DCU Newcomers 10/11 - Introduce yourself!

Daysha · 18-08-2010 07:13PM #1

With the results out today and the CAO offers Monday, a lot of you will be stumbling around this place for the first time in the next few weeks. So use this thread to introduce yourself a bit. What are you studying, where you're coming from etc, let us know here

Any of the current students can give a bitta info on courses the newbies are starting as well if they like.

[Diabolical] · 18-08-2010 07:20PM

I think everyone's a bit shy

But I hope to start in a few weeks doing communications ( I've read A LOT of mixed reviews about here on boards but regardless)...

Although I'm getting the course with only 5 points to spare so if the points go up my dreams are dashed!!! :eek:

ironictoaster · 18-08-2010 07:27PM

Not me! I definitely got my course, accepted it a while ago. Round zero ftw!

My name is Craig, I enjoy long walks on the beach, fine chardonnays and flipping the pillow to the cold side in the mornings. Originally from Finglas but now trekking from Dublin 15.

I'll studying Biotechnology this September.

[Diabolical] · 18-08-2010 07:35PM

Yeah I don't get the whole round zero thing! I just know results out today and then offers monday ( even though I did my leaving cert last year and was in UCD for a year I still gotta wait for silly cao )...

Well I'm Sarah and I enjoy drinking copious amounts of whiskey, generally making a tit out of myself and college! ( if I get there ....

)

Wolfe Tone · 18-08-2010 07:40PM

Hey guys! Im Dave and I will (hopefully) be doing Law and Society this year. I got 460 so if the points go up past that I will be doing EPL and if the points go way up for that I will cry!

Im from Drogheda and will be commuting(noooo

) I also enjoy the finer things in life, such as sausages and wham bars.

[Diabolical] · 18-08-2010 07:46PM

Drogheda, we're neighbours then so! Kinda! Yeah I'll cry too if I don't get what I want!

ironictoaster · 18-08-2010 07:52PM

EPL?

Wolfe Tone · 18-08-2010 07:53PM

Ah cool, you are hardly commuting as well?

Wolfe Tone · 18-08-2010 07:53PM

ironictoaster wrote: »

EPL?

Economics, Politcs and Law

[Diabolical] · 18-08-2010 07:56PM

I think it would honestly kill my soul to commute! It's not so bad from drogheda I suppose! Although saying that, the whole house hunt is going very very badly!

johnmcdnl · 18-08-2010 07:56PM

hello eveyone

god luv ye all because i'm comin up in september :pac:

enterprise computing so if anyone else is doing this course any info would be appreciated - i probably should have looked more carefully when picking courses but I think it's the one I want - hope so anyways or the auld lass will have a stick out ta batter me for wasting her good money for a year lol

anyways - hello everyone else and lets get ready for this almighty session next year :pac::pac:

Wolfe Tone · 18-08-2010 07:58PM

[Diabolical] wrote: »

I think it would honestly kill my soul to commute! It's not so bad from drogheda I suppose! Although saying that, the whole house hunt is going very very badly!

At least you have the money to rent! I think I am too poor. I had planned to get a job and save over the summer, but there were none.

I will own my mates couches though!

theflash800 · 18-08-2010 09:59PM

johnmcdnl wrote: »

hello eveyone god luv ye all because i'm comin up in september :pac:

enterprise computing so if anyone else is doing this course any info would be appreciated - i probably should have looked more carefully when picking courses but I think it's the one I want - hope so anyways or the auld lass will have a stick out ta batter me for wasting her good money for a year lol

anyways - hello everyone else and lets get ready for this almighty session next year :pac::pac:

Aw welcome to the club. Im going into second year EC. Love the course, it's a great course from what i've experienced... DCU is a great college

phasers · 19-08-2010 07:55AM

We've got a Mussolini and a Slobodan Milosevic on our little forum now :pac:

Welcome new students!

InkNut · 19-08-2010 09:05AM

Awh the 1st years:pac:

I remember saying this exact kinda stuff a year ago... Dying to see yous walking around looking lost ha.

Seriously though yous will love it, and my comrade above, Phasers, and myself are doing communications. So ask away if you have any questions. Preferably not to do with how many packets of noodles you can buy for a fiver for your weekly shopping(been there in 1st year)

Also, regarding the people coming from drogheda, its really not that far, i know people coming from drogheda who usually get there in 40 mins on the coach, quicker then me and im from Dublin:mad:

Enjoy 1st year...:p

cedomination · 19-08-2010 11:15AM

Should hopefully be doing Computer Applications, don't want to say for sure until monday though

DC09 · 19-08-2010 12:57PM

I'll hopefully be coming up in September to do European Business Transatlantic Studies:D

Should be good auld craic:)

Slobodan Milosevic · 19-08-2010 01:18PM

phasers wrote: »

We've got a Mussolini and a Slobodan Milosevic on our little forum now :pac:

Welcome new students!

We also had a "Josef(f) Fritzel" once upon a time.
Its all kicking off here on DCU boards !

Can't wait for freshers week ta see what the talant was like this year for the leaving cert

If anyone needs any advice about DCU issues, drop me a PM. I am DCU basically, I know everything, I am the one and only.

