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DCU 2012 Accommodation Thread **MOD WARNING POST #48**

  • 29-05-2012 7:35pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭


    Hey I'm looking to start a thread for those entering DCU 2012. Feel free to discuss accommodation. I myself applied for Shanowen Square a couple of weeks ago and have since noticed they are accepting no new applications due to the high volume received. Very surprised at this, thought demand wouldn't be high till august. :O

    Anyone else going into first year DCU in September (hopefully!), applied for accommodation or have any advice to give? :)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 nikkaypandarr


    Hey I'm looking to start a thread for those entering DCU 2012. Feel free to discuss accommodation. I myself applied for Shanowen Square a couple of weeks ago and have since noticed they are accepting no new applications due to the high volume received. Very surprised at this, thought demand wouldn't be high till august. :O

    Anyone else going into first year DCU in September (hopefully!), applied for accommodation or have any advice to give? :)

    I stayed in Larkfield (on campus) this year. Its the first year accom, and generally where you end up of you apply for campus, regardless of what you put down in your preferences.

    I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Many will disagree i'm sure but many more will agree when i say that it is a depressive, overpriced, noisy, smelly dungeon of a place similar to what you would imagine a prison cell.

    You're Only sharing with one person and if you don't get along with that person, it can put a dampener on the whole year.

    I suppose the positives are that you get to know lots of first years in the same boat as you and theres loadsa parties and stuff. But thats probably it.

    Shanowen square is lovely, its really modern and you're sharing with 4or 5 (can't remember people), and theres SPACE. (when you live in larkfield you come to appreciate space) Don't think you get to choose your housemates there though.

    Thats just my 2cents anyway. Hope that helped!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭polkabunny


    I stayed in Gateway, which is a bit farther away than Shanowen, but I loved living there. They're fairly laid back about having people over, and it's generally much quieter than Shanowen Square of Halls.
    The flat I lived in had a good sized kitchen/sitting room with a couch, coffee table, TV, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge. The room is a bit bigger than my one at home, so it's a fair size, with a desk, wardrobe, bed, mirror and chair.

    Shanowen gets a lot of people returning to stay, because it's so close to the college and there's a good atmosphere around it, which would explain why the demand is so high.

    To get the most out of the accommodation, you just need to take a look at what you want from it. Good luck with the Leaving Cert :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 131 ✭✭Tiroskan


    I think my favourite part of living in Larkfield in first year is how much it made me appreciate living just about anywhere else :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭plein de force


    I stayed in Larkfield (on campus) this year. Its the first year accom, and generally where you end up of you apply for campus, regardless of what you put down in your preferences.

    I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Many will disagree i'm sure but many more will agree when i say that it is a depressive, overpriced, noisy, smelly dungeon of a place similar to what you would imagine a prison cell.

    You're Only sharing with one person and if you don't get along with that person, it can put a dampener on the whole year.

    I suppose the positives are that you get to know lots of first years in the same boat as you and theres loadsa parties and stuff. But thats probably it.

    Shanowen square is lovely, its really modern and you're sharing with 4or 5 (can't remember people), and theres SPACE. (when you live in larkfield you come to appreciate space) Don't think you get to choose your housemates there though.

    Thats just my 2cents anyway. Hope that helped!

    Seconded! i didn't even live in larkfield but i could barely take visiting friends there, it is soo so depressing so i can't imagine what living in it is like. My friends told me that it's vastly overpriced for what you get(a cold, depressing box you can barely move in) plus they fcuk you over with fines during room inspections


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Yer_Wan


    I stayed in Larkfield (on campus) this year. Its the first year accom, and generally where you end up of you apply for campus, regardless of what you put down in your preferences.

    I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Many will disagree i'm sure but many more will agree when i say that it is a depressive, overpriced, noisy, smelly dungeon of a place similar to what you would imagine a prison cell.

    You're Only sharing with one person and if you don't get along with that person, it can put a dampener on the whole year.

    I suppose the positives are that you get to know lots of first years in the same boat as you and theres loadsa parties and stuff. But thats probably it.

    I lived in Larkfield last year too, and Jesus I was never happier to leave a place than I was when I closed the door for the last time on May 27th.

    In a mirror to the above comment, my room mate and I didn't get on AT ALL. Ok, we shared civil words together, but when you come home and the first thing they do is lock their door, it gets depressing.

