LIT New Students 2014 - 2015

neo2010

Hey everyone,

I noticed that there is no thread for new students at LIT in 2014 - 2015, so I decided to create one.

I'm going into 2nd year in Accounting & Finance.

Anyone else new to LIT this year?

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neo2010 wrote: »

Hey everyone,

I noticed that there is no thread for new students at LIT in 2014 - 2015, so I decided to create one.

I'm going into 2nd year in Accounting & Finance.

Anyone else new to LIT this year?

Going into 1st year as mature student my course is Business Studies with sports management. Pretty nervous must admit.

punchtalks

Hey! I'm new too, great of you to post this I got a couple of questions!
I had a bit of trouble understanding the timetables for induction... Are they all from Monday 8th to Friday 12th? For every course?
Also any idea how much student parking is?
Thank you!

badger93

Starting 1st year of Software Development.
Haven't heard anything from them yet since accepting my place.
I'm 21, so hoping there are some people of similar age in my course haha

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punchtalks wrote: »

Hey! I'm new too, great of you to post this I got a couple of questions!
I had a bit of trouble understanding the timetables for induction... Are they all from Monday 8th to Friday 12th? For every course?
Also any idea how much student parking is?
Thank you!

Where did you get timetable? Haven't heard anything from college also. When I was up ther for interview they weren't charging for car park.

neo2010

Yeah, the timetables are up at http://www.lit.ie/Induction/default.aspx

Every course is covered, so anyone left wondering what times they have to go in can check there.

Haven't heard anything either from LIT since accepting the place.

Bit nervous myself aswell, but should be good.

neo2010

punchtalks wrote: »

Hey! I'm new too, great of you to post this I got a couple of questions!
I had a bit of trouble understanding the timetables for induction... Are they all from Monday 8th to Friday 12th? For every course?
Also any idea how much student parking is?
Thank you!

Yeah, the timetables are from Monday 8th to Friday 12th.

Some courses are in Tuesday, like law & taxation, and some are in Monday like hospitality studies.

badger93

neo2010 wrote: »

Yeah, the timetables are from Monday 8th to Friday 12th.

Some courses are in Tuesday, like law & taxation, and some are in Monday like hospitality studies.

Oh cool, thank you!
I wonder what 'Academic Consultation' consists of. I'm a bit anxious about starting and everything is scaring me haha.

neo2010

badger93 wrote: »

Oh cool, thank you!
I wonder what 'Academic Consultation' consists of. I'm a bit anxious about starting and everything is scaring me haha.

Haha, don't worry - induction is simply meeting with your lecturers and information about the classes.

Black_Ninja

Parking is €2 a day (I think) although you can buy a monthly pass online (http://www.parkbytext.ie/) which gives you a week for €8 or a month for €30

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Was doing my registration this morning thought LIT would of been more relaxed about fees for those who are waiting for susi to get back to them. Disaster!

tipp2k12

Username1_ wrote: »

Was doing my registration this morning thought LIT would of been more relaxed about fees for those who are waiting for susi to get back to them. Disaster!

LIT are pretty relaxed about fees while your waiting for SUSI to get back to you. What problem are you having?

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tipp2k12 wrote: »

LIT are pretty relaxed about fees while your waiting for SUSI to get back to you. What problem are you having?

Was doing online reg when it came to fees said pay now or pay later but need letter from Susi confirming your grant. Rang LIT & asked about this they said something will need to be paid

tipp2k12

Username1_ wrote: »

Was doing online reg when it came to fees said pay now or pay later but need letter from Susi confirming your grant. Rang LIT & asked about this they said something will need to be paid

Really? I have been in LIT for four years and I always selected pay later and showed them the letter once I received it. I don't think you need to worry.

badger93

I saw that too, I think they are just trying to get those who have the money to pay up.

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tipp2k12 wrote: »

Really? I have been in LIT for four years and I always selected pay later and showed them the letter once I received it. I don't think you need to worry.

Was the letter just to show you applied for the grant?

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badger93 wrote: »

I saw that too, I think they are just trying to get those who have the money to pay up.

Are you going for grant also? Did you hit pay later button?

badger93

Username1_ wrote: »

Are you going for grant also? Did you hit pay later button?

Yes I just hit pay later, I won't have a cent to give them until the grant comes in. I wouldn't worry about it, I'm sure plenty of students are in the same boat.

Username1_

Didn't mean to hijack the thread. Thanks evryone for your help! Good luck this year!

Spritzernitzle

badger93 wrote: »

Yes I just hit pay later, I won't have a cent to give them until the grant comes in. I wouldn't worry about it, I'm sure plenty of students are in the same boat.

