WHAT IS BOLTON STREET CAMPUS LIKE?

scullersky

Hey I have applied fora course in DIT bolton street, Can any current/former students give me an insight to what the campus is like and what facilities are there and also what there like...

Thankies in advance for your replies!! :rolleyes:

kevohmsford

Hi i am currently studying in Bolton Street. The computer labs are pretty good but i would advise the use of your own laptop. Library staff are pretty helpful. They organise tours of the library at the start of the year to show you the basics.
The campus itself is pretty old but has everything you need really.

richard2010

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Hey I have applied fora course in DIT bolton street, Can any current/former students give me an insight to what the campus is like and what facilities are there and also what there like...

Thankies in advance for your replies!! :rolleyes:

Hi Im a "Bolt" Head,

The buildings are "old" but justify there purpose. Wifi is a dogey in parts. Library staff are lovely. Exams staff can be hit and miss. Admin same as the Exams staff. Lecutures (in Real Estate) are knowledgable in their fields. Computers are slow to start but once they get going there fine except the ones in RM345 (slowest pcs I've seen).

Libaray computers are good if you can get one!!

Any other questions feel free to post!

R

scullersky

Thanks for the replies lads.... If anyone have anything to add please feel free to post here..

Thanks

Gary4279

Good campus I find. Has a large canteen with ok food, the SU has 4 pool tables, couches and a tuc shop. Plenty of computer labs ect... Library is decent.

Bodkins Bar across the road is very handy as well.

kirving

The computers are fine, if a little busy a week before exams. I haven't needed or wanted a laptop for the past three years, and I plan to go the next two years without one.

Libary staff are hit and miss, some are a great help, some are very rude.

Food in the canteen is lovely, and there is a Spar and Centra across the road with good deals constantly.

The Volt

My only real experience of Bolton St. is the canteen which is far, far better than the one in Aungier St. Bodkins is excellent too

mausram

I got an offer for DT110 (Property economics) couple days ago and have accepted it. Bolton steet Im coming woohooooo! Cant wait. Am soooo excited

Narnia_12345

room mates gone travelling this year, so i'm looking for two peeps willing to share a twin room in an appartment in Henrietta hall straight across the road, pm me

scullersky

mausram wrote: »

I got an offer for DT110 (Property economics) couple days ago and have accepted it. Bolton steet Im coming woohooooo! Cant wait. Am soooo excited

Thats great, i hope you enjoy it Im so excited waiting to see if I get an offer for bolton st.

mausram

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

Thats great, i hope you enjoy it Im so excited waiting to see if I get an offer for bolton st.

Thank you ah im sure you will get it! what is it you have applied for in bolton st.?

scullersky

mausram wrote: »

Thank you ah im sure you will get it! what is it you have applied for in bolton st.?

I applied for a B. Technology degree.... Ah hopefully... I wish offers were out earlier cause its hard if you get offered a place when you have to move up from kerry and organize accommodation.

mausram

Tommy-Kerry wrote: »

I applied for a B. Technology degree.... Ah hopefully... I wish offers were out earlier cause its hard if you get offered a place when you have to move up from kerry and organize accommodation.

yeah i guess... its all pretty messed up. im lucky im a mature student thats why i already have the place

sdanseo

Compared to UCD, DCU or any of the proper colleges, the place is a dive. Avoid.

The Volt

Despite the snobby, patronizing views of some, Bolton St. is fine.

scullersky

Voltwad wrote: »

Despite the snobby, patronizing views of some, Bolton St. is fine.

+ 1

scullersky

sdeire wrote: »

Compared to UCD, DCU or any of the proper colleges, the place is a dive. Avoid.

I don't think your attituse is very good, how can you just say its a dive?? I know plenty that went to DIT and loved it and got a top class degree at the end of it.

Sorry if were in up to your standards and dont go to "proper colleges" :mad:

sdanseo

I went myself, and never went to as I termed it a "proper college". In fact, I'll probably be going back there because I don't have a choice

My advice to the OP, on mature reflection, would be that if a course that's just as good is offered elsewhere, go elsewhere. The course, however, is more important than the location. I just have found that facilities are terrible in Bolton St - very few computers with any internet access, labs restrictive, library in comparison to even Aungier street is nothing short of a joke. Where we were, the rooms we were in smelt of piss - no joke - for the two years I've done to date. Not only that but when it rains you simply can't hear yourself think because of the noise of it on the roof

scullersky

sdeire wrote: »

I went myself, and never went to as I termed it a "proper college". In fact, I'll probably be going back there because I don't have a choice

My advice to the OP, on mature reflection, would be that if a course that's just as good is offered elsewhere, go elsewhere. The course, however, is more important than the location. I just have found that facilities are terrible in Bolton St - very few computers with any internet access, labs restrictive, library in comparison to even Aungier street is nothing short of a joke. Where we were, the rooms we were in smelt of piss - no joke - for the two years I've done to date. Not only that but when it rains you simply can't hear yourself think because of the noise of it on the roof

Haha if I get my place I might see ya around so

Yeah I agree its the course that matters and not the location...

Era ive a laptop so i suppose ill get on grand...

tomtom101

I think the thing about DIT is that theres a good mix of people, were i know alot of my friends who went to UCD and Trinners hated it because alot of people seemed to think they were better than others like!

But bolton street is grand, same as any other college has its flaws, but few computer labs, alot of confie seats, and Java City... What more do ya need?! Enjoy yourself.... Make sure to to to at least some of freshers week!!

scullersky

tomtom101 wrote: »

I think the thing about DIT is that theres a good mix of people, were i know alot of my friends who went to UCD and Trinners hated it because alot of people seemed to think they were better than others like!

But bolton street is grand, same as any other college has its flaws, but few computer labs, alot of confie seats, and Java City... What more do ya need?! Enjoy yourself.... Make sure to to to at least some of freshers week!!

Thanks very much, I think ill fit right in if I get a place :D

IPushButtons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za5SGK1bpXQ

The Volt

Haha, good oul Nevin's come far since then!

Focus RS

im currently (well hopefully, the odd repeat to do) going into 2nd year of mech. engineering in Bolton St and i can safely say u'll love it there! the people in Bolton St are THE soundest bunch u could meet! Sure there is the odd flaw like slow wi-fi and the library can be full a lot but surely every college has to have some flaws! make sure u do one thing this year, join the karting club in bolton st! I've never had as much craic in my life then what i've had in that club! just get involved in as many clubs and socs as u can and u'll be lovin the place!!:D

OkayWhatever

mausram wrote: »

I got an offer for DT110 (Property economics) couple days ago and have accepted it. Bolton steet Im coming woohooooo! Cant wait. Am soooo excited

I study that course! Just finished 1st year

mausram

OkayWhatever wrote: »

I study that course! Just finished 1st year

And how do you like it?

OkayWhatever

mausram wrote: »

And how do you like it?

Yeah I really liked it. Failed a few exams but that's totally my fault. Didn't bother for some of it, a bit too laid back and passive :P But the other people in the course who tried, even just a little bit, passed all their exams no problem! The lecturers give really good notes so if ya keep on top of them you'll be fine! Lecturers are really approachable if ya have any problems, they're quite good at helping ya out

mausram

OkayWhatever wrote: »

Yeah I really liked it. Failed a few exams but that's totally my fault. Didn't bother for some of it, a bit too laid back and passive :P But the other people in the course who tried, even just a little bit, passed all their exams no problem! The lecturers give really good notes so if ya keep on top of them you'll be fine! Lecturers are really approachable if ya have any problems, they're quite good at helping ya out

Cool! thanks, heheeee im even more exited now!