Is there many Mature students going to WIT? this year?

Media999

Just wondering how many people who browse these forums are going to WIT as mature students this year?

john 08

i applied to waterford as a mature student for the psych course. ive still yet to hear back from them.

Tinfoilhead

I applied to wit aswell, haven't heard anything from them yet either but I think we should hear something around the start of July

wet-paint

I'm just finished first year as a mature, but taking the next year off.

JohnMc1

I applied for Multimedia. I'll know next month whether I'll be going or not.

morgans303

On July 4th or 5th, I'll know if I got into any of the programming courses. I hope they're not too strict about who they accept.

Tzar Chasm

I've applied for Physics, I'm waiting to get the Nod from W.I.T and the Grant people

ratedR

Completed the general science studies access course this year and passed all my exams. Applied for 3 IT based courses so now just waiting to see if I've been offered my first choice.

darragh o meara

Lads don't worry there are plenty of mature students in WIT including myself! Its a great spot and you won't feel out of place whatsoever.

I myself was very apprehensive going down on day 1 but after about 10 mins I had a heap of new friends in a similar situation. Now I've just finished 2nd year and I don't feel any bit out of place, Yes some of the rag week activities etc are aimed at the younger crowd but it doesn't really bother me too much as Id prefer to go to lectures than go drinking all day

THere is a mature student society who arrange activities during the years which Id encourage you to join on societies day ( usually in the first few weeks )

morgans303

Not long now! I don't know about you guys, but I'm flipping my **** in anticipation.

JohnMc1

I was informed that I was accepted to DIT so it looks like I won't be going to WIT. WIT won't be making their offers available until the middle of July.

morgans303

JohnMc1 wrote: »

I was informed that I was accepted to DIT so it looks like I won't be going to WIT. WIT won't be making their offers available until the middle of July.

Congrats. Where did you hear that it won't be 'til mid July? I heard July 5th was the date.

JohnMc1

morgans303 wrote: »

JohnMc1 wrote: »

I was informed that I was accepted to DIT so it looks like I won't be going to WIT. WIT won't be making their offers available until the middle of July.

Congrats. Where did you hear that it won't be 'til mid July? I heard July 5th was the date.

Thanks Morgan. I dont want to reveal too much info but let's just say I know someone at WIT.

morgans303

JohnMc1 wrote: »

Thanks Morgan. I dont want to reveal too much info but let's just say I know someone at WIT.

Guess I'll try not to freak out if I don't hear anything on July 5th.

JohnMc1

morgans303 wrote: »

Guess I'll try not to freak out if I don't hear anything on July 5th.

I was surprised myself when I heard that.

morgans303

JohnMc1 wrote: »

I was surprised myself when I heard that.

But if I have a stroke on July 5th [from not hearing anything], I'm holding W.I.T. responsible.

tipp86

Im technichally a mature student although on the lower end of things.

There was a lot of mature students in the class and i think they all are pretty happy and mix pretty well.

morgans303

I was on the phone to W.I.T. about the date Mature Students should know. We will know whether we've been accepted by the end of this week. She said we will be notified both from the CAO and from W.I.T itself. Good luck everyone!

john 08

we ll find out on wednesday has anybody applied for psych course ??

Tinfoilhead

john 08 wrote: »

we ll find out on wednesday has anybody applied for psych course ??

I applied for it although it's not my first choice, hopefully I'll get something

JohnMc1

morgans303 wrote: »

I was on the phone to W.I.T. about the date Mature Students should know. We will know whether we've been accepted by the end of this week. She said we will be notified both from the CAO and from W.I.T itself. Good luck everyone!

Thanks for the update. I wonder why I was told that they wouldn't be looked at until after the 15th then.

morgans303

Some of you might get a surprise if you log into CAO today.

JohnMc1

morgans303 wrote: »

Some of you might get a surprise if you log into CAO today.

I logged into CAO and my DIT course is showing up, but no sign of WIT. I guess WIT isn't offering me a placement.

morgans303

JohnMc1 wrote: »

I logged into CAO and my DIT course is showing up, but no sign of WIT. I guess WIT isn't offering me a placement.

Are you applying as a Mature Student over age 23? If not, it may take longer to hear from them.

JohnMc1

morgans303 wrote: »

Are you applying as a Mature Student over age 23? If not, it may take longer to hear from them.

I am applying as a Mature student.

john 08

i got offered a place for psychology. happy out with the news!! how did everyone else get on ??

JohnMc1

I just called the Admissions Office. I will not be receiving an offer from WIT. Atleast I have been accepted at DIT.

morgans303

JohnMc1 wrote: »

I just called the Admissions Office. I will not be receiving an offer from WIT. Atleast I have been accepted at DIT.

Awe, well at least you got offered at DIT. Better than nothing, definitely.

neonitrix

I am after applying to attend the degree year of the software development course recently finished a higher certificate in computing course in Limerick Institute Technology Tipperary Campus (Prev Tipp Institute)

JohnMc1

morgans303 wrote: »

Awe, well at least you got offered at DIT. Better than nothing, definitely.

Thanks Morgans.

Lisat315

Yes, got accecpted yesterday as a mature student to psychology course in W.I.T , So happy

john 08

Lisat315 wrote: »

Yes, got accecpted yesterday as a mature student to psychology course in W.I.T , So happy

see you in september !!!

