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DCU Freshers 2015/2016
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19-05-2015 7:33pm#1
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Well, you're certainly eager. The Leaving Cert hasn't even started yet :P
You won't find many future first year's around here this early in the year. Any prospective students will probably still be lurking around the Leaving Cert forum.
Anyway, best of luck!
Oh yeah! Whoops, forgot about the LC! Hopefully some people will be thinking two steps ahead!
haha
Thanks!
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Hi,
Just wondering if there's any fellow freshers out there looking to get to know each other, get the awkwardness outta the way before the semester starts!
I'm hoping to study enterprise computing!
It's a great course. Just finishing 4th year myself. Any questions feel free to PM and ask!0 -
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Oh cool!
Yeah it's actually crazy money!
Defo won't be indulging in fine wines or food living up there hahaha
So, you're not from D13 then? :pac:
It might be cheaper to live away from DCU. If you know a few people going to DCU, maybe try to rent a house/apartment together within a commutable distance. It's hard because some landlords may not take students and rental prices are crazy but it might be worth it. Obviously, you'd have to factor in the time and cost of commuting. €20 a week for Dublin Bus with a student Leap card.0 -
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beachlover96 wrote: »Hey we're a group of 5 girls living in a 6 bed in glasnevin, need one more person, rent is 500 p/m it's a 12 month lease if anyone is interested!
Might be interested! Does the €500 include bills etc,, and how far from DCU?0 -
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Hi,
Just wondering if there's any fellow freshers out there looking to get to know each other, get the awkwardness outta the way before the semester starts!
I'm hoping to study enterprise computing!
Hi ShaunaD13, I have also applied for DCU hoping I get into the Health and Society course, if I get into this course, then I will take you up on your offer. 0 -
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Rainbowrums wrote: »Hey I'm the same,and I have enterprise computing down in dcu as my first,hope everyone's exams are going well!
Really?!!
Hopefully you get it! I hope I do too, have enough points and necessary requirements but I'm not so lucky! haha
Be brilliant to know a face or too going in! 0 -
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Jamezzyboyoo wrote: »Can't wait to see yous all at orientation
I'll be giving you a speel about Engineering & Computing along with rest of SU!
I knew it was you!
I have a question for you since you're the go to guy! haha 0 -
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Hi,
Just wondering if there's any fellow freshers out there looking to get to know each other, get the awkwardness outta the way before the semester starts!
I'm hoping to study enterprise computing!
Hey Shauna, il definitely be starting in DCU got my place last year but I deffered it 😃0 -
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stephenl15 wrote: »Is it just me or is this whole thing a little odd. Just meet everyone when you get to college the usual way, no need for this lark. Unless you're looking to plant some seeds to get the ride early in college:pac::pac:
Ah I think its helpful for shy people who'd like to know a few people before it all kicks off! It's overwhelming enough so anything helps! 0 -
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Hey, there ,
I'll be starting dcu myself in September and I don't really know many people starting so I'm up for meeting new people and also if anyone else is looking for accomodation in dublin and would be interested in sharing with me could you pm me? Thanks 0 -
Hey, there ,
I'll be starting dcu myself in September and I don't really know many people starting so I'm up for meeting new people and also if anyone else is looking for accomodation in dublin and would be interested in sharing with me could you pm me? Thanks
Hey, what course will you be studying.?0 -
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Well just came across this thread there now, its cool to see people that might be going to DCU talking like this.
i have Enterprise computing down on the old CAO too but its kinda starting to look like most people do :O im also looking for accommodation i might have someone to share a room with me depending on how the house hunting goes, just out of interest where is the best places to go looking for accommodation ?
And is there any usfull tips i should know regarding life in DCU as a first early e.g. the do's and don't. :P0 -
Well just came across this thread there now, its cool to see people that might be going to DCU talking like this.
i have Enterprise computing down on the old CAO too but its kinda starting to look like most people do :O im also looking for accommodation i might have someone to share a room with me depending on how the house hunting goes, just out of interest where is the best places to go looking for accommodation ?
And is there any usfull tips i should know regarding life in DCU as a first early e.g. the do's and don't. :P
Handy areas would be Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Santry, Phibsborough - they're all only a short walk/cycle/bus from DCU. When you're looking at houses make sure you check what public transport options etc. are available nearby as you don't want to be stuck somewhere very awkward. House hunting is pretty tough in Dublin these days as there is a huge shortage of housing so be prepared to make a quick decision if you want a house - waiting around will almost guarantee it gets snapped up in the meantime. Start as soon as you can after getting your results too cause it's gonna be cut-throat in August.
For do's and don'ts... well, talk to as many people as possible in your first few weeks. You won't hit it off with everyone but it'll broaden your circles and help you find people you get on with. Give any society you're interested in a go, especially in first year. You'll regret not getting involved when you're in final year and bogged down with work!
