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UCD Accommodation for 2010/2011 Help!

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    #62
    Korvanica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Korvanica


    Check out the sharing searches on daft.ie

    I did this search here


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    #63
    Yakuza42
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Yakuza42


    katie007 wrote: »
    Hey im an incoming first year student and didnt apply for campus accomodation because i didn't think i would get the points. But now im 90% sure i will get my first choice of commerce international when the offers come out on monday. I need some help in looking for accomodation near ucd, preferably id like to share a house or appartment with other ucd students.. Some advice needed please..!

    hey im doing the same course and lookin for people to live in my gaff in rathmines if ur interested? add me on facebook ryan hughes.


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    #64
    stacerz17
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭stacerz17


    I'm 19, a female and am going to do psychiatric nursing in UCD this year. i want somewhere with other students, preferably in UCD. i dont smoke so a non smoking ouse would be great...:) thanks.....my limit would be 400 a month if there is anywhere!


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    #65
    katie007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭katie007


    Yakuza42 wrote: »
    hey im doing the same course and lookin for people to live in my gaff in rathmines if ur interested? add me on facebook ryan hughes.

    Theres alota ryan hughes?? where bouts in rathmines... itd only be about a twenty min walk yeah? Im going up to dublin tomorrow to look at places around clonskeagh...


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    #66
    Jimbob1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,239 ✭✭✭Jimbob1977


    Hi Katie,

    I grew up in Clonskeagh and went to UCD. Rathmines to Belfield is considerably more than a 20 minute walk!!

    If it's the Portobello Canal end, it's a 50 minute walk. If it's the Tesco end, the walk is about 40 minutes. It's only 20 minues if you run or represented Ireland in the Olympic Walk.

    If you wish to walk or cycle, you should aim at Clonskeagh, Goatstown, Stillorgan, Kilmacud, Mount Merrion, Dundrum, Sandyford, Leopardstown, Blackrock, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Milltown and Donnybrook. All of these areas are middle to upper-class, so accommodation won't be cheap.

    Transportation is quite good. The Luas would bring Sandyford, Stillorgan, Leopardstown, Dundrum, Milltown, Ranelagh, Rathmines and the City Centre into play.

    The nearest Luas stop to campus is a toss-up between Milltown and Windy Arbour. Both are 15-20 minutes from campus on foot.

    The bus service is quite good from most angles, while the Dart gets you to Sydney Parade, Booterstown or Blackrock.


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    #67
    katie007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭katie007


    Jimbob1977 wrote: »
    Hi Katie,

    I grew up in Clonskeagh and went to UCD. Rathmines to Belfield is considerably more than a 20 minute walk!!

    If it's the Portobello Canal end, it's a 50 minute walk. If it's the Tesco end, the walk is about 40 minutes. It's only 20 minues if you run or represented Ireland in the Olympic Walk.

    If you wish to walk or cycle, you should aim at Clonskeagh, Goatstown, Stillorgan, Kilmacud, Mount Merrion, Dundrum, Sandyford, Leopardstown, Blackrock, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Milltown and Donnybrook. All of these areas are middle to upper-class, so accommodation won't be cheap.

    Transportation is quite good. The Luas would bring Sandyford, Stillorgan, Leopardstown, Dundrum, Milltown, Ranelagh, Rathmines and the City Centre into play.

    The nearest Luas stop to campus is a toss-up between Milltown and Windy Arbour. Both are 15-20 minutes from campus on foot.

    The bus service is quite good from most angles, while the Dart gets you to Sydney Parade, Booterstown or Blackrock.


    Ohh thank you! I was only hedging my bets, i wouldnt have a clue! I'm not from Dublin. Im a country girl:o Yes ive already figured out accomodation won't be cheap, soo im trying to find somewhere as near as possible.


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    #68
    Jimbob1977
    Registered Users Posts: 2,239 ✭✭✭Jimbob1977


    I reckon that the Students Union in Belfield might be helpful. The windows of shops and newsagents can be useful too. And there's DAFT of course.

    Some of my friends rented "digs" in Mount Merrion and Stillorgan. Your liberty might be restricted (fussy old ladies) and sometimes your friends' visits could produce a frown. However, they'd put a meal on the table and probably wash your clothes.

    Ranelagh and Rathmines has a reputation for cheaper housing. The housing stock would be "older" and some houses require some extensive TLC. If you're not fussy, I'd aim for there. The selection of restaurants, takeaways and pubs is excellent. Plus you can avail of the Luas, buses and a taxi rank.

    Where in the country are you from? The M50 motorway is reasonably near campus if you drive.


