Am I the only one that is still freaking out about my CAO form?

Paczini

These are my level 8 choices so far but I don't know why, I still don't like that order

Level 8 Course Choices:

1. MH115 Law (BCL) and Arts
2. MH101 Arts
3. MH119 Law (LLB)
4. DC232 Law and Society (BCL)
5. DT401 International Hospitality Management
6. DC238 Contemporary Culture and Society
7. DT398 Human Resource Management
8. DC230 Economics, Politics and Law
9. DC231 International Relations
10. DT413 Event Management

Jaafa

Are they in the order you would like to get them? If so then don't worry about anything else and leave it.

1. TR081 Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)
2. DN650 Commerce
3. TR212 Economics/Sociology
4. DN671 Economics and Finance
5. DN510 Economics
6. DT399 Economics and Finance
7. TR082 Business and Computing
8. DT365 Business and Management
9. DT366 Accounting and Finance
10. DN500 Arts


Still unsure of my order from 2-7 lol

Paczini

The thing is that I still don't know what I want to do in life

partyatmygaff

Paczini wrote: »

The thing is that I still don't know what I want to do in life

What interests you? What would be your ideal idea of a job?

randylonghorn

Paczini wrote: »

The thing is that I still don't know what I want to do in life

Lots of people don't going to college, except in a general way.

Usually they are far more sure of what they *don't* want to do.

Pick on the basis of what courses you would like to do, what you know you will be interested in and work at.

And certainly, it's a good idea to look at the possible areas of work which you might go into, but don't obsess too much about it at this stage, especially if the courses you're choosing give you very broad options, as yours do.

Paczini

yeah the thing is that for the past 4 years I wanted to do law,
now I started to work in hospitality and I enjoy it so much

partyatmygaff

randylonghorn wrote: »

Lots of people don't going to college, except in a general way.

I could say something here but the risk of a red or yellow card is too great :P

LilMissCiara

Pick a course that interests you, needn't be something you can imagine working in for the next 50 years but it needs to be something you will happily study for 4 years.

After 4 years you will have a clearer idea of what you want to do. If the degree doesn't suit what you want then do a postgrad!

randylonghorn

randylonghorn wrote: »

Lots of people don't going to college, except in a general way.

I meant: "Lots of people don't (know what they're going do in life when) going to college, except in a general way."

It was implicit!!

partyatmygaff wrote: »

I could say something here but the risk of a red or yellow card is too great :P

Jeez, lemme alone will ya, I'm not having the best night in terms of expressing myself clearly!!

AnneElizabeth

Paczini wrote: »

yeah the thing is that for the past 4 years I wanted to do law,
now I started to work in hospitality and I enjoy it so much

You can get into Hospitality later in life with no degree. It's important to have a good degree (assuming you don't hate it). Even if you never end up doing law it's still a good degree to have.

BOHtox

1. DC230 Economics, Politics and Law
2. DT399 Economics and Finance
3. DN500 Arts
4. DT365 Business and Management
5. DC131 Communication Studies
6. MH101 Arts
7. MH401 Finance and Economics
8. MH107 Social Science
9. MH112 Politics
10. TA322 Computing

10 is purely an insurance policy. I would advise anyone who doesn't have 10 courses down on the CAO to fill in the remaining few spaces with backups. I've heard stories of people only putting down 4,5,6 courses and them not getting any of them.

Grindylow

1. CK704 Occupational Therapy
2. TR054 Occupational Therapy
3. GY502 Occupational Therapy
4. MH106 Psychology
5. DC208 Psychology
6. LM102 Psychology
7. MH406 Law and Business
8. MH119 Law (LLB)
9. MH101 Arts
10. MH211 Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development

Mm I just hope this works out.. <_<

IfUSeekAmy

Since everyone's doing it;

1. TR018 Law and French
2. TR020 Law and Political Science
3. TR017 Law and Business
4. TR004 Law
5. DN624 Law with Economics
6. DN660 Commerce International - Chinese / French
7. DN671 Economics and Finance
8. TR081 Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)
9. CK304 Law and Irish

I'd be the happiest boy on earth if I got any of my top3.

