UL 1st years 2015/2016

Troxck · 25-08-2015 8:45pm

username 2212 wrote: »

Is orientation for science courses just on monday?

Yeah pretty much, except Science Choice. See this link for the Monday schedule

tr0llface · 25-08-2015 9:28pm

I dunno when to move down cus my orientation is on the tuesday, and the accommodation orientation is on the sunday. should i just stay up until tuesday??

Anonymagician · 25-08-2015 9:38pm

tr0llface wrote: »

I dunno when to move down cus my orientation is on the tuesday, and the accommodation orientation is on the sunday. should i just stay up until tuesday??

That's what I'm doing and I might stay up for the rest of the week too depending on the craic

tr0llface · 25-08-2015 11:19pm

Anonymagician wrote: »

That's what I'm doing and I might stay up for the rest of the week too depending on the craic

I'm blaming you now if i'm alone in my house :P my friends in 2nd year kept telling me to stay the week so might as well

wnolan1992 · 26-08-2015 11:20am

Stay the week.

Always stay the week.

if832uspx4eogt · 26-08-2015 1:09pm

I move Sunday, come back up monday for my debs, go back down again at 8.45am Tuesday morning for the orientation :cool:

I'm angry I'm missing the first few days cause that's when everybody will be getting to know each other, all my roomates will know each other when I move in Tuesday afternoon.

Troxck · 26-08-2015 5:08pm

I'm a bit confused about filling out the form for accommodation (the one which we were sent in the pack this week).

Do I fill it out now or when I arrive on the Sunday? It says to sign certain parts but with the witness of those who would be in the reception, so do I just leave it blank until Sunday?

Thanks

(This is a stupid question, I know. I just don't want to mess it up)

wnolan1992 · 26-08-2015 6:11pm

Troxck wrote: »

I'm a bit confused about filling out the form for accommodation (the one which we were sent in the pack this week).

Do I fill it out now or when I arrive on the Sunday? It says to sign certain parts but with the witness of those who would be in the reception, so do I just leave it blank until Sunday?

Thanks

(This is a stupid question, I know. I just don't want to mess it up)

I always used to sign everything (including my parents' signature) at home, then just hand it in and let them deal with it. Never had any issue.

Troxck · 26-08-2015 6:49pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

I always used to sign everything (including my parents' signature) at home, then just hand it in and let them deal with it. Never had any issue.

Okay thanks!

I'd do it myself but my parents are very particular with forms like this so I won't be able to convince them to do it at home.

owain · 28-08-2015 6:20pm

I'm in cappa, so hopefully some of ye other first years are there too... Won't be up till the 4th, then back home for the 5th for my debs and then up again on the 6th...
I'm doing the mech engineering course if anyone is doing the same...

Js1997 · 29-08-2015 11:26am

Does anyone know if you arrive early tomorrow will you get a better house (closer to the exit) or is the time you arrive irrelevant, like if I arrive next week would I get the same house I would have got tomorrow? Are houses allocated as you arrive

FlyingIrishMan · 29-08-2015 11:52am

Js1997 wrote: »

Does anyone know if you arrive early tomorrow will you get a better house (closer to the exit) or is the time you arrive irrelevant, like if I arrive next week would I get the same house I would have got tomorrow? Are houses allocated as you arrive

No, the houses would have already been allocated.

wnolan1992 · 29-08-2015 1:28pm

Js1997 wrote: »

Does anyone know if you arrive early tomorrow will you get a better house (closer to the exit) or is the time you arrive irrelevant, like if I arrive next week would I get the same house I would have got tomorrow? Are houses allocated as you arrive

It's all predetermined. (Though if you arrive early, you can chance your arm and ask for a different room and they might sort you...)

Oh, and "closer to the exit" is not a better place to live. The further in you are, the less you'll have to listen to drunken twats coming in at 3am. This is doubly the case in Dromroe as people get taxis from the main gate on nights out, so good luck studying through that. :P

tr0llface · 29-08-2015 5:32pm

im so scared now i'll be on my own tomorrow night oh my god

Anonymagician · 29-08-2015 6:34pm

tr0llface wrote: »

im so scared now i'll be on my own tomorrow night oh my god

I half hope I'm on my own so I can claim cupboard and fridge space

Js1997 · 30-08-2015 9:30pm

Anyone else in plassey, what house number are ye?

Ave Sodalis · 31-08-2015 11:43am

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Can also be subbed for Redbull/Relentless... welcome to college!

Troxck · 04-09-2015 4:55pm

So lectures and all that start Monday, but what's the story with labs and tutorials? The head of our department gave us a timetable with just lectures, do I go to then only for the first 3 or so weeks or is there somewhere where I can find out about labs?

wnolan1992 · 04-09-2015 5:16pm

Troxck wrote: »

So lectures and all that start Monday, but what's the story with labs and tutorials? The head of our department gave us a timetable with just lectures, do I go to then only for the first 3 or so weeks or is there somewhere where I can find out about labs?