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    #69
    mooshoo_7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭mooshoo_7


    Hey just wondering if anyone knows the room layout in Roebuck Hall apartments?I'm booking a room online but I'd rather not have a room next to the living area in case there are times when I wanna work in my room but there are people over etc. I'm lookin at rooms 1 or 2 as I presume these are the first rooms inside the front door?So rooms 5 and 6 would be beside the living area?If anyone could advise I'd really appreciate it.:)


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    #70
    frser32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 231 ✭✭frser32


    can you check in before 6th of September?


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    #71
    tony007
    Registered Users Posts: 326 ✭✭tony007


    I am starting out in UCD this year, doing the pre-med course. I am looking for any pre med students who are starting this year and are looking for accommodation to share a house


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    #72
    Yakuza42
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Yakuza42


    my photo is me with a box on my head :P same im heading up.


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    #73
    Jesica Fletcher
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Jesica Fletcher


    frser32 wrote: »
    can you check in before 6th of September?


    If my memory serves me correctly they're strict about check in and check out so I very much doubt it!

    Also, mooshoo 7, in all the roebuck block apartments I was ever in the living area is is the first room you pass when you walk in the door so I assume that if 1 and 2 are the closest to the door that 5 and 6 would be the furthest away from the dor and the living area... At least I think so!


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    #74
    Konata
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    Jesica Fletcher wrote: »
    If my memory serves me correctly they're strict about check in and check out so I very much doubt it!

    Also, mooshoo 7, in all the roebuck block apartments I was ever in the living area is is the first room you pass when you walk in the door so I assume that if 1 and 2 are the closest to the door that 5 and 6 would be the furthest away from the dor and the living area... At least I think so!

    Not true. I lived in Roebuck 2 years ago and my apartment was how you described but my friend's had the living room/kitchen as the final room in the house.


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    #75
    mooshoo_7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭mooshoo_7


    Thanks for the reply guys.

    Just wondering then which bedrooms are furthest from the living area? Also is Roebuck Hall nice?I've never been there so I have no idea but I had friends in glenomena a few years back and they were nice apartments?They don't seem to be available online though.

    I'm doin a H.dip in social policy and think my lectures are gonna be in the arts block so I hope Roebuck isn't miles away?!!Campus is ridiculously expensive but I don't mind paying for convenience as long as it's a nice place. The stress of it all!!!:confused:


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    #76
    _ellie_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭_ellie_


    Hey i know its a bit away from topic but just wondering where would be a good place (if any?!) to live if i wanted to share with friends going to DCU....
    All Suggestions appreciated:)


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    #77
    Dublin Southsid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Dublin Southsid


    katie007 wrote: »
    Hey im an incoming first year student and didnt apply for campus accomodation because i didn't think i would get the points. But now im 90% sure i will get my first choice of commerce international when the offers come out on monday. I need some help in looking for accomodation near ucd, preferably id like to share a house or appartment with other ucd students.. Some advice needed please..!

    Hey Katie, my niece who is 18 is starting a first years Arts in UCD in September is looking for a place to share with another girl/girls, maximum rent of €400/month.

    If you are interested, I can give you her number and you can discuss.

    E


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    #78
    Dublin Southsid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Dublin Southsid


    stacerz17 wrote: »
    I'm 19, a female and am going to do psychiatric nursing in UCD this year. i want somewhere with other students, preferably in UCD. i dont smoke so a non smoking ouse would be great...:) thanks.....my limit would be 400 a month if there is anywhere!


    Hey Katie, my niece who is 18 is starting a first years Arts in UCD in September is looking for a place to share with another girl/girls, maximum rent of €400/month.

    If you are interested, I can give you her number and you can discuss (mod edit - phone number removed)

    E


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    #79
    Dublin Southsid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭Dublin Southsid


    katie007 wrote: »
    Hey im an incoming first year student and didnt apply for campus accomodation because i didn't think i would get the points. But now im 90% sure i will get my first choice of commerce international when the offers come out on monday. I need some help in looking for accomodation near ucd, preferably id like to share a house or appartment with other ucd students.. Some advice needed please..!


    My number - <removed>.


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    #80
    igas
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭igas


    Apologies in advance if this has been covered already!

    My son is going into first architecture and is expecting an email tomorrow about getting campus apartments. Just a few queries:

    Does he get a choice or is he allocated a particular apt?
    If he has a choice where would be best?
    Some of his mates also starting there - can he share with them?

    Again, apologies if this has been covered. If so can you give me the link?


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    #81
    katie007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭katie007


    What are my chances of getting offered campus accommodation tomorrow? I signed onto the priority list last wednesday and was number 2070-ish? I accepted my offer before 5pm yesterday.


