**First Years 2013-2014**

fastfuse95

Hiya, I'm starting at Nuig in September just wanted to get to know some other people that are starting too.
Just leave a little bit about yourself. (where you're from, what you intend to study, music taste etc.)

matthew2008

how do you know you got in?

fastfuse95

matthew2008 wrote: »

how do you know you got in?

I deferred my place from last year

matthew2008

oh cool, thought i might have missed a trick there

Nailz

There is a similar thread to this sticky'd at the top of this forum, but I still think it's a neat idea for the young'uns coming into first year. Where are you from OP?

Ficheall

Ah Jesus, not that time of year again already..

bob21ennis

22 coming in from the access course in Nuig from ennis haha

TheAlkaline

I have to say that I went to NUIG for first time last saturday for the open day. And I got a bit disappointed by the way the campus looks like, i was expecting it to be really nice, clean and modern looking. Unfortunately it wasn't as good and it gave me the bad first impression. I was really looking forward to going into NUIG. Thank god few minutes I seen these lads throwing shoes at each other and telling me how stoned they are. That had the final and positive impact on my decision whether I want to go NUIG or not

iamanengine

TheAlkaline wrote: »

I have to say that I went to NUIG for first time last saturday for the open day. And I got a bit disappointed by the way the campus looks like, i was expecting it to be really nice, clean and modern looking. Unfortunately it wasn't as good and it gave me the bad first impression. I was really looking forward to going into NUIG. Thank god few minutes I seen these lads throwing shoes at each other and telling me how stoned they are. That had the final and positive impact on my decision whether I want to go NUIG or not

Were you all over the campus? Personally I like the concourse and the engineering building is cool as flip! As well as that ya gotta love the Quad, although I've only been there once It's got that Hogwarts vibe!

Stoned fellas throwin shoes..can't say I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing that before, not to be missed I'd say!

TheAlkaline

iamanengine wrote: »

Were you all over the campus? Personally I like the concourse and the engineering building is cool as flip! As well as that ya gotta love the Quad, although I've only been there once It's got that Hogwarts vibe!

Stoned fellas throwin shoes..can't say I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing that before, not to be missed I'd say!

Yeah I have been all over the campus, maybe its just me that was expecting too much from it.. :rolleyes:

MusicChick94Xx

I'm hopefully going there in september want to do arts!

mulciber

I'm thinking of doing computer science in NUIG. Anyone else doing it?

Copper Nikus.

My top choice is Arts with Creative Writing. Followed by Arts with Journalism, Arts with Human Rights and then the basic arts course.

AndyMc

I plan on doing Comp Sci too!

If I could ever figure out what the Room Share Std No means on the Corrib form:mad:

astonaidan

I wish I was going, have to defer for two years to get the grant

NellyDean

Arts 2013 Any irish speakers here?

ciano1

FelixDSantos

mulciber wrote: »

I'm thinking of doing computer science in NUIG. Anyone else doing it?

I'm doing computer science aswell..

I'm trying to apply for accomodation .. but i don't know what to put for "Room Share 1 Std No" .. can anybody tell me what it is please?

AndyMc

Tis all right mate. I found out what it means.

MissD93

Anyone for commerce

TheAlkaline

MissD93 wrote: »

Anyone for commerce

Right here mate! haha
Still looking to get enough points from my LC So good so far :cool:

MissD93

TheAlkaline wrote: »

Right here mate! haha
Still looking to get enough points from my LC So good so far :cool:

same its 340 so its manageable enough

TheAlkaline

Yeah I just finished my revision, should be able to get these points!

NellyDean

Have yous all got accomodation sorted or are yous just gonna randomly find somewhere to rent ? :P

TheAlkaline

NellyDean wrote: »

Have yous all got accomodation sorted or are yous just gonna randomly find somewhere to rent ? :P

Once I know that I will get in then I will look for some student accomodation

MissD93

NellyDean wrote: »

Have yous all got accomodation sorted or are yous just gonna randomly find somewhere to rent ? :P

i'm undecided renting off campus is cheaper but there won't be as much opportunity to make friends

NellyDean

MissD93 wrote: »

i'm undecided renting off campus is cheaper but there won't be as much opportunity to make friends

I'm worried about that too! Feared off missing the craic

MissD93

NellyDean wrote: »

I'm worried about that too! Feared off missing the craic

yeah same
:cool: but i've heard that campus can be really strict though
and i'm worried about if i drop out :rolleyes:

TheAlkaline

MissD93 wrote: »

yeah same
:cool: but i've heard that campus can be really strict though
and i'm worried about if i drop out :rolleyes:

Yeah man, I was talking with the security lad from Corrib Village when I was there for the open day. The man told me that whenever the music is a bit too loud, they turn it down straight away. You can't have any friends in after 10 o'clock at the evening. I would prefer to get a student accommodation somewhere OUTSIDE the campus. Gort na Coiribe is my favourite so far, I hope that they will have some rooms left after we get our results.
Many 1st years will probably cancel their booking as they wouldn't get into the collage, so it should be alright.

MissD93

TheAlkaline wrote: »

Yeah man, I was talking with the security lad from Corrib Village when I was there for the open day. The man told me that whenever the music is a bit too loud, they turn it down straight away. You can't have any friends in after 10 o'clock at the evening. I would prefer to get a student accommodation somewhere OUTSIDE the campus. Gort na Coiribe is my favourite so far, I hope that they will have some rooms left after we get our results.
Many 1st years will probably cancel their booking as they wouldn't get into the collage, so it should be alright.

