Shan's Stygian Shack of Shenanigans (Lair Thread)

Shpud2

I can't multitask at all. I should really concentrate on my sausages.

Kitty6277

Shpud2 wrote: »

How long till you go on Erasmus Kitty?

Soon :eek: Classes don't start till the end of September, but I'll probably go over earlier than that as I can move into my accommodation from the 8th. I have no concrete dates planned or anything like that yet though (even though I probably should )

Shpud2

This will be your 3rd year of college so?

Kitty6277

That it is, very hard to believe

Shpud2

I may have asked this before but what are you studying?

Kitty6277

I don't think you have, but I'm studying New Media and English

Shpud2

Nice

Kitty6277

It's pretty good, I enjoy it what do you do Shpud, are you in college or school?

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

It's pretty good, I enjoy it what do you do Shpud, are you in college or school?

I'm going into 6th year this day next week.

Kitty6277

Best of luck with it! I'd say you can't wait to be done with school

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

Best of luck with it! I'd say you can't wait to be done with school

Ah i don't mind cause I like school. Some of the teachers i like are gone for next year though and that's a pain in the arse.

Kitty6277

It's good that you enjoy it, always makes it a lot easier that way.

Shpud2

Yeah it does. I need the routine as well. Like for the next few days i have work somedays and other days I've the gym and flying lessons and maybe driving lessons and physio and maybe I'll go out some night so i could do with having 8-4 everyday doing the same thing

Kitty6277

You've a busy life by the sounds of it. The system of school never suited me, it was the main cause of my anxiety for many years, before I even knew it. Much happier in college, it's funny though how different things work so differently for different people

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

You've a busy life by the sounds of it. The system of school never suited me, it was the main cause of my anxiety for many years, before I even knew it. Much happier in college, it's funny though how different things work so differently for different people

Ah it's not too busy. Last week was busy alright as i managed 15 hours work which was the most I've ever done with photograghy (worked way more on work experience, including 112 hours one week). The next few days is just cramming before i go back to school.
I like school because it gives me work and I'm good when i have stuff to focus on. I get anxiety with the social stuff and having to talk to people and the likes alright but that could be complelty different to what you experienced. Some people have said they find college way better than school in that regard like how you have said. I was flying my drone around the UL campus today and it excited me about hopefully studying there.

Kitty6277

Shpud2 wrote: »

Ah it's not too busy. Last week was busy alright as i managed 15 hours work which was the most I've ever done with photograghy (worked way more on work experience, including 112 hours one week). The next few days is just cramming before i go back to school.
I like school because it gives me work and I'm good when i have stuff to focus on. I get anxiety with the social stuff and having to talk to people and the likes alright but that could be complelty different to what you experienced. Some people have said they find college way better than school in that regard like how you have said. I was flying my drone around the UL campus today and it excited me about hopefully studying there.

It's crazy to think that the schools are back so soon, the summer absolutely flew!

Yeah, it wasn't really the social stuff for me, I think it was basically that we were always put under so much pressure to do well the leaving, and absolutely everything lead to that one exam and that it was basically like this one thing is going to make or break your life. I just couldn't do it. I missed the vast majority of 5th and 6th year, but I was lucky my mam was understanding and she was happy enough for me to work away at my own pace at home. I didn't do all that well in the leaving, and I know if I was fine, anxiety wise, I was capable of more, but I got into college so it doesn't bother me. With college we have assignments during the year that go towards our final grades, and I've been lucky with the modules I've had so far that I haven't really had many exams at all.

UL is fabulous, I highly recommend it

taytobreath

College is way way better than school, trust me.

But you need to be an adult in college as there wont be any teacher there to bollock u about your absintism or tardiness.

Kitty6277

taytobreath wrote: »

College is way way better than school, trust me.

But you need to be an adult in college as there wont be any teacher there to bollock u about your absintism or tardiness.

