAO too. Feels weird to be doing it all again, can't fupping wait. Am I going to be the only C&Her in DIT?

IHeartChemistry

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Can't you reapply through the CAO?

Its May 1st It closed about 4 hours ago

Grindylow

kateos2 wrote: »

Of feck. I should really have a look at my CAO too. Feels weird to be doing it all again, can't fupping wait. Am I going to be the only C&Her in DIT?

My bff's going? I can totally hook you up.. >_> :P

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Its May 1st It closed about 4 hours ago

Damn! You could probably apply directly to the college?

IHeartChemistry

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Damn! You could probably apply directly to the college?

Yea, I have the points for internal transfer. I'm asking around about it anyway.

Robby91

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Its May 1st It closed about 4 hours ago

That sucks I thought the CAO late application didn't close this early - last summer, I applied for a course in UL some time after 2nd year of my old course had finished. However, I can't remember whether I applied through the CAO or by applying directly to UL - I have a feeling that it was the CAO, but all I can remember was contacting UL about a deferral :S

At any rate, contacting the college to see what options are available to you would seem like the best thing to do right now.

Pigwidgeon

Lads, is there somewhere that has a list of CAO important dates? Like closing dates, and when the offers and stuff are out?

IHeartChemistry

kateos2 wrote: »

Lads, is there somewhere that has a list of CAO important dates? Like closing dates, and when the offers and stuff are out?

All on the CAO website.

SarahBeep!

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Yea, I have the points for internal transfer. I'm asking around about it anyway.

Go for it, I say!

kateos2 wrote: »

Lads, is there somewhere that has a list of CAO important dates? Like closing dates, and when the offers and stuff are out?

In your cao pack or on the website

Grindylow

kateos2 wrote: »

Lads, is there somewhere that has a list of CAO important dates? Like closing dates, and when the offers and stuff are out?

Yup.. It's all in here!

http://www2.cao.ie/handbook/handbook/index.php

IHeartChemistry

Robby91 wrote: »

That sucks I thought the CAO late application didn't close this early - last summer, I applied for a course in UL some time after 2nd year of my old course had finished. However, I can't remember whether I applied through the CAO or by applying directly to UL - I have a feeling that it was the CAO, but all I can remember was contacting UL about a deferral :S

At any rate, contacting the college to see what options are available to you would seem like the best thing to do right now.

Probably. All I know is I'd rather be doing Arts in September.

Pigwidgeon

Ah I just found it on the website. I'm blind. Don't have a pack or anything cos I'm reapplying.

ohthebaby

The very day I kind of think I want to drop out a CAO discussion starts up... An omen perhaps?

Kate, I think on the CAO website there's an important dates section. On my phone now so I can't check but I think there is!

Grindylow

Ooh new thread so!

What's everyone after applying for?

SarahBeep!

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Ah yeah I LOVE Limerick and I'm fairly certain I'll go there.. Dunno whether I'll stick with Business or not though. Maybe Law or something.. >_<

You can do Law through Business, but there's an AWFUL LOT of work and misery in Law. Talk to someone who does Law in UL before you commit.

unknown13

Got to put a link up for Randy's thread in the LC forum as it does contain a load of useful and helpful information

CAO *A few important points thread*

almostnever

SarahBeep! wrote: »

You can do Law through Business, but there's an AWFUL LOT of work and misery in Law. Talk to someone who does Law in UL before you commit.

This.

I love it really but I'm due a mental breakdown before May 20th!

unknown13

Law is interesting and a really great subject but it is a seriously demanding subject though.

Lawliet

Thought I'd accidentally wandered back into the leaving cert forum when I saw this thread

Robby91

What's everyone after applying for?

Software Development in LIT for me Hopefully I'll have accrued enough money over the summer to get a laptop and various bits n' bobs

Grindylow

Robby91 wrote: »

Software Development in LIT for me Hopefully I'll have accrued enough money over the summer to get a laptop and various bits n' bobs

Ooh cool.

I'll hopefully get the HEAR scheme, my brother did, so hopefully I will too, which seems like a great addition to the college experience!