    Second, mid-year a friend who lived in Larkfield, with whom I spent a lot of time, and I fell out, so I ended the year sitting in my room alone watching DVDs and listening to Adele while trying to entice Larkfield Cat into my room (oh yeah, Larkfield has a few cats around)

    Enough on that.

    I've spent a few nights in Shanowen, and from experience it's miles better than Larkfield. For one thing, you actually have your own bathroom, which eliminates the 'GET OUT OF THE F**KING BATHROOM' shouting matches which are inevitable when living with other girls. As well as this, you can move about in the kitchen. The kitchen in Larkfield is a glorified triangle, and if you can fit five people into one of them, I'll give you my life savings.

    And, there are couches. Larkfield have none of that. It also doesn't have the freedom to bring a non-resident into the place after midnight. Shanowen be sound like that.

    I myself am (hopefully) going into JR2, and have applied for Halls with two classmates. You can apply with a friend, otherwise it's completely random picking.

    Rant over, you'll be glad to hear. :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Diamondsandrose


    Yer_Wan wrote: »
    I lived in Larkfield last year too, and Jesus I was never happier to leave a place than I was when I closed the door for the last time on May 27th.

    In a mirror to the above comment, my room mate and I didn't get on AT ALL. Ok, we shared civil words together, but when you come home and the first thing they do is lock their door, it gets depressing.

    Second, mid-year a friend who lived in Larkfield, with whom I spent a lot of time, and I fell out, so I ended the year sitting in my room alone watching DVDs and listening to Adele while trying to entice Larkfield Cat into my room (oh yeah, Larkfield has a few cats around)

    Enough on that.

    I've spent a few nights in Shanowen, and from experience it's miles better than Larkfield. For one thing, you actually have your own bathroom, which eliminates the 'GET OUT OF THE F**KING BATHROOM' shouting matches which are inevitable when living with other girls. As well as this, you can move about in the kitchen. The kitchen in Larkfield is a glorified triangle, and if you can fit five people into one of them, I'll give you my life savings.

    And, there are couches. Larkfield have none of that. It also doesn't have the freedom to bring a non-resident into the place after midnight. Shanowen be sound like that.

    I myself am (hopefully) going into JR2, and have applied for Halls with two classmates. You can apply with a friend, otherwise it's completely random picking.

    Rant over, you'll be glad to hear. :)

    Thanks a lot, I'm very happy I've put in for Shanowen from all this feedback! :D I know you were unhappy with your room mate, but in general would you find people get on well in Shanowen? People say there is usually a good atmosphere there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 nikkaypandarr


    Yer_Wan wrote: »
    I stayed in Larkfield (on campus) this year. Its the first year accom, and generally where you end up of you apply for campus, regardless of what you put down in your preferences.

    I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Many will disagree i'm sure but many more will agree when i say that it is a depressive, overpriced, noisy, smelly dungeon of a place similar to what you would imagine a prison cell.

    You're Only sharing with one person and if you don't get along with that person, it can put a dampener on the whole year.

    I suppose the positives are that you get to know lots of first years in the same boat as you and theres loadsa parties and stuff. But thats probably it.

    I lived in Larkfield last year too, and Jesus I was never happier to leave a place than I was when I closed the door for the last time on May 27th.

    In a mirror to the above comment, my room mate and I didn't get on AT ALL. Ok, we shared civil words together, but when you come home and the first thing they do is lock their door, it gets depressing.

    Second, mid-year a friend who lived in Larkfield, with whom I spent a lot of time, and I fell out, so I ended the year sitting in my room alone watching DVDs and listening to Adele while trying to entice Larkfield Cat into my room (oh yeah, Larkfield has a few cats around)

    Enough on that.

    I've spent a few nights in Shanowen, and from experience it's miles better than Larkfield. For one thing, you actually have your own bathroom, which eliminates the 'GET OUT OF THE F**KING BATHROOM' shouting matches which are inevitable when living with other girls. As well as this, you can move about in the kitchen. The kitchen in Larkfield is a glorified triangle, and if you can fit five people into one of them, I'll give you my life savings.

    And, there are couches. Larkfield have none of that. It also doesn't have the freedom to bring a non-resident into the place after midnight. Shanowen be sound like that.

    I myself am (hopefully) going into JR2, and have applied for Halls with two classmates. You can apply with a friend, otherwise it's completely random picking.

    Rant over, you'll be glad to hear. :)


    Hi Aoife.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Yer_Wan


    Hi Aoife.