In general, labs and tutorials start in Week 3. They can start before that if the lecturer chooses, you'll be told in your first lecture in a module when the labs and tutes start.

TitianGerm · 04-09-2015 5:19pm

A chap I know is starting in UL. He's staying on Campus and doing Engineering.

I'll let him know about this thread.

iLaura · 04-09-2015 5:21pm

Troxck wrote: »

So lectures and all that start Monday, but what's the story with labs and tutorials? The head of our department gave us a timetable with just lectures, do I go to then only for the first 3 or so weeks or is there somewhere where I can find out about labs?

You'll also get your final timetable in about week 2 once all the first years have registered for their modules

Troxck · 04-09-2015 5:58pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

In general, labs and tutorials start in Week 3. They can start before that if the lecturer chooses, you'll be told in your first lecture in a module when the labs and tutes start.

Thanks, and I saw your reply too iLaura, I appreciate it!

I just wanted to confirm it. I didn't want to start college off on the wrong foot

Anonymagician · 04-09-2015 6:02pm

What's everyone thinking in terms of clubs/societies?

Troxck · 04-09-2015 6:44pm

Anonymagician wrote: »

What's everyone thinking in terms of clubs/societies?

I've signed up for Outdoor Pursuits, Kayaking and Badminton. I have only ever played badminton a few times and not competitively so I'm not sure how that will play out.

Did you get one of those bands for Freshers Week?

Anonymagician · 04-09-2015 6:59pm

Troxck wrote: »

I've signed up for Outdoor Pursuits, Kayaking and Badminton. I have only ever played badminton a few times and not competitively so I'm not sure how that will play out.

Did you get one of those bands for Freshers Week?

Omg I'm signing up for badminton too:eek: I figured it was the one sport that I might find fun but not too competitive.

I'm not going to get one, I don't really fancy the line up and probably won't go to everything:o

Troxck · 04-09-2015 7:20pm

Anonymagician wrote: »

Omg I'm signing up for badminton too:eek: I figured it was the one sport that I might find fun but not too competitive.

I'm not going to get one, I don't really fancy the line up and probably won't go to everything:o

Badminton is fun and pretty easy to pick up! My friend is really good though and can do all the trickshots etc. At least together we can be in the beginner group!

I bought the band, but I'm not sure if I'll head to every night out in the city. I have 9am starts on a Wednesday and Friday, the two days after the student nights, typical!

Anonymagician · 04-09-2015 7:50pm

Troxck wrote: »

Badminton is fun and pretty easy to pick up! My friend is really good though and can do all the trickshots etc. At least together we can be in the beginner group!

I bought the band, but I'm not sure if I'll head to every night out in the city. I have 9am starts on a Wednesday and Friday, the two days after the student nights, typical!

That's reassuring!

My earliest start is 11am and I have nothing on Wednesday

Looking forward to getting back into a routine more than anything

Troxck · 04-09-2015 8:23pm

Anonymagician wrote: »

That's reassuring!

My earliest start is 11am and I have nothing on Wednesday Looking forward to getting back into a routine more than anything

What are you studying? I'm essentially in 9-6 when labs and tutorials kick in. It'll all be worth it in the end, I hope...

Anonymagician · 04-09-2015 9:15pm

Troxck wrote: »

What are you studying? I'm essentially in 9-6 when labs and tutorials kick in. It'll all be worth it in the end, I hope...

Journalism so I only have about 15 hours a week but expect to be busy by joining the radio, paper etc and I'll be doing German so that'll keep me occupied as well!

wnolan1992 · 04-09-2015 9:23pm

Anonymagician wrote: »

Journalism so I only have about 15 hours a week but expect to be busy by joining the radio, paper etc and I'll be doing German so that'll keep me occupied as well!

One of us.... one of us... one of us....

:P

Troxck · 04-09-2015 10:14pm

Anonymagician wrote: »

Journalism so I only have about 15 hours a week but expect to be busy by joining the radio, paper etc and I'll be doing German so that'll keep me occupied as well!

I hope I have spare time for the clubs and socs. The head of our department said we'd be doing around 50 hours a week between labs, lectures, tutorials and study!

Can't wait for it actually all to begin, I hate being idle!

iLaura · 04-09-2015 10:27pm

Troxck wrote: »

I hope I have spare time for the clubs and socs. The head of our department said we'd be doing around 50 hours a week between labs, lectures, tutorials and study!

Can't wait for it actually all to begin, I hate being idle!

Jesus, that'd put study time in at around 20 hours a week, and I'm sorry but hardly any student does that early in the semester

Troxck · 05-09-2015 9:19am

iLaura wrote: »

Jesus, that'd put study time in at around 20 hours a week, and I'm sorry but hardly any student does that early in the semester

Yeah, I'm not really sure if anyone would actually do that. He said our 12 hours of lectures equals 24 hours of study...

wnolan1992 · 05-09-2015 11:49am

Troxck wrote: »

Yeah, I'm not really sure if anyone would actually do that. He said our 12 hours of lectures equals 24 hours of study...