Seren_

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Ooh cool.

I'll hopefully get the HEAR scheme, my brother did, so hopefully I will too, which seems like a great addition to the college experience!

My HEAR orientation week was one of the most enjoyable weeks ever! Hope you do get on it Noel Going to be a leader at it this year for all the new little NUIM students

Pigwidgeon

I'm not totally decided on which course I'm doing yet. It's definitely going to be DIT Cathal Brugha Street though. At the moment I'm leaning towards the 4 year culinary arts degree, which if the points don't change then I'm fine.

Although I may just go for Culinary Arts (professional practice) which is a 2 year level 7 course I think, you can get into second year of the degree once you've completed that. I've something like 150 points to spare for that, so I can't see there being issues in that aspect. There's also a similar course in ITT, but that'd be really awkward to get to for me.

Then there's Baking and Pastry Arts management in DIT too. That sounds awesome, and would be what I'm currently interested in. But then I'd be afraid that if I went into that I'd be pigeon holing myself too much.

So yeah at the moment it's looking like the BA in Culinary Arts (hopefully)

I met somebody, a friend of a friend, who was doing Culinary Arts last year and she said she absolutely loved it. From what she said about it, or more from how enthusiastically she said it, it sounds great Kate.

Grindylow

Your Text Here wrote: »

My HEAR orientation week was one of the most enjoyable weeks ever! Hope you do get on it Noel Going to be a leader at it this year for all the new little NUIM students

Yeah I hear it's pretty unreal for making new friends and stuff! My brother got it last year and he made friends in that week who remain to be some of his actual best friends now!

Aww really? I'd love to do the leader thing if I got the opportunity, it's great to be able to help back after the help they offer the students like!

Edit, also @Kate, if you're worried about not knowing people I can get my friend to add you on Facebook? Like just if you're worried about it or anything! She's hoping to go to DIT too to study Clinical Management! Even if you want to later on in the year or whatever, feel free to ask! She's lovely and would love to know someone too I'd imagine!

Pigwidgeon

Deleted User wrote: »

I met somebody, a friend of a friend, who was doing Culinary Arts last year and she said she absolutely loved it. From what she said about it, or more from how enthusiastically she said it, it sounds great Kate.

Yeah anyone I've talked to who has done it or is doing it seems to absolutely love it. My brother knows a few people in it so I was chatting to them about it a while ago. I adored the college at the open day too, and I'll get my own fancy knives and uniform (is it bad i'm nearly most excited about the uniform?).

Still no regrets whatsoever about leaving UCD

unknown13

Your Text Here wrote: »

My HEAR orientation week was one of the most enjoyable weeks ever! Hope you do get on it Noel Going to be a leader at it this year for all the new little NUIM students

What put me off NUIM a bit was the fact that that was compulsory. I got DARE and to be honest, I didn't like the way you had to do it otherwise they withdrew their offer.

Like I have said before; College isn't just solely about the course you do, it is about getting involved and having a good time because your time in college is pretty short and does go quickly, so you have to make the most of it

shannon_tek

Well if just given up all hope. all hope. stuff the leaving cert and there what ever it is. im bunking the lc. and fecking off outta Ireland.
Its A) i follow the CAO and go to DIT, LIT or do a plc.
Fook the hole lot and leave. cause personally i cannot do it anymore. screw it. too much stress when i could be sucking upto peeps and getting me sum munny. I wish the best of luck to the rest of ye and ye will all do great.... cause i hope not to see myself back on this tread again. depressing stuff altogether.

Hope ye get what ye're looking for.( there's a song that rhymes with that, think i'll look it up. )

IHeartChemistry

shannon_tek wrote: »

Well if just given up all hope. all hope. stuff the leaving cert and there what ever it is. im bunking the lc. and fecking off outta Ireland.
Its A) i follow the CAO and go to DIT, LIT or do a plc.
Fook the hole lot and leave. cause personally i cannot do it anymore. screw it. too much stress when i could be sucking upto peeps and getting me sum munny. I wish the best of luck to the rest of ye and ye will all do great.... cause i hope not to see myself back on this tread again. depressing stuff altogether.

