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ScienceMad wrote: »

Anyone going to hear orientation at Trinity?? :P

I am I think leaveiton is going too.

ScienceMad

subz3r0 wrote: »

I am I think leaveiton is going too.

Ohh thats great news what course are you doing?

Talib Fiasco

Mary I anyone???? :L

cracknafobia

anyone bringin a laptop to de nuig orientation!id say im de only one from leitrim goin !haha

youcantstopme

Yeah im bringing mine! Say id be the only dub haha

Princessxx

for the nuig one it mentions a ceili? what are people planning on wearing for that? Im dreading packing I'm from galway myself so I know it will mostly consist of jeans and stuff:P but I've no idea what to do about this ceili

Talib Fiasco

The Mary I one is only for a day and I was told just bring yourself and comfy éadaí....I was told we're going bowling :L Oh jees I haven't done that since I was reeeeeeally small.

HelpNeeded!

Princessxx wrote: »

for the nuig one it mentions a ceili? what are people planning on wearing for that? Im dreading packing I'm from galway myself so I know it will mostly consist of jeans and stuff:P but I've no idea what to do about this ceili

Oh god yaa the Ceili, i forgot about that Am maybe just dress with tights? nothing too fancy?

Princessxx

HelpNeeded! wrote: »

Oh god yaa the Ceili, i forgot about that Am maybe just dress with tights? nothing too fancy?

yeah I'm hoping most girls wont go to fancy i was kinda thinking the same as you and sure that should be fine i'd say

fizzyorange

Princessxx wrote: »

yeah I'm hoping most girls wont go to fancy i was kinda thinking the same as you and sure that should be fine i'd say

Ah lads don't be saying that, I was going to just throw on some jeans and a t shirt. :pac: I didn't think people would dress a bit better than usual for a ceile.

Princessxx

fizzyorange wrote: »

Ah lads don't be saying that, I was going to just throw on some jeans and a t shirt. :pac: I didn't think people would dress a bit better than usual for a ceile.

haha I was hoping that but my friend mentioned it to me? I don't think people would get majorly dressed up would they?

Harblarblar

Is there many people taking their parents as their guests to the nuig one?dont really wanna be the only one that does:L

fizzyorange

Harblarblar wrote: »

Is there many people taking their parents as their guests to the nuig one?dont really wanna be the only one that does:L

As far as I can see pretty much everyone brings their parents. So far I'm the only one I know who isn't.

Princessxx

Harblarblar wrote: »

Is there many people taking their parents as their guests to the nuig one?dont really wanna be the only one that does:L

Yeah I'm bringing mine as well and hoping most people do as well

youcantstopme

For the nuig ceili,when we had ceilis at the gaeltacht it was just shorts and tee shirt haha its only a bit of craic so wear whatever your comfortable in!!

Sleahy18

Anyone else heading to the UL HEAR orientation next tuesday?

Melissa_Sarah

So anyone going to Maynooth orientation tomorrow know what their dressing up as yet?? 'cause I don't have a clue what to do:L

Jenny101

Fancy dress ?!! Didn't know that crap.. have no costumes

Melissa_Sarah

Jenny101 wrote: »

Fancy dress ?!! Didn't know that crap.. have no costumes

I originally thought it was just going out clothes but from what I heard on this it's fancy dress! I've no costume either so I think i'll go for minimal effort and stick on ears or something:L

DylanII

Just make sure you get something . . . you'll be left feeling kind of awkward if you dont.

Harblarblar

See for the nuig orientation, I never got a timetable so what sorta sports stuff will we be doing and will we be doing a lot of that sorta stuff?!

Jenny101

Any ideas for the fancy dress?

DylanII

Jenny101 wrote: »

Any ideas for the fancy dress?

I think Im going as Jesus

Owen_S

Sleahy18 wrote: »

Anyone else heading to the UL HEAR orientation next tuesday?

I'm going to it, 3 days seems like a bit much but it will probably be good for a head-start.

chomps_x

Melissa_Sarah wrote: »

So anyone going to Maynooth orientation tomorrow know what their dressing up as yet?? 'cause I don't have a clue what to do:L

A cavewoman :P

chomps_x

Jenny101 wrote: »

Any ideas for the fancy dress?

Take the lenses out of 3D glasses and wear a shirt tucked into your trousers... voila a NERD!

Melissa_Sarah

chomps_x wrote: »

Take the lenses out of 3D glasses and wear a shirt tucked into your trousers... voila a NERD!

I might do that, running out of options!It's between that or a nun:L

Princessxx

Harblarblar wrote: »

See for the nuig orientation, I never got a timetable so what sorta sports stuff will we be doing and will we be doing a lot of that sorta stuff?!

hey they just said to bring runners tracksuit bottoms and a rain jacket as sports gear

Harblarblar

Princessxx wrote: »

hey they just said to bring runners tracksuit bottoms and a rain jacket as sports gear

Okay cheers I'm actually getting quite nervous about it now, wish i knew someone else going down:(

Princessxx

Harblarblar wrote: »

Okay cheers I'm actually getting quite nervous about it now, wish i knew someone else going down:(

Same here I just finished packing and I'm nervous for it even though I live in Galway but hey everyone will be in our position

Jenny101

I think I've sorted something out for this fancy dress , would zombie makeup do?..

biohaiid

Sleahy18 wrote: »

Anyone else heading to the UL HEAR orientation next tuesday?

I am.

GarIT

Melissa_Sarah wrote: »

So anyone going to Maynooth orientation tomorrow know what their dressing up as yet?? 'cause I don't have a clue what to do:L

A terrorist but I cant find a decent beard

youcantstopme

For nuig,when staying on campus is it mixed accomadation does anyone know?

