Trinity Hall Personal Statement/Essay

Muggwoffin · 22-08-2011 01:43PM

AnneElizabeth wrote: »

Still says User not recognised for me!

I had this problem, but I was putting my email address in the username area. It should be your CAO number in that box. Hope this helps

irishgirl10 · 22-08-2011 01:45PM

Snow joke wrote: »

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Just read the post above me now. My bad!

Snow joke · 22-08-2011 01:47PM

irishgirl10 wrote: »

Just read the post above me now. My bad!

S'ok. This is a public forum so I was expecting a Flaming for helping haha

Muggwoffin · 22-08-2011 01:50PM

Anybody have any idea when we should expect confirmation?

AnneElizabeth · 22-08-2011 01:50PM

Muggwoffin wrote: »

I had this problem, but I was putting my email address in the username area. It should be your CAO number in that box. Hope this helps

Realised I was trying to log in before I created the account. Sorted now. Is anyone else's personal statement a lot less than 1800 characters? I only have like half that, didn't want to annoy them by making it too long.

Snow joke · 22-08-2011 01:52PM

@ Mog. 26th is the first round offers.

@ Anne. Nah, as long as you have the basics about yourself as well as a reason for wanting halls then you shouldnt have a problem

eVeNtInE · 22-08-2011 02:28PM

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Muggwoffin · 22-08-2011 02:39PM

eVeNtInE wrote: »

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I'm fairly sure a single en-suite is just what it says, whereas a single flat is an apartment where you get you're own single room but share a bathroom with others

AnneElizabeth · 22-08-2011 02:55PM

eVeNtInE wrote: »

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Single ensuites and Twin rooms are in the Modern Apartments. The other singles are in the Cunningham building.

yutta · 22-08-2011 04:29PM

Basically, write about all your volunteering work, how you want to participate fully in College life, and how seriously you take your studies - aiming for schols, etc. Also, mention those disabilities that you have (it's not hard to find out how to fail a dyslexia test). Whatever you do, do not come across as your typical South Dublin, middle class male with an interest in rugger, girls and drinking.

Maybe_Memories · 22-08-2011 09:33PM

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

The link to halls though isnt so reliable or so I have been told. The only real restrictions are the ports the proxy will allow, so you cant game, and some streaming clients wont work etc.

But yeah, halls is a little expensive, but you wont have any hassle and you'll be with all TCD peers, if I didnt live in Dublin I would make every effort to stay there.

Didn't stop me playing Halo on xbox Live for most of the year :P

OrlaB12693 · 22-08-2011 09:41PM

balls.... my personal statement was i'd say at most 150 words

is that bad?... what sorta stuff did yous put in?.. mine was just like 5 sentances and then listed a few hobbies??... fml

Maybe_Memories · 22-08-2011 09:45PM

OrlaB12693 wrote: »

balls.... my personal statement was i'd say at most 150 words is that bad?... what sorta stuff did yous put in?.. mine was just like 5 sentances and then listed a few hobbies??... fml

You'll be grand. Mine last year was "I'm from the country and no one in Dublin. I like maths, and I like playing sports. I absolutely love music and will play with anyone at any opportunity." or something like that and I got in.

Groinshot · 22-08-2011 09:56PM

OrlaB12693 wrote: »

balls.... my personal statement was i'd say at most 150 words is that bad?... what sorta stuff did yous put in?.. mine was just like 5 sentances and then listed a few hobbies??... fml

150 words is still about 800 characters. I know if I had to read through 1500 of these (or howevermany) I know I'd be glad to see that some are nice and concise

OrlaB12693 · 22-08-2011 10:03PM

oh how embarrassing! i thought it said 'max 1800 words' not 'max 1800 characters'

i think i might be covered now!... Thanks for the insight guys.... If the trinity people ever find out they might not be so keen to have me!

IfUSeekAmy · 22-08-2011 10:12PM

wrote this, maybe a bit overboard:

thoughts?

"My name is X. On Wednesday I scored Xpoints in my Leaving Certificate exams & today I accepted my first choice offer of 'X' in Trinity College Dublin. I come from the outskirts of a very small village in rural County X. Moving from here in the coming weeks will be my first time living away from home, away from all my friends and family, for an extended period of time. Having done a lot of research in the past few days & weeks I strongly feel that taking up residence in Trinity Hall would be the best option in making the move which I'm about to make. As it happens, I am currently 17 and will turn 18 in 2012, resultingly, having to obtain private accommodation would be quite difficult. From the point of view of signing leases and so on. Living in Trinity Hall would be the perfect way to overcome this. However despite my youth, I've always been very mature and would now most definitely call myself a responsible young adult. I feel that I would really enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to live in Trinity Hall, I would love to be a part of the community there and use it as a platform to make many new, hopefully lifelong friends. I feel that I could really contribute, through my open, friendly and caring personality to the homely and welcoming atmosphere that is fostered in Trinity Hall. My hobbies include reading and swimming, I'm also a keen tennis player and have recently begun to play a little bit of golf. Elsewhere, my interests include socialising with friends and following political and current affairs. I also play the guitar. I'm really looking forward to starting my journey in Trinity this September, I'd really appreciate the opportunity to begin it in Trinity Hall. Thanking you, and looking forward to hearing from you soon."

