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[asd979]

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For internet you could go with the much cheaper broadband options but they have limits and you can't go over. If you like downloading, watching TV online, videos, youtube online frequently then I don't recommend those. Basic cable in Ireland is 2 channels and 1 of these is in Gaelic so if you are a TV watcher you have to get cable. Electric in Europe is expensive, thats probably the only aspect that is cheaper in North America.

There are also a lot of places that is open for student accommodation in Cork but a lot of these places aren't advertised online. In fact I saw quite a few places with those vacancy signs between the City Centre and UCC and they're probably not advertised. Theres also a place called "Brookfield Lodge" which is next to Brookfield Health Sciences where you will have all your classes. For some reason all of the North Americans don't know about this place at all because they contact student accommodation and they're referred to the more expensive places that really aren't that great (maybe because they think we have more money?) so it was mostly only the Irish students out of town or farther in Cork that stayed here because they had a chance to look around whereas the North Americans didn't have that option. The convenient thing about this place is theres a mini store and cafe right beside and you can wake up moments before class and walk to class next door.

Brookfield Lodge sucks though, all my Irish friends hated it and none of them are staying there again.

 

[iwantajob]

Its not that bad, I've been there a few times and it seems OK for the buck and that its next door to class. If they raised the fees and if it was farther from classes then that would be a problem. The best and cheapest option always is to get flatmates together and share a house but first years dont have that option.

 

[med2UCC]

Its not that bad, I've been there a few times and it seems OK for the buck and that its next door to class. If they raised the fees and if it was farther from classes then that would be a problem. The best and cheapest option always is to get flatmates together and share a house but first years dont have that option.

I had friends who lived in Brookfield for 2 years and liked it. Not everyone is going to like every apartment complex. I lived in Farranlea Hall the 1st couple of years it was open and it was fine, but I had friends who lived there one year and pronounced it a dump (one of the same years I was there). It all kind of depends what your standards are. I've lived in some pretty crappy student hells over the years, so I don't expect any student housing to be particularly nice, but most of the places in Ireland were clean. Cheers,
M

 

[iwantajob]

I liked Brookfield too when I visited there and that probably would have been my first choice if I had known about it just because its right next door and I hate to get up early. Some Irish students bailed on it the same way the North Americans bailed on Sheares Gate but its just about personal preference. Always worthwhile to see the place yourself and make sure it is to your liking before signing a contract and wiring in thousands of dollars overseas and committing to any place, especially if you have to live there for an entire school year!

 

[bccanuck]

Hey for the 2015 GEM class there is a facebook group setup: http://www.facebook.com/groups/118417148251896/

 

[bccanuck]

It depends on what your preferences are. The majority of my North American classmates lived in the same post-graduate housing complex called Sheares Gate. They're pretty nice but they're not cheap, and you will have to live with 3 other people, usually other members of your class but you may live with upper years or Dentistry students as well. Also, they're not close to the city centre whatsoever and it's about a 40 minute walk to get there. They are pretty close to campus, and you can get to Brookfield (which is the Health Sciences building where you'll spend most of your time) in 5-10 minutes walking. Most of my classmates who lived there this year are bailing and finding houses for next year, as you're paying a lot for what you get (ie: no control over roommate selection, forced to live with 3 other people, far from town/restaurants/pubs/clubs/anything good).

Another option is Dennehy's Cross, which is also a post-graduate apartment complex. Personally, I think it's nicer than Sheares Gate, you will live with either 1 or 2 other roommates and it's about the same distance or shorter to Brookfield. Another handy thing is that it's located above a Tesco Express (Tesco is the major grocery store), so you can get a whole bunch of your groceries without going 10 feet from your apartment, and if there's anything the Tesco Express doesn't have, it's not a far walk to the big Tesco store or Cork University Hospital (where you will also be spending a significant amount of time). Cost to live at Dennehy's Cross works out to be about 500 euro a month on a 12 month lease, while Sheares is about 550 a month.

