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GarethWA

tomtom101 wrote: »

Well sorry for asking, i was just wonderin.... Just to let you know, I have NO intention of missing lectures or ever 'lagging behind' the rest of the class... I worked hard to get on this course and i'm not gonna throw it down the drain... I never said i didn't want to go to class, i was just inquireing if they would go ahead. ok?!

You asked if you were expected to go to lectures if they were on. You are. The rest? Friendly advice. Don't apologize for asking a question because you're unhappy with the answer. It was in no way meant to be taken personally. Chill out!

goreyguy

I wont be going on a mad one freshers week, well apart from my friends 21st and arthurs day. Hopefully its not a lot of heavy stuff the first week

NamhalLudscy

Hey all, I'm wondering if someone can help me out. I just checked my proposed timetable and saw that I'll have one lecture in one college campus at 9am followed by another in a different campus at 10am! I know that at the moment timetables are not to be taken as set-in-stone, but what's the deal on commuting between campuses and getting to lectures on time?

Thanks

The Volt

NamhalLudscy wrote: »

Hey all, I'm wondering if someone can help me out. I just checked my proposed timetable and saw that I'll have one lecture in one college campus at 9am followed by another in a different campus at 10am! I know that at the moment timetables are not to be taken as set-in-stone, but what's the deal on commuting between campuses and getting to lectures on time?

Thanks

I assume it's a Kevin St/Aungier St transition? If you're 5-10 minutes late then lecturers won't mind, especially if you make it known that you're travelling across from another campus.

NamhalLudscy

I'll be based out of Cathal Brugha St. And according to the timetable I'll have to make my way to Marlborough St. and/or Sackville Place after having a lecture.

Looking at the timetable again I'll be going back and forth between the campuses more than once some days.

neil_18_

NamhalLudscy wrote: »

Hey all, I'm wondering if someone can help me out. I just checked my proposed timetable and saw that I'll have one lecture in one college campus at 9am followed by another in a different campus at 10am! I know that at the moment timetables are not to be taken as set-in-stone, but what's the deal on commuting between campuses and getting to lectures on time?

Thanks

I change between Aungier St and Kevin St probably twice or 3 times a day. Its not a problem at all. Are you doing business and languages? You won't be late for a lecture. Lecturers know people have to come from the other campus so its not a problem.

NamhalLudscy

I'll be doing Nutraceuticals.

Yeah, when it's put like that it seems only logical that the lecturers will be a little forgiving to the students who have to make journeys from campus to campus.

Cheers for the help.

StaticNoise

Lecturers are usually totally fine about transition. It's a varied college, so they understand movement. And, you'll not be by yourself in these transitions either.

Don't worry, and if there are questions raised (which there won't be), just mention it.

Sam Wang

Hi everybody,
I just transfer from Dundalk to here studying Computer Science Year 2 in Kevin St. I currently live in James's St. It should take about half an hour to walk to school. Is there any transportation that you would recommend?

Besides, are there any places in your opinion are dangerous and do not recommend us to visit? Coz I just knew that one of my friend got robbed by three stickups three days ago in Dundalk, and it is said some places in Dublin are also dangerous.

Thank you very much.

StaticNoise

Hi Sam,

You could take the 123 bus to College Green (beside Trinity College) and walk up. It's a ten minute walk and it's easier than getting a second bus. However, do check this before going with it. Maybe other locals on Boards could confirm this route.

www.DublinBus.ie have a route planner that is good, and may help, but do have common sense using it.

Common sense also applies to your other question. Yes, Dublin can be dodgy, but if you keep your wits about you, you'll be fine. I won't name any places, as people may say I'm being "down" on certain areas, but just be street-smart, don't walk home late at night where possible, especially alone, take care of your belongings and personal possessions and don't look for trouble if "boyos" start having a go. Being a Dub, I've not got involved in many muggings or messing. Anytime they have happened are outside of the City anyway.

Hope this helps,
SN.

The Volt

Sam Wang wrote: »

Hi everybody,
I just transfer from Dundalk to here studying Computer Science Year 2 in Kevin St. I currently live in James's St. It should take about half an hour to walk to school. Is there any transportation that you would recommend?

Besides, are there any places in your opinion are dangerous and do not recommend us to visit? Coz I just knew that one of my friend got robbed by three stickups three days ago in Dundalk, and it is said some places in Dublin are also dangerous.

Thank you very much.

Every major capital in the world has its' bad spots so to speak. Like SN said, just have your wits about you. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to spot trouble a mile away. I've often walked up O'Connell St. late at night alone and been fine. It's usually the darker alleys and smaller streets you'd want to avoid. A couple of the areas just outside the city where there are flats aren't desirable either.

pugsymalone

NamhalLudscy wrote: »

I'll be based out of Cathal Brugha St. And according to the timetable I'll have to make my way to Marlborough St. and/or Sackville Place after having a lecture.

