UCC Mature Students

leesadin

Hi all, Just checking if there is anyone else here going to UCC as a mature student this September. Got accepted last month and just thought Id see if there anybody else headed that way!

shawki

Congrats!

Not really active with this myself but new people will be joining this group over the summer.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/uccmaturestudentsociety/

richy

leesadin wrote: »

Hi all, Just checking if there is anyone else here going to UCC as a mature student this September. Got accepted last month and just thought Id see if there anybody else headed that way!

Hi lee,

When you start go and visit the mature students common room. Lots of people your age and older and younger too probably in there. All pretty friendly and they serve very cheap tea and coffee, have food re-heating facilities and can offer advice etc.

Manach

The mature student common room was definitely one of the nicest and relaxed spots on campus, but my understanding was facilities closed it down?

Jimmy Bottlehead

Yep, I've been accepted too OP. Really excited about it and from what I can tell, the UCC facilities look amazing.

richy

Manach wrote: »

The mature student common room was definitely one of the nicest and relaxed spots on campus, but my understanding was facilities closed it down?

The building is being demolished and the common room is being moved to a different building for September. The location is sorted just not public knowledge.

leesadin

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Yep, I've been accepted too OP. Really excited about it and from what I can tell, the UCC facilities look amazing.

What course you doing Jimmy? I'm very excited! Bit nervous about moving so far and not knowing anybody.

leesadin

richy wrote: »

Hi lee,

When you start go and visit the mature students common room. Lots of people your age and older and younger too probably in there. All pretty friendly and they serve very cheap tea and coffee, have food re-heating facilities and can offer advice etc.

Thanks so much for that!

Fame and Demise

I've been unofficially accepted. This'll be my second time there as a mature student, so if anyone has any questions that might put your minds at ease I'll probably know the answer.

Jimmy Bottlehead

leesadin wrote: »

What course you doing Jimmy? I'm very excited! Bit nervous about moving so far and not knowing anybody.

I'm doing the Masters in Applied Psychology Have lived in Dublin for 12 years so moving to Cork is gonna be some change!

Looking forward to it though, the facilities looks amazing and there's already a few societies that have caught my eye. They'll be handy for a social outlet too.

leesadin

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

I'm doing the Masters in Applied Psychology Have lived in Dublin for 12 years so moving to Cork is gonna be some change!

Looking forward to it though, the facilities looks amazing and there's already a few societies that have caught my eye. They'll be handy for a social outlet too.

Very good.. I'm doing pharmacy.. I'm coming from a small town in Monaghan.. So it will be a shock to my system too..

Yea I think the societies will probably be a good lifeline! The college looks fantastic. I've only been in cork once, for my interview. But it seems lovely, and everyone there seemed so friendly.. Like being at home!

Mac_Lad71

leesadin wrote: »

Hi all, Just checking if there is anyone else here going to UCC as a mature student this September. Got accepted last month and just thought Id see if there anybody else headed that way!

I just accepted Arts in UCC so will be starting in September as a first year aged 45. It's been 25 years since my last college course so I'm excited but kinda dreading it also. I'm from Cork and still live in the area, I'd be delighted to hear from others particularly those doing First Arts.

leesadin

Mac_Lad71 wrote: »

I just accepted Arts in UCC so will be starting in September as a first year aged 45. It's been 25 years since my last college course so I'm excited but kinda dreading it also. I'm from Cork and still live in the area, I'd be delighted to hear from others particularly those doing First Arts.

Im almost 30 and never bothered with college when I was younger. From Monaghan so Im moving quite a bit away from home. Im doing Pharmacy.

Mac_Lad71

leesadin wrote: »

Im almost 30 and never bothered with college when I was younger. From Monaghan so Im moving quite a bit away from home. Im doing Pharmacy.

Good for you...I'm sure you'll settle in no problem...I'm excited but dreading it at the same time. I know they're will be plenty of other mature students but at 45 anybody under 35 seems like a kid to me.

leesadin

I'm the very same, excited but very anxious. While I was down for my interview all the other pharmacy applicants who were there at the same time as me were still very young! Hoping there's someone else a bit older on the course!

JoanD

Hi All. I accepted Nursing this morning. Bit nervous now as I need to find accomodation. Preferably without 18/19 year olds. Not to be mean, but don't want to be babysitting.