I'm in the same boat myself, just registered yesterday and was taken by surprise with the demand for the fee,
I'm still waiting on susi myself, but my mind has really been put at ease reading this

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Spritzernitzle wrote: »

I'm in the same boat myself, just registered yesterday and was taken by surprise with the demand for the fee,
I'm still waiting on susi myself, but my mind has really been put at ease reading this

Glad to see I'm not the only one! Might give admissions a ring tomorrow & see what they say.

kev93iconic

Starting 1st year Software Development. Just discovered the Induction timetable.

Just so I know, cause I over think the bejesus out of **** like this all the time, I'm definitely not in until next Wednesday, right? Don't have to go in on Monday at all, yes? I know its a stupid question but I don't want to make a stupid mistake of not turning up to an important part of induction.

Everyone else looking forward to the year?

Don't pay anything for at least a month. That way, if you decide the course is not for you, you've nothing lost, if that makes sense! LIT usually are pretty relaxed about money, if you explain your circumstances. It's just the Accountants doing their job!

neo2010

kev93iconic wrote: »

Starting 1st year Software Development. Just discovered the Induction timetable.

Just so I know, cause I over think the bejesus out of **** like this all the time, I'm definitely not in until next Wednesday, right? Don't have to go in on Monday at all, yes? I know its a stupid question but I don't want to make a stupid mistake of not turning up to an important part of induction.

Everyone else looking forward to the year?

Hey man,

No, definitely not until wednesday - just checked for you.

Don't worry, the induction is a snoozefest anyway

neo2010

neo2010 wrote: »

Hey man,

No, definitely not until wednesday - just checked for you.

Don't worry, the induction is a snoozefest anyway

You mean it's NOT about the Students Union telling you about all the best boozers and party venues?:eek:

neo2010

Deleted User wrote: »

You mean it's NOT about the Students Union telling you about all the best boozers and party venues?:eek:

Oh no, it's almost a snoozefest - except for the student union talk

But, it's ok, I know every boozer in Limerick anyway.

kev93iconic

neo2010 wrote: »

Hey man,

No, definitely not until wednesday - just checked for you.

Don't worry, the induction is a snoozefest anyway

Cheers man! Looking forward to it

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kev93iconic wrote: »

Cheers man! Looking forward to it

Was wondering about it myself, not in until Tuesday. Everybody going to student accomodation or renting privately? Going to cratloe myself.

quantumphysics

Incoming first year student here, doing Video & Sound Production and quite nervous if i'm being honest :P
One question, are the induction days necessary? I have 2 this week on Wed & Thurs but will be busy Wednesday and could probably make it Thursday but I'm worried i'll miss some important things, any help would be great - cheers and look forward to seeing you all on campus

neo2010

quantumphysics wrote: »

Incoming first year student here, doing Video & Sound Production and quite nervous if i'm being honest :P
One question, are the induction days necessary? I have 2 this week on Wed & Thurs but will be busy Wednesday and could probably make it Thursday but I'm worried i'll miss some important things, any help would be great - cheers and look forward to seeing you all on campus

If you really can't make the induction, you should at least go to the id production slot on the timetable.

Rest is alright if you can't be there.

kev93iconic

Username1_ wrote: »

Was wondering about it myself, not in until Tuesday. Everybody going to student accomodation or renting privately? Going to cratloe myself.

Well I'm living at home so I'm bussing it for the year at least. City bus of course so not far to travel at all

Meg732

I'm starting this Tuesday in first year in the Applied biology course, I know no one doing that course and barely anyone starting so I'm dreading it

neo2010

Meg732 wrote: »

I'm starting this Tuesday in first year in the Applied biology course, I know no one doing that course and barely anyone starting so I'm dreading it

Ah don't worry - it'll be grand.

We should organise a Boardsie meetup ha ha

Be a laugh and could help people make friends at LIT

Meg732

neo2010 wrote: »

Ah don't worry - it'll be grand.

We should organise a Boardsie meetup ha ha

Be a laugh and could help people make friends at LIT

Yeah that would be a good idea are you going into first year?

neo2010

Meg732 wrote: »

Yeah that would be a good idea are you going into first year?

No 2nd year myself - Accounting & Finance.

I know a few people going but nobody in the course.

That should change after the first day

If anybody wants to meetup, I'd be up for it.

Username1_

Few people know nobody on their course (inc. myself) be grand after first few days. Seems a lot of ppl here are in on Tuesday thought majority would be Monday.

Meg732

What's happening for our freshers week because maynooth are having an unreal festival..... And then there's us?