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    #82
    frser32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 231 ✭✭frser32


    katie007 wrote: »
    What are my chances of getting offered campus accommodation tomorrow? I signed onto the priority list last wednesday and was number 2070-ish? I accepted my offer before 5pm yesterday.

    TBH i think that your chances are quite limited, because i believe there are only 700-800 places. But you never know, it's quite possible that a lot of people before you (A)never got a place from UCD, or (b)did not accept before 5 pm. However, i would start to look at housing (daft.ie) other student accomodation digs etc. just to be safe! :)


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    #83
    mary18
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭mary18


    Dublin Southsid wrote: »
    Hey Katie, my niece who is 18 is starting a first years Arts in UCD in September is looking for a place to share with another girl/girls, maximum rent of €400/month.

    If you are interested, I can give you her number and you can discuss.

    E

    Heya, im going into 1st year nursing, and was too late for the on campus accomodation as well..was about 2400 maybe...was up in UCD today looking for accomodation, found 2 houses on roebuck road, literally across the road from college, all single rooms €400 a month.
    Id like to share with other first year girls as well as im coming up from munster and the only one from my school going to ucd.
    If your niece was interested you could send me a private message on this and we could get in contact.


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    #84
    mary18
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭mary18


    stacerz17 wrote: »
    I'm 19, a female and am going to do psychiatric nursing in UCD this year. i want somewhere with other students, preferably in UCD. i dont smoke so a non smoking ouse would be great...:) thanks.....my limit would be 400 a month if there is anywhere!

    Heya, im going into 1st year nursing, and was too late for the on campus accomodation as well..was about 2400 maybe...was up in UCD today looking for accomodation, found 2 houses on roebuck road, literally across the road from college, all single rooms €400 a month.
    Id like to share with other first year girls as well as im coming up from munster and the only one from my school going to ucd.
    If you were interested you could send me a private message on this.


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    #85
    mary18
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭mary18


    katie007 wrote: »
    Hey im an incoming first year student and didnt apply for campus accomodation because i didn't think i would get the points. But now im 90% sure i will get my first choice of commerce international when the offers come out on monday. I need some help in looking for accomodation near ucd, preferably id like to share a house or appartment with other ucd students.. Some advice needed please..!

    Heya, im going into 1st year nursing, and was too late for the on campus accomodation as well..was about 2400 maybe...was up in UCD today looking for accomodation, found 2 houses on roebuck road, literally across the road from college, all single rooms €400 a month.
    Id like to share with other first year girls as well as im coming up from munster and the only one from my school going to ucd.
    If your niece was interested you could send me a private message on this and we could get in contact.


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    #86
    C1ancy
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭C1ancy


    The floors in merville are probably the hardest thing known to man, its like lying on a bed of diamond, thats all i have to say on this.


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    #87
    Paul Tergat
    Registered Users Posts: 10,761 ✭✭✭✭Paul Tergat


    C1ancy wrote: »
    The floors in merville are probably the hardest thing known to man, its like lying on a bed of diamond, thats all i have to say on this.

    They had beds when I lived there.


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    #88
    leavingcert92
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭leavingcert92


    Hi I accepted my CAO offer to do english in UCD on monday and I had applied for campus accommodation but I was like 1900 on the list.. Apparently the offers for accommodation for those who accepted on monday were supposed to go out at 4 o clock today. I haven't got any emails though I wasn't really expecting any as I was so far down on the list. What I'm wondering is is there any chance of me getting offered campus accommodation at a later stage if I don't get an offer today or should I start looking elsewhere?? :confused:



    *EDIT*
    ok so I checked where I was on the waitlist I'm now 67. So do I wait until tomorrow to see if I get an offer??


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    #89
    OpenYourEyes
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 3,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭OpenYourEyes


    A friend of mine was hoping to apply for Roebuck hall today, but can only select "roebuck castle catered" for roebuck, Anyone know why this might be?


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    #90
    katie007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭katie007


    [/QUOTE]
    ok so I checked where I was on the waitlist I'm now 67. So do I wait until tomorrow to see if I get an offer??[/QUOTE]


    How do you check where you are on the waitlist?:confused:


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    #91
    8888
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭8888


    OpenYourEyes wrote: »
    A friend of mine was hoping to apply for Roebuck hall today, but can only select "roebuck castle catered" for roebuck, Anyone know why this might be?



    that happened me aswel, rang ucd but didnt get much help, im presuming that roebuck hall just got booked out ridiculously quickly, ended up having to go with glenomena instead.


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