Here's hoping.

spurious

AnneElizabeth wrote: »

You can get into Hospitality later in life with no degree. It's important to have a good degree (assuming you don't hate it). Even if you never end up doing law it's still a good degree to have.

Alternatively, you can always do a Law degree later in life - very many people do.
A degree in a hospitality related area would be something to consider if you enjoy working in the field.
It boils down to what you want to do yourself.

Paczini

I decided to put Arts as my first choice as I can either keep law or drop law after first year and there is no difference between Arts an Law and Arts. I will just have to get 60% it my Law exams by the end of first year, and if I won't it's not for me.

ChloeElla

1. TR019 Law and German
2. TR004 Law
3. CK306 Law (International)
4. DC230 Economics, Politics and Law
5. DN660 Commerce International - German / Chinese
6. DN622 Law with Politics
7. TR017 Law and Business
8. TR020 Law and Political Science
9. TR086 Business Studies and German
10. DC113 European Business (German)

I think a Law degree is good, as you can go in so many different directions with it. If you want to do Hospitality, do a course related in it & if you don't like it, you can still become a solicitor because all you need is a degree! I know what you mean about being confused, I freaked out yesterday because I convinced myself the closing date was yesterday Good luck

babynice

I have only got 6 courses listed for my Level 7/6 choices, because I can't find anymore that I'm really interested in. Does anyone think this is a bad idea to just have six, should I just maybe pick out some more courses or leave it as it is?

Paczini

babynice wrote: »

I have only got 6 courses listed for my Level 7/6 choices, because I can't find anymore that I'm really interested in. Does anyone think this is a bad idea to just have six, should I just maybe pick out some more courses or leave it as it is?

I have only 1 for my level 6/7. Event Management in DIT

Paczini

Paczini wrote: »

I decided to put Arts as my first choice as I can either keep law or drop law after first year and there is no difference between Arts an Law and Arts. I will just have to get 60% it my Law exams by the end of first year, and if I won't it's not for me.

I'd say that employers would consider there to be a difference between law through arts and standard law

LilMissCiara

Level 8 Course Choices:
1. DN230 Actuarial and Financial Studies
2. DC126 Actuarial Mathematics
3. DC127 Actuarial, Financial and Mathematical Sciences (common entry)
4. CK407 Mathematical Sciences
5. GY309 Financial Mathematics and Economics
6. LM058 Financial Mathematics
7. GY201 Commerce
8. DC111 Business Studies
9. TR031 Mathematics
10. DN200 Science - Mathematical and Physical Sciences

I change it a lot, I moved UCD to the top yesterday. I don't think I will get my first or second choice but I really want to go to Scotland anyway.

citizen_p

I have no Idea what to put down...

For DCU, trinity etc... (UCD is out) do you need a third laugage? (french German, Spanish etc...)
if the entry requirements are just

General Entry Requirements: Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects and Grade D3 in Four Ordinary or Higher level subjects including Mathematics and English OR Irish.

SlyBacon93

1.Law and Business TCD
2.Business and Law UCD
3.Commerce UCD
4.BESS TCD
5.Accounting and Finance DCU
6.Aviation Managment and Pilot Studies DCU
7.Business Studies DCU
8.Acounting and Finance NUIM
9.Acounting and Finance DIT
10.Business and Computers TCD


bit all over the place,id be fairly happy if i get my first 6 choices

Paczini

AdamD wrote: »

I'd say that employers would consider there to be a difference between law through arts and standard law

But if I dedide to continue to do law, I will move then to Law and Arts in second year

babynice

Paczini wrote: »

I have only 1 for my level 6/7. Event Management in DIT

Oh, well that makes me feel a bit better about having six so! :P

EuropeanSon

LilMissCiara wrote: »

Level 8 Course Choices:
1. DN230 Actuarial and Financial Studies
2. DC126 Actuarial Mathematics
3. DC127 Actuarial, Financial and Mathematical Sciences (common entry)
4. CK407 Mathematical Sciences
5. GY309 Financial Mathematics and Economics
6. LM058 Financial Mathematics
7. GY201 Commerce
8. DC111 Business Studies
9. TR031 Mathematics
10. DN200 Science - Mathematical and Physical Sciences

I change it a lot, I moved UCD to the top yesterday. I don't think I will get my first or second choice but I really want to go to Scotland anyway.

