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Societies in DCU

Robbie444

Hey, I am just wondering what people think of the societies at DCU? From my experience in other colleges most societies were pretty crap and you never really heard anything back from them after joining.

I am really just looking to join a good music society and hopefully an outdoor activities society like rafting or rock climbing. Can anybody comment on these societies at DCU and if they are any good?
Thanks

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Creadak

Noodleworm wrote: »

^ Awesome, thank you!
I plan on also joining the Media Production Soc and Redbrick.
If thats too much ill stick with what I enjoy most

Redbrick is really amazing, online storage, photo storage, chat, and webspace too. Plus the members are (with one or two exceptions :P) really friendly and nice :P

And just throwing it out there, but For any Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender folk, the DCULGBT are hoping to bring the soc back from near death this year. (Apparently people didn't know it existed) We'll be noticable on Clubs and Socs day and we're really friendly and approachable folk. ^_^

Hope to see you all soon =D

phasers

I wanna join Drama since I found out there's backstage stuff to be done, Media Production, Film and maybe Style and Publications if I've time :pac:

I'm looking forward to joining socs, hopefully they'll be a good laugh and I won't be all nervous!

Pygmalion

Creadak wrote: »

Plus the members are (with one or two exceptions :P) really friendly and nice :P

I've heard otherwise, not that it'd stop me from joining.

Creadak

Nah, there's piss taking and general slagging, but tis all in jest

phasers

Mr.S wrote: »

I heard theres a soc where you go on a mystery holiday, you dont know where your going till you get to the airport, then they tell you where your going?

How would you pack for such a holiday? That'd be one heavy suitcase!

Imagine bringing 90% sun stuff then winding up in the arctic or something :pac:

Pygmalion

Mr.S wrote: »

I heard theres a soc where you go on a mystery holiday, you dont know where your going till you get to the airport, then they tell you where your going?

It's called the Rohypnol society I believe.

Urizen

quackisss wrote: »

There's 3 I definately want to join: Strange Things (so happy there's a sci-fi soc!!), Book soc and Art soc! I'll have to have a look at what else there is!

My 3 favorite societies. You and I will get along VERY well, comrade...

Pygmalion wrote: »

It's called the Rohypnol society I believe.

And people ask me where I get my ideas... SO founding this!

quackisss

Urizen wrote: »

My 3 favorite societies. You and I will get along VERY well, comrade...

Awh shucks!

What exactly are the kind of things they do in Book soc btw? I've been told vague stuff so I'm not 100% sure!

phantom_lord

is poker soc still on the go?

Urizen

Mostly we read books. Shocking, I know. It tends to be a bimonthly thing. We get a book in for everyone, at a discount, and we all read it over 2 weeks. Then we get together, chat about what we all thought of it, have a nice cup of tea and some other goodies, then do it all over again.
That's the basics. We also do stuff like the Book Bun-anza, a mix between a bake sale and selling books. Then the trips, which are epic. If I ever manage to upload my videos you'll see... Well, a 15 minute monologue as we wander Prague. But it's mildly interesting.

Now that I'm Chair, I'm not really happy to just be a caretaker, so I intend to add a good deal of new stuff too, and try to add more active stuff to our roster. Should be a fun year.

This is a LONG post now... Sure if ya want more info, I'll be at the table at Clubs & Socs day. And if I'm not, someone else will be, they'll clarify everything.

quackisss

Urizen wrote: »

That's the basics. We also do stuff like the Book Bun-anza, a mix between a bake sale and selling books. Then the trips, which are epic. If I ever manage to upload my videos you'll see... Well, a 15 minute monologue as we wander Prague. But it's mildly interesting.

Thank you! The book reading part I knew but I was just wondering what other kind of things were part of the society, so thanks muchlies for the info!

An Citeog

Mr.S wrote: »

I heard theres a soc where you go on a mystery holiday, you dont know where your going till you get to the airport, then they tell you where your going?

Yeah, the Entrepreneurial and Social Society.

They do an Iron Stomach competition aswell. If you're in anyway squeamish or have just eaten, you might be better off not watching this clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyxiANko10

Hauk

Pygmalion wrote: »

I've heard otherwise, not that it'd stop me from joining.

Good stuff. There is a good bit of piss-take, but once you learn that it's just the internet and it's not SRS BSNS, then it's grand.

