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Speech and language therapy UL

  • 30-07-2011 10:26pm
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    Hey, im starting the UL course in a few weeks and im just wondering is there anyone else starting too?
    I also just got accepted to Essex university and I was wondering does anyone know which would be the better course? Essex is cheaper and I know both colleges are accredited by ISALT and the Royal college in the Uk, but unofficially where would be the best place to go?
    Starting to freak out a bit too with the course load :confused:
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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    Hey I am starting in UL too, can't say I know anything about the other course in Essex, but am also starting to freak about course load as everyone i meet keeps saying how intense it will be..:eek:

    Have you been reading over the summer??? I struggling to get through it, uh oh


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 fodr


    Hey, yeah the reading is ridiculous!! Im reading it but a lot of it (if not most of it) is going straight over my head :confused: I dont have a relevant degree and I think I got in my pure chance, I did a few months work experience with the bros of charity and I think my reference is what did it for me!! Its gonna be tough, but I think most of us will be in the same boat!
    you sorted with the immunisations and accomodation?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 EllaD


    Hi,

    Im looking into doing that course next year and have been reading up about it. Would be great to find out how you get on when you start! Im not sure if I have enough work experience as such but did placement while in college with autism and visual impairment, but looking into doing some voluntary work at the minute. Are you moving to Limerick or from there? I would have to move from Dublin and not sure to go to campus or get my own accommodation, what have you done? Trying to figure if I can afford it first!!!
    Best of luck starting anyway!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    I've had quite few problems with immunizations cos didn't have BCG when i was young, but getting it sorted now, had to go to Travel Clinic in Dublin to find a Dr who would give it to adults (the official BCG clinic here told me i didn't need it as i wasn't really a healthcare worker - as a S&L student), anyways it will be sorted by Sept. As for the reading, I dunno I am only half way through one of text books, the medical science one is sitting there taunting me everyday i haven't got past ch 1!!! I did psychology but haven't looked at science since school. But everyone will be in same boat....I hope:)

    ps...haven't got accommodation yet but am looking, oh and I worked for BOC too for few months:), based my whole application on it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Quibbler


    Hi !

    I'm starting the course too and was freaking out about the readings too! I haven't actually got any of the books yet but I've been speaking to a few other girls who are starting and they are the same so I think everyone really is in the same boat!

    I'm really excited to be starting but I'm starting to get so nervous now too!

    :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    Quibbler wrote: »
    Hi !

    I'm starting the course too and was freaking out about the readings too! I haven't actually got any of the books yet but I've been speaking to a few other girls who are starting and they are the same so I think everyone really is in the same boat!

    I'm really excited to be starting but I'm starting to get so nervous now too!

    :)

    oh i feel better now ha ha...yea it's hard to get this reading done esp in the summertime:), I have to say I am quite nervous too, the thoughts of placements etc freakin' me out ha ha, but guess has to be done.

    ps... a note to ELLA D, I'd say volunteering is a good idea and also try to get shadowing with a Speech Therapist if possible, you can just call them from phone book and ask... I hadn't this done but they do look at that as good experience. Good Luck!:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    ps... a note to ELLA D, I'd say volunteering is a good idea and also try to get shadowing with a Speech Therapist if possible, you can call them from phone book and ask... I hadn't this donefor the interview but they do look at that as really good experience. Good Luck!:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Quibbler


    I know the idea of placements is really nerve wrecking! I just can't believe how quickly time is flying by! Just over 3 weeks now!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 fodr


    EllaD-well you seem to have more experience then I do so I'd say you're pretty sorted! you have another few months before the applications have to be in so if you can get any other varied work experience with both children and adults then you would be sound. if you wanna know in the next couple of months how the course is going just PM me and Ill fill you in in all the shiz :)

    future SLT peeps- Im thinking bout on campus accom, perhaps cappavilla or something like that, any suggestions? iv never been to limerick before so im not too sure what to expect. oh also were the vaccinations expensive? im on the medical card any idea if its covered?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Quibbler


    fodr wrote: »
    EllaD-well you seem to have more experience then I do so I'd say you're pretty sorted! you have another few months before the applications have to be in so if you can get any other varied work experience with both children and adults then you would be sound. if you wanna know in the next couple of months how the course is going just PM me and Ill fill you in in all the shiz :)

    future SLT peeps- Im thinking bout on campus accom, perhaps cappavilla or something like that, any suggestions? iv never been to limerick before so im not too sure what to expect. oh also were the vaccinations expensive? im on the medical card any idea if its covered?