I,m pretty sure that Marlborough St is an annex on Cathal Brugha St - there's a Marlborough St entrance and a Cathal Brugha St entrance. So you'll probably be in the same building for those lectures.

Sackville Place is off O'Connell St as well, and it's close enough to CBSt.

Shouldn't be a problem - if it is join the Dublinbikes thing

NamhalLudscy

pugsymalone wrote: »

I,m pretty sure that Marlborough St is an annex on Cathal Brugha St - there's a Marlborough St entrance and a Cathal Brugha St entrance. So you'll probably be in the same building for those lectures.

Sackville Place is off O'Connell St as well, and it's close enough to CBSt.

Ah, I thought they meant Marlborough St. in Donnybrook.

I'm sure this question gets asked a lot in this forum, but is there any word on the Grangegorman campus? I hear its meant to be impressive.

Chorcai

I'm starting Fine Art this year (DT546), when do we find out what classes we are in ? Can we ask to be in a class ie class B over class A ?

st3mc92

i just got an email saying i have to collect my student id card on the 15th. just wondering do i need to send them a passport photo of me or do they do that on the day

The Volt

st3mc92 wrote: »

i just got an email saying i have to collect my student id card on the 15th. just wondering do i need to send them a passport photo of me or do they do that on the day

They take a photo of you on the day. Just bring proof you've paid your fees.

Dafydd Thomas

NamhalLudscy wrote: »

Ah, I thought they meant Marlborough St. in Donnybrook.

I'm sure this question gets asked a lot in this forum, but is there any word on the Grangegorman campus? I hear its meant to be impressive.

Yeha does anyone know anything about grangegorman. Is it one of those drawn out "in the pipeline, not gonna happen for another 7 years sort of thing?"

The Volt

Dafydd Thomas wrote: »

Yeha does anyone know anything about grangegorman. Is it one of those drawn out "in the pipeline, not gonna happen for another 7 years sort of thing?"

Essentially yes.

JohnG18

NamhalLudscy wrote: »

Hey all, I'm wondering if someone can help me out. I just checked my proposed timetable and saw that I'll have one lecture in one college campus at 9am followed by another in a different campus at 10am! I know that at the moment timetables are not to be taken as set-in-stone, but what's the deal on commuting between campuses and getting to lectures on time?

Thanks

The wonderful world of Nutraceuticals welcomes you btw!

Now walking from Cathal Brugha/Marlbrougha St to Sackville Place takes litterally 2 minutes. And lecturers are generally aware from week 1 who is coming from where and why they may be 5 minutes late or need to leave 5 minutes early.

lala k

hi got accepted to dit nutrition and health in culinary arts level 7 could anyone tell me what it entails?? i thought it would be in cahal bruagh st. but i hav to register in angiers st. so whats the story??

Adriatic

lala k wrote: »

i thought it would be in cahal bruagh st. but i hav to register in angiers st. so whats the story??

Apparently everyone will register in Aungier St.

NamhalLudscy

Ha, I take it you're studying Nutraceuticals yourself? Can you give me some inside info. about the course - a heads-up!? I believe there's a lot of lab work. Can't wait to don a white jacket (",)

JohnG18

NamhalLudscy wrote: »

Ha, I take it you're studying Nutraceuticals yourself? Can you give me some inside info. about the course - a heads-up!? I believe there's a lot of lab work. Can't wait to don a white jacket (",)

Yup for first year you will have to do labs for Bio 1 & 2, Chem 1 & 2, Phys 1 & 2 and Organic Chem.

Your lovely pristine white lab coat will end up stained its heart breaking but the labs are the best part of it all! You'll also have Computers and Communications and some more, more non science subjects.

Any more questions don't hesitate I am going into Nutraceuticals Year 3.

Snoochiboochies

Chorcai wrote: »

Anyone know what is it like for 1st yr mature fine art student ?

Hey,

I'm wondering the same thing...I'm 21, and will be starting on the photography course next week... I hope there will be others around my age... I'm not classed as 'mature' but I hope the class wont be filled with leaving cert students..

Chorcai

Snoochiboochies wrote: »

Hey,

I'm wondering the same thing...I'm 21, and will be starting on the photography course next week... I hope there will be others around my age... I'm not classed as 'mature' but I hope the class wont be filled with leaving cert students..

You'll be grand. I seen some of the mature Art student... lets just say I'm holding out for the leaving cert students to make up for things !! :eek:

Smuckie

This'll sound like a ridiculous question I bet, but which is the main entrance for Kevin Street?? I have to be there at 1 on Monday and I can't get into town at all before then... If it's absolutely unmissable then my apologies!

neil_18_

Smuckie wrote: »

This'll sound like a ridiculous question I bet, but which is the main entrance for Kevin Street?? I have to be there at 1 on Monday and I can't get into town at all before then... If it's absolutely unmissable then my apologies!