:eek: Way too far down the list.

Do you really want to be an Actuary? For certain? Because if you aren't sure, you might be better just doing Maths and then going to do Actuary afterwards.

My list from last year went like this:
1.TCD Maths
2.TCD Computer Science
3.TCD Science
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
I knew I'd get my number 1 though. The others were on my mother's insistence that I fill more than one spot.

LilMissCiara

EuropeanSon wrote: »

:eek: Way too far down the list.

Do you really want to be an Actuary? For certain? Because if you aren't sure, you might be better just doing Maths and then going to do Actuary afterwards.

It's something I have gone back and fourth with but now I am sure that I want it. The reasons I had for going off it were I wasn't sure I was capable for it but reviewing an aptitude test I did some time ago I know I can do it. Job security and salary have played a part in my choice, but more so out of seeing people lose jobs in the recession etc. than out of greed.

And as for Trinity being too far down, I was up at a revision day on the campus and got lost (:P) and anyone (students) who I asked for directions from were all really snobby..! Not that I'm stereotyping.. It was higher up until that day! :L

Paczini

1 hour left

Salty

I've only 5 level 8 courses down:

1. CK705 Speech & Language Therapy
2. CK704 Occupational Therapy
3. CK106 Applied Psychology
4. CK101 Arts
5. CK102 Social Science


And 1 level 6/7; Social Care in CIT.

LilMissCiara

_meehan_ wrote: »

I've only 5 level 8 courses down:

1. CK705 Speech & Language Therapy
2. CK704 Occupational Therapy
3. CK106 Applied Psychology
4. CK101 Arts
5. CK102 Social Science


And 1 level 6/7; Social Care in CIT.

I'm guessing you're from Cork so?! :L

Salty

LilMissCiara wrote: »

I'm guessing you're from Cork so?! :L

>_> yes...:pac:

Moving away isn't really an option, but I don't want to leave either..complete homebird!:o

ClaireMarie

BOOM
And it is done No more chopping and changing!

dream_chaser

Wow everyone seems to be hoping for law/business/computing or occupational therapy:eek: So simply to add a little variety i'm gonna post my CAO
LEVEL 8 CHOICES:
1. LM038 Psychology and Sociology
2. LM032 Arts (Joint Honours)
3. TR071 Science
4. DN200 Science
5. LM092 Science with concurrent Teacher Ed. (Bio. sciences with Physics/Chem.)
6. LM102 Psychology
7. TR512 Modern Irish/Sociology
8. DN500 Arts
9. DC168 Genetics and Cell Biology
10. GA786 Forensic Science and Analysis

Is it a bit wishful not to have filled in any level 6/7 courses?

LilMissCiara

dream_chaser wrote: »

Is it a bit wishful not to have filled in any level 6/7 courses?

Not at all.. I threw down a few today, even though I'm more than capable of getting the points for my lowest points course in my level 8s.

I didn't even research the level 7s, just used qualifax, found names I like in places I like and put the codes on my form.

EuropeanSon

LilMissCiara wrote: »

It's something I have gone back and fourth with but now I am sure that I want it. The reasons I had for going off it were I wasn't sure I was capable for it but reviewing an aptitude test I did some time ago I know I can do it. Job security and salary have played a part in my choice, but more so out of seeing people lose jobs in the recession etc. than out of greed.

