Its so nice to see someone else who found it hard to make friends in UCD! I'm an Irish student and I go home at weekends just because nothing is going on at weekends in UCD. I'm now a 2nd year in a three year degree programme and I found my home in a society, but without that I would have dropped out at the end of first semester, and it is still the only thing keeping me there! I'm over halfway through my degree now but it is still a bit of a struggle socially.

Ireland is consistently ranked within the top 10 education systems in the world and the top 10 most educated countries. It has its faults but also its advantages. Continuous assessment exists but all depends on your course and university.

Being irish I find this so funny “police officers don’t even carry guns in Dublin” never seen a GARDA with a gun in my life

Seriously have been binge watching your videos! Haha I'm studying abroad at UCD this semester and am crazy excited! Thanks for all the useful info! :)

It's interesting what you said about UCD being a commuter college. I'm an international student myself who is a first year at Trinity College Dublin and in my halls I've found that there's a huge variety of people to meet, especially if you end up in Trinity Hall where there's 800 students, of which 60/70% are Irish and the rest international

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

Very good to know!

That's interesting that you found a lot of the Irish students not wanting to make friends haha I found that the American students stayed with the Americans and never branched out 😊

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

really?? ahh so different hahah

@amandachan8608

7 жыл бұрын

+acceb111 I'm an international student from Asia doing my first year at UCD and I totally agree with you that it's hard to make friends as they have their own squad from secondary schools!

The American education system, were the majority of the student's are in debt for the next 15 years.

I was thinking about going to UCD or Trinity after the Leaving Cert so this is so helpful

Someone who's spent (and is still spending) far too much time in UCD here! Assessment varies between modules and between schools, Maths generally had 20-30% midterms and 70-80% final exams, Irish varied between 50% midterm essay and 50% final exam/essay to something like 40% final exam, 40% homework assignments and 20% attendance & oral exam. As someone who doesn't do well in exams, it sucks, but because of the Irish education system, continuous assessment was also a huge challenge seeing as how my last 3 years in secondary school were leading up one exam which in most cases counts for 100% of your grade in that subject (you could be an A student for two years and blank on a section worth 1/4 of the overall marks on the day and go to a C). Of course, I'm limited to knowledge of my own experience and the general experience of my friends, so this doesn't hold for every Irish student.

I went to NCAD difference is I knew exactly what I wanted to do and where I wanted to end up at the end of my degree and I was Irish which meant I got to travel home every weekend even tho it was a 4 hour commute, I still think Dublin is an amazing place to study even for foreign students so good luck Becca 😘

Great to hear your perspective on being an international student at UCD. I'm an Australian studying at a UK university's campus in China and seriously considering going to either UCD or TCD for my MSc...Totally agree with you about the 100% weighted exams, they have that in UK universities too and its a real pain in the ass hahaha; you get used to it pretty quickly though.

Look into the sports clubs for meeting people! Non-competitive societies like mountaineering and surf do weekends away where you really get to know people, both Irish and international, that's how I made my friends! Refreshers day is on the 31st of January in Astra Hall, thats when you can sign up to clubs again :)

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

I'm like the least sporty person around hahah but thank you for the advice!!

I started college in Dublin this year too (dcu st pats campus ) . I've heard a lot of people say it's really hard to make friends in Ucd because it's so big, makes we so thankful for the small community we have in pats 😊💖

It’s kinda sad how many Americans come to Ireland and are surprised at how our police officers don’t carry guns. 🤦‍♀️ America needs to take a good look at itself!

Thanks for the info. I'm glad I watched this because I previously thought only a few schools use one-assessment grading. I studied at University of Roehampton in London for a semester where they do that and it was a bit difficult to handle. I am considering studying abroad at UCD for fall 2019 and I needed some insight first. Thanks again.

Continuous assessment differs from course and college. Some courses have entirely continuous assessment style learning, some have none. It really depends on where you go. But yes, most places still have exams of some sort, and you'll more than likely have to take at least one exam the whole time you are in third level education, probably because it's still seen as THE way to learn globally, and we still have to move forward to new styles of learning, which our country does not really have the funds to experiment with.