SLOBO
xxx

Noodleworm · 19-08-2010 01:59PM

Wow, I remember having our new first year thread last Year, we even set up a chatroom and then had a meet up during orientation Week.

btw, I'm just finished 1st year multimedia, and will answer any queries.

ldxo15wus6fpgm · 19-08-2010 03:18PM

Hello everyone, I'm Matthew and like Mussolini I hope to get into law and society or EPL. Please god.

Enid. · 19-08-2010 03:29PM

Hi! I'm Valerie, and if all goes to plan I should studying Journalism. Fingers crossed.

I like musicals, books and dancing like a loon. Hopefully I will find some like-minded folks at DCU.

Benny Lava · 19-08-2010 05:27PM

Slobodan Milosevic wrote: »

We also had a "Josef(f) Fritzel" once upon a time.

Whatever about naming yourself after a dictator, you'd want to be some creep to name yourself after that particular man.

Anyway, I better keep it on topic or I'll get another warning from Waterford.

Welcome first years. You'll know very soon if you've made the right choice or the complete wrong one.

andyman · 19-08-2010 05:37PM

Incoming students in Science (apart from Physics students), if you haven't done Chemistry before you're in for a fun year.

Also, incoming Science Education students, you'd want to hope that you can handle Leaving Cert Honours Maths.

Welcome all, nonetheless. You'll have fun this year. I did. Me and Slobo go back a looooong way.

DC09 · 19-08-2010 05:39PM

Whats the story with the student bar? I heard a lot of mixed stuff...

Any good for a pissup?;)

andyman · 19-08-2010 05:51PM

DC09 wrote: »

Whats the story with the student bar? I heard a lot of mixed stuff...

Any good for a pissup?;)

For the first couple of weeks you'll have the Orientation Ball and the Fresher's Ball in there (and the whole of The Hub, more than likely). The prices last year were very good but it's likely to rise this year because the accounts weren't too good.

After the first couple of weeks it won't be as hectic (barring nights like Christmas Ball, RAG Ball etc). There are nights where it'll be packed but there will also be nights where you'll be the only one there. On match nights there's usually a decent crowd there too.

They do food there too, fuggin' savage food. It's a bit pricey but it's so much nicer than the food in the restaurant, imo. Never gotten a bad meal from the bar.

I like the nuBar personally, when there's enough there it's good craic and a good atmosphere. The lads that worked there last year were sound and the food was top notch.

MightyMighty737 · 19-08-2010 06:04PM

andyman wrote: »

For the first couple of weeks you'll have the Orientation Ball and the Fresher's Ball in there (and the whole of The Hub, more than likely). The prices last year were very good but it's likely to rise this year because the accounts weren't too good.

After the first couple of weeks it won't be as hectic (barring nights like Christmas Ball, RAG Ball etc). There are nights where it'll be packed but there will also be nights where you'll be the only one there. On match nights there's usually a decent crowd there too.

They do food there too, fuggin' savage food. It's a bit pricey but it's so much nicer than the food in the restaurant, imo. Never gotten a bad meal from the bar.

I like the nuBar personally, when there's enough there it's good craic and a good atmosphere. The lads that worked there last year were sound and the food was top notch.

Orientation Ball was in the Helix last year. Great spot for the evnts too. Waaay better than the other balls that were done in the Hub.

As for the bar, I like it. Good spot for a few drinks, especially during the day. +1 on the food and staff too. Very well run.

Louthdrog · 19-08-2010 06:05PM

andyman wrote: »

Incoming students in Science (apart from Physics students), if you haven't done Chemistry before you're in for a fun year.

Also, incoming Science Education students, you'd want to hope that you can handle Leaving Cert Honours Maths.
.

If you havnt done biology or chem you will need to do a lot of work. Physics in first year is stupidly easy.
Maths is not too nice at all. I went in on the back of an A1 in ordinary maths. Failed Ca badly but worked hard and scraped my 40. Lots of maths help in the college too, so if your going to be a new Se, dont be too worried. Its a great course!!

TheChrisD · 19-08-2010 06:08PM

cedomination wrote: »

Should hopefully be doing Computer Applications, don't want to say for sure until monday though

Welcome to hell.

artanevilla · 19-08-2010 06:10PM

I'll probably a first year again. For the third year in a row. :pac:

andyman · 19-08-2010 07:03PM

Louthdrog wrote: »

If you havnt done biology or chem you will need to do a lot of work. Physics in first year is stupidly easy.
Maths is not too nice at all. I went in on the back of an A1 in ordinary maths. Failed Ca badly but worked hard and scraped my 40. Lots of maths help in the college too, so if your going to be a new Se, dont be too worried. Its a great course!!

Bar those in Applied Physics, Physics with Astronomy and Physics with Biomedical Sciences, they do different physics.

All the other Science subjects though (bar PE and Biology and Science Education(to an extent, different Maths module)) do all the same modules.

andyman · 19-08-2010 07:04PM

MightyMighty737 wrote: »

Orientation Ball was in the Helix last year. Great spot for the evnts too. Waaay better than the other balls that were done in the Hub.

As for the bar, I like it. Good spot for a few drinks, especially during the day. +1 on the food and staff too. Very well run.

Was that not because it wasn't confirmed that the bar was open, though?

DCU Newcomers 10/11 - Introduce yourself!

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