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Starting in UCD in September 2012
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07-07-2012 3:45pm#1
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Another Computer Science hopeful here
DeXtER1978 wrote: »Hi, got offered a place for DN201 - Computer Science
Can any students let me know if the course is any good and confirm the following - Some people are telling me that the course is more theory based compared to other I.T.'s and not that much lab work.
Thanks
Del.
The jist I got was that the old course was very theoretical but the new course in the last two years has been much more hands on, although probably still more theoretical compared to other colleges. Hopefully someone doing the new course will tell us if it's any good or not :pac:0 -
mcpaddington wrote: »Another Computer Science hopeful here
The jist I got was that the old course was very theoretical but the new course in the last two years has been much more hands on, although probably still more theoretical compared to other colleges. Hopefully someone doing the new course will tell us if it's any good or not :pac:
Well, how much do you think the points might go up by for CS? I know that no ones knows but still its worth a guess. 0 -
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Whatsernamex33 wrote: »Ooh I'm hoping to do Arts, English and History too
hehe random xD
see u there!
i hear in trinity people care a lot more about who your friends with and what you wear and all that **** and that in UCD everyone is way more relaxed and theres no kind of hierarchy. I went to a really preppy school so I cant wait to go to UCD and not have to worry about the popular things!!
I also hear dominoes give away a load of free pizza during orientation week so it just keeps getting better..!:)0 -
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lizlemon16 wrote: »anyone know anything more about freshers week?
its amazing craic...u get tons of usless **** .... i still have uncle bens microwave egg rice and a few chocolate rice krispie squares.
you get lots of condoms....
^dont have any of those any more...heehee
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Hopefully will be doing Psychology in Spet.
Only just applied for Campus accommodation there though and I don't think I'll get it, I'm like 2800 on the list or something.
What are the chances??
Also, does anyone know any differences between Belgrove and Merville?
I've been advised to go for Merville but I think Belgrove is closer to the buildings I'd be studying in.0 -
Hopefully will be doing Psychology in Spet.
Only just applied for Campus accommodation there though and I don't think I'll get it, I'm like 2800 on the list or something.
What are the chances??
Also, does anyone know any differences between Belgrove and Merville?
I've been advised to go for Merville but I think Belgrove is closer to the buildings I'd be studying in.
Oh God, u have left it very late to apply for on campus accom! Im certain your place on the waitlist will go down as there are always people on the waitlist who don't study in UCD come September. I'm not sure whether or not will get an offer, since theres around 700 places or so for incoming first years!
With regards to Merville or Belgrove, I would also advise you to choose Merville. It's much better value than Belgrove, and the apartments are in much better condition. Yes Belgrove is much closer to the main campus buildings, but Merville is only about a 5 min walk anyway, so it's not far at all!!! Hope this info helps in some way. :-)0 -
I lived in Belgrove last year and was the best craic ever. I didnt know anyone else living there so i was nervous about moving in, I ended up living with 2 guys but it was fine.If I was a first year again I would go back to Belgrove. It isnt as bad as some people make out.
3 people share an apartment and in Merville 4 people share an apartment. Most of merville have 2 toilets and belgrove has one. Belgrove has ovens which I dont think i'd have been able to survive without. I brought up a microwave from home with me also. Pots and pans and cutlery arent supplied. Bedrooms are basic with space to hang clothes, a lamp and a desk and chair. If you are moving to Belgrove pick a room 1 or 3 as they are bigger than most room 2s. 2 houses have been done up in belgrove aswell house 34 and 35 i think but not 100% sure. They appear to be similar to the new merville apartments. Theres a mixture of students from all years and all countries in most of the residences.
Belgrove and Merville are both the same thing really, only most of Merville is newer and Merville is beside centra and connected to Glenomena so no problem sneaking from one to the other after the gates lock at night.
Belgrove is closer to everything but its only a few minutes extra walk in the morning. Merville is also closer to the bus stop now. Originally i wanted Merville but i was only offered Belgrove but i'm so happy i did get Belgrove. Wherever you go you are more than likely going to enjoy it.
Freshers week is good, make sure to get loads of free stuff in the orientation tent. And yes pizza comes to the tent like once every hour , i managed to miss it lots of the time though.
I didn't really get involved in any societies or sports clubs last year which i regret. Also run for class rep and get involved. You meet so many more people and make so many more friends and get to go to so many more sessions. Lots have free drink and great nights out. Get involved in everything right from the start if you can.
Hope this helps any first years. Any more questions feel free to ask 0 -
Oh God, u have left it very late to apply for on campus accom! Im certain your place on the waitlist will go down as there are always people on the waitlist who don't study in UCD come September. I'm not sure whether or not will get an offer, since theres around 700 places or so for incoming first years!
With regards to Merville or Belgrove, I would also advise you to choose Merville. It's much better value than Belgrove, and the apartments are in much better condition. Yes Belgrove is much closer to the main campus buildings, but Merville is only about a 5 min walk anyway, so it's not far at all!!! Hope this info helps in some way. :-)
I know, I had no idea about any sort of waitlist untill recently!
I must tell a few of my friends going there too, don't think anyone was really informed of it.
We'll see I guess. I'll look at a few off-campus places just incase. I have a few friends who don't want to stay on-campus so hopefully they'll have a place for me if it comes to it.
Yeah, first choice definately Merville, but I'd take Belgrove if I was offered it.0 -
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silleekitee wrote: »Hey guys:)
I'm hoping for law in UCD! Are any of you planning on living off-campus?
I dont know if living on campus will really suit my budget!!
I originally really wanted to live off-campus, but I've considered on-campus for a bit now and I really wouldnt mind either.