I think I'm going to UCD for veterinary school next September and I'm so glad you posted this! Thanks!!

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

zftrog7 aww you're welcome :)

@wbjbf

7 жыл бұрын

you should for sure! I started studying veterinary medicine at UCD this year and I'm very happy with the course :)

@myraannas7861

5 жыл бұрын

@@wbjbf was it easy for you to get in? are you an international student? I want to apply for the same course as well

Initially, I attended a commuter university, and I have to agree with you about the squads and cliques. Those types of colleges can be a bit cold sometimes.

its the same with every university an college. on campus accommodation is normally full of first year students which makes it hard for second year + to get a place but there's always apartments or student houses off site

If you want to explore Northern Ireland more you should check out the tour of Derry, Florence Court or The Ulster American Folk Park.

@Wuus

7 жыл бұрын

Harry O'Sullivan Northern Ireland is a kip

@wfwfwfwfrdchrwfwf

7 жыл бұрын

Depends on where you go

I’d say the whole of Ireland hates the huge amounts of huge exams, just thinking about the leaving cert still gives me nightmares. in my college, they had the continual assessment system which as hugely worked for me and getting higher grades.

I just finished applying to Trinity College dublin and UCD. Hope that I get in!

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

lizzi1499 crossing my fingers for you 💓

@teresaciccarelli5870

6 жыл бұрын

Did you get in?

@howardlong9442

6 жыл бұрын

im always hanging around trinity! send me in your deets and we can meet up for a burrito!!

@saniamahyou6331

5 жыл бұрын

Sooo??

@saniamahyou6331

5 жыл бұрын

Sooo??

If you still really want to do communications, I know DCU do that! It's another college in Dublin and they have loads of societies and clubs. I obviously don't know if you want to move colleges but I thought I would let you know ☺ x

@DAZTEC4273

7 жыл бұрын

Can confirm, LOADS of friends in DCU communications. It's about 8 hours a week for classes. Easy shtuff.

I am so happy I found this I want to study abroad myself and UCD or Cork because I am getting a social work degree.

Cool video. good job! I will be there next semester yay.

Yes I agree with you ... I feel lost with few assessments ... I feel like lost like if u loose the path of what your doing

Love your video - really want to go to UCD

Hey Becca, I have been watching your UCD/Dublin life videos and I think they're great! I just received my leaving cert results. I did pretty well for myself. I hope to get an offer in UCD on Monday. I just wanted to ask a quick question. What should I expect during fresher's week/orientation week?

You should do an on-campus meet up for your viewers who go there. I'd come and I'm sure others would too.

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

artisticromance i definitely want to but I'm afraid!!

I just found out I was accepted to UCD, your videos are so useful!

That's interesting you think most irish people don't want to meet new friends! I moved to Dublin to study at UCD as well and most of my friends are irish! Then again in my course (veterinary medicine) everyone is very close knit :)

@lemonpotato5267

4 жыл бұрын

KristinaLP what's veterinary like ? I'm in 5th year in secondary school and I've always wanted to be a vet so I'm going to do whatever it takes to get into UCD. Is it very hard or manageable?

In Ireland we would call you a pub talker mate!!

Hey becca, I just booked a room at UCD. How do I find out who my flatmates are?

Did you take a test before you started at UCD?

I would love to talk more about student life

why did you go to UCD and not Trinity. and have you been to the GPO?

Hey! I just found out about your channel and I think your videos are lovely!! :) when did you know you got an offer? I'm an EU student so I will apply using CAO but the CAO webpage makes it seem like applicants only know about the unis' decision in August but this sounds so late!

this is very helpful thank you sweetie!

I thought this was about davis and I was so confused omg

Is it hard to apply for the exchange program if you get recommendation from your home school?

The guards don't have to carry guns because Ireland is a neutral country and no one can bomb us and there really isn't much threat to us. Also guards r very well trained in self defense and handling people who have weapons with there bare hands. So your gonna feel safe and a since of freedom like you don't have to be always looking over your shoulder.

AAAUUUGH My head hearts. I'm torn apart between NUIG and UCD...

lol US Ivy leagues are fairly similar to Irish school system. A class grade can depend on midterm and final.