    Hi Nicola \o/ *I mean, who's Aoife?*


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,834 ✭✭✭Useful.Idiot


    Larkfield is a shoebox, great for meeting first years and for parties though.

    I lived in hampstead in first year with two of my mates and two other guys, way better than larkfield and good fun if you have friendly neighbors.

    Shanowen Halls are good enough, not the nicest apartments in the world (compared to Square anyways) but parties there are good craic and there's a nice general buzz about the place. not sure if its worth the price, watch out for ridiculous fines for not keeping the apartments clean.

    Shanowen Square is pretty much the exact same as Halls except its kept to a slightly higher standard and is just nicer to live in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Noodleworm


    The accommodation always has people complaining because you get two types living there. Those who want to party, be best friends with everyone, and never be alone.
    And then those who want to study, get some privacy and just generally do their own thing.
    It seems both are always complaining about each other.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭tigerblob


    If you're looking to rent a room for the coming college year, how early should you start looking? (Not campus or Shanowen, just a room in a house). Is it too early now?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    tigerblob wrote: »
    If you're looking to rent a room for the coming college year, how early should you start looking? (Not campus or Shanowen, just a room in a house). Is it too early now?

    I'd give it another 2 weeks anyway to start looking and even then is the early end of the spectrum. End of July/ early August would be peak time to be looking for a room somewhere as most of the ads would be up by then. Aim to have somewhere secured before mid August (LC results) and you should be happy out :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭tigerblob


    Konata wrote: »
    I'd give it another 2 weeks anyway to start looking and even then is the early end of the spectrum. End of July/ early August would be peak time to be looking for a room somewhere as most of the ads would be up by then. Aim to have somewhere secured before mid August (LC results) and you should be happy out :)

    I forgot to mention that I'm only looking to start renting in the beginning of October, do the same guidelines still apply?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    tigerblob wrote: »
    I forgot to mention that I'm only looking to start renting in the beginning of October, do the same guidelines still apply?

    Renting from start of October is a tricky one as most places will be taken from September. I'd start looking around the same time but explain to the landlord you only want it from October - some may be accomodating, others may not be. But if you leave it much later than everyone else looking they're mightn't be anything good left so yea, I'd start looking by the first week in August anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 424 ✭✭FinnLizzy


    I know a few veterans of Larkfield! But I cannot share their pain.

    I'm going into third year now, but I spent first year in Hazelwood and second year in a house share.

    Hazelwood
    For those rejected from Shanowen, campus AND Gateway. 30 mins walk away, and generally the outcast of student accommodation.
    Do not expect college friends to rush to your party in a hurry, and their close proximity to Tesco and DCU leaves them spoiled and not up for a trek.
    You get four housemates (you can choose to live with first years). You get a spacious room (even more spacious if you're as lucky as me, and get a massive disabled room).
    It's not a student complex, but most of its inhabitants are students (DCU, DIT, TRINNITY, PATS, etc) so you get a wide base of friends which you don't get in the largely DCU orientated Shanowen (my best friend, whom I met in Hazelwood, is a Trinner).
    Security are good at their job, and don't take shít. So if you're having a party, keep the noise down, otherwise, well, if you see them, then you'll understand.
    They're sound if you respect them.
    I got free GYM membership to Northwood, which is right next door. The surrounding area is a Celtic Tiger wet dream! Modern buildings to let, and hotels, and a Retail Park with some decent shops. Aldi, 15mins away.
    Unfortunately, you have to walk right into Ballymun to get most of the buses, so watch yourself.

    Houseshare
    Avoid owner occupied properties at all costs!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭Laura says


    Hi,
    I'm a dcu student going into second year, really want to live in shanowen square this year, but i know you're meant to pay the rent in two instalments? Does anybody know of other ways to pay? monthly or weekly? It just seems like a lot of money to pay out in one go before the grant cheques come in! I know. . definition of a poor student :P
    Also, at the minute, the website says they are not currently talking bookings due to the large volume already received. . any information on that?
    Thanks in advance :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭Xqzciara


    I hope to get a one bed apartment nearby to DCU, but I havent a clue about Dublin (crappy sense of direction). Which areas should I be looking in on daft.ie etc?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 taibhsehat


    I stayed with them for a year and it was pretty grand. Send them an e-mail and just ask them. They will let you know if they have space or not.