I've been advised that on-campus ends up cheaper than off-campus on the long run, especially for UCD as accommodation is pretty expensive around the area, plus bills and food and travel. At least you wouldn't have to worry about that with on-campus, its all inclusive, including meals. 0 -
I originally really wanted to live off-campus, but I've considered on-campus for a bit now and I really wouldnt mind either.
I've been advised that on-campus ends up cheaper than off-campus on the long run, especially for UCD as accommodation is pretty expensive around the area, plus bills and food and travel. At least you wouldn't have to worry about that with on-campus, its all inclusive, including meals.
No its not all inclusive, meals are only included for one of the residences (Roebuck Halls I think?) and the price is higher because of it. It is definitely not cheaper to live on campus. On campus can be great craic and loads of fun but no way is it better value. I lived in Merville for First year, works out at 527 a month I think and Merville is the second cheapest to live in. And yes while that includes bills, the place I rent now outside of campus is just over half of that, including bills. For travel you can get a monthly bus pass which I also got while I was living on campus mainly because you need it if you're going around Dublin at all. Still have to buy all your own food which is great craic when you don't have an oven.
Also while living on campus you don't have the freedom of having a few friends over for a movie night. Only one person in the apartment can have someone signed in at one time. If we wanted the lads across the hall from us in to watch a movie after ten in the evening 9 times out of 10 they got thrown out because we didn't have them signed in.
It was very handy for First year to get use to your surroundings and everything but no way would I live on campus again.0 -
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teenagedream wrote: »No its not all inclusive, meals are only included for one of the residences (Roebuck Halls I think?) and the price is higher because of it. It is definitely not cheaper to live on campus. On campus can be great craic and loads of fun but no way is it better value. I lived in Merville for First year, works out at 527 a month I think and Merville is the second cheapest to live in. And yes while that includes bills, the place I rent now outside of campus is just over half of that, including bills. For travel you can get a monthly bus pass which I also got while I was living on campus mainly because you need it if you're going around Dublin at all. Still have to buy all your own food which is great craic when you don't have an oven.
Also while living on campus you don't have the freedom of having a few friends over for a movie night. Only one person in the apartment can have someone signed in at one time. If we wanted the lads across the hall from us in to watch a movie after ten in the evening 9 times out of 10 they got thrown out because we didn't have them signed in.
It was very handy for First year to get use to your surroundings and everything but no way would I live on campus again.
It says on the website that Merville, the one I want to stay in anyways, is catered accommodation, with a breakfast and evening meal paid for each day?
I've applied for campus, and I have a few places noted for off-campus. I really don't mind which I end up with tbh. 0 -
It says on the website that Merville, the one I want to stay in anyways, is catered accommodation, with a breakfast and evening meal paid for each day?
I've applied for campus, and I have a few places noted for off-campus. I really don't mind which I end up with tbh.
Merville is 100% not catered. 0 -
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It says on the website that Merville, the one I want to stay in anyways, is catered accommodation, with a breakfast and evening meal paid for each day?
I've applied for campus, and I have a few places noted for off-campus. I really don't mind which I end up with tbh.
That would be Muckross which isn't actually on campus.0 -
Starting my Masters in September. Just finished a psych degree in UCD. Looking forward to being a graduate student and getting access to the different study areas etc! (how boring!). For any new psych students, I may be tutoring you too hehe. Lived on campus for 3 years, and finally moving somewhere else now in order to keep up with a few internships. I experienced Roebuck and Glenomena and found Glenomena to be best. June in the office used to be so helpful with lock outs etc. I arrived late to check out of Glenomena one year, and she didn't charge me the late check out fee of 50 euro once I explained that I had most of my stuff moved out. I see now that her job has been replaced by a group of student RAs (as far as I know)... 0
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stillnatural wrote: »Merville is 100% not catered.teenagedream wrote: »That would be Muckross which isn't actually on campus.
Oh, do you know what these catering costs are for so?
It says that catered means 2 meals .. confused.
Merville is the first one, I haven't looked at muckross.
http://www.ucd.ie/residences/studentpages/fees201213/0 -
Oh, do you know what these catering costs are for so?
It says that catered means 2 meals .. confused.
Merville is the first one, I haven't looked at muckross.
http://www.ucd.ie/residences/studentpages/fees201213/
Belgrove Residence
Merville Residence
Roebuck Hall Residence
Roebuck Castle Catered Residence*
Muckross Catered Residence*
Blackrock Halls of Residence
Glenomena Residence
Proby Residence
Roebuck Castle and Muckross are the only two I can see that are catered. If you read through the outline of the payments it only refers to catering with those two.0 -
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Ya I'm hoping to do vet med in ucd aswell in sept. did u just do the leaving cert aswell this year? If u have what do u think the points will go up to?
I did a-levels, but yeah I did the, this year
I thought the minimum last year was 560, but on this website it says it was 565 and it shows all the other years in the past
http://www.careersportal.ie/courses/coursedetail.php?course_id=366
I'm not sure about my grades though, I'd say I could get 570 possibly , but I think because I'm an A-level candidate, I have to get higher than the minimum points so not really too sure
How are you feeling about it all?0 -
Pretty nervous now, only ten days until the results. Those points don't make a difference. The bonus 25 points for honours maths will drive it up.Glitter_star94 wrote: »Ya I'm hoping to do vet med in ucd aswell in sept. did u just do the leaving cert aswell this year? If u have what do u think the points will go up to?
I did a-levels, but yeah I did the, this year
I thought the minimum last year was 560, but on this website it says it was 565 and it shows all the other years in the past
http://www.careersportal.ie/courses/coursedetail.php?course_id=366
I'm not sure about my grades though, I'd say I could get 570 possibly , but I think because I'm an A-level candidate, I have to get higher than the minimum points so not really too sure
How are you feeling about it all?0 -
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