Lisat315

Looking forward to it, finding it really hard to figure out where to live as a young mature student though, not really finding the accommodation threads helpful

kryogen

Got my acceptance a couple of days ago, can't wait!

GrandBlaa

Has anybody heard anything about Advance Entry into Y2 or Y3 yet? Has that been announced, I wonder?

neonitrix

GrandBlaa wrote: »

Has anybody heard anything about Advance Entry into Y2 or Y3 yet? Has that been announced, I wonder?

Am waiting myself aswell - am hearing its in next two to three weeks they are announcing for the software dev course anyway.

neonitrix

eire1987

Howdy.

mature student going back to college (for final yr - after 5 yr break!! sigh! ) in september 2012, just looking for a room to rent, prefer to share house with mature students. would anyone have any recommendations ??
The accomadation threads are a bit poor....:( Ive been looking at De Bruin Apartments... Does anyone know anything about them!!?? You can PM me if you like...

Cheers!!

counterpointaud

GrandBlaa wrote: »

Has anybody heard anything about Advance Entry into Y2 or Y3 yet? Has that been announced, I wonder?

Just got mine approved in writing a few days ago.

GrandBlaa

Yup, got my acceptance for advanced entry, too last week - phew!! Duffle coats and baked beans here I come!!

kapa

Hi. I was accepted into 3rd year of BA Hons Finance + Investment through the advanced entry system. I was wondering if anyone has any idea what the schedule is likely to be like. How many hours a week in lectures or when do you get a timetable, is it when you go in on the first day.

johnnykilo

Yep, you get your timetable on the first day. Either your lecturer/Course leader will give it you or else all the timetables will be posted on a board near the School of Business office and you can ask in the School of Business office for a copy. Bear in mind though the timetable changes many times during the first week or 2, it's not unusual to have 2 or 3 timetable changes a day sometimes.

I don't know that course, but generally speaking all courses are between 25-35 hours a week. Most courses generally have a half day Friday, and there's usually 1 or 2 full (9-5 or 9-4 days). There's usually one other day where you might have a few classes in the morning and then one or 2 in the evening. None of these things are guaranteed but in my experience that's what usually happens.

kapa

Thanks very much johnnykilo

Ci87

Hey, another one attending here!
I got offered my second choice of Health Promotion via the mature student route in July, as with the benefit of hindsight I had written my statement geared towards that rather than anything else.

Today, I got offered my first choice of Psychology via the points system...
I accepted it! Was all geared up for Health Promotion! :pac:

JenniFurr

Ci87 wrote: »

Hey, another one attending here!
I got offered my second choice of Health Promotion via the mature student route in July, as with the benefit of hindsight I had written my statement geared towards that rather than anything else.

Today, I got offered my first choice of Psychology via the points system...
I accepted it! Was all geared up for Health Promotion! :pac:

Congrats but if your first choice is in WIT don't forget about it just yet. There may be a drop out and you could transfer in. Put your name on the list when you start and you'll know within the fist two weeks I think!

Ci87

JenniFurr wrote: »

Congrats but if your first choice is in WIT don't forget about it just yet. There may be a drop out and you could transfer in. Put your name on the list when you start and you'll know within the fist two weeks I think!

Ah hello, I think I may have been misconstrued!
I got offered Health Promotion and accepted in July, but just accepted an offer on my first choice of Psychology there. Mad how one click changes ones life path

dayo

I have 2 single rooms to rent in my house sharing with myself. i am a single male
The house has all mod cons, central heating and wirerless 20 gig broad band
upc is available in the room if needed.

rent is 60 euro per week

the house is in a quiet area 12 minutes walk from wit and the industrial park
15 minutes walk into the city and a bus stops outside the house, servicing paddy browns road, cork road wit and the city.

email me dayo68@yahoo.com
or ring 085 762 00 69

Media999

dayo wrote: »

I have 2 single rooms to rent in my house sharing with myself. i am a single male
The house has all mod cons, central heating and wirerless 20 gig broad band
upc is available in the room if needed.

rent is 60 euro per week

the house is in a quiet area 12 minutes walk from wit and the industrial park
15 minutes walk into the city and a bus stops outside the house, servicing paddy browns road, cork road wit and the city.

email me dayo68@yahoo.com
or ring 085 762 00 69

What area is that?

callaway92

dayo wrote: »

I have 2 single rooms to rent in my house sharing with myself. i am a single male
The house has all mod cons, central heating and wirerless 20 gig broad band
upc is available in the room if needed.

rent is 60 euro per week

the house is in a quiet area 12 minutes walk from wit and the industrial park
15 minutes walk into the city and a bus stops outside the house, servicing paddy browns road, cork road wit and the city.

email me dayo68@yahoo.com
or ring 085 762 00 69

Fúck me!!!! and I thought UPC 25mb in Waterford was good

dayo

lol meant 20mb

kryogen

Anybody know if its too late for me to defer this year?

I applied as a mature student and was accepted for my course but it is looking like circumstances may not allow me to start this year, can I still defer or would I just lose my place?

darragh o meara

kryogen wrote: »

Anybody know if its too late for me to defer this year?

I applied as a mature student and was accepted for my course but it is looking like circumstances may not allow me to start this year, can I still defer or would I just lose my place?

No it's not too late. Far as I know you can defer up to Xmas. Few lads on my course done the same. Might be an idea to try it for a week or two to see if you can wrangle a way around it, things have a habit of working out.