UL first years 2014-2015

CheyK

Seeing as every other college is setting up a thread like this, I felt I should kick things off for UL. Anyone hoping for UL tomorrow, and if so, what course have you applied for? I've been accepted into BBS and am heading down knowing nobody. Anyone else in the same position?

Aragneer

Congratz on your acceptance, just a word from a 4th year - It is a lot easier in UL (or any college for that matter) to go without knowing anybody. You feel a lot more free and don't rely on anyone! It's all up to you to make friends

If you have any questions or whatever about UL, feel free to ask.

Chimaera

Get involved in clubs and societies. There are currently 35 clubs and 36 societies operating on campus so you're pretty much guaranteed to find something you like doing.

If you don't know anyone on campus, it's a great way to get to know people with a shared interest, and it provides options for socialising outside the usual go-to-a-pub-and-get-hammered paradigm (yes I just used the word paradigm!!). You can have a browse through the list of C&S at http://ulwolves.ie/clubssocs/ and you can also preregister there for the coming year.

There are also other extra-curricular activities happening within the different faculties. If you're a musician or singer, there's an orchestra and a number of singing groups. I'd imagine they'll be auditioning during September or October.

There's also Formula Student which is a project to design and build a motor racing car and compete with it against other universities from Europe at Silverstone during July. Facebook page for the UL project is at https://www.facebook.com/ULFormulaStudent?ref=bookmarks

jamo2oo9

I'm also heading into first year in two weeks. Already got my offer a few weeks ago to do Aeronautical Engineering. Don't know anybody in UL so I'm hoping to know a familiar face from my area :eek:

CheyK

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

I'm also heading into first year in two weeks. Already got my offer a few weeks ago to do Aeronautical Engineering. Don't know anybody in UL so I'm hoping to know a familiar face from my area :eek:

Did you get your offer in Round Zero? I'm excited and nervous about the fact I don't know anybody. Have you booked accommodation yet?

jamo2oo9

CheyK wrote: »

Did you get your offer in Round Zero? I'm excited and nervous about the fact I don't know anybody. Have you booked accommodation yet?

Yeah, got in Round 0. Was offered it last October after the rechecks and deferred it.

Booked Plassey for this year as I don't know anyone.

What about you?

Copper_pipe

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Yeah, got in Round 0. Was offered it last October after the rechecks and deferred it.

Booked Plassey for this year as I don't know anyone.

What about you?

You'll have great craic in Plassey. Great spot for the odd house party or 5

jamo2oo9

Copper_pipe wrote: »

You'll have great craic in Plassey. Great spot for the odd house party or 5

That's great to hear! Do like the sound of an odd party or 5 :P

CheyK

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Yeah, got in Round 0. Was offered it last October after the rechecks and deferred it.

Booked Plassey for this year as I don't know anyone.

What about you?

Wasn't expecting to get UL even though it was my top choice and campus accomodation was already booked out when I got my offer so I'm in Brookfield this year.

I've heard Plassey is brilliant craic!

Copper_pipe

CheyK wrote: »

Wasn't expecting to get UL even though it was my top choice and campus accomodation was already booked out when I got my offer so I'm in Brookfield this year.

I've heard Plassey is brilliant craic!

I was in Brookfield last year and will be in Brookfield this year. Also a decent spot for house parties as long as yere not too noisy

CheyK

Copper_pipe wrote: »

I was in Brookfield last year and will be in Brookfield this year. Also a decent spot for house parties as long as yere not too noisy

That's good to hear! I've heard some bad stuff about Brookfield and wasn't sure what it's be like. Then again, you only ever hear the horror stories I suppose

crolekka

Accepted my offer just a few minutes ago for Arts (Joint Honours). I'll be staying in Plassey too! Just can't wait to officially become a UL student and start another chapter in life

jsnm995

Got offered my first choice in Ul aeronautical engineering , when I booked accommodation plassey and kilmurry were booked out got thomand

jamo2oo9

jsnm995 wrote: »

Got offered my first choice in Ul aeronautical engineering , when I booked accommodation plassey and kilmurry were booked out got thomand

Ah, start AE as well in September! Be meeting you soon!