    Chances are they will be full and will ask you to fill out an application form and they will get back to you if people cancel.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    Merged some posts in here, renamed the thread and stickied it. ALL accomodation questions related to the upcoming academic year should be posted here :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 dmac2012


    Hi

    I'm starting a Masters in DCU in September.

    Looking to live somewhere near the college but near town too, and do not want to live on campus/student accommodation!

    Anyone suggest areas to look for a house? I'm actually not from Dublin so don't really have a clue of the area!

    cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭polkabunny


    For people who want to live near the college - Ballymun, Glasnevin and Whitehall are the most immediate areas. Some parts of Santry are very close too, and there is also Drumcondra for accomodation, there's buses to near the college from most of these places. Drumcondra you'll be competing with other colleges more for accomodation though.
    Just take a good look at where DCU is in relation to everything else, the buses that run between both places, the houses on offer and what you want from those houses. If you want somewhere closer to town, then get a place closer to town. Try to research which areas are rough, and be well aware of how long it takes to get to college, buses in the mornings can be a nightmare. That's all I can think of!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭CountryJoe


    are there many 1 bedroom apartments or flats nearby with parking up for rent? Cant find much on DAFT


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭polkabunny


    CountryJoe wrote: »
    are there many 1 bedroom apartments or flats nearby with parking up for rent? Cant find much on DAFT

    The general area is housing estates, the only apartments/flats are really student accomodation. You might have better look in Drumcondra, most buses to DCU from town go through there. Look at the maps for the 4, 9, 11 and 13 for an idea of general areas. Though if you have a car, the only issue you'll have is parking space in DCU :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭smeal


    There's always plenty of places to rent in Upper Drumcondra because
    of St. Pats college so you'll more than likely be sharing with Pats people. But what I noticed from last year is there are more 9 months lease houses in Drumcondra than anywhere else like Collins Av or Whitehall which is definitely what you want unless you're intending to work and live in Dublin the following Summer:) I lived there last year, 15min walk to DCU and 10 mins back as it was up hill on the way so it wasn't too bad at all! Really nice area with a Tesco, shops and takeaways and there's plenty of buses!

    If you shop around you're generally talking between 80-100euro a week with everything included (electricity, internet, UPC tv etc.) There's not a lot on Daft.ie or any of the other websites atm but I'd say there'll be more houses on offer at the beginning of August. As far as I know, landlords don't like to advertise too early in case people pull out and then it's too late to advertise the house! But try and find something before the Leaving Cert results come out because then there is a massive amount of people out looking for gafs!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭CountryJoe


    polkabunny wrote: »
    The general area is housing estates, the only apartments/flats are really student accomodation. You might have better look in Drumcondra, most buses to DCU from town go through there. Look at the maps for the 4, 9, 11 and 13 for an idea of general areas. Though if you have a car, the only issue you'll have is parking space in DCU :)
    smeal wrote: »
    There's always plenty of places to rent in Upper Drumcondra because
    of St. Pats college so you'll more than likely be sharing with Pats people. But what I noticed from last year is there are more 9 months lease houses in Drumcondra than anywhere else like Collins Av or Whitehall which is definitely what you want unless you're intending to work and live in Dublin the following Summer:) I lived there last year, 15min walk to DCU and 10 mins back as it was up hill on the way so it wasn't too bad at all! Really nice area with a Tesco, shops and takeaways and there's plenty of buses!

    If you shop around you're generally talking between 80-100euro a week with everything included (electricity, internet, UPC tv etc.) There's not a lot on Daft.ie or any of the other websites atm but I'd say there'll be more houses on offer at the beginning of August. As far as I know, landlords don't like to advertise too early in case people pull out and then it's too late to advertise the house! But try and find something before the Leaving Cert results come out because then there is a massive amount of people out looking for gafs!!


    Thank you both for the information, much appreciated :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 allygatore


    Hi everyone,
    I'm an international student who will be studying E-business in DCU next year. I sent my application to Shanowen square weeks ago, has anyone received something from them yet?
    Thx!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 zarra


    Hey I'm looking to start a thread for those entering DCU 2012. Feel free to discuss accommodation. I myself applied for Shanowen Square a couple of weeks ago and have since noticed they are accepting no new applications due to the high volume received. Very surprised at this, thought demand wouldn't be high till august. :O

    Anyone else going into first year DCU in September (hopefully!), applied for accommodation or have any advice to give? :)
    ......Hi we are currently taking numbers for students looking for digs this sept who will be attending dcu,beautiful dorma bungalow room for up to 6 students,all mod cons,about 15 mins to dcu,not quite sure how to do this on this site ..help!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭polkabunny


    zarra wrote: »
    ......Hi we are currently taking numbers for students looking for digs this sept who will be attending dcu,beautiful dorma bungalow room for up to 6 students,all mod cons,about 15 mins to dcu,not quite sure how to do this on this site ..help!