Oh the antics!

thusspakeblixa

phantom_lord wrote: »

is poker soc still on the go?

It is most certainly, they meet in the old bar a couple of times a week and hold regular competetions and stuff

OneArt

Might sound a bit like a crazy person here, but there wouldn't be any Pagan/Wiccan folk in DCU looking for some kind of society based around the theme? Even UCD has a Pagan Society!

Just thought I'd throw it out there. I'd certainly be up for it

Garseys

OneArt wrote: »

Haha. I think I'll join as many as the aul' bank card will let me! I'm hoping to join the Art Society because apparently they hold workshops in sketching/painting and all that jazz.

quackisss wrote: »

I definately wanna join the Art Society, they have a trip to Italy as well I think. Also some kind of "a painting for a drink" thing, which sounds very interesting!

I second what Urizen said, Art Soc is going to be epic this year(we'll be around most of orientation week! You'll see us, it will be hard to miss us!)

I'd Recommend Gamessoc aswell, Great way to spend a wednesday afternoon playing rockband & super smash bros.:)

Urizen

OneArt wrote: »

Might sound a bit like a crazy person here, but there wouldn't be any Pagan/Wiccan folk in DCU looking for some kind of society based around the theme? Even UCD has a Pagan Society!

There's 3 Pagans in DCU that I know of, including myself. And we're all different paths. I doubt there'd be a significant influx this year that would justify starting a society. Then we have the problem of the vast amount of posers and idiots the concept attracts. But that's a conversation for the Paganism forum...

However, if you want to meet up me or any of the others some time, PM me here. Ya never know, we may have a few hiding in the woodwork, we might have the makings of a society. And I'm curious now myself as to how many there actually are floating around.

And UCD having one is in NO way an incentive, comrade...

OneArt

Urizen wrote: »

There's 3 Pagans in DCU that I know of, including myself. And we're all different paths. I doubt there'd be a significant influx this year that would justify starting a society. Then we have the problem of the vast amount of posers and idiots the concept attracts. But that's a conversation for the Paganism forum...

However, if you want to meet up me or any of the others some time, PM me here. Ya never know, we may have a few hiding in the woodwork, we might have the makings of a society. And I'm curious now myself as to how many there actually are floating around.

And UCD having one is in NO way an incentive, comrade...

Yeah DCU didn't really strike me as a very Pagan-like place. Who knows maybe if I lit a bonfire and got some people dance naked around it, might attract some attention..? :P

Personally I think idiots and posers should be welcomed with open arms. Some of them could surely be helped properly on their spiritual path.

Urizen

I wouldn't see it as our duty to teach anyone what to believe. But, again, for the Pagan forum.

OneArt

Urizen wrote: »

I wouldn't see it as our duty to teach anyone what to believe. But, again, for the Pagan forum.

I mentioned nothing of the sort, there's a difference between guiding and indoctrination.

For ArtSoc peeps, how often do the Art Society hold their workshops/classes?

piggies

this might be a stupid question but whats redbrick?

Nothingcompares

internet and networking society.

TheChrisD

Noodleworm wrote: »

also anyone care if I join Games soc when I don't actually own a console ( I do play other peoples xbox occasionally).

I daresay about 60% of the membership consists of people like that :P

Garseys

OneArt wrote: »

I mentioned nothing of the sort, there's a difference between guiding and indoctrination.

For ArtSoc peeps, how often do the Art Society hold their workshops/classes?

twice weekly(tuesday & thursday).
if you want to know more feel free to pm me:)

Urizen

Fair enough, oneart. I do tend to get a bit defensive, touchy subject.

Aww, Garseys got here before me. I like relating to the public...

Attol

piggies wrote: »

this might be a stupid question but whats redbrick?

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62017420&postcount=55

I've tried to answer this age old question in the above link

boiracer

Going mater dei myself but was just wondering are the football teams joined up yea?? Some team i heard

thusspakeblixa

boiracer wrote: »

Going mater dei myself but was just wondering are the football teams joined up yea?? Some team i heard

I think you can still register for the fresher teams- you will see the soccer club on clubs and socs day. Mater Dei have their own team as far as I know.

douglashyde

Great thing is if you dont have any socities you like then you can create one to suit you......

As chair of Poker however, I would defo suggust joining us.

YourName

How much is it to join a club or society and when is the clubs and socs day???