The funny thing is, I've never had a problem getting up for college the way I did with school. Obviously there's the odd day when I couldn't be arsed and make the executive decision to stay home, but they're few and far between. I think for me, the independence suits me.

Of course there's others who'd feel differently.

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

It's crazy to think that the schools are back so soon, the summer absolutely flew!

Yeah, it wasn't really the social stuff for me, I think it was basically that we were always put under so much pressure to do well the leaving, and absolutely everything lead to that one exam and that it was basically like this one thing is going to make or break your life. I just couldn't do it. I missed the vast majority of 5th and 6th year, but I was lucky my mam was understanding and she was happy enough for me to work away at my own pace at home. I didn't do all that well in the leaving, and I know if I was fine, anxiety wise, I was capable of more, but I got into college so it doesn't bother me. With college we have assignments during the year that go towards our final grades, and I've been lucky with the modules I've had so far that I haven't really had many exams at all.

UL is fabulous, I highly recommend it

Yeah the summer went pretty fast although on the quiet days you'd be wanting school back quicker.
I get what you mean about the pressure of the leaving. I used to be pretty bad with worrying about it but now I'm just okay with whatever. It will be a huge ask for me to get the points i need so I'm not too worried if i fail if that makes sense.
I love UL and I'm set on going there no matter what happens

Shpud2

taytobreath wrote: »

College is way way better than school, trust me.

But you need to be an adult in college as there wont be any teacher there to bollock u about your absintism or tardiness.

I'm fine in that regard as I have no problem getting up for school. Especially in my case when i get dropped off around 7:45 and school doesn't start until 9 so I'm in that sort of rhythm.

taytobreath

1st year i was grand, but i started slipping in 2nd year and 3rd year was my worst for not turning up for lectures. Ive my final year now in sept and i cant wait to get stuck in and get this degree over with

Shpud2

taytobreath wrote: »

1st year i was grand, but i started slipping in 2nd year and 3rd year was my worst for not turning up for lectures. Ive my final year now in sept and i cant wait to get stuck in and get this degree over with

What you studying taytobreath?

taytobreath

a degree, sorry if i said that on here ill be recognised, its a course thats not a popular one.

Shpud2

taytobreath wrote: »

a degree, sorry if i said that on here ill be recognised, its a course thats not a popular one.

Fair enough. Best of luck with it anyway

Kitty6277

Shpud2 wrote: »

Yeah the summer went pretty fast although on the quiet days you'd be wanting school back quicker.
I get what you mean about the pressure of the leaving. I used to be pretty bad with worrying about it but now I'm just okay with whatever. It will be a huge ask for me to get the points i need so I'm not too worried if i fail if that makes sense.
I love UL and I'm set on going there no matter what happens

I would recommend looking into the HEAR and DARE schemes if possible, one is for people from less well off backgrounds (not sure if this applies to you or not) and the other one is for people with disabilities or health issues (mental health included) and they offer reduced points places to college, which is how I got in. You may have heard of these before, but I just said I'd let you know about them just in case

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I would recommend looking into the HEAR and DARE schemes if possible, one is for people from less well off backgrounds (not sure if this applies to you or not) and the other one is for people with disabilities or health issues (mental health included) and they offer reduced points places to college, which is how I got in. You may have heard of these before, but I just said I'd let you know about them just in case

I don't know about the not well off one as whilst my family is not rich we aren't that bad either of you know what I mean. I have got a fairly serious disability though so maybe I could look into that. I never like to admit that I need help though

Kitty6277

Shpud2 wrote: »

I don't know about the not well off one as whilst my family is not rich we aren't that bad either of you know what I mean. I have got a fairly serious disability though so maybe I could look into that. I never like to admit that I need help though

I getcha, but there's no harm in looking into the DARE scheme. They're very discreet, no one will ever know if you get into college that way unless you tell them yourself. They work in whatever way they can to assist you, like if you need extra time in exams like I do, or things like that, I suppose each case is different.