And as for Trinity being too far down, I was up at a revision day on the campus and got lost (:P) and anyone (students) who I asked for directions from were all really snobby..! Not that I'm stereotyping.. It was higher up until that day! :L

Ah now. If you are good enough to get the ~545 points needed for Actuary, you're good enough to get a job from Maths. Don't you know we have the third highest employment rate of any course (after Theoretical Physics and Medicine)?
Plus, it's not like you can't be an Actuary from Maths, and it gives you other options too.
And UCD is a hideous pile of concrete and full of orange people. And if you got lost in Trinity, you'll starve in UCD before anybody finds you. It's HUGE.

On the snobbery issue. We have over 16,000 students, and I'd say less than 2,000 are really snobby. They're easy to avoid.

LilMissCiara

EuropeanSon wrote: »

Ah now. If you are good enough to get the ~545 points needed for Actuary, you're good enough to get a job from Maths. Don't you know we have the third highest employment rate of any course (after Theoretical Physics and Medicine)?
Plus, it's not like you can't be an Actuary from Maths, and it gives you other options too.
And UCD is a hideous pile of concrete and full of orange people. And if you got lost in Trinity, you'll starve in UCD before anybody finds you. It's HUGE.

On the snobbery issue. We have over 16,000 students, and I'd say less than 2,000 are really snobby. They're easy to avoid.

I won't get it in UCD. I'm probably looking at my 3rd choice (common entry) unless I do better than expected and the DCU points come down a little.

Yeah I thought about a Maths degree and then a Actuarial Post-grad but I'm set on the straight degree!

UrbanSea

EuropeanSon wrote: »

Ah now. If you are good enough to get the ~545 points needed for Actuary, you're good enough to get a job from Maths. Don't you know we have the third highest employment rate of any course (after Theoretical Physics and Medicine)?
Plus, it's not like you can't be an Actuary from Maths, and it gives you other options too.
And UCD is a hideous pile of concrete and full of orange people. And if you got lost in Trinity, you'll starve in UCD before anybody finds you. It's HUGE.

On the snobbery issue. We have over 16,000 students, and I'd say less than 2,000 are really snobby. They're easy to avoid.

UCD is a lovely place.


I put down 4 courses.
Business and Tramsatlantic Studies in DCU
BESS
Primary Teaching in Pat's
Commerce in Galway

Paczini

Isn't anyone going to do Arts in Maynooth?

B_Fanatic

****, I meant to change the places of my third and fourth... Looks like I'm going to Galway! : )

Dante

Ah, to be young again.

scotty_irish

Paczini wrote: »

The thing is that I still don't know what I want to do in life

guess what, after 4 years if uni you're still not gonna know.

http://www.lyricscrawler.com/song/3953.html

UrbanSea

B_Fanatic wrote: »

****, I meant to change the places of my third and fourth... Looks like I'm going to Galway! : )

Galway's brilliant,you'll love it.

teenagedream

UrbanSea wrote: »

Galway's brilliant,you'll love it.

Galway is the bomb.

UrbanSea

I'd love to be going to Galay,just nothingni wanted to do there,unless I get commerce as my last choice.

teenagedream

Same I have arts in galway down as my number ten.

UrbanSea

I did 6 weeks of arts in Galway at the start of the year before going back to repeat.

teenagedream

What made you want to repeat?

UrbanSea

Just knew the course wasn't for me. I only took it for the sake of doing it and when I was there and I saw all my friends happy in their courses it reenforced what I wanted to d and repeating was the only way to do that.

aoife_bennett

Shur I may as well jump on the bandwagon

1. DC132 Journalism
2. DC131 Communications
3. DC239 Irish & Journalism
4. DT582 Journalism
5. DT553 Journalism with a Language
6. LM039 Journalism and New Media
7. CK101 Arts

aoife_bennett

UrbanSea wrote: »

I did 6 weeks of arts in Galway at the start of the year before going back to repeat.

What have you applied for now?

aoife_bennett

UrbanSea wrote: »

I did 6 weeks of arts in Galway at the start of the year before going back to repeat.

What have you applied for now?