Have you looked at off-campus? Is Dromoe not available?

Carefulnow11

Got accepted to equine science in UL but have absolutely no idea where im staying yet ....

BuzzWuzz

Just accepted my first choice of International Business in UL, absolutely delighted! I'm going to be living in Kilmurry too, exciting times ahead!

CheyK

BuzzWuzz wrote: »

Just accepted my first choice of International Business in UL, absolutely delighted! I'm going to be living in Kilmurry too, exciting times ahead!

Another business student! We'll probably share some modules

Musicis4life13

anyone doing food science and health?

Ave Sodalis

Carefulnow11 wrote: »

Got accepted to equine science in UL but have absolutely no idea where im staying yet ....

I'm going into fourth year. Any questions/problems, don't be afraid to ask

Aragneer

Also going into fourth year, I'll be living in Plassey too so if any of you Plassey lot, or any of you for that matter, need a helping hand then feel free to ask

I've lived in Plassey before as well so if any have questions on accommodation my inbox or here is always open

FlyingIrishMan

What are the odds of getting on campus accommodation now?
Put my name down about 30mins after the applications re-opened.

Aragneer

FlyingIrishMan wrote: »

What are the odds of getting on campus accommodation now?
Put my name down about 30mins after the applications re-opened.

There could be a chance that somebody cancels an earlier application made before the offers or even now if they find something better so as soon as that is cancelled you may be in!

It should be alright because Plassey will be currently processing who is and isn't taking their place. Fingers crossed for you.

Midkemia

Hey doing German and business and I'm living in Kilmurray can't wait!

aoife_mc70

any other incoming first years looking for off campus accommodation? dont want to be the only 1st year in a house!

FlyingIrishMan

aoife_mc70 wrote: »

any other incoming first years looking for off campus accommodation? dont want to be the only 1st year in a house!

I put my name down for Brookfield in case I can't get on campus accommodation, you can request to be put with first years there.
Groody was full, and I've been warned against courtyard.

Copper_pipe

FlyingIrishMan wrote: »

I put my name down for Brookfield in case I can't get on campus accommodation, you can request to be put with first years there.
Groody was full, and I've been warned against courtyard.

Courtyard don't have any security. Brookfield has one man for the 8 blocks.

aoife_mc70

FlyingIrishMan wrote: »

I put my name down for Brookfield in case I can't get on campus accommodation, you can request to be put with first years there.
Groody was full, and I've been warned against courtyard.

ok thanks a million

FlyingIrishMan

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Courtyard don't have any security. Brookfield has one man for the 8 blocks.

Got any better suggestions?

Copper_pipe

FlyingIrishMan wrote: »

Got any better suggestions?

Stayed in Brookfield last year and I'll be going back this year, Pending I pass repeats of course :pac::pac:

FlyingIrishMan

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Stayed in Brookfield last year and I'll be going back this year, Pending I pass repeats of course :pac::pac:

Ah, alright so. Thought you were saying it was bad.
Can't be too bad if you're going back again I guess.
Good luck with repeats.

- what's the internet like there?

Copper_pipe

FlyingIrishMan wrote: »

Ah, alright so. Thought you were saying it was bad.
Can't be too bad if you're going back again I guess.
Good luck with repeats.

- what's the internet like there?

2mb wifi comes as standard, the ping is very good. You can upgrade the wifi to 10mb for 12 euro a month

CheyK

aoife_mc70 wrote: »

any other incoming first years looking for off campus accommodation? dont want to be the only 1st year in a house!

I'm staying in Brookfield. They have two blocks dedicated purely to first years and try put people from the same course together

Agent_99

Musicis4life13 wrote: »

anyone doing food science and health?

Just finished Food Science, Graduating next week, Its a grand course with plenty of diversity. If you have any questions give me a shout

Copper_pipe

If theres anyone doing LM080 give me a shout if ye've any questions

Musicis4life13

Agent_99 wrote: »

Just finished Food Science, Graduating next week, Its a grand course with plenty of diversity. If you have any questions give me a shout

Thanks a mill

Beargrylls01

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

I'm also heading into first year in two weeks. Already got my offer a few weeks ago to do Aeronautical Engineering. Don't know anybody in UL so I'm hoping to know a familiar face from my area :eek:

Lol did I see you on reddit earlier?

jamo2oo9

Beargrylls01 wrote: »

Lol did I see you on reddit earlier?

