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thelad95 · 27-06-2014 01:05AM #1

Ok so I have Maynooth down as third choice on my CAO behind two UCD courses but I have a feeling I won't have the points for UCD so I'll probably end up in Maynooth. Anyway I have a few questions.

1. I won't know anyone going to Maynooth so is it easy to make new friends? I'm quite an out-going person and plan on joining some clubs + socs.

2. What's access to Dublin like timewise? Would people venture into Dublin for nights out or stay local. I presume there are decent spots in Maynooth (sorry I know I sound like a total noob

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3. I didn't apply for accommodation until fairly late so I'm now in the lottery for first year students. Does anyone who has experience with this know if I'm likely to be offered campus accommodation?

4. My guidance counsellor told us that exams in Maynooth can be trickier than other college. In her words it's ''easy to get into, hard to get out of''. Is she talking rubbish or is there a degree of truth to this?

Sorry if I'm rambling. All replies appreciated

Diarmuid1995 · 27-06-2014 01:13AM

1. I was the exact same, coming in knowing no one. Clubs and socs, met loads of people who are now still very good friends of mine.

2. Train can take between half an hour and forty five minutes, they go pretty regularly. The bus takes about twenty minutes longer on average.

3. Lottery is as it says a lottery, so you have as much a chance as anyone.
Most people (including myself) don't apply till after they get their LC results so I wouldn't worry about being at a disadvantage.
Note: If you obtain an entrance scholarship (get over 525 points in LC) a room on campus is held for you if you want it, you obviously still pay as normal.

4. Couldn't tell you, depends on your subjects I suppose. However I've found college exams can be easier to deal with than secondary school ones as long as you prepare fully.

I've seen your rambling and raised you even more rambling, hope some of it helps and a bit of it is even somewhat relevant

banquo · 27-06-2014 03:03AM

There's only one big toilet, and they make you all go at the same time.

mickstupp · 27-06-2014 07:43AM

1. Making friends is easy in Maynooth, even I managed it and I hate people. UCD is rubbish, don't go there. Every single solitary one of the guys there bar none put the collars on their t-shirts up and wear fake tan and sound like donkeys and that is no exaggeration whatsoever at all. Hell with that place.

2. Dunno, I commute to Drogheda. Commuting isn't fun.

3. Dunno.

4. She's a lying liar. But besides that, depends on you, how much work you put in, how much you like the subject. The less interest you have, the more like work and a terrible drudge a course and its study will feel like. So if you pick subjects you love, it won't seem like work so much, and it'll be easier to study for and therefore pass.

9bred4 · 27-06-2014 01:53PM

thelad95 wrote: »

Ok so I have Maynooth down as third choice on my CAO behind two UCD courses but I have a feeling I won't have the points for UCD so I'll probably end up in Maynooth. Anyway I have a few questions.

1. I won't know anyone going to Maynooth so is it easy to make new friends? I'm quite an out-going person and plan on joining some clubs + socs.

2. What's access to Dublin like timewise? Would people venture into Dublin for nights out or stay local. I presume there are decent spots in Maynooth (sorry I know I sound like a total noob )

3. I didn't apply for accommodation until fairly late so I'm now in the lottery for first year students. Does anyone who has experience with this know if I'm likely to be offered campus accommodation?

4. My guidance counsellor told us that exams in Maynooth can be trickier than other college. In her words it's ''easy to get into, hard to get out of''. Is she talking rubbish or is there a degree of truth to this?

Sorry if I'm rambling. All replies appreciated

I've seen you about on Boards so I'm assuming we can be friends now :P I'm in the same boat as you ha two UL courses but doubt I'll get the points! How do you apply for accom?

thelad95 · 27-06-2014 02:47PM

9bred4 wrote: »

I've seen you about on Boards so I'm assuming we can be friends now :P I'm in the same boat as you ha two UL courses but doubt I'll get the points! How do you apply for accom?

http://tcas.nuim.ie/NUIMTCASOnline/applicationformnuim1415.aspx

Just fill out this form thing and your in the lottery

Kerry to Kildare is a long distance though :eek:

9bred4 · 27-06-2014 03:38PM

thelad95 wrote: »

http://tcas.nuim.ie/NUIMTCASOnline/applicationformnuim1415.aspx

Just fill out this form thing and your in the lottery Kerry to Kildare is a long distance though :eek:

I'm filling it out now, river single is there three times? Is there any difference??

Don't I know :P My car won't know what hit it

9bred4 · 27-06-2014 03:55PM

Nevermind just threw down Village first I think ha. Tbh I hope I dont need to go here the costs of accommodation are pretty steep compared to UL :eek: Plus UL is waaaay closer to home

thelad95 · 27-06-2014 05:58PM

9bred4 wrote: »

Nevermind just threw down Village first I think ha. Tbh I hope I dont need to go here the costs of accommodation are pretty steep compared to UL :eek: Plus UL is waaaay closer to home

I can't remember which I put first actually

Anywhere near Dublin is ridiculously expensive

9bred4 · 27-06-2014 06:02PM

thelad95 wrote: »

I can't remember which I put first actually Anywhere near Dublin is ridiculously expensive

The charges don't even include electricity or WiFi which cost another 3-400€ :eek:

thelad95 · 27-06-2014 06:03PM

9bred4 wrote: »

The charges don't even include electricity or WiFi which cost another 3-400€ :eek:

That's gonna be the same for everywhere though

9bred4 · 27-06-2014 06:03PM

thelad95 wrote: »

That's gonna be the same for everywhere though

I think my accom in UL covers it. Or at least it isn't that much!!

Thwip! · 29-06-2014 09:42PM

banquo wrote: »

There's only one big toilet, and they make you all go at the same time.

And that kids is how I met your mother

RobbingBandit · 30-06-2014 12:23AM

Thwip! wrote: »

And that kids is how I met your mother

But how did you meet Aunt Robin?

XxMCRxBabyxX · 30-06-2014 11:49AM

9bred4 wrote: »

The charges don't even include electricity or WiFi which cost another 3-400€ :eek:

In Maynooth? That's definitely covered on campus.

JellyBeans92 · 30-06-2014 03:28PM

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

In Maynooth? That's definitely covered on campus.

The Wifi is covered anyway, but the utilities are taken out of your deposit on campus, so technically no, they're not included in the rent.. which is mad considering how much they charge for the rooms in the first place.. :pac:

XxMCRxBabyxX · 30-06-2014 03:51PM

JellyBeans92 wrote: »

The Wifi is covered anyway, but the utilities are taken out of your deposit on campus, so technically no, they're not included in the rent.. which is mad considering how much they charge for the rooms in the first place.. :pac:

Sorry, that's what I meant. I always just considered the deposit more of the rent. Actually getting some of it back is a bonus!

With the way rent is going in Maynooth these days the price of campus isn't really that bad anymore. People seem to be paying more which isn't great.

Thwip! · 30-06-2014 10:30PM

RobbingBandit wrote: »

But how did you meet Aunt Robin?

The morning after NUIM Christmas Day

banquo · 02-07-2014 11:16AM

More coffee.

banquo · 02-07-2014 11:16AM

... You know, "General Questions" sure looks a lot like "General Discussion"...

XxMCRxBabyxX · 02-07-2014 11:38AM

banquo wrote: »

More coffee.

Please don't mention coffee!

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