Option C is to find a house/apartment. This can get tricky since you likely won't know anyone to live with, leaving you to find a place on your own. I'm currently living on my own in the city centre, and it's definitely not cheap. A 2 bedroom apartment in the centre will run around 700-900 euro a month, excluding electricity (water is free...for now). However, it's really handy having everything around you, grocery stores are close, the market is a 5 minute walk, pubs are everywhere, you don't have to take a taxi home after a night out. The walk to campus is the only thing that's a pain, it's about 25 minutes walking fast, uphill, to Brookfield from my apartment, nearly an hour to the Cork University Hospital.

Personally if you know people coming with you, or someone who's already here, find a place in between campus and the city centre. It'll be cheaper and you'll know who you're living with. Option B is a toss-up between Dennehy's Cross and Sheares Gate. None of my North American classmates lived in Dennehy's Cross this year, just a few Irish but I will be moving there for next year, and there will be a couple more North Americans there as well. So if you want to live with people who have the same accent as you, go to Sheares Gate, if you don't have a preference, go to Dennehy's Cross.

Is it me do the beds seem smaller at dennehy's cross compared to sheares gate in the pictures?

 

[asd979]

Is it me do the beds seem smaller at dennehy's cross compared to sheares gate in the pictures?

They're the same, both doubles. I've already moved into Dennehy's Cross, and I've seen the rooms at Sheares. Beds are the same.

 

[bccanuck]

They're the same, both doubles. I've already moved into Dennehy's Cross, and I've seen the rooms at Sheares. Beds are the same.

Thanks for the input bud...i put my deposit down yesterday for dennehy's last night. I wanted the 2 bdrm w/ ensuite but had to settle for the 2bdrm w/o ensuite. Maybe i'll into you.

 

[asd979]

Thanks for the input bud...i put my deposit down yesterday for dennehy's last night. I wanted the 2 bdrm w/ ensuite but had to settle for the 2bdrm w/o ensuite. Maybe i'll into you.

Did they tell you your apartment number already? I'm in a 3 bedroom with ensuite, already met the guys living there but they'll be gone by the time I get back and should have new people. Could go either way. If you wanted to, you could always come into my apartment if it's available. Having a fellow Canadian might be nice.

 

[bccanuck]

Did they tell you your apartment number already? I'm in a 3 bedroom with ensuite, already met the guys living there but they'll be gone by the time I get back and should have new people. Could go either way. If you wanted to, you could always come into my apartment if it's available. Having a fellow Canadian might be nice.

Ya i think I'm assigned to the 1st floor. Do you have a room with an en-suite available? I was gonna ask you about the internet service. How much does it go for? Speed? Do they provide a wireless router? Do the TVs have HDMI hook up?

 

[asd979]

Ya i think I'm assigned to the 1st floor. Do you have a room with an en-suite available? I was gonna ask you about the internet service. How much does it go for? Speed? Do they provide a wireless router? Do the TVs have HDMI hook up?

No, there's only one ensuite per apartment and I'm in the one in mine. Internet can vary from 30-60 euros a month depending on what you get. I'm still working on setting one up at Dennehy's Cross. The usb broadband sticks are garbage by the way, don't get one.

 

[LR89]

For first year GEP, would it be helpful to have a skeleton model/set of bones? Thank you!

 

[asd979]

For first year GEP, would it be helpful to have a skeleton model/set of bones? Thank you!

If you think it would help, then go for it. Osteology is not a major component of the exams, so personally I'd focus more on muscles, nerves, blood vessels. The bones themselves are pretty easy to remember, it's just a few of the obscure features on some bones that can be tricky.

 

[bccanuck]

No, there's only one ensuite per apartment and I'm in the one in mine. Internet can vary from 30-60 euros a month depending on what you get. I'm still working on setting one up at Dennehy's Cross. The usb broadband sticks are garbage by the way, don't get one.

Are u gonna do the internet that they suggest through O2? We need to bring a router with us? i wonder if we could just split the connection we have with our r roomates?

 

[asd979]

Are u gonna do the internet that they suggest through O2? We need to bring a router with us? i wonder if we could just split the connection we have with our r roomates?

No, the O2 stuff is the mobile usb broadband sticks. They're garbage so don't get one. You can get different, faster and better internet and you shouldn't need a router as they provide one for the most part. Personally I'd split it with the roommates, but if not it's still affordable on your own.

 

[bccanuck]

No, the O2 stuff is the mobile usb broadband sticks. They're garbage so don't get one. You can get different