    I don't know much about campus accom other than the fact that cappavilla is right beside the health sciences building! I know another girl starting the course who has gone for campus too but not sure which one. I went for off campus accommodation!

    I only had to get the hep b vaccinations in the end and I think they were around
    €40 each!

    Do you guys know any others starting? I can't believe it's so soon!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    I only had to pay for BCG which was 60 euro consult fee plus 50 euro more for test/vaccination.... I had others already. I got off campus accommodation too, just today:), bout 15 min walk from college. I don't know anyone else starting - except you guys ha ha, seems to be loads of rooms going around the University area, check Daft (Castletroy area)...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 fodr


    im getting some of the vaccinations tomorrow and getting blood tests to see if im immune to others (chicken pox etc...) I know it says the form has to be sent bk to the college by the 15th but does that include the immunisation booklet too, cos there is no way im gonna have all the vacc's done by then! I'v also got a chronic fear of needles so this is gonna be torturous :(
    have no idea about who else is starting, we start on the 25th yeah? have an eminem ticket for the 24th in Bangor, Down and starting to think I should sell it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Quibbler


    fodr wrote: »
    im getting some of the vaccinations tomorrow and getting blood tests to see if im immune to others (chicken pox etc...) I know it says the form has to be sent bk to the college by the 15th but does that include the immunisation booklet too, cos there is no way im gonna have all the vacc's done by then! I'v also got a chronic fear of needles so this is gonna be torturous :(
    have no idea about who else is starting, we start on the 25th yeah? have an eminem ticket for the 24th in Bangor, Down and starting to think I should sell it!

    The hep b vaccines are given over a course of about 6 months so I was only able to get two of them in time for the course (3rd is due in November) so I just sent the form back anyway with the details of the other vaccinations.

    If it helps at all, I am really bad with needles etc. too and was terrified going in for my vaccinations! But the two shots I had were totally fine! I literally couldn't believe that they were over so quickly!

    Yeah 25th is the start date! Can't believe how soon that is :eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 fodr


    yeah its so soon :eek: and still havent fully made up my mind where to go! Like job prospects here are quite weak at the moment so im thinkin maybe England is the best option, ahh i dont know, i keep toying with both ideas!! really need to make a firm decision this weekend!!
    on a lighter note, just got the hep B vaccination and it was grand :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    fodr wrote: »
    im getting some of the vaccinations tomorrow and getting blood tests to see if im immune to others (chicken pox etc...) I know it says the form has to be sent bk to the college by the 15th but does that include the immunisation booklet too, cos there is no way im gonna have all the vacc's done by then! I'v also got a chronic fear of needles so this is gonna be torturous :(

    I rang a while ago about booklet and was told everything had to be in by 15th.... BUT then i had loads of hassle with my vaccinations so won't have last one done till end Aug, I rang and left a voicemail to UL explaing this, no one rang back so presume it be ok to hand in booklet on 25th!!

    On another note, good luck deciding which course to pick, is the Essex one 2 years also??


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 fodr


    yeah well I have got the first hep B vacc but need to get the other 2 so there gonna have to wait for my booklet! Yeah Essex is 2 years aswell, I mean both courses are accredited in the same countries and everything Im just wondering for future employment what college/course is looked more favourably upon, if any of them!
    anyway I think I'v settled on Limerick (dont really have much time to play around with) cos its close to home so I'm happy out :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    It's tough deciding which one is better, i haven't a clue...but think UL has a pretty good reputation so you can't go too far wrong lol....I'm going to try and enjoy next few weeks of freedom anyway although those books are still there waiting to be read :(, I can't get the head down at all!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 fodr


    yeah i think im 90% sure its Limerick! oh yeah we only have 2 weeks left I'm definitely forgetting about the reading, its not making sense anyway I read the science one and I swear to god it was like gibberish!! im not bothered bout the rest of it I'll read them during the first semester but for now I'm gonna enjoy the last of the freedom, its all we're gonna get for the next 2 years (or so they say ;) )