The entrance to the main building is where the security hut at the entrance to the car park is, with the barriers. Thats the main entrance there up the steps. When you walk in that door the porters desk will be on your left and there will be a long wooden bench too. Gleeson Hall is on the left also, which is where you will probably register!

Smuckie

Thank you thank you Neil!

kano476

starting phase 6 refrigeration in bolton st. at the end of the month, whats parking like if any....?

Monksie

this is prob a stupid question but is there 2 buildings near cathal brugha st or is it all the same one? im told theres a marlborough st too

candy19

Monksie wrote: »

this is prob a stupid question but is there 2 buildings near cathal brugha st or is it all the same one? im told theres a marlborough st too

Ok from what I know of Cathal Bruagh, there's two enterance's to the same building, one is the marlborough st enterance (opposite the car park) and the other is the cathal brugha st enterance beside where the tour bus parks or the 123 bus stop. I'm pretty sure it's just one building tho!

PlayGirl

is there anything you need to bring to induction?

GarethWA

PlayGirl wrote: »

is there anything you need to bring to induction?

ID of some description, and know your student/CAO number.

Anything else you might have been told when you registered online...

PlayGirl

GarethWA wrote: »

ID of some description, and know your student/CAO number.

Anything else you might have been told when you registered online...

student number being the same as email username?

the thing i got posted out says student id and email username are the same thing, but neither are the same as my cao number was?

GarethWA

PlayGirl wrote: »

student number being the same as email username?

the thing i got posted out says student id and email username are the same thing, but neither are the same as my cao number was?

If it's in the format of a letter followed by 8 numbers then yeah. (that's what mine is)

GhostInTheRuins

Snoochiboochies wrote: »

Hey,

I'm wondering the same thing...I'm 21, and will be starting on the photography course next week... I hope there will be others around my age... I'm not classed as 'mature' but I hope the class wont be filled with leaving cert students..

Good to know! Was worried the same as yourself, thinking it'll be full of leaving certs. I'll be doing photography and I'm around your age, grand!

Snoochiboochies

GhostInTheRuins wrote: »

Good to know! Was worried the same as yourself, thinking it'll be full of leaving certs. I'll be doing photography and I'm around your age, grand!

Happy days:)

lala k

hi ye when you go to get your id card is there anything else you need to get? only i already got it but it says when you recive your cards?? please help

campuslife

Hiya, You should be going to Induction as well as picking up your ID card.

You can find the time for your induction on this page:

http://www.dit.ie/registration/registrationnext/

Just enter your programme code, or the name of your course in the search box, and it will tell you when to show up for Induction.

Rooster99

I'm really confused about the timetables.

i'm doing DT025, the common engineering first year, and when i log onto the timetables, there are 4 different options: 1A, 1B, 1C, or 1D.
Will these be assigned to us on induction day or what?

Also in the timetable there are sometimes a few different rows for the same day, with different classes scheduled for the same time with the same teacher, are these different semesters?

Will all be explained at induction?

grainofsense

Was in for induction and all this week and just realised no one said anything about lockers.

Who do I contact about this in Kevin Street?

RobbieDean

Im startin nutraceuticals advanced entry into 2nd year. wats it like? for the labs do you wear a white coat yea?

D.Q

Im not technically a newbie...but how do you go about renting a locker??

gingelion

I'm not sure what my timetable is. I'm looking at it every day and i'm not sure if i understand it at all. Can anyone simplify the setup for me?

Cheeky monkey

DieselQueen: As far as I'm aware the accounts office sort out lockers

Gingelion: In the search filter put in the week range as 4-16 that'll show you semester 1, semester 2 should be 23-37

gingelion

Thanks very much. I shall do that.

darragh16

DieselQueen wrote: »

Im not technically a newbie...but how do you go about renting a locker??

I'm in Bolton Street, there was no charge on Renting Lockers or anything. We just turned up on the first day of term and stuck a lock on them. Twas ours for the year!

kirving

darragh16 wrote: »

I'm in Bolton Street, there was no charge on Renting Lockers or anything. We just turned up on the first day of term and stuck a lock on them. Twas ours for the year!

Yeah, 2 years ago they charged €10 for the locker for the year, and you had to pay a returnable €10 deposit for the key/lock.(the cost a fiver!)

Last year though(In Bolton Sreet) you could just take any locker you wanted once you had your own lock.

grimloch

I have two queries regarding Aungier Street:

Where are the water fountains?

Is the college open on sundays?

candy19

hey there!

Welcome to Aungier St!

Unfortunately, the college closes at 5pm on a Saturday and dosen't re-open until 7.30am on a Monday!

As far as I know there's water-fountains on top of every flight of stairs in the place!