    Maybe try putting it on daft.ie and collegecribs.ie - it also helps if you let people know where it's located, local bus routes (and distance from them), etc. Also, if you want people to have enough people to fill the house in one go, or if they can apply separately, and how much they'd be looking at paying each between deposit and rent.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 sinead1990


    Hey, myself and a guy from my course(both 22 and in DIT) are looking into a 4 bed house in Fitzroy Avenue, Drumcondra. Its 1500 a month. Hopefully the landlord will give us a 9/10 month lease. If anybody would be interested?:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 allygatore


    They have just changed the Shanowen square website :
    We will be taking applications for the waiting list from 2pm, Monday 6th August.
    Online applications only will be accepted.
    The deposit must be paid by bank transfer or cheque following your application.
    If a room is not offered the deposit will be refunded.Rooms will be allocated in order of application on a first come first served basis and will be contacted directly.
    If a room is not offered the deposit will be refunded.
    Approximately 30 places will be available.
    Contract are being issued this week to successful applicants. The first rent installment €2300 is due 15th August.
    Move-in date is from 15th September.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭smeal


    Looks like no first years will be heading for shanowen if the first installment is due August 15th. It's mad how quickly accommodation is filling up this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Diamondsandrose


    smeal wrote: »
    Looks like no first years will be heading for shanowen if the first installment is due August 15th. It's mad how quickly accommodation is filling up this year.
    Actually first years have until 24th august. So true though accommodation is flying!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 Vista255


    What would be considered the next best accommodation for first years if shanowen gets fully booked?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Petra157


    Shanowen Hall?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭smeal


    Vista255 wrote: »
    What would be considered the next best accommodation for first years if shanowen gets fully booked?

    Did you apply for Larkfield? If not probably Gateway, Schoolhouse Apartments or Hazelwood. Or you could start looking for a house to share with people, on a 9/10month lease:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 Vista255


    iv heard mixed opinions about larkfield and gateway, but i havnt got to talk to someone who has stayed in either :/ isn't hazelwood really far away from DCU? would it be too late to apply once the offers come out? at the moment its the no.1 thing on my to do list once i get an offer


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭polkabunny


    Vista255 wrote: »
    iv heard mixed opinions about larkfield and gateway, but i havnt got to talk to someone who has stayed in either :/ isn't hazelwood really far away from DCU? would it be too late to apply once the offers come out? at the moment its the no.1 thing on my to do list once i get an offer

    I stayed in Gateway, it's prefectly fine, the rooms are a nice size and there's some stuff in the kitchen. We had an oven/grill/hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster and a television with some UPC channels - the bedroom doors were also lockable from the inside and outside too, so you got your privacy. The only downfall is sharing a bathroom, but one flatmate used to be up and gone by 7, I'd usually be up at half 7, and the other would get up at any point after 8 or 9, so there was no issue with bathrooms. Gateway has Super Valu, Firehouse Pizza take away, a leisure centre and a pharmacy right beside (there's other stuff, but stay away from them). You also have Tesco just beyond Super Valu in the shopping centre, though it does close early. I loved living in Gateway, they're not too strict on the rules as long as you keep the noise down and it's a nice 20 minute walk to the college.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Diamondsandrose


    Not sure this is entirely relevant in an accommodation thread, but can anyone advise areas/places/pubs/businesses NOT to go in the DCU area. I'm not familiar with dublin and don't want to wander into the wrong places in September! :p

    Oh and of course any recommendations are welcome too :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭Zhavey


    Hmmm... these stories I have read about the Larkfield area worry me slightly, haha! Is there no positives to living there? :P I am student that will hopefully going into DCU...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Noodleworm


    The positives to Larkfield mainly involve the location. You are right on the campus. Meaning you can go Library or gym at all hours, go to society events in the evenings. Go back to your apartment to get lunch instead of wasting money in the canteen.... etc etc.