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9 usernamessuck


    fodr wrote: »
    yeah i think im 90% sure its Limerick! oh yeah we only have 2 weeks left I'm definitely forgetting about the reading, its not making sense anyway I read the science one and I swear to god it was like gibberish!! im not bothered bout the rest of it I'll read them during the first semester but for now I'm gonna enjoy the last of the freedom, its all we're gonna get for the next 2 years (or so they say ;) )


    sounds like a plan to me, enjoy last few weeks:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 shorter


    hey! ye guys are so lucky to be starting.. i am hoping to apply either this year or next year need to get experience... could ye possibly tell me what the names and authors of the books ye have to read are as i would like to start now that would be great thanks :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 fodr


    http://www2.ul.ie/pdf/739401828.pdf
    that link shows you what you have to have read for this year's course, I dont know if it changes year to year


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 shorter


    thank you so much for that :) good luck with the course :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 EllaD


    Hi fodr and usernamessuck! I just saw the replies to my post, havent been on this for a while. Thanks a mil for your replies. Just saw the applications for next year are open now and got little butterflies!! I think I have good working experience in that I am working in social care but in the speech and language experience I havent got much so I have started trying to sort out shadowing on days off work and look into volunteering. Hope everything is going well!! I might be asking ye more questions in the next few months too. Best of luck!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 EllaD


    Hey! How are you all getting on in the course? Is it as intense as I think its gonna be?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 Donna10


    Hey everyone :)

    I'm really interested in becoming a Speech Therapist, but I'm just not 100% sure! If i was to do it, I'd love to get the master in UL...which I see some of you have gotten into, fantastic and hope it's going well. I'd love to know what you's think of the course there? And my big question is....how medical is it? The medical side of it all is what is holding me back :confused:
    Linguistics was part of my BA and I'm doing an MA in Linguistics now, so I'm in the right direction and I've done some stuff on lang impairment throughout my degree and I've shadowed a few Speech therapists...but I just don't whether to go for it or not! :confused:
    What would you suggest? and again, how medical is the UL course?

    I really hope someone can help :)
    Thanks a million,
    Donna :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ulslt


    Donna10 wrote: »
    Hey everyone :)

    I'm really interested in becoming a Speech Therapist, but I'm just not 100% sure! If i was to do it, I'd love to get the master in UL...which I see some of you have gotten into, fantastic and hope it's going well. I'd love to know what you's think of the course there? And my big question is....how medical is it? The medical side of it all is what is holding me back :confused:
    Linguistics was part of my BA and I'm doing an MA in Linguistics now, so I'm in the right direction and I've done some stuff on lang impairment throughout my degree and I've shadowed a few Speech therapists...but I just don't whether to go for it or not! :confused:
    What would you suggest? and again, how medical is the UL course?

    I really hope someone can help :)
    Thanks a million,
    Donna :)



    Hey my online records are saying I got a place. Now have to wait for the post to come to confirm it, don't wanna want presume anything till I have it on paper!! I went for an interview in the UK aswell and the interviewers had been through the postgrad themselves. They said that linguistics students tend to find the course easier than other students and that the biomedical side isn't that bad, just maybe a little boring. That was for an MSc in Sheffield which has a reputation for being more science based. They said everyone with a 2:1 is able for the masters anyway and with a masters in linguistics you definitely have an advantage! Have a psychology degree myself so I don't have a whole lot of experience on the medical or linguistic side, but my work experience with a speech and language therapist made me realise it's definitely what I want to do. Though she did warn that her undergraduate was really tough but the job at the end of it is really worth it. Hopefully someone completing the MSc in UL can give us some more information.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 liu83


    Could anyone please share their experiences studying the SLT in UL?
    Is it that hard as they say?
    Do they have any scholarships?
    Thanks


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 Donna10


    Thanks a million for your reply and I'm so sorry I'm only writing back now. Well done if you did get a place, that's really fantastic :) It's great to hear what other people are doing in relation to Speech masters. I think I'll have to go get some more work exp and just apply everywhere maybe. It's hard to know. Well best of luck if you got a place on the course....keep us posted with how u get on :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ulslt


    Donna10 wrote: »
    Thanks a million for your reply and I'm so sorry I'm only writing back now. Well done if you did get a place, that's really fantastic :) It's great to hear what other people are doing in relation to Speech masters. I think I'll have to go get some more work exp and just apply everywhere maybe. It's hard to know. Well best of luck if you got a place on the course....keep us posted with how u get on :)

    Thanks! Received my acceptance letter on Friday! England is particularly competitive because the fees are paid by the NHS. I also got accepted to Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh but the fees are around 8,000 pounds a year. When I emailed Sheffield this is the experience they told me I should get:
    We consider a wide range of experience such as working as a Speech and Language Therapist assistant, shadowing Speech and Language Therapists in appointments, volunteering with the Stroke Association or MENCAP, working in schools in particular with autistic children or teaching English as a foreign language.