Hope ye get what ye're looking for.( there's a song that rhymes with that, think i'll look it up. )

It may not seem that way but the stress is worth it. But good lcuk with whatever you plan on doing. Hope it works out

SarahBeep!

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Ooh cool.

I'll hopefully get the HEAR scheme, my brother did, so hopefully I will too, which seems like a great addition to the college experience!

BEST WEEK EVER!!!! EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!

And it doesn't stop there, I'm a student ambassador with the Access office so I go out and talk to 5th year groups about further aducation
And I'm a mentor for firsties!
SO MUCH CRAIC

Grindylow

SarahBeep! wrote: »

BEST WEEK EVER!!!! EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!

And it doesn't stop there, I'm a student ambassador with the Access office so I go out and talk to 5th year groups about further aducation
And I'm a mentor for firsties!
SO MUCH CRAIC

I've heard it's mighty craic alright!

And the girl in charge of the accomm is lovely! She said if I get accepted, she'll work out a payment plan to coincide with hear and the grant!

WhiskeyGoblin

Computers in DCU, Maynooth or NUIG.
See ya'll there.

SarahBeep!

Noel2k9 wrote: »

I've heard it's mighty craic alright!

And the girl in charge of the accomm is lovely! She said if I get accepted, she'll work out a payment plan to coincide with hear and the grant!

Where you staying?

IHeartChemistry

Look what Ais found

http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=changecourses

jumpguy

At the moment I'm going for medicine. Woot! If I don't get it, my second choice is rather ambiguous. Dunno what I'll do. But I'm pretty sure I'll keep moving...really, REALLY hope I get medicine though. But if I don't, c'est la vie, it wasn't meant to be...

Davidius

jumpguy wrote: »

At the moment I'm going for medicine. Woot! If I don't get it, my second choice is rather ambiguous. Dunno what I'll do. But I'm pretty sure I'll keep moving...really, REALLY hope I get medicine though. But if I don't, c'est la vie, it wasn't meant to be...

Do maths.

Seren_

unknown13 wrote: »

What put me off NUIM a bit was the fact that that was compulsory. I got DARE and to be honest, I didn't like the way you had to do it otherwise they withdrew their offer.

Like I have said before; College isn't just solely about the course you do, it is about getting involved and having a good time because your time in college is pretty short and does go quickly, so you have to make the most of it

I'm pretty sure the orientation week isn't compulsory for DARE students in Maynooth? It wasn't back in my day I would still recommend that DARE students go to it though (I was one myself too) because having that extra week to get used to campus is good for someone with a disability/SLD

Grindylow

SarahBeep! wrote: »

Where you staying?

Plassey!

TrustedApple

HEAR is a joke and a 1/2 i have dyslexia and a very bad forum of it and they told i was not dyslex i missed out by 0.1 in one of my tests and i ended up in CIT or UCC because of that

Also then i found out that i was not tested right eg only 3 tests post to be 8 tests so your man who tested me baicly destroyed my 1st year in college

Also the Access office is a joke in CIT i had to get a interview just to get the grent for it but you cant use it on anything ! also i went to the opening day for it in CIT and was a bigist waste of time ever when you found out that you got the must points out of 50 or so people and the only one doing a LV 8 at it

I have been moving to multimedia for 1/2 a year now and still dont have a clue what i am doing in the new school year because i got the points but to move is a joke. I be lookey to have everything set up at this speed

So when you do your CAO know what your putting down on it

Grindylow

CIT doesnt offer the HEAR programme...?

cork*girl

IHeartChemistry wrote: »

Probably. All I know is I'd rather be doing Arts in September.

Its not all that great.. its harder than you think it will be.. What subjects are you thinking of doing??

IHeartChemistry

cork*girl wrote: »

Its not all that great.. its harder than you think it will be.. What subjects are you thinking of doing??

Psychology, Politics, Sociology and Philosophy.

Majoring in Psychology. My Mom has a Masters in it and lectures in it.