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I getcha, but there's no harm in looking into the DARE scheme. They're very discreet, no one will ever know if you get into college that way unless you tell them yourself. They work in whatever way they can to assist you, like if you need extra time in exams like I do, or things like that, I suppose each case is different.

Yeah I'll look into it. I think I'd be about 20 points short and i know thats a big ask but that might help a bit i suppose. As you say no harm in looking into it

taytobreath

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I getcha, but there's no harm in looking into the DARE scheme. They're very discreet, no one will ever know if you get into college that way unless you tell them yourself. They work in whatever way they can to assist you, like if you need extra time in exams like I do, or things like that, I suppose each case is different.

A guy in my year gets an extra 15 mins per exam because he has dyslexia.

Shpud2

taytobreath wrote: »

A guy in my year gets an extra 15 mins per exam because he has dyslexia.

I can get the same. I do my exams on a computer with the dyslexic people and we get up to an extra half an hour in some exams.

Kitty6277

Shpud2 wrote: »

Yeah I'll look into it. I think I'd be about 20 points short and i know thats a big ask but that might help a bit i suppose. As you say no harm in looking into it

I think I was 70 points short of what my course was and I got in that way.

taytobreath wrote: »

A guy in my year gets an extra 15 mins per exam because he has dyslexia.

It's very handy, I think I get a half an hour extra per exam

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I think I was 70 points short of what my course was and I got in that way.



It's very handy, I think I get a half an hour extra per exam

Oh wow that is a lot. Could be really useful for me so. The course I want is 487 and i know i can get around 460 but that could really help. I'll defienetly ask the guidance counsellor about it

Kitty6277

Shpud2 wrote: »

Oh wow that is a lot. Could be really useful for me so. The course I want is 487 and i know i can get around 460 but that could really help. I'll defienetly ask the guidance counsellor about it

I think they say they can offer up to 50 extra points, but mine was an arts degree so perhaps there was a bit more leeway because of that. You should be able to get the extra if you need them

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I think they say they can offer up to 50 extra points, but mine was an arts degree so perhaps there was a bit more leeway because of that. You should be able to get the extra if you need them

Yeah there could be a difference between arts and engineering alright. Although i feel hopeful now

Kitty6277

Shpud2 wrote: »

Yeah there could be a difference between arts and engineering alright. Although i feel hopeful now

I'm glad to hear that, best of luck with it all

Shpud2

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I'm glad to hear that, best of luck with it all

Cheers Kitty

Gremlinertia

How are you guys doing?

Shpud2

Pretty good. Body isn't the best but I'm happy with how work is and my photos being spread so if I can limp through the next few hours I'll be happy.

How about you Grem?

Gremlinertia

Good stuff Shpud I'm grand, though my laptop probably has to go to the shop, went from three adjacent keys not working to a weird spread of them not working.

Shpud2

Oh that sucks Grem. Will it be a big loss without it?

Gremlinertia

It kinda sucks but nothing I can do about it.. Lifted a few keys and it's not debris so to the shop it goes..

Noc Noc!!

Shpud2

That's a shame. At least it will be good as new when you get it back

Gremlinertia

Hiya Perse.

Shpud I hope so because I can't afford any expensive fix

Shpud2

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Noc Noc!!

Perse! Long time no see round these parts

Shpud2

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Hiya Perse.

Shpud I hope so because I can't afford any expensive fix

Yeah i get ya. I'm still saving to buy a laptop so I don't think I'll have it for the start of school

How are all?

Grem you having laptop trouble?

Shpud2

[Deleted User] wrote: »

How are all?

Happy out. Working (;)) on a bit of a lazy day.

Kitty6277

Gremlinertia wrote: »

How are you guys doing?

Good today Grem, how about yourself? Sorry to hear about the laptop

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Noc Noc!!

Hey Perse

You two are the new generation of Nocs. Grem and I shall be your mammies