Deferring a year / Repeating a year

Waltons

Comp Sci arts

Edit: Beaten!

Dave!

Chakar wrote:

If DaveMcG graduated with a computer science degree and got in the Gardai he would have an very exciting career there.Or you can actually work in the Gardai on a contract as a civilian.

Where'd that comment come from? lol. Not that it's not appreciated. What ya mean by "on a contract" though? I was under the illusion that the only difference between having a degree going into the Gardaí and not, is that the former starts off with higher pay. Is this not the case?

And yeh, BA Comp Sci :cool:

Chakar

DaveMcG wrote:

Where'd that comment come from? lol. Not that it's not appreciated. What ya mean by "on a contract" though? I was under the illusion that the only difference between having a degree going into the Gardaí and not, is that the former starts off with higher pay. Is this not the case?

And yeh, BA Comp Sci :cool:

I dunno An archaeologist! No. lol.

But for the past couple of years the only careers I've had in my mind are (a) Gardaí, or (b) Army

So the translation is, I dunno (since that's probably what most people say when they don't want a desk job)...

Cén fáth?

ps. Anyone know if there's a deadline for telling the college about deferral? The programme office would probably be the best people to ask, I'll give them an email tomorrow.

Yeah that is the case, Gardai with degrees get paid more than a Gardai with none.If you didn't want the "chain" of being a Garda then you could work with the Gardai on a contract.

Rnger

Interesting thread, I'm finding myself in very similar situation to alot of people replying. I havent read it all but I just have a quick question.

I want to repeat 1st year but I dont want to repeat all the subjects/modules. I want to repeat just what I failed, basically have a fairly easy year! (I have loads of plans other than stupid college..grumble) What is the minimum number of passes I need before I have to repeat the whole thing? (Passing them all is near impossible at this stage, I'd have to pass by compensation for 1 so far) I cant find anything about this on that maze of a UCD website. Hearsay is telling me if I have 5 fails or less, I can repeat JUST them. Anyone shed some light on this? Thanking you in advance

Rnger

Okay from the sounds of things I only have to repeat the modules I fail in autumn. Is this correct? I'd be reeeaaalll pissed off if I misinterpretted something and found I had to do the whole year! I'd just drop out full stop if that was the case

Dave!

I emailed the programmes office and got this reply...

You should send a letter into the BA Manager, Arts, Celtic Studies
and Human Sciences Programme Office, Newman Building, Belfield,
informing us of your decision to defer the year. You should include as
much information as possible i.e. Student Number, modules, etc.
This time next year, you should then inform this office that you
intend to return to continue your studies.

You should send in the letter before registration, which is on the
14th August. The sooner we have that information the better. Also,
there isn't a limit to the number of student who can defer in a given
year.

Doesn't leave me alot of time to think about this sh*t!

Stepherunie

Well i'm guessing they're working on the principal you've had all summer to think about it and they need to know by then.

Dave!

Stepherunie wrote:

Well i'm guessing they're working on the principal you've had all summer to think about it and they need to know by then.

yeah I gather that, I wasn't criticising them, just pointing out that I have to make a decision post-haste!

Stepherunie

Go with your gut.

Failing that do what i did when i had to choose between a college place in Bristol or UCD (late offer), and go to mass, not hugely religious but i find it's a great place to zone out and really think.

Also make a list of pros and cons for staying and deferring. Helps with the clarity

Dave!

Good ideas, especially:

Stepherunie wrote:

Also make a list of pros and cons for staying and deferring. Helps with the clarity

Gonna do that now, thanks

singingstranger

I agree with Steph, Dave - go with your gut. You'll know within about half an hour to yourself whether you made the right choice or not.

Jonny Arson

Dave, email your departments or the student counsellors... speaking to someone is person WILL clear your mind up a little even though they may be a little biased encouraging you stay in college.

Having a degree boosts your career opportunities but having a degree in something you have zero interest or zero desire for will do little for you personally.

Your decision to stay or leave should revolve around you, your attitude to your course and your future aspirations. If there is something else you want to do and you are 100% sure you want to do it then go do it, if you're uncertain about the outside world and you're doing well in college then it could be best to stick with what you have got.

Whatever you choose you'll always bug yourself over what would have happened if you did the opposite.... in this case, if you're 50/50 I may advise sticking with college because you'll more likely bug yourself over leaving college more than other.

Dave!

Cheers for that dudes!

I'm gonna type up the letter requesting the defferal tonight, and I'm gonna bring it into college tomorrow morning, and if I can find a student counsellor then I'll have a chat with one of them (will there be any in there now?).

If I can't then I'll have to decide myself whether or not to hand it in!

Gah

Villaricos

Dave if ya are defering and Im not going to advice ya either way you dont know me from Adam, its your decision. you dont need to type up a letter or anything. After you talk to the student councellor people (which is a good idea) all you need to do is get a form from the student desk and hand it in. couldnt be simpler!