Mac_Lad71

JoanD wrote: »

Hi All. I accepted Nursing this morning. Bit nervous now as I need to find accomodation. Preferably without 18/19 year olds. Not to be mean, but don't want to be babysitting.[/QUOTE
I'm from cork so I'll commute every day, are you familiar with the city?

JoanD

Mac_Lad71 wrote: »

JoanD wrote: »

Hi All. I accepted Nursing this morning. Bit nervous now as I need to find accomodation. Preferably without 18/19 year olds. Not to be mean, but don't want to be babysitting.[/QUOTE
I'm from cork so I'll commute every day, are you familiar with the city?

Yes kinda familiar. Was doing a 1 year course in ucc last year so got to know it quite a bit. ☺

Mac_Lad71

JoanD wrote: »

Mac_Lad71 wrote: »

Yes kinda familiar. Was doing a 1 year course in ucc last year so got to know it quite a bit. ☺

Ah you're grand so, if you have a car there are park n ride facilities at pouladuff and black ash which I intend on using. It may enable you to widen your accommodation search.

The Sniggles

Hi, anyone hoping to get an offer for Grad med looking for accommodation? Looking for a mature house share that is reasonably priced!

helpful

Got the email about registration and the transition day for Ucc, is the transition to university day vital?
After doing a course this year I feel like I'm ready to go.
Does anyone know what the transition day deals with specifically?

leesadin

I'm not sure where I read it but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that they are mandatory. Although I stand to be corrected.

Mac_Lad71

leesadin wrote: »

I'm not sure where I read it but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that they are mandatory. Although I stand to be corrected.

It's been 25 yrs since I was in a classroom of any description so I'll definitely be going. I need all the help I can get as the nerves are starting to kick in. I'm doing Arts and finding it really difficult to pick four subjects. I thought about deferring but I feel it's now or never.

leesadin

I'm the very same.. Almost 30 so I'm out of school 11 years.. I'm doing pharmacy but really hoping there's some mature students my age on the course,.. My nerves have been so bad the past number of weeks!

Mac_Lad71

leesadin wrote: »

I'm the very same.. Almost 30 so I'm out of school 11 years.. I'm doing pharmacy but really hoping there's some mature students my age on the course,.. My nerves have been so bad the past number of weeks!

I suppose it's natural we're gonna be a bit anxious I think all first years will be. Maybe when we get to Orientation and see all the other matures, our fears will ease a bit. Im doing Arts so there will be other matures but with the class sizes so big and the fact I'm 45, I'm worried it will be hard to make friends.

leesadin

Mac_Lad71 wrote: »

I suppose it's natural we're gonna be a bit anxious I think all first years will be. Maybe when we get to Orientation and see all the other matures, our fears will ease a bit. Im doing Arts so there will be other matures but with the class sizes so big and the fact I'm 45, I'm worried it will be hard to make friends.

I'm the same.. I think there's a mature student society or something.. I was thinking of joining that and hopefully meeting a few people.. Pharmacy class sizes won't be as big as arts unfortunately.. So I've fingers crossed there's a few people near my age in the course..

Mac_Lad71

leesadin wrote: »

I'm the same.. I think there's a mature student society or something.. I was thinking of joining that and hopefully meeting a few people.. Pharmacy class sizes won't be as big as arts unfortunately.. So I've fingers crossed there's a few people near my age in the course..

Yeah there is a mature student society and also from what I hear a mature student common room. I think in a smaller class you'll have a better chance to make friends. Plus you're only 30 that's still young, well to me it is anyway!

leesadin

Mac_Lad71 wrote: »

Yeah there is a mature student society and also from what I hear a mature student common room. I think in a smaller class you'll have a better chance to make friends. Plus you're only 30 that's still young, well to me it is anyway!

We are all young to some and old to others! 😂😂 I was speaking to someone recently who went to college at 71.. 😄😄

Mac_Lad71

leesadin wrote: »

We are all young to some and old to others! 😂😂 I was speaking to someone recently who went to college at 71.. 😄😄

PMd u there

CZ 453

Hi Folks,

Second year mature here(BCL). If you've any questions, ask away.

Mac_Lad71

CZ 453 wrote: »

Hi Folks,

Second year mature here(BCL). If you've any questions, ask away.

Do you have any idea how early I would have to be to get a space in Pouladuff Park n Ride?

CZ 453

Mac_Lad71 wrote: »

Do you have any idea how early I would have to be to get a space in Pouladuff Park n Ride?

I haven't parked there but from what I hear if you were in for a 9am class-before 8am.