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I'm desperately worried. Any timeframe on when we should expect notice of some sort?

Maybe_Memories · 22-08-2011 10:17PM

A bit much maybe... but you'll be grand!

alxsoky · 23-08-2011 09:03AM

Haha, I babbled a lot about how Trinity would be perfect for my stay as well.

What happens during the Christmas season if we decide to stay in Dublin? I know that we might have to pay for extensions but do we get to keep our room or will we be moved around? Also is there some sort of storage place for if I decide to go traveling?

How much is transportation to TCD on a monthly basis? So. bloody. excited.

Groinshot · 23-08-2011 09:04AM

alxsoky wrote: »

So all in all, Trinity Halls is a good place for an international kid like myself?

How much is transportation to TCD on a monthly basis? So. bloody. excited.

80 quid a month on the bus. similar on the luas.
Buy a bike for 200 euro, and keep a weeks bus pass on you in case it's pissing rain!

alxsoky · 23-08-2011 10:30AM

It certainly does live up to being one of the more expensive cities to live in.

Is cycling around common there?

Thank You!

ED E · 23-08-2011 10:54AM

Yeah, Dublin, moreover Ireland, aint cheap.

Dublin doesnt have the cycling community of its continental counterparts unfortunately. I'll be honest and say you really have to watch out for yourself on the road as a cyclist. But dont be put off from it, cycling is by far the best way to commute from halls, and loads of halls residents do(the courtyard is full of bikes).

Unfortunately the rathmines road and its continuation into town is shocking. You can avoid it by going through the estates behind, but I'd still recommend you get a bike with MTB tyres, the potholes really wear on rubber. Also, a U-lock is a must, chain/wire locks are a waste of time.

Might suggest it to the Halls JCR that they organise a spin to show non dubs the best routes to take.

UrbanSea · 23-08-2011 12:11PM

How far are the halls from Trinity lads?

Crush525 · 23-08-2011 12:30PM

UrbanSea wrote: »

How far are the halls from Trinity lads?

"Hall is located in the quite suburb of Dartry on the south side of Dublin, but is within easy walking distance of Rathmines which is a very lively area with many shops, restaurants and bars. Hall is within easy commuting distance of the main campus by bicycle (10-15 minutes), bus (25 minutes) or Luas (Tram - 25 minutes)."

Maybe_Memories · 23-08-2011 12:32PM

You'd walk it in about 40-45 mins

EuropeanSon · 23-08-2011 12:47PM

Groinshot wrote: »

80 quid a month on the bus. similar on the luas.
Buy a bike for 200 euro, and keep a weeks bus pass on you in case it's pissing rain!

~€45 on the Luas. Where are you getting €80 from?

ethernet · 23-08-2011 02:13PM

EuropeanSon wrote: »

~€45 on the Luas. Where are you getting €80 from?

I'd imagine that figure's based on the student 30-day rambler ticket.

Lived right beside halls last year. It's quite a bit out, especially when you have to get a taxi.

Groinshot · 23-08-2011 02:26PM

EuropeanSon wrote: »

~€45 on the Luas. Where are you getting €80 from?

Sorry about that. The bus ticket is 81 euro, and the combo ticket is 88.
It's not that far out, it's a 40 minute walk, or 10 euro taxi if you're on your own, just over 4 euro each home if you fill a taxi

ED E · 23-08-2011 02:31PM

Groinshot wrote: »

Sorry about that. The bus ticket is 81 euro, and the combo ticket is 88.
It's not that far out, it's a 40 minute walk, or 10 euro taxi if you're on your own, just over 4 euro each home if you fill a taxi

Walk the luas tracks:p (note: not actually, its illegal

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Groinshot · 23-08-2011 02:34PM

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

Walk the luas tracks:p (note: not actually, its illegal )

It's also a 15 minute run to stephens green :-o

Yellowflowers · 31-08-2011 09:22PM

hello

ive just got an offer from halls!

delighted

a little expensive but think its worth it for the first year??

i applied for a single in cunningham and ive been offered a 'twin ensuite'? and its 4246.10e? and the website says single is 4231.16, should a twin not be cheaper? ..please help

im happy to share just want to make sure theres no mistake?

Trinity Hall Personal Statement/Essay

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