    Assistant jobs are only available in the UK and its quite difficult to get experience shadowing therapists here so its great that you've already managed that. It seems to be the most important thing to have on your application especially if you apply to England.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 Donna10


    ulslt wrote: »
    Thanks! Received my acceptance letter on Friday! England is particularly competitive because the fees are paid by the NHS. I also got accepted to Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh but the fees are around 8,000 pounds a year. When I emailed Sheffield this is the experience they told me I should get:
    We consider a wide range of experience such as working as a Speech and Language Therapist assistant, shadowing Speech and Language Therapists in appointments, volunteering with the Stroke Association or MENCAP, working in schools in particular with autistic children or teaching English as a foreign language.

    Assistant jobs are only available in the UK and its quite difficult to get experience shadowing therapists here so its great that you've already managed that. It seems to be the most important thing to have on your application especially if you apply to England.
    Oh well done, that's brilliant that you got it. Best of luck. Thanks so much for that info from Sheffield, it's really interesting to see what the diff colleges say.
    Well I think I may just try and get lots more experience in that area and apply everywhere! Thanks again and best of luck in the future :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 Valaida


    Hi there,

    I've received offers for Speech therapy starting in Sept 2012 for Limerick and Edinburgh, and I was wondering if anyone can give me an insight into the course in UL and in what living in Limerick is like.

    I live in Dublin at the moment and love the variety of things to do. I'm a bit worried about Limerick being quite a small city, and if there's much variety of nightlife. I know there'll be a lot of studying to be done, but it's only healthy to have a breather at the weekend, and I'd rather get some city life than live in a campus bubble for 2 years.

    I'd really appreciate if anyone could give me an idea of what it's like to live in Limerick, or in Edinburgh, or what the Speech therapy courses are like in UL or in Queen Margaret?

    I've heard there's a heavy focus in UL on the anatomy, physiological side of Speech Therapy (ie swallowing etc), whereas in Scotland they focus more on the linguistics.

    Does anyone know if that is right?
    Also for someone who's come from a language/linguistics background, is it difficult to get a handle on the biological stuff?

    Thanks a million for your help.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ulslt


    Valaida wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I've received offers for Speech therapy starting in Sept 2012 for Limerick and Edinburgh, and I was wondering if anyone can give me an insight into the course in UL and in what living in Limerick is like.

    I live in Dublin at the moment and love the variety of things to do. I'm a bit worried about Limerick being quite a small city, and if there's much variety of nightlife. I know there'll be a lot of studying to be done, but it's only healthy to have a breather at the weekend, and I'd rather get some city life than live in a campus bubble for 2 years.

    I'd really appreciate if anyone could give me an idea of what it's like to live in Limerick, or in Edinburgh, or what the Speech therapy courses are like in UL or in Queen Margaret?

    I've heard there's a heavy focus in UL on the anatomy, physiological side of Speech Therapy (ie swallowing etc), whereas in Scotland they focus more on the linguistics.

    Does anyone know if that is right?
    Also for someone who's come from a language/linguistics background, is it difficult to get a handle on the biological stuff?

    Thanks a million for your help.

    Hey I'm from Limerick and did my undergrad in UL. To be honest staying in Limerick was the last thing I wanted to do but it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened. Although I'm still not the biggest fan of Limerick, I absolutely adore UL. I was lucky enough to live far enough away that I moved out there. The campus is huge for the amount of students they have and the atmosphere is great, which is great when it comes to getting away from study. Though not looking forward to going back to the library. It's like a sauna and holds too many bad memories of final year stress! But really I can't say enough good things about UL.
    I also wouldn't recommend living in the city. Rent would be much cheaper in Castletroy and you would save a lot of stress, because the traffic can be pretty bad heading towards the city. For nights out its so easy to get a taxi into town anyway, although the Lodge nightclub by the university is pretty much home to UL students, and no matter how much study there is to be done its so close-by that any excuse will do for a night out.

