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PopePalpatine wrote: »I must have been in the full half.
Also, I have a lecture in APT tomorrow.
Theres two timetables, one says JH4 and the other says APT, there's a question on moodle about it.0 -
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deise_girl wrote: »Yea its really insane the difference like.. Everythings mad and even in lectures and stuff Im just like wow we're actually learning things I need to study but when am I gonna study it |:
Also how do I submit work using moodle??
It takes a while to get used to the way things are, especially when you're coming straight from a structured environment like school. If you're finding it very tough, go and have a chat with your course coordinator or academic advisory/counselling/chaplaincy/access office - it helps to get an outside perspective and they can give you some tips. And you are definitely not the only person feeling like this, I can guarantee you that!0 -
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Once the societies and clubs start up next week do they work during the day also or is it just an evening thing? Feel like I am missing out on so much by commuting.
Some societies are commuter friendly, some aren't. The Biology soc for example hold all their meetings and events in the evenings so I could never make any of them. How long is your commute and where are you commuting from?0 -
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RobbingBandit wrote: » Only back in since Monday after a two year absence due to severe health issues and I have already missed two and a bit days due to illness again. I really want to succeed this year as I have put so much time and effort into preparing.
It's early days. Keep the head up.0 -
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RobbingBandit wrote: » Only back in since Monday after a two year absence due to severe health issues and I have already missed two and a bit days due to illness again. I really want to succeed this year as I have put so much time and effort into preparing.
I deferred last year and am back this year for similar reasons so I understand how you feel. It's tough returning and it's hitting me pretty hard. If you want someone to rant to feel free to PM me. The counseling service and Rose in academic advisory are also brilliant.
Keep smiling. And remember, it is only week one! :-)0 -
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From Clondalkin takes about 40 minutes on the bus. In a bit before 9am and then it leaves at 3pm and 6pm. Getting Dublin Bus or the train home is pretty tough though since there is no straight forward link to Clondalkin. Good that a few will be commuter friendly at least.
Yeah those times are the exact same as me only I'm commuting from Meath. Commuter buddies? :pac:
I have a timetable clash that is now unavoidable. My bus leaves at 4 on a Friday but my lecture doesn't finish until 5. It's a 100% CA module so I really can't afford to miss it plus it deals with a very important part of my course that I need to be there for. I now have to look at other transport options for getting home on a Friday. More money to be spent 0 -
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RobbingBandit wrote: » Only back in since Monday after a two year absence due to severe health issues and I have already missed two and a bit days due to illness again. I really want to succeed this year as I have put so much time and effort into preparing.
Same here, I've been out of college for four years and although I had the best of intentions for the week, I couldn't make it for lectures at all today. One day at a time and all that.0 -
RobbingBandit wrote: » Only back in since Monday after a two year absence due to severe health issues and I have already missed two and a bit days due to illness again. I really want to succeed this year as I have put so much time and effort into preparing.degausserxo wrote: »Same here, I've been out of college for four years and although I had the best of intentions for the week, I couldn't make it for lectures at all today. One day at a time and all that.
Keep in contact with your lecturers and let them know what is going on; talk to the administrative staff in your department when needed (get to know them well as they can really look after you and make your life so much easier); and if needed, talk to Rose or someone in the counselling department if you really start to struggle and get behind. Whatever you do, don't just disappear or start to get overwhelmed and think that because you've missed X number of classes, it's hopeless or there's no point going back in that week. They really want everyone to succeed and will work with students as much as they can so long as they know what is going on and you keep trying. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and start to panic when you're facing issues like this, but the main thing is to keep in contact and use the supports that are there.
A lot of times students don't realise how much help is available to them or are afraid to ask for it or communicate what is happening with them. If you don't say anything and just miss a load of lectures, there will be a limited amount anyone can do, but if you start to struggle - for whatever reason - and go talk to your lecturers, someone in the department, Rose, or anyone else who might be able to help for whatever the problem is, then you'll find there is a lot that can be done, and they'll really try hard to help you out. Remember that they want you to succeed and take it one day at a time
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