    It was also nice to only have one house mate for the first year. Simple. But the downsides usually involve the fact some people want to party, and can't due to regulations, and quieter people get fed up with hearing those peoples attempts at parties.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭smeal


    If you're outgoing and willing to make friends then Larkfield is a great place to make first year friends outside of your course.

    I didn't stay there last year as I wasn't accepted but often stayed with my friends there.

    Downfalls
    • There are only two bedrooms seperated by a small kitchen and a little bathroom so you'll basically be living in your bedroom as a lot of idiots damaged the common rooms last year and as far as I know they were shut most of the year?
    • There's no television or anything like that if you were expecting one
    • It's a bit too pricey for what you get in my opinion especially as there is no sitting area/place to chill when you get sick of looking at the four walls of your bedroom unless u go and chill in someone elses four walls:P
    • If you end up with a room mate who is completely opposite to you or generally unfriendly and doesn't want to get to know you then you're stuck. I know one or two people who this unfortunately happened to and they basically had to live in other peoples apartments for the year as they felt uncomfortable. More than likely this won't happen as most people do get on with their roomies or become best friends with them. I'm just saying it's a possibility and you should be aware of it.
    Pros
    • You'll make a lot of friends if you try. Get out into the corridors your first night there and join in the excitement with all the other first years.
    • You're back on campus, less than 5 mins to most lectures, next door to the gym, next door to the library, next door to the hub if anythings happening.
    • If you're a party person the party people always tend to stick together and have parties in someones house who does enjoy parties. I don't think theres a lot of cases where one person would have a party if his room mate didn't agree to it. Like i said, theres always a few who always have the pre drinks and that'll be quickly decided in the first few weeks:)
    In my opinion the biggest advantage is the friends benefit. I wish I could have made a lot more first year friends who were outside my course. Obviously I did make plenty of friends in college but the Larkfield family is great:) (Moving into the Hampstead family this year tho and cannot wait!) Biggest con would be the lack of room and the price you pay for literally 4 walls (I think it's just over 4000euro for the year, about 110euro a week) but if you make the most of it it'd be worth it I'd say:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 Garefield


    I am looking at renting a room in Hazelwood. They are usually around 400/month for the room. However I saw that an entire 4 bed Hazelwood apartment is up for rent. If I could find 3 other people who would be interested in teaming up then we could all save a load of money!

    So if you are interested in a new, clean single en suite room in an apartment in Santry that is about 20min (if even) walk from DCU with bus connections to the city, for only 340/month (ie. 85/week), please PM me. It doesn't get cheaper than this for something this nice (trust me I've looked).This just seems like a great opportunity to me and I don't see why we should pay more for accommodation than is necessary!

    http://www.hazelwood.ie/ (that's the complex the apt. is in)

    Send me a message if you want more info.
    Sandra


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Yer_Wan


    Are Shanowen Halls strict when it comes to overnight guests?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 joy28


    Anyone looking for digs or student accomodation two rooms in house close to DCU. you can contact me here. Pictures included!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭excalaber


    Gracepark Manor
    single-75 per week
    double ensuite-95 per week..............(both with bills not included)
    email for details....<SNIP>


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 EmmaDoc


    Heya.. Id say i'll be headin to dcu in september and my friend is hopefully going to st.pats too. I heard that the colleges were pretty close to each other so we were thinking of living with each other! Does anyone know of a good safe area to live in that would be central to both colleges which would be full of 1st years and be wild craic? Thanks guys :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    Please note - rooms may be advertised here but ALL correspondence must be done via PM. Any e-mail addresses or telephone numbers will be removed promptly. Repeated offenders will be infracted.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Yer_Wan


    When are Shanowen Halls room numbers given out? I got an acceptance email but it didn't say a room on it and I need to send it back before next Monday


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭RoebuckWilson


    Hey all,

    Anyone looking for a single room in Drumcondra area?

    Houseshare with 2 others. House is in great nick, new kitchen, decent living space. In quiet residential area, opposite Ivy House; off the main road but within 5 minutes walk of main bus routes. 15 minute walk to town.

    €400 p/m, with €400 deposit.
    PM if you want more details.

    Viewing from next Monday - August 27th.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 212 ✭✭shteve


    Hey folks,

    I am starting a postgrad in DCU this September. Never lived in Dublin before, so not entirely sure of the area. Hoping to get a house share with other postgrad/final years.

    I have looked on daft etc, but the majority are 1 year leases (I was hoping for a 9 month lease). So if anyone has a room free please give me a message! :)


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