Hey! I'm attending Trinity College next semester! Do you have any general tips for attending school in Ireland that would apply to TCD as well? I haven't been able to find any youtubers from Trinity

Hi! I'm looking into going to a school in Dublin, I am Canadian! Just wanted to know what type of scholarships and things you got from the us government to study internationally, also how would I go about doing that? Also, do you get home sick a lot? And is it hard to be in a completely different country by yourself?

why can't you stay on campus next year?x

great overview thx!!!

tuition fee for the year and tuition fee for applying , thanks ♡

What about other international students in Dublin, have you met any? I know Dublin is a great center for exchange program students and immigrants, and that there are people from all around the world studying English and working there. I'm planning on going to Ireland this year after graduating from college to study MORE English, and I get super excited watching your videos, omg, I hope it works outttt. I personally think that living off campus is going to be better for you to make new friends or to get to meet new people, even though it might not be people from the University. But who cares, enjoy the experience.

How long does it take for ucd to make a decision regarding an application?

can u do a video on the accomodation in campus plz x

Hey I'm from Greece . And I didn't do well at my last exams... Is there any other way to get in ? Maybe like IELTS or GCE??

Heyyy I’m coming to UCD this September and I’ll need your help finding my way around please how can I contact you?

Hey I'm going on exchange to UCD next winter and was wondering what residence you would recommend for international exchange students and where I have the best chance to make the most friends!! Thanks!!

This helped :) I just got a conditional offer for MS in Management at Michael Smurfitt UCD and was wondering how it would be :) cheers.

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

glad I could help!

The centre of dublin is well we call it in dublin Town

Just got accepted today I was genuinely surprised to be accepted

@Drannn54

4 жыл бұрын

Ze Corn King hey, tell me get grant there, pls

@yourlocalbicronoverlord

4 жыл бұрын

Madiar Kaliev sorry dude I’m not sure what you are asking, are you asking how I got in?

I from Ireland Ireland so cool right!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

For nightlife in Dublin at the weekends my fave is academy, it's so so good! it's always on and I promise no 35 year old men. you should go, me and my college friends always go.

@DAZTEC4273

7 жыл бұрын

Ain't got nothing on a good night in Dicey's, Copper's, or D2 ;)

Hi! Thank you so much for this video, I really appreciate the time you put into it. I already got an acceptance to UCD last month, and my parents and I are pretty serious about me attending this university this fall (although my first choice is a US university). It would be so cool if we meet at UCD! Yeah I agree with you, the US tests and assignments system of continuous assessments is far better. I was wondering if you need to learn the Irish language to get around Dublin, or maybe for job opportunities (as I noticed you study the Irish language using flashcards in your dorm tour video).

@chloeward2642

7 жыл бұрын

Vishuka Mathur I'm from Ireland and nope you don't need to know the Irish language to get around Dublin, no one speaks it, it's mainly just a subject in school that we've been learning since like age 4 and none of can still even fluently speak it😂😂. Only the Gaeltacht areas such as Mayo speak Irish but they're also fluent in English. For job opportunities as far as I know primary School teaching requires Irish for a requirement. But Everything else doesn't require it as no one really speaks it here in Dublin. ☺️

@vangoghhoe2138

7 жыл бұрын

Chloe Ward your school must have been bad at teaching it then, cause most people I know including myself that have learned it in school are now fluent or near enough

@retarded1651

2 жыл бұрын

@@vangoghhoe2138 I'm 5 years late but you must be from a pretty well of area. In Tallaght/jobstown/clondalkin type of areas the education is shite

I am Moroccan and I dream of studying in ireland can you help me

Why weren't you able to stay on campus?

Cool

Is diferrent between Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin? Im eager to get study there

@benrelsdale4530

4 жыл бұрын

Big difference. Two different colleges.

@ingridduggan1006

4 жыл бұрын

Trinity is a better location, it’s right in the centre of Dublin so there’s lots to do

What year are you in? My sister is in 2nd year of UCD

@becca_fortune

6 жыл бұрын

I'm a second year at saint louis university!