Don't have Reddit so no, you have the wrong person :P

jamo2oo9

When is everyone planning to head down? I'm thinking I might go down on the 1st of September, Monday before the orientation begins on Tuesday. Not sure if I want to stay there for the full week because I don't know anybody going to UL

Beargrylls01

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

When is everyone planning to head down? I'm thinking I might go down on the 1st of September, Monday before the orientation begins on Tuesday. Not sure if I want to stay there for the full week because I don't know anybody going to UL

Honestly a full week there alone is a bit much! A day or two would be plenty! You have 4 years minimum to get used to this place!

jamo2oo9

Beargrylls01 wrote: »

Honestly a full week there alone is a bit much! A day or two would be plenty! You have 4 years minimum to get used to this place!

Well we start classes on Monday after so I should probably get to know the place. Arrive on Monday and go home on Wednesday maybe? That should cover it I think and I've orientation for 1 day which is Tuesday.

Musicis4life13

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Well we start classes on Monday after so I should probably get to know the place. Arrive on Monday and go home on Wednesday maybe? That should cover it I think and I've orientation for 1 day which is Tuesday.

how do you know when you start back is it on the website?

The Lost Sheep

Musicis4life13 wrote: »

how do you know when you start back is it on the website?

Its up on website. Check academic calendar
http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/Academic_Calendar

Musicis4life13

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Its up on website. Check academic calendar

sound

Beargrylls01

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Well we start classes on Monday after so I should probably get to know the place. Arrive on Monday and go home on Wednesday maybe? That should cover it I think and I've orientation for 1 day which is Tuesday.

I wouldn't see it as necessary, you have all of first year to relax and get to know a few friends, come up if you want but you'll be fine either way

jamo2oo9

Check here on when you start
http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/Student_Affairs/Services/Orientation%20Week

First year European Studies student, going to be living in Dromroe.
I don't know anyone going to Limerick and haven't managed to find anyone doing my course despite a thorough creep of the UL tag on instagram after offers came out this morning!

Anyone have any idea about what clubs/societies they want to join? I've looked on the website and found 10 soc's I like. I'm also very interested in being lazy so that numbers gonna have to come down...

Musicis4life13

Deleted User wrote: »

First year European Studies student, going to be living in Dromroe.
I don't know anyone going to Limerick and haven't managed to find anyone doing my course despite a thorough creep of the UL tag on instagram after offers came out this morning!

Anyone have any idea about what clubs/societies they want to join? I've looked on the website and found 10 soc's I like. I'm also very interested in being lazy so that numbers gonna have to come down...

I'm feeling the tea appreciation is one i might join.. :P

Ave Sodalis

Deleted User wrote: »

First year European Studies student, going to be living in Dromroe.
I don't know anyone going to Limerick and haven't managed to find anyone doing my course despite a thorough creep of the UL tag on instagram after offers came out this morning!

Anyone have any idea about what clubs/societies they want to join? I've looked on the website and found 10 soc's I like. I'm also very interested in being lazy so that numbers gonna have to come down...

(Archery club is awesome, just saying...)

Musicis4life13

Musicis4life13 wrote: »

I'm feeling the tea appreciation is one i might join.. :P

That's on my list!
I actually don't drink tea but I'd be willing to start for the sake of making a few friends - think they'll serve biscuits or will we have to bring our own?

Musicis4life13

Deleted User wrote: »

That's on my list!
I actually don't drink tea but I'd be willing to start for the sake of making a few friends - think they'll serve biscuits or will we have to bring our own?

hopefully but if there isn't the free tea weighs it out :P

I'm also thinking of joining the trampoline club who doesn't love to bounce?

sup_dude

sup_dude wrote: »

(Archery club is awesome, just saying...)

Can't say I'm much of an archer!
Will I be provided with a pimped out bow and arrow, and a white horse to ride through campus on?