That said, don't totally ignore your studies either! There's a lot of pressure in college with every exam and assessment because if you fail, you have to repeat - and if you repeat the fail you have to repeat the full year which costs a lot in both time and money! So keep on top of your work and don't ever skip out on any continuous assessment even if it seems stupid and is "only 10%". Exams are tough and CA will be what gives you a good chance to keep your grades up.
That's all for now, though I could ramble on for ages ha :P0 -
Ha thanks, well i have a car anyway so i suppose i can look a little out of the way but i hear that parking is a bit of a problem in DCU ?
i know what your saying about getting out there and meeting people to be fair i say i wont have a problem with that i usually will talk to anyone about anything, not always a good thing but sure be grand too
Would you recommend any good society i should look at ? i was just wondering is there a Macra in DCU ? i know not usually something you find in a city but still worth the ask
im just wondering are the exams very hard ?0 -
Ha thanks, well i have a car anyway so i suppose i can look a little out of the way but i hear that parking is a bit of a problem in DCU ?
i know what your saying about getting out there and meeting people to be fair i say i wont have a problem with that i usually will talk to anyone about anything, not always a good thing but sure be grand too
Would you recommend any good society i should look at ? i was just wondering is there a Macra in DCU ? i know not usually something you find in a city but still worth the ask
im just wondering are the exams very hard ?
Yea, parking is a bit of a pain unless you're there very early. If you've a 9am and you get there by 8.30/8.40 you'll be grand but anything after that? You'd have to be very lucky to get a space on time for your lecture. So unless you start at 9am every day or maybe if you only have an evening lecture (after 4pm-ish), I wouldn't really chance it. You'll soon figure out what's best but when you're looking for a house try and look for ones close to the college or public transport all the same! Driving in Dub can be an awful pain sometimes anyway.
I had to google what a Macra was and I'm not even from the city :P I've never heard of one in DCU but I couldn't say there isn't for sure. I don't have a huge experience with societies (my advice about regretting it if you don't get involved in 1st/2nd year was from first hand experience!) but give anything that catches your interest a go. It's very cheap to sign up so you won't lost much by joining anyway, even if you never go to any of the events.
The exams are hard mainly because of the pressure not to fail. The university style of teaching and assessment takes some getting used to aswell - in the leaving cert you're told exactly what to highlight in your book to learn and you can look at tons of exam papers to see the exact questions asked etc. There's less of that in college. Lectures are much broader and your lecturers could talk about tons of things you'll never be assessed on. You're also usually expected to do a fair bit of reading and research on your own, depending on the subject you're studying. You'll still get some samples and some modules have past exam papers available but its just a very different experience to the leaving cert and takes time to get accustomed to! I really do feel that its the pressure not to fail that makes college assessments more stressful too - when you were in secondary school you could've failed every test you took without much consequence as long as you passed the leaving cert but in college, every exam/assignment counts and the chances of failing are much more frequent. But don't worry - as I say, if you stay on top of things and don't leave everything to the absolute last minute, you'll be grand 0 -
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Yea, parking is a bit of a pain unless you're there very early. If you've a 9am and you get there by 8.30/8.40 you'll be grand but anything after that? You'd have to be very lucky to get a space on time for your lecture. So unless you start at 9am every day or maybe if you only have an evening lecture (after 4pm-ish), I wouldn't really chance it. You'll soon figure out what's best but when you're looking for a house try and look for ones close to the college or public transport all the same! Driving in Dub can be an awful pain sometimes anyway.
I had to google what a Macra was and I'm not even from the city I've never heard of one in DCU but I couldn't say there isn't for sure. I don't have a huge experience with societies (my advice about regretting it if you don't get involved in 1st/2nd year was from first hand experience!) but give anything that catches your interest a go. It's very cheap to sign up so you won't lost much by joining anyway, even if you never go to any of the events.
The exams are hard mainly because of the pressure not to fail. The university style of teaching and assessment takes some getting used to aswell - in the leaving cert you're told exactly what to highlight in your book to learn and you can look at tons of exam papers to see the exact questions asked etc. There's less of that in college. Lectures are much broader and your lecturers could talk about tons of things you'll never be assessed on. You're also usually expected to do a fair bit of reading and research on your own, depending on the subject you're studying. You'll still get some samples and some modules have past exam papers available but its just a very different experience to the leaving cert and takes time to get accustomed to! I really do feel that its the pressure not to fail that makes college assessments more stressful too - when you were in secondary school you could've failed every test you took without much consequence as long as you passed the leaving cert but in college, every exam/assignment counts and the chances of failing are much more frequent. But don't worry - as I say, if you stay on top of things and don't leave everything to the absolute last minute, you'll be grand
Ha knowing me i will always be late :O But ye i understand what your saying, it would probably make more sense to take the bus.
Ye anyone i talked to about the societies said the same thing so i may just join them all
and if anyone wants to be friendly and have the chats just PM me dont be shy :P 0 -
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