TBH, that's just what lecturers say. It's like in LC when you were told you should be doing like 4-5 hours a night (at least that's what we were told). Sure, there's times when it'll be necessary to do 50+ hours a week when assignments and midterms and exams roll around, but you'll get by just fine without going to the lengths they say you're supposed to.

IMO, getting involved with a Club or Soc or going out is just as important.

Troxck · 05-09-2015 12:57pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

TBH, that's just what lecturers say. It's like in LC when you were told you should be doing like 4-5 hours a night (at least that's what we were told). Sure, there's times when it'll be necessary to do 50+ hours a week when assignments and midterms and exams roll around, but you'll get by just fine without going to the lengths they say you're supposed to.

IMO, getting involved with a Club or Soc or going out is just as important.

Thanks!

I know I'm asking such stupid questions but I'm just not sure about some things...

iLaura · 06-09-2015 6:14pm

Troxck wrote: »

Thanks!

I know I'm asking such stupid questions but I'm just not sure about some things...

Hey, that's what the internet is for, asking questions you deem stupid anonymously :P

wnolan1992 · 06-09-2015 8:13pm

Troxck wrote: »

Thanks!

I know I'm asking such stupid questions but I'm just not sure about some things...

It makes me feel better about still being in UL to know that at least I can answer questions for ickle firsties...

If only I could've answered questions on my exam papers as I do on Boards... *sigh*

:pac:

Chavways · 06-09-2015 11:46pm

Troxck wrote: »

Thanks!

I know I'm asking such stupid questions but I'm just not sure about some things...

Are you doing Applied Physics by any chance?

Troxck · 07-09-2015 12:50am

Chavways wrote: »

Are you doing Applied Physics by any chance?

I am, yes!

PotmBottom · 07-09-2015 1:04am

Financial Maths lad here, so just to clarify, labs and tutorials don't start until week 3? That clears up a whole bunch of confusion. I had no idea what time I was supposed to go in tomorrow. What about modules I know I'm not taking, even though I haven't registered yet, do I have to go to that first lecture?

Aragneer · 07-09-2015 9:47am

PotmBottom wrote: »

Financial Maths lad here, so just to clarify, labs and tutorials don't start until week 3? That clears up a whole bunch of confusion. I had no idea what time I was supposed to go in tomorrow. What about modules I know I'm not taking, even though I haven't registered yet, do I have to go to that first lecture?

If they are modules you can choose (electives) and you haven't registered and you know you will never take them then you don't need to go. Only go to those you are taking for the semester.

And remember, tutorials or labs are only on in Week 1 or 2 if the lecturer tells you they are. Most are week 3 though!

Chavways · 07-09-2015 11:07am

Troxck wrote: »

I am, yes!

I knew it! I'm in 4th year Applied Physics at the moment. We got the same talk on our first day. You probably will find yourself being pretty busy. Definitely busier than most people you'll meet.

But you will find time for clubs and societies if you manage your time. I was the captain of the kayak club in 3rd year so its definitely possible. Join as many clubs and societies as you can!

Troxck · 07-09-2015 5:50pm

Chavways wrote: »

I knew it! I'm in 4th year Applied Physics at the moment. We got the same talk on our first day. You probably will find yourself being pretty busy. Definitely busier than most people you'll meet.

But you will find time for clubs and societies if you manage your time. I was the captain of the kayak club in 3rd year so its definitely possible. Join as many clubs and societies as you can!

It seems like a good course but everyone on it is way smarter than me so I'm a bit worried about that. The only module I'm dreading is the Chemistry one since I didn't sit it for the LC.

The lecturers seems grand but the main building layout annoys me (I get the blocks and floors etc., but it seems a bit messed up!)

wnolan1992 · 07-09-2015 5:59pm

Troxck wrote: »

It seems like a good course but everyone on it is way smarter than me so I'm a bit worried about that. The only module I'm dreading is the Chemistry one since I didn't sit it for the LC.

The lecturers seems grand but the main building layout annoys me (I get the blocks and floors etc., but it seems a bit messed up!)

It takes about 4 years before you're confident you can find a new room in the Main Buildling without asking for directions or getting a map tbh.

Seriously, I discovered a whole new corridor once when I had a job interview in there, and I'd been in UL for 3 years at that point...

Troxck · 07-09-2015 6:08pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

It takes about 4 years before you're confident you can find a new room in the Main Buildling without asking for directions or getting a map tbh.

Seriously, I discovered a whole new corridor once when I had a job interview in there, and I'd been in UL for 3 years at that point...

I'll take solace in that...

UL 1st years 2015/2016

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