DCU 1st years

marwin123

Right so DCU is my first and second choice on the CAO!Just wondering whats the craic with first years like where is everyone booking their accomodation? And does anybody know whats the social life like up there?

Aoifums

I'm hopefully a future student. I know it's my first choice actually I can't even remember my second choice so I'm planning on going to DCU. I'm aiming for Biotech. I'm from Dublin so I don't need accomodation.
There's a thread on the LC forum if you're interested

niamhzie

Hey, I was a fresher last year, so in regards to accomodation, most people choose between Larkfield, Shanowen [Sq or Hall], Gateway or Hazelwood [not knowing how far away they are! :v ]
Some go into digs too, or some with a group of friends from home will rent a house nearby together; it all depends!
Nightlife is usually off-campus, except for Balls and Toxic Tuesday, when the campus bar has a late licence. Quinns in Drumcondra and The Big Tree on Dorset St are the "local" spots, and then after that, there's town- Alchemy, etc.
See ya soon!

blueboy123

niamhzie wrote: »

Hey, I was a fresher last year, so in regards to accomodation, most people choose between Larkfield, Shanowen [Sq or Hall], Gateway or Hazelwood [not knowing how far away they are! :v ]
Some go into digs too, or some with a group of friends from home will rent a house nearby together; it all depends!
Nightlife is usually off-campus, except for Balls and Toxic Tuesday, when the campus bar has a late licence. Quinns in Drumcondra and The Big Tree on Dorset St are the "local" spots, and then after that, there's town- Alchemy, etc.
See ya soon!

Yeah that's spot on. Night life is pretty good, with all the above, and the amount of parties have in their houses/apartments, there's always something to do. Most societies meet in the evenings too and the more people you get to know, the more social opportunities open.

Xfiona2307X

Hey this is my first year going into DCU hoping to do Contemporary Culture and Society. I am based in North Co. Dublin so its a bit of a trek for me. I got accommodation in this place.

http://www.marinoaccommodation.com/index.php

Its about a 20 -30 minute walk to DCU and its about a 10minute walk to the Swords road which has about 4 buses that take you to DCU (Collins Ave). Its so nice inside as well. My boyfriend is in his 2nd year in DCU studying Law and Ive hung around up there and the social life is brilliant! Everyone is really friendly and the Hub is a great place when it has its student nights.

I honestly cant wait to go to DCU

ocli64

Look on the dcu students union Facebook for people advertising rooms as well. Probably the best way to go about it if not living in one of the student complexes.

Noodleworm

accommodation is on their website too

DCUlad

As an old stager myself, I can state that the social life if fantastic in DCU. Of course, it does depend on what ya make of it yourself.

But for incoming first years, particularly those in Larkfield, the social scene is great.

Toxic Tuesday also has to be HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!
Basically its a late licence in the bar on campus. Free entry, drinks from 2.50 and a great atmosphere. Have had great nights there on 30 euro budget (including pre-drinks)

Town would be more expensive, some great spots depending on your age. (Alchemy/Club M for first years, Coppers, Diceys etc for older students)

Noodleworm

Like to add to people living on campus, especially Larkfield, Please be quiet coming in after a night out, and don't yell, that place is like an amphitheater and you can hear everything that goes on in the courtyard from your room. Someone yelling or even loud conversations can wake people up pretty easily.

On the plus side, you will all become heavier sleepers after about 2 weeks.

UrbanSea

I've my name down for Shanowen Halls,any one any experience of that? Just hoping my course doesn't go up,got the exact points for last year.

marwin123

Cheers guys for all the replys and do you think that itll be a bit late to apply for accomodation on monday to the likes of larkfeild and shanowen?

UrbanSea

How many points did you get?Students who got 500+ in Shanowen get preference.

niamhzie

UrbanSea wrote: »

How many points did you get?Students who got 500+ in Shanowen get preference.

Shanowen? +500'ers get a guaranteed spot in Larkfield on campus

johnmcdnl

marwin123 wrote: »

Cheers guys for all the replys and do you think that itll be a bit late to apply for accomodation on monday to the likes of larkfeild and shanowen?

shanowen hall is full so I've heard but not too sure about the square.... just get on the phone and see what the story is... that's your best bet anyways

nuggetclv

Shanowen Square had an ad in the paper a day or two ago, I think they are trying to fill up empty rooms. It's worth a try. I've got my place secured

polkabunny

Hopefully got into Computer Apps in DCU, and applied for on campus a few months back, anybody else planning for on campus?
Heard the social life is brilliant, but of course where you go out to depends on the group you roll with, pretty much. Can't wait anyway!

aoife_bennett

niamhzie wrote: »

+500'ers get a guaranteed spot in Larkfield on campus

Sweet. I got over 500, and I'm 70 over my course. Larkfield is the only accommodation I applied for, so I really need it!! I'm pure buzzing for college though, cannot WAIT to be a DCUer!!

Cardor

Yeyyyyyyyy!! Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies all the way!! :D Can't wait to start DCU.. Now I have to wait and find out did I get accom in larkfield!

aoife_bennett

Hello Journalism

p1akuw47h5r3it

Common Entry into Science, hopefully I'll get Biotech from this!! Happy enough though

xaoifsx

DanDan6592 wrote: »

Common Entry into Science, hopefully I'll get Biotech from this!! Happy enough though

haha im on the excat same boat!! i was so close to biotech!!

smeal

aoife_bennett wrote: »

Sweet. I got over 500, and I'm 70 over my course. Larkfield is the only accommodation I applied for, so I really need it!! I'm pure buzzing for college though, cannot WAIT to be a DCUer!!