Niamh94

Has anyone heard anything about the UCC orientation?

Luno

Niamh94 wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything about the UCC orientation?

Yeah, I got my letter on Friday and got a confirmation email today (after I emailed them)
If you haven't gotten a letter I'd email UCC PLUS ASAP, today is apparently the last day to confirm your place. PM me if you want the email address.

Niamh94

Luno wrote: »

Yeah, I got my letter on Friday and got a confirmation email today (after I emailed them)
If you haven't gotten a letter I'd email UCC PLUS ASAP, today is apparently the last day to confirm your place. PM me if you want the email address.

Oh ya I got a letter alright, and I emailed them and they just said thank you for accepting, I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything about the actual orientation week, coz it's next week and no-one seems to know what the story is with it We'll prob hear from them in the next day or two, coz I haven't gotten anything at all from the college about my course or whatever (other than the HEAR letter), so surely they'll have to make contact soon!

Luno

Niamh94 wrote: »

Oh ya I got a letter alright, and I emailed them and they just said thank you for accepting, I was just wondering if anyone had heard anything about the actual orientation week, coz it's next week and no-one seems to know what the story is with it We'll prob hear from them in the next day or two, coz I haven't gotten anything at all from the college about my course or whatever (other than the HEAR letter), so surely they'll have to make contact soon!

Oh yeah sorry, they're sending out an orientation pack this week as far as I know.

Niamh94

Got my info pack in the post this morn for UCC orientation! Can't shake the feeling we're going to summer camp for the week

Dicksboro_man

Hey guys,

Does anyone know what the story is with accommodation for TCD orientation? Do we stay in Halls or on college campus itself and do we get single rooms or shared and is it mixed or what? :rolleyes:

Luno

Niamh94 wrote: »

Got my info pack in the post this morn for UCC orientation! Can't shake the feeling we're going to summer camp for the week

Oh I know, it'll be a laugh anyways I'd say Do any of ye know people heading up? I don't and I'm slightly nervous about it

Niamh94

Luno wrote: »

Oh I know, it'll be a laugh anyways I'd say Do any of ye know people heading up? I don't and I'm slightly nervous about it

Nope! Don't think so anyway, I haven't heard of anyone I know going to it! :O I'm pretty nervous too, and I'm kinda annoyed at the timing of it, coz my best friend is moving away to Edinburgh on the 8th so I'll be gone for her entire last week

I'm sure we wont be long getting to know people anyway, especially when we'll be with the same people 24/7! Anyone know how many people are actually gonna be there?

Luno

Niamh94 wrote: »

Nope! Don't think so anyway, I haven't heard of anyone I know going to it! :O I'm pretty nervous too, and I'm kinda annoyed at the timing of it, coz my best friend is moving away to Edinburgh on the 8th so I'll be gone for her entire last week

I'm sure we wont be long getting to know people anyway, especially when we'll be with the same people 24/7! Anyone know how many people are actually gonna be there?

Yeah, I haven't like been telling the world I'm going to this so you never know. Ah that's a shame but sure she'd probably be back around Halloween would she?
I've no idea how many people are going to be there actually!

Niamh94

Luno wrote: »

Yeah, I haven't like been telling the world I'm going to this so you never know. Ah that's a shame but sure she'd probably be back around Halloween would she?
I've no idea how many people are going to be there actually!

Ya I'm the same, like only my close friends know really! No her first break isn't till Christmas hopefully she'll be able to come back some random weekends once she's settled though

Ya I was only thinking it this morn, like I've always imagined it to be a huge group thing, but that's not really based on anything :L I know there was someone who was a co-ordinator or something in one of the other colleges, if you're still here do you know how many would be at these orientation things?

Luno

Niamh94 wrote: »

Ya I'm the same, like only my close friends know really! No her first break isn't till Christmas hopefully she'll be able to come back some random weekends once she's settled though

Ya I was only thinking it this morn, like I've always imagined it to be a huge group thing, but that's not really based on anything :L I know there was someone who was a co-ordinator or something in one of the other colleges, if you're still here do you know how many would be at these orientation things?

Sure it gives you an excuse to go over and visit!

Found this on the NUIG Galway site but

How many places are there for HEAR students each year?

Each of the participating colleges set aside a quota of places for HEAR students each year. In 2008, 719 students accepted places in the participating colleges through HEAR. For further information on the number of places available in particular institutions or courses, contact the Access Service in the college of your choice.

In NUI Galway, 15% of places are reserved for non-traditional students. Non traditional students include socio-economically disadvantaged students, mature students and students with a disability. So on average; HEAR students compete for 5% of reserved places in NUI Galway. In 2009, approx 86 students accepted places in NUI Galway through HEAR.

Simon8226

St Pats Orientation anyone ?

youcantstopme

NUIG was actaually class...except for kevin

iiHyPeRize

Anyone hear much about the DCU orientation, I mean I got a letter a week ago with some letters to fill in and send back, a map of DCU and what we need etc.. but it doesn't say whether we have to stay or not... I mean is it free for the week to stay? I think I better give them a call in the morning.

Nitsuj

iiHyPeRize wrote: »

Anyone hear much about the DCU orientation, I mean I got a letter a week ago with some letters to fill in and send back, a map of DCU and what we need etc.. but it doesn't say whether we have to stay or not... I mean is it free for the week to stay? I think I better give them a call in the morning.

I'm pretty sure it is free to stay, and unless you're from Dublin, you probably would be staying, because it's a 4 day thing.

Dicksboro_man

Hey guys,
what should i bring with me for trinity orientation? im from Kilkenny but gonna be staying in Trinity till Thursday