Smurfit Classes

changepartners

Hi,

Does anyone know if all Smurfit classes are held in Blackrock or are some classes in Belfield too?

Polar Ice

Some may be held in Belfield, but it doesn't happen that often.

Sugar Free

I don't believe they're scheduled to be there, it may arise that a lecturer needs to reschedule the venue due to timing issues (e.g. back to back classes) so switched to Belfield.

Certainly, it never happened during my time there but that's only one course so others may have different experiences.

convert

I've known a few people who've taken Smurfit courses and haven't heard any being scheduled or moved to UCD, but then again, it's only a very small sample.

On a perhaps somewhat unrelated topic: if you're planning on using the library a lot, then bear in mind that the UCD main library opening hours are much better than the Smurfit library, especially at the weekend, so if you're thinking about looking for accommodation, it might be worth finding somewhere between UCD and the Blackrock campus, as you'll be reliant on the somewhat unreliable 17, unless you cycle or drive (and then there's parking to take into consideration).

changepartners

Thanks for the responses.

I was so focused on getting the course that I never really thought about the practicalities! Is parking at Blackrock a similar situation to Belfield?

convert

From my experience, yes, it is as bad as the main campus, but I've not been there for about 2 years, so it may have changed.

danthefan

changepartners wrote: »

Thanks for the responses.

I was so focused on getting the course that I never really thought about the practicalities! Is parking at Blackrock a similar situation to Belfield?

Parking is free in Blackrock and I think the only day I ever found it difficult to get a space was on the day the GAMSAT exam was on in the exam hall there.

I also had no classes in UCD, all were in Blackrock.

ucdperson

danthefan wrote: »

I also had no classes in UCD, all were in Blackrock.

All your classes were in UCD, Blackrock is as much part of UCD as Belfield.

Classes are generally in Blackrock, but some programmes have input from other schools and some of these classes might be elsewhere.

This summer there is some construction work in Blackrock and some of the summer semester classes are going to be held in Belfield as a consequence.

changepartners

Another question... do people tend to dress up more in Smurfit or is it the same college scene?

Sugar Free

changepartners wrote: »

Another question... do people tend to dress up more in Smurfit or is it the same college scene?

Mixed in my experience due to mix of full and part time students.

I believe one course required business dress (Marketing Practice I think) but otherwise you would only see full business dress if people had presentations or interviews. Most full time students wore jeans and tshirt or similiar casual attire.

Part time (evening) students would generally come straight from work so would be trousers and shirt or suits.

changepartners

Thanks, I'm doing a full time after working for a few years, wasn't sure if it was going to be pseudo office attire. The information for students actually specifies that there is no dress code.

Sugar Free

changepartners wrote: »

Thanks, I'm doing a full time after working for a few years, wasn't sure if it was going to be pseudo office attire. The information for students actually specifies that there is no dress code.

Yeah, we were only ever asked to wear business dress when giving graded presentations.

There was one course in particular (not sure what it was) that people tended to wear business attire but in general people just wore whatever they liked, I worse jeans and a hoodie every day anyway. As above, dressed up for a presentation, that was it.