    I got into QMU and on the waiting list in City University London but they're both PGDips and from what I can tell not many people go on to do the Masters because of the extra time it takes. I've heard you need a masters if you want to work in the US or Canada, not that I plan to, but I'd like to keep my options open.
    If you go to MSc in Speech and Language therapy in the following link it gives more info about the programme in QMU. http://www.qmu.ac.uk/quality/ps/default.htm
    Otherwise I don't know much about the content other than that no matter where you go they must meet the same specifications in order to recognised by the professional organisations.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 m.dwyer4


    Valaida wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I've received offers for Speech therapy starting in Sept 2012 for Limerick and Edinburgh, and I was wondering if anyone can give me an insight into the course in UL and in what living in Limerick is like.

    I live in Dublin at the moment and love the variety of things to do. I'm a bit worried about Limerick being quite a small city, and if there's much variety of nightlife. I know there'll be a lot of studying to be done, but it's only healthy to have a breather at the weekend, and I'd rather get some city life than live in a campus bubble for 2 years.

    I'd really appreciate if anyone could give me an idea of what it's like to live in Limerick, or in Edinburgh, or what the Speech therapy courses are like in UL or in Queen Margaret?

    I've heard there's a heavy focus in UL on the anatomy, physiological side of Speech Therapy (ie swallowing etc), whereas in Scotland they focus more on the linguistics.

    Does anyone know if that is right?
    Also for someone who's come from a language/linguistics background, is it difficult to get a handle on the biological stuff?

    Thanks a million for your help.


    Hi there

    I also received offers from QMU and UL but I turned down my QMU offer during the week. It's far far too expensive in QMU, and as for city life, I lived in Edinburgh for two summers during my undergrad and it was brilliant, but you have to remember that QMU is in Musselburgh which is 6 miles from the city. If you choose to live on campus you're talking about the same kind of set up as UL and if you choose to live in the city you're talking massive travel costs which would only add to your £8,000 tuition fees each year! I don't know which course is better but I reckon as SLT is a professional clinical course it's really going to be your own professional and academic competence that matters most at the end of the day, rather than the college you studied at. Well done on your offers :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 m.dwyer4


    Any one know anything about the new Postgrad Residence in UL - supposed to be adjacent to the med school? Dates for applying etc? Not much info on the website.
    http://www.studentliving.ul.ie/index.jsp?p=117&n=313


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 U.N.I 2012


    Hi,
    Just wondering is there anyone currently in UL studying for the Speech and Language Masters and could they give a bit of info on it? :) would really appreciate it


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 Aport


    Hey I'm starting I'n sept as well I'n speech therapy, time Goin so fast we won't feel it til aug!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Sinead_89


    Heya. I am also starting Speech & Language in Sept! Was delighted to get a place but getting a bit freaked about all the work!

    Any idea what timetable is like? =)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 m.dwyer4


    Sinead_89 wrote: »
    Heya. I am also starting Speech & Language in Sept! Was delighted to get a place but getting a bit freaked about all the work!

    Any idea what timetable is like? =)


    Hi Sinead I found this online but it's for spring?

    http://www2.ul.ie/pdf/769537728.pdf

    I'm also wondering if anyone knows how much time we get off in the summer, I heard it was six weeks but I wonder if that is in July or August?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Sinead_89


    Thanks, I hadnt seen that. It looks ok. . .so hopefully this years timetable wont be too bad.

    That would be great if we got some time off in the summer. . .

    Are you looking forward to starting in Sept?:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 leanneb


    Hey I am starting the course in sept too! That timetable for this spring looks really good hopefully ours will be similar!

    Has anyone started the reading? It's looks like it will be a lot to get through :(


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 Donna10


    Hey

    Well done all of you who got the course. Was just wondering, how much work experience had you's under your belt before you got the course?
    And what do you feel is the key to getting onto the course?

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 leanneb


    Donna10 wrote: »
    Hey

    Well done all of you who got the course. Was just wondering, how much work experience had you's under your belt before you got the course?
    And what do you feel is the key to getting onto the course?

    Thanks
    Donna10 wrote: »

    Hey

    Well I have a degree in intellectual disability nursing so most of my experience was from just working alongside speech and language therapists and working with people with disabilities. I think that having experience is probably the most important thing so I'd say just shadow a few speech and language therapists if u can!

    Good luck with it :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 woneill1


    Hi guys,

    I am currently on the course, and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

    I have to say, it's a great course, but a lot of work. Can be stressful at times...but can be rewarding!

    There will be a huge range of people with different experience, knowledge and ability. Don't worry too much about the pre-reading. It is useful, but alot of it wont make sense until you get to college. Have a look at it, but don't worry if it's double-dutch! It's a difficult course to get on, so if you've been accepted, you should be able for it.