Dave!

You sure? Cos they said otherwise in the email! Perhaps it's changed this year?

Do you think there'd be a student counsellor in the college now? do i need to make an appointment or anythin?

Stepherunie

Aisling O' Grady is the Arts Student advisor. Info page located here: http://www.ucd.ie/advisers/advisers_ogrady.html

All the other student advisors are on that list too.

Colleen Blaney the eng student advisor is definately around if you're really stuck as i got an email from her on friday about orientation as she's organising the volunteers for it.

InFront

Stepherunie wrote:

Colleen Blaney the eng student advisor is definately around if you're really stuck

Sheesh, she isnt that bad:D

Stepherunie

It's very true, she isn't that bad, but she's the eng advisor. Helping an arts student may be a little interesting.... She'll know the courses and all

Sarcasm also noted.

Villaricos

DaveMcG wrote:

You sure? Cos they said otherwise in the email! Perhaps it's changed this year?

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Oh maybe it has, sorry! Are you just finished first year maybe and part of the whole horizons dealio? that could be why its different.

Dave!

Alright folks, it's official! I've deferred!

I rang up the Arts programme office, spoke to Aoife Duignan, and I think she just fiddled about on the computer, and did it there and then!

I was told to send a short email to ba@ucd.ie, just so that they have a written record of it, and I got a reply noting my deferral, and I'll be scheduled to return in September '07.

Now... where the f*ck am I gonna work? lol

I'm scared! Thanks for ye'r help folks

Chakar

DaveMcG wrote:

Alright folks, it's official! I've deferred!

I rang up the Arts programme office, spoke to Aoife Duignan, and I think she just fiddled about on the computer, and did it there and then!

I was told to send a short email to ba@ucd.ie, just so that they have a written record of it, and I got a reply noting my deferral, and I'll be scheduled to return in September '07.

Now... where the f*ck am I gonna work? lol

I'm scared! Thanks for ye'r help folks

Cool didn't think you would do it.Best of luck working

Jonny Arson

DaveMcG wrote:

Alright folks, it's official! I've deferred!

I rang up the Arts programme office, spoke to Aoife Duignan, and I think she just fiddled about on the computer, and did it there and then!

I was told to send a short email to ba@ucd.ie, just so that they have a written record of it, and I got a reply noting my deferral, and I'll be scheduled to return in September '07.

Now... where the f*ck am I gonna work? lol

I'm scared! Thanks for ye'r help folks

Fair play to you mate for making your choice. The good thing with deferring instead of just quitting is you will have the option of returning to college.

Good luck, take care and come to a beers!

Dave!

Cheers fellas! Sh*tting meself bout it now!

irlrobins

DaveMcG wrote:

Cheers fellas! Sh*tting meself bout it now!

Good luck Dave. I hope it goes well for you and that the year helps you decide what you want to do in the future.

InFront

Yeah good luck Dave,
Did anyone else smile when they read this or am I just a child?!

she just fiddled about on the computer, and did it there and then!

Waltons

Good luck, Dave! I'ma gonna miss you next year

Dave!

Cheers lads! Ye're very supportive, etc! Wish my parents were as enthusiastic Ahh well!

I'll put the year to good use, I promise... I'll make it the best year of my life thus far

ferdi

dave what did you say to the woman? i'm doing this too

pbsuxok1znja4r

^Pfft, quitters. It's straight back to the start of 2nd year for me....:(

Dave!

ferdi, I just rang up this person...

Programme Office Administrator:
Aoife Duignan
Tel: + 353 1 716 8562

...and told her I'm a student doing a BA with Computer Science, and I'd like to defer entry to second year. She asked my student number, and asked if I passed all my exams, because "deferring is no problem once you're in good standing academically." Too lazy to go back and check, but I think you said that you failed some exams... so that might present a problem! I dunno though, so just give her a ring and find out! Anyway, she just "fiddled";) about on the computer for a minute, then told me that it's fine, and to email ba@ucd.ie so that there's a written record of it.

Pretty easy!

AoiFa

hi, I was just wondering if anybody could help me with my question! I've just taken a year out due to failing an exam so I'm goin back into third year in sept.. I know i definatly want to go back and do this year. The only problem is that next summer my boyfriend is goin travelling as are some of my friends.they've all finished college. I'd love to go too for the year but I'd have to defer again next year between third and fourth year. Is this allowed after having taken a year off already!? I know that I would have been able to defer this year and taken two years off in a row.. but im not sure if you're able to go back then take the following year out! I really dont want to miss out on the travelling with my friends etc :rolleyes:

singingstranger

That's a bit of a predicament alright... but I'd imagine that if they let you take two consecutive ones then they really ought not to have too much of a complaint for two disjointed ones, if you're willing to let yourself go back to a modular system.