Woooooo musical society

cool video where are you now , we are travelling the states , would love to meet up and collab

Were u at the rugby womens world cup at ucd yesterday

You need a “fucking load of cash to go out in Duuuuubbbblin. “ Fucking expensive man.

please reply soon...

do you think ucd is harder than the american schools your friends are at? i'm worried that it will be extremely difficult. like what american school would you compare it to? i love all your ucd videos, they help a lot:) thank you!!

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

kdools It all depends on your major :)

Becca have you meet Niall yet

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

Daisy Aguilar no :(

@andreadoherty4975

7 жыл бұрын

Daisy Aguilar I live in mullingar all my life and still haven't :( good luck girl

if you don’t like the irish school system and you think the american one is better then why did you go to ucd

Hiii I'm from Dublin and UCD is my dream college that I'd love to go to, I'm currently in 5th year so next year I'll be doing my leaving cert but I honestly have no idea what course I'd want to do when I'm in college, Do you have any tips on choosing?

@girlygirly088

7 жыл бұрын

I'm in 5th year too and UCD is also my dream school. I'm currently living in America, but I'm moving to Dublin in a couple of weeks:)

@chloeward2642

7 жыл бұрын

Grace Curley-Holmes ooo really!!! Does that mean you'll have to do the leaving cert next year too? Hopefully we both get offered places in UCD!! 😊

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

crossing my fingers for you both!!

@girlygirly088

7 жыл бұрын

Chloe Ward I'm not sure yet, I might do. I took the JC in 2015, so I know the format and gist of the exams.

@lalatte8294

6 жыл бұрын

Reading this a year on how’s it going?!? ❤️

My aunt went to ucd! Don't they have a swimming pool?! ...... that's only why I want to go🤣

@robsfenty1160

6 жыл бұрын

DuhhhitzzzM DCU has one idk about UCD (I could be wrong) but DCU definitely does I did a lifesaving course there

Hello, I have a conditional offer and wanted to ask you if you are still there?

lool oh shit am currently at uni in london and literally dropping out bc of loneliness. just got rejected for my choice in reapplying to a UK school, and ucd was going to be my next option. i mean i have offers from other UK schools but i don't like their courses, and i guess i shouldn't go somewhere just at the chance of making friends bc thts sad and i know i could have done better academically?? i don't know what to do i'm so fkin lonely lmao this is tragic

@KraazzyGrrl

7 жыл бұрын

btw so is there not much of a drinking culture there then? :/

YEAH That's so true. I'm from Malaysia and I'm the only one Asian in my course.. I have no old friends and really need to improve my english and meet more Irish friends and other friends from other countries. Thanks for your sharing !!

@myraannas7861

5 жыл бұрын

did you take spm?

In town is not safe at ALL.....!!!!!

@robsfenty1160

6 жыл бұрын

Laurs pop depends if your on southside or northside

i hav applied in UCD for master in Sociology. I am just confused which will be my campus and how will be the dorm room. i want to live alone in a dorm room. do they allow to enter boys in girls dorm room? will i get a dorm in campus?

@becca_fortune

7 жыл бұрын

you can apply for on campus housing and yes they allow girls in the boys room but you will have your own room.

You should share an apartment in Dublin City. It will be a great way to meet new people and a cheaper way to rent.

Hi Becca your videos are immensely helpful, I'll be moving to Dublin in a month now. Can we connect so that we at least have one extra friend to hold our back just in case its needed or just hang out in general. haha xD. Looking forward to your reply.

@becca_fortune

6 жыл бұрын

I don't live in Ireland anymore!

@MrNeoindia

6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha sorry if you took offence... But seriously your videos are very informative and just keep up the good work...

Why did you choose UCD ? I mean there are many great universities in the US

@nachobabe3576

5 жыл бұрын

Because it's cheaper

"America knows they're doing with their schooling" Are you sure about that? Also Ireland has always been shit in the education department, the secondary school system is shit. Also continuous assessment varies greatly from courses to course and from college to college.

I'm kidding lel

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You are so rude you are saying "oh the american education is so much better and organized

Initially, I attended a commuter university, and I have to agree with you about the squads and cliques. Those types of colleges can be a bit cold sometimes.