    Regarding the timetable: The timetable is subject to change every year. Generally, it's three days of lectures, with two days of placement.

    Hope this helps!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ulslt


    m.dwyer4 wrote: »
    Hi Sinead I found this online but it's for spring?

    http://www2.ul.ie/pdf/769537728.pdf

    I'm also wondering if anyone knows how much time we get off in the summer, I heard it was six weeks but I wonder if that is in July or August?
    Valaida wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I've received offers for Speech therapy starting in Sept 2012 for Limerick and Edinburgh, and I was wondering if anyone can give me an insight into the course in UL and in what living in Limerick is like.

    I live in Dublin at the moment and love the variety of things to do. I'm a bit worried about Limerick being quite a small city, and if there's much variety of nightlife. I know there'll be a lot of studying to be done, but it's only healthy to have a breather at the weekend, and I'd rather get some city life than live in a campus bubble for 2 years.

    I'd really appreciate if anyone could give me an idea of what it's like to live in Limerick, or in Edinburgh, or what the Speech therapy courses are like in UL or in Queen Margaret?

    I've heard there's a heavy focus in UL on the anatomy, physiological side of Speech Therapy (ie swallowing etc), whereas in Scotland they focus more on the linguistics.

    Does anyone know if that is right?
    Also for someone who's come from a language/linguistics background, is it difficult to get a handle on the biological stuff?

    Thanks a million for your help.
    Aport wrote: »
    Hey I'm starting I'n sept as well I'n speech therapy, time Goin so fast we won't feel it til aug!
    Sinead_89 wrote: »
    Heya. I am also starting Speech & Language in Sept! Was delighted to get a place but getting a bit freaked about all the work!

    Any idea what timetable is like? =)
    leanneb wrote: »
    Hey I am starting the course in sept too! That timetable for this spring looks really good hopefully ours will be similar!

    Has anyone started the reading? It's looks like it will be a lot to get through :(

    Hey, I figured seeing as time seems to be going so fast its no harm to set up a facebook group for our class! It's an open group at the moment but I can change it to a closed group. Just thought it might be handy for any questions about books and vaccinations before we start, and of course assignments once it all begins! https://www.facebook.com/groups/374153532631998/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Quibbler


    ulslt wrote: »


    Hey, I figured seeing as time seems to be going so fast its no harm to set up a facebook group for our class! It's an open group at the moment but I can change it to a closed group. Just thought it might be handy for any questions about books and vaccinations before we start, and of course assignments once it all begins! https://www.facebook.com/groups/374153532631998/


    Good idea, our class uses our Facebook page for everything! It wi come in so handy when you start the course! :-)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 m.dwyer4


    ulslt wrote: »
    Hey, I figured seeing as time seems to be going so fast its no harm to set up a facebook group for our class! It's an open group at the moment but I can change it to a closed group. Just thought it might be handy for any questions about books and vaccinations before we start, and of course assignments once it all begins! https://www.facebook.com/groups/374153532631998/

    How exciting! Class just seen this will request to join!! :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 m.dwyer4


    woneill1 wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I am currently on the course, and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

    I have to say, it's a great course, but a lot of work. Can be stressful at times...but can be rewarding!

    There will be a huge range of people with different experience, knowledge and ability. Don't worry too much about the pre-reading. It is useful, but alot of it wont make sense until you get to college. Have a look at it, but don't worry if it's double-dutch! It's a difficult course to get on, so if you've been accepted, you should be able for it.

    Regarding the timetable: The timetable is subject to change every year. Generally, it's three days of lectures, with two days of placement.

    Hope this helps!

    Thanks so much for your info.. I've been working two jobs for the summer so I'm getting worried about getting the pre-reading done! Reassuring!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8 m.dwyer4


    Sinead_89 wrote: »
    Thanks, I hadnt seen that. It looks ok. . .so hopefully this years timetable wont be too bad.

    That would be great if we got some time off in the summer. . .

    Are you looking forward to starting in Sept?:)

    Yeah looks ok doesn't it.. Ya can't wait... Looking forward to a change! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 liu83


    I wonder if any of you applied for a scholarship for the speech & language course and if you got an answer


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 Kelemina


    Hi! I'm really interested in applying to this course. Can anyone tell me what the placements are like? Are they in Limerick? I don't have a car at the moment so I'd be relying on public transport to get around.


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