See you there wine buddy!!:D:D

aoife_bennett

smeal wrote: »

See you there wine buddy!!:D:D

Yes when do we find out about the accommodation?

Cardor

aoife_bennett wrote: »

Yes when do we find out about the accommodation?

The lottery was done today... so you'l find out tomorrow!

Some people may have already found out today, like myself!

I received my accomodation through the access service!

aoife_bennett

Cardor wrote: »

The lottery was done today... so you'l find out tomorrow!

Some people may have already found out today, like myself!

I received my accomodation through the access service!

Oh god I hope I got it

Cardor

Good Luck!

Most people do get it!

Do you live far from the college, as I heard distance from college is often taken into consideration! There's around 1000 places so the chances are very high!

manbearpig77

this is a random one but how will people get home from nights out in the city centre?? is taxi the only way?? because i can imagine a taxi wont be cheap

aoife_bennett

Cardor wrote: »

Good Luck!

Most people do get it!

Do you live far from the college, as I heard distance from college is often taken into consideration! There's around 1000 places so the chances are very high!

I live in the back ar$e middle of nowhere, Co. Waterford. Any chances of getting it?

sourire

Cardor wrote: »

Most people do get it!

Yeah? I really really really hope I get campus. I don't know where I'll apply to if I don't....hurry up tomorrow!

polkabunny

Fingers crossed for on campus! I live in Co. Roscommon, so hopefully that will help me a bit

aoife_bennett

sourire wrote: »

Yeah? I really really really hope I get campus. I don't know where I'll apply to if I don't....hurry up tomorrow!

If I don't get Larkfield there's a pretty high chance I'll be sleeping in the lecture halls

polkabunny

aoife_bennett wrote: »

If I don't get Larkfield there's a pretty high chance I'll be sleeping in the lecture halls

Well you wouldn't be late for your lectures anyway!

aoife_bennett

polkabunny wrote: »

Well you wouldn't be late for your lectures anyway!

Haha it's my dad's only worry!!

blueboy123

aoife_bennett wrote: »

I live in the back ar$e middle of nowhere, Co. Waterford. Any chances of getting it?

Said i'd reply but only cos ur from waterford too If people dont get ur accommodation, try shanowen square, shanowen hall, gateway or hazelwood too! I'm going into second year now, but i only applied for accommodation at the end of august last year and got sorted no bother!

aoife_bennett

blueboy123 wrote: »

Said i'd reply but only cos ur from waterford too If people dont get ur accommodation, try shanowen square, shanowen hall, gateway or hazelwood too! I'm going into second year now, but i only applied for accommodation at the end of august last year and got sorted no bother!

Hon the Deise, what part? I got an email from campus residences saying I got a room, but there was no specification as to whether it was for Larkfield or Hampstead. Do they put the first years in Hampstead together?

Cardor

aoife_bennett wrote: »

Hon the Deise, what part? I got an email from campus residences saying I got a room, but there was no specification as to whether it was for Larkfield or Hampstead. Do they put the first years in Hampstead together?

Well done.. I wasn't told whether I got larkfield or Hampstead either but the chances are you have larkfield!..

I'd say they'd put first years together in hampstead!

aoife_bennett

Cardor wrote: »

Well done.. I wasn't told whether I got larkfield or Hampstead either but the chances are you have larkfield!..

I'd say they'd put first years together in hampstead!

You're in too? Yeow!!! Tear $hit up together?? Haha see thing is I applied for both separately

foggy92

my friends in dcu nd he reckons any almost all first years will b in larkfield i got it anyway cant wait to start!!

Cardor

foggy92 wrote: »

my friends in dcu nd he reckons any almost all first years will b in larkfield i got it anyway cant wait to start!!

Did you get your room number?

foggy92

yep im in v254. did you get yours? are many of ye doing journalism by the way?

Shreddingblood

foggy92 wrote: »

yep im in v254. did you get yours? are many of ye doing journalism by the way?

Yeah dude I am. There are a few more on here as well.

aoife_bennett

foggy92 wrote: »

yep im in v254. did you get yours? are many of ye doing journalism by the way?

I am and in larkfield too

foggy92

Cool thats the job, where ye all hailing from? and aoife i dont have enough posts to message u back awkward haha :P

aoife_bennett

foggy92 wrote: »

Cool thats the job, where ye all hailing from? and aoife i dont have enough posts to message u back awkward haha :P

Haha send a PM I'm from Waterford by the way

foggy92

aoife_bennett wrote: »

Haha send a PM I'm from Waterford by the way

what part? im from carlow ha half our county trainers are waterford men!!

p1akuw47h5r3it

Hey, just wondering does anyone know when we start and has anyone got any info packs yet or anything?

And anyone know when we find out our Timetable. Thanks.

vDarr

DanDan6592 wrote: »

Hey, just wondering does anyone know when we start and has anyone got any info packs yet or anything?

Lectures start the 26th, orientation week starts the 19th.
Info pacts are being sent out the first week in September I think...

p1akuw47h5r3it

Thanks Vdar.

I found this on the website if any first years wanna know whats gonna happen during orientation week.

http://www4.dcu.ie/students/orientation/orientation-schedules.shtml

daviekelly123

Still no info pack?

nuggetclv

Haven't got it yet. Probably Monday or Tuesday.

aoife_bennett

nuggetclv wrote: »

Haven't got it yet. Probably Monday or Tuesday.

It HAS to turn up by Wednesday.