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Orientation

  • 24-08-2011 9:20pm
    #1
    Miss Brightside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭


    I'm going to be starting first year in NUIG in September and have a question about the orientation on Saturday Sept. 12th.

    I have plans that weekend and will probably not be able to make it :/
    A friend of mine who's going into her third year told me that the orientation isn't compulsory and that it's not really that important, but the website and student handbook I received says that it is compulsory!

    Will it be all right if I miss it?


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  • #2
    cgpg5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭cgpg5


    Had mine a few years ago but from what I remember it consists of an assigned mentor showing you around the college and where certain buildings are etc. It's not compulsory (I don't think!) even though it is recommended as you'll get an idea of where to go for lectures, and where buildings of importance are situated. It's not the end of the world if ya miss it though!


  • #3
    hokeypokey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭hokeypokey


    It is <i>compulsory</i>, but there's no-one making sure you are there. It is handy, but the speeches are pretty boring...

    Just try and get someone to show you around the college maybe...


  • #4
    Nuggles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 476 ✭✭Nuggles


    Orientation isn't that important. Missing it won't mean that much. You'll miss a tour and meeting people who you probably won't see again any ways.

    And no one will care that you're not there.


  • #5
    Miss Brightside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭Miss Brightside


    Ok thanks, that's what a few friends have told me but was just worried because the website says it's compulsory!

    I'll just have to settle for being completely lost on the first day :)


  • #6
    Columc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭Columc


    I remember when orientation in my first year was on the monday, all my friends in nui were making fun of me because all the first years had brown envelops :( good times


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  • #7
    constantg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 666 ✭✭✭constantg


    Desk in Postgrad Area. Check
    Library section relating to History. Check
    Pub.Check


    EVERYTHING else can be filled in as I go along!


  • #8
    aoife365
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭aoife365


    Miss Brightside wrote: »
    I'm going to be starting first year in NUIG in September and have a question about the orientation on Saturday Sept. 12th.

    I have plans that weekend and will probably not be able to make it :/
    A friend of mine who's going into her third year told me that the orientation isn't compulsory and that it's not really that important, but the website and student handbook I received says that it is compulsory!

    Will it be all right if I miss it?

    Just make sure you get someone to get the handbook for you, thats the only important thing about the orientation on sat


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