:eek: Does those rules apply for all of nuigs villages i also heard that there is weekly room checks which seems a bit too strict .

NellyDean

TheAlkaline wrote: »

Yeah man, I was talking with the security lad from Corrib Village when I was there for the open day. The man told me that whenever the music is a bit too loud, they turn it down straight away. You can't have any friends in after 10 o'clock at the evening. I would prefer to get a student accommodation somewhere OUTSIDE the campus. Gort na Coiribe is my favourite so far, I hope that they will have some rooms left after we get our results.
Many 1st years will probably cancel their booking as they wouldn't get into the collage, so it should be alright.

Whoa. That is some craic I would NOT mind missing :P


I'll be renting at this rate then so!

TheAlkaline

NellyDean wrote: »

Whoa. That is some craic I would NOT mind missing :P


I'll be renting at this rate then so!

What course are you looking for to get into?

NellyDean

TheAlkaline wrote: »

What course are you looking for to get into?

Arts , French & Irish:)

shanelad95

NellyDean wrote: »

Whoa. That is some craic I would NOT mind missing :P


I'll be renting at this rate then so!

Corrib village is the best craic youll ever have.. dont be put off by someone who talked to the security guard, hes obviously not gonna say "oh were easy going, its nuts" haha

_Talia

I'm going into first year and I've applied to Donnegan Court and Corrib for accomodation.. got a room in corrib and so did all my friends but I'm not sure what to do. What if I get a room in Donegan ? Should I take it or go to Corrib the buck for first year ? Is it really that bad?

AndyMc

The consensus is that is corrib you wont get anythin special. Its not luxourious. However its the best place for to have the craic and meet people for your first year since corrib isnt really an option after first year.

_Talia

Is corrib really strict though ? In fairness I don't really want to have trouble with friends staying over as a lot of my friends are going to DCU or UCD and will want to visit...

AndyMc

Your listen to that lad who talked to security arnt ya? From what I gather its not. To have a mate over you need to log them in with reception and permission from your housemates.

Naturally security will say that they dont take any crap bit really they wouldnt be doing their job if they said otherwise. But Corribs reputation as a party spot should tell you otherwise.

Its like anything. Probably strict at the start but once you settle in you find things relax and you find ways around things.

_Talia

Yeah I was thinking that I mean the security would hardly go around saying they let anyone in especially on an open day! Still not sure what to pick though as I love the look of Donegan Court and only applied to Corrib couse of my friends.. it's a tough choice since living with my best friends would be perfect but it's time to meet new people I suppose

AndyMc

For meeting people its corrib all the way from what I hear. Me for one hopefully :P

_Talia

Good job so. I'm just afraid of arriving on the day and being told I'm living with complete strangers, I'd love to have at least one of my friends with me and since i put down their names I hope I will! What course are you planning on doing ?

AndyMc

_Talia wrote: »

Good job so. I'm just afraid of arriving on the day and being told I'm living with complete strangers, I'd love to have at least one of my friends with me and since i put down their names I hope I will! What course are you planning on doing ?

Computer Science and IT hopefully

And the stranger thing dosent really bother me for two reasons:
1. They're new as well and meeting complete strangers
2. From boards alone I now know 4 other people hoping to go to NUIG so really im not completely alone going there.

What are you going for?

_Talia

Oh sounds interesting! Hopefully Psychology but don't think i'll get the points.

Yeah you're right about that I suppose and you'd quickly get used to new people anyway. I'm too excited to be worried about it too much anyway.

AndyMc

_Talia wrote: »

Oh sounds interesting! Hopefully Psychology but don't think i'll get the points.

Yeah you're right about that I suppose and you'd quickly get used to new people anyway. I'm too excited to be worried about it too much anyway.

How many points is phychology? And Comp Sci is alot of maths. Not the most interesting until later years when your actually making stuff.

For the first few weeks everybodies new. Already you know one friendly person - me so you have a headstart on the rest.
Cannot wait. Really really want to go to NUIG.

_Talia

AndyMc wrote: »

How many points is phychology? And Comp Sci is alot of maths. Not the most interesting until later years when your actually making stuff.

For the first few weeks everybodies new. Already you know one friendly person - me so you have a headstart on the rest.
Cannot wait. Really really want to go to NUIG.

Oh it's 535 but my second option is doing it through arts and hopefully getting in during second year so should be ok. Ah well good luck with that!

That's true - everyone is on the same boat in september and sure thats what freshers week is for

AndyMc

_Talia wrote: »

Oh it's 535 but my second option is doing it through arts and hopefully getting in during second year so should be ok. Ah well good luck with that!

That's true - everyone is on the same boat in september and sure thats what freshers week is for

Holy **** I just noticed your location.

_Talia

AndyMc wrote: »

Holy **** I just noticed your location.

Ha what's wrong with Cavan ? :pac:

AndyMc

_Talia wrote: »

Ha what's wrong with Cavan ? :pac:

Only the fact it is the most awesome county ever to grace Ireland. Ulster semi finalists and all round awesome people.

_Talia

AndyMc wrote: »

Only the fact it is the most awesome county ever to grace Ireland. Ulster semi finalists and all round awesome people.

oh well yeah obviously sure I'm awesome

AndyMc

_Talia wrote: »

oh well yeah obviously sure I'm awesome

Well now your even going to NUIG with another Cavan person.

_Talia

AndyMc wrote: »

Well now your even going to NUIG with another Cavan person.

No way ? the world is really small. A good few people from Cavan are going to NUIG