Would you take a look at your timetable first? I'd say this because you might find you are only in maybe 1 or 2 classes a day of 1-2 hours and can park locally then. Another idea is park in Bishopstown and you'd have the 208 and 205 buses pass the college. The 208 is the busiest bus in Cork and runs every 10 mins. No parking disc required in some parts of Bishopstown.

Mac_Lad71

CZ 453 wrote: »

I haven't parked there but from what I hear if you were in for a 9am class-before 8am.

Would you take a look at your timetable first? I'd say this because you might find you are only in maybe 1 or 2 classes a day of 1-2 hours and can park locally then. Another idea is park in Bishopstown and you'd have the 208 and 205 buses pass the college. The 208 is the busiest bus in Cork and runs every 10 mins. No parking disc required in some parts of Bishopstown.

Thanks for the reply. I'll be going through the tunnel from the east so I'll probably use the Black Ash park n ride on the days I don't have 9am lectures. I know it doesn't operate on Fridays so I'll just have to get in early.

Mac_Lad71

just wondering did anybody have difficulty registering or changing modules in first arts during online registration?

helpful

Where is the mature student transition to university life talk tomorrow? Should I bring my confirmation of registration or is that just ok Friday?

Mac_Lad71

helpful wrote: »

Where is the mature student transition to university life talk tomorrow? Should I bring my confirmation of registration or is that just ok Friday?

It's on in the Boole lecture theatres..registration between 8.45am and 9.20am, starting at 9.30am. I don't think you need to bring your online registration til Friday. Btw what course are u doing?

helpful

I'll be there nice and early to find the Boole. It's very exciting really!!
I'm doing early childhood studies!! I've heard big class groups so I hope I make friends ha

Manach

UCC mature students I found to be an excellent group of people. My own experience though is that both facilities (in terms of a common room) and the student union (in terms of their own, political priorites) pay little enough attention to mature types. So hopefully those attitudes will change given the growth of life long learning.

Mac_Lad71

Did transition to university day at UCC today. Long day didn't finish til 4.30pm.
Very informative but information overload, hard to take it all in.
Some excellent presentations but I'm finding the whole experience quite daunting.

helpful

The transition day had a lot of information but I found it overly directed at arts students and no details for other courses such as early childhhod studies or social studies etc.
I thought the speakers were great though.

leesadin

My transition day is Thursday... Looking forward to it.. Goof to know how long it goes on for.. Taking a friend down with me for the two days.. And don't like leaving her alone the whole time.. Think I struck gold with my two days being together with the long drive I have.. ��

Mac_Lad71

I'm feeling a bit more confident and a little less apprehensive after doing the two days of orientation. I think the Mature Students Office and the volunteers deserve a huge pat on the back. Barbecue wasn't bad either!

leesadin

Yea it was brilliant! Definitely boosted the confidence.. Plus I met quite a few great people already.. I didn't stay for the food.. I had a long drive home!

Mac_Lad71

leesadin wrote: »

Yea it was brilliant! Definitely boosted the confidence.. Plus I met quite a few great people already.. I didn't stay for the food.. I had a long drive home![/

Yeah..Cavan is a long drive...I'm sure you'll settle in Cork no problems.

CZ 453

Anyone starting Law?

Mac_Lad71

So hows everyone getting on?

leesadin

Getting on great so far... How about you?

Mac_Lad71

Not too bad...im finding it kinda tough...im doing Arts and its hard to get to know people as class sizes are so big, plus the commute in and home has me exhausted, I really envy those who stay near campus. Its a lot tougher than I thought.

leesadin

I'm quite lucky that my class size is quite small... In saying that I still don't know many of them.. Thankfully the mature students in my class are great.. 😄😄 but I'd imagine the commuting is crazy... I'm so glad I'm close to the college... Someone in my class is commuting from fermoy every day.. I don't know how she does it...

Mac_Lad71

well two of my classes are quite small, in one I'm the only guy. Me, thirteen girls just out of leaving cert and a REALLY mature lady. In fairness theyre all really nice tho. Id really like to be in a small class with the same people all the time. I know from speaking to other matures in Arts that theyre feeling a bit lost too. I'm glad things are going well for you.

leesadin

There's about 70 in my year and we have all the same classes together.. Only thing we are separated for are labs and tutorials... I've heard that too about arts... Well done to you for doing it.. I don't think I could.. How are you getting on with the parking every day?? Park and rides working ok?