To Those Who Are Attending/Attended UCC!

[Fatal_Oblivion]

Hiya everyone!..I'm reaaally looking forward to start Medicine in Cork this year, as i already applied, and am hoping to get accepted into UCC..I've read some of posts on UCC, but would like to know a couple of things about it there..What is the timetable of ur 1st year in Medicine?..Do u get enough time for socialising/extra-curriculars?..How's life there?..I was told that, although Cork is the 2nd largest city in Ireland, there are 'limited' things to do there..I'm currently studying for the Leaving Cert in Dublin, and frankly speaking, i found it hard to get aquainted to the lifestyle there, mainly cuz of the hustle n bustle of the city..
To sum up, i just would like to know abit more about Cork and it's Medicine course, as i don't want to regret on moving from Dublin to Cork!

Thanks..

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[Sage880]

Hiya everyone!..I'm reaaally looking forward to start Medicine in Cork this year, as i already applied, and am hoping to get accepted into UCC..I've read some of posts on UCC, but would like to know a couple of things about it there..What is the timetable of ur 1st year in Medicine?..Do u get enough time for socialising/extra-curriculars?..How's life there?..I was told that, although Cork is the 2nd largest city in Ireland, there are 'limited' things to do there..I'm currently studying for the Leaving Cert in Dublin, and frankly speaking, i found it hard to get aquainted to the lifestyle there, mainly cuz of the hustle n bustle of the city..
To sum up, i just would like to know abit more about Cork and it's Medicine course, as i don't want to regret on moving from Dublin to Cork!

Thanks..

I lived in Dublin and then went to UCC (my second choice) after not getting into Trinity (my first choice). In retrospect, I'm happier in Cork then I was in Dublin. I love it here. Don't worry, I've not heard any one complaining about Cork. It's a great city. Dublin is great though too. Cork's just smaller but still has a big city kind of feel to it. I feel more at home here for some reason then I did working in Dublin.

 

[leorl]

You're at the Institute...and not applying to Trinity?! hehe just kidding. I can't help much because I don't have experience with Cork. All I know is that the UCC crowd are quite nice in general, and you know yourself...as soon as you get out of Dublin, everything relaxes. I'm sure there's stuff to do in Cork. Everytime my friends go, they have a fantastic time and I always have very "merry" times there. Of course, I only go for the rowing championships but still...some great places there. Obviously you're going to have time for a social life - if medics in dublin do, then most certainly those in Cork do.

 

[Fatal_Oblivion]

Thanks for the replies guys..but i mean isn't there any 'bad' thing to expect in Cork?..cuz honestly i don't want to be shocked when i go there, since everyone here in the Institute told me not to go there, and believe it or not, one of the reasons was that Corkonians are a show-off!!!!...I mean is that really true?...I dunno but i have this feeling that those are nuthing but rumours about Cork..Also, are class sizes really large?..cuz i would actually prefer 'not alot - not a few' students in the classes..Besides, is it true that Cork is 'easier' than RCSI/Trinity?
I mean in the end, all graduates would obtain the same degrees, so what is it different that u get in Dublin but don't in Cork??

Please help me make this critical decision, cuz it's about the place i'm going to be into for the next 5 years, which ain't alittle...Thanks a million!

 

[Sage880]

Thanks for the replies guys..but i mean isn't there any 'bad' thing to expect in Cork?..cuz honestly i don't want to be shocked when i go there, since everyone here in the Institute told me not to go there, and believe it or not, one of the reasons was that Corkonians are a show-off!!!!...I mean is that really true?...I dunno but i have this feeling that those are nuthing but rumours about Cork..Also, are class sizes really large?..cuz i would actually prefer 'not alot - not a few' students in the classes..Besides, is it true that Cork is 'easier' than RCSI/Trinity?
I mean in the end, all graduates would obtain the same degrees, so what is it different that u get in Dublin but don't in Cork??

Please help me make this critical decision, cuz it's about the place i'm going to be into for the next 5 years, which ain't alittle...Thanks a million!

There are the same rumours about Dublin schools here in Cork. You know how xenophobic Irish people can be. Go to whatever school you want but you'll like Cork just as much as Dublin. I came over here from Dublin knowing nobody and met tonnes of people in my class on the first day. I had the same fears as you about moving to Cork. Really, the only difference is if you want to live in a big city or a smaller city. I like the smaller city. I found it easier to get to know people, get a job, get around, etc.

 

[sepaul]

Hi,

Does anyone have a gauge on how competitve the Atlantic Bridge program is. The director told me there were 1400-1500 applicants for 160 spots.

Does anyone have their average MCAT scores or there GPA'a?

Which is the most and least selective of the bunch?

Any help would be great. I don't want to get all excited for nothing...
-sep

 

[Ratan1982]

Overall there are 10000 applicants to the Atlantic Bridge Program

 

[13538]

Thanks for the replies guys..but i mean isn't there any 'bad' thing to expect in Cork?..cuz honestly i don't want to be shocked when i go there, since everyone here in the Institute told me not to go there, and believe it or not, one of the reasons was that Corkonians are a show-off!!!!...I mean is that really true?...I dunno but i have this feeling that those are nuthing but rumours about Cork..Also, are class sizes really large?..cuz i would actually prefer 'not alot - not a few' students in the classes..Besides, is it true that Cork is 'easier' than RCSI/Trinity?
I mean in the end, all graduates would obtain the same degrees, so what is it different that u get in Dublin but don't in Cork??

Please help me make this critical decision, cuz it's about the place i'm going to be into for the next 5 years, which ain't alittle...Thanks a million!

Don't listen to anyone in the Institute! Go visit Cork for the weekend and check out the city and the University yourself!

Make up your own mind and don't let others make it up for you

 

[Sage880]

Don't listen to anyone in the Institute! Go visit Cork for the weekend and check out the city and the University yourself!

Make up your own mind and don't let others make it up for you

Yeah, that's a great idea. I came to UCC without even ever seeing any other part of Ireland except Dublin. You live here so why don't you come down for a weekend and check it out? I'm sure you could even get a tour of the college.

 

[Fatal_Oblivion]

Yeah, i guess i'm gonna do that..although i know i'm gonna like it there..Btw, how are the roads in Cork, compared to those here in Dublin..are they like always congested with God knows how many different buses come and go?..or are the roads calm and quiet?..Also, what major stores aren't available in Cork, but could find in Dublin?..

Thanks again!..

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

The roads are reasonably ok. I find them a lot less confusing than Dublin's, especially for driving. Traffic is heavy but again, no where near as bad as dublin. We don't have as many buses as Dublin but the bus system makes more sense (to me anyway) and the BUS DRIVERS GIVE YOU CHANGE BACK!

All the major stores are available although I find electronic components are sometimes hard to get (use the internet). I suppose there is no Cleary's if you really like that store but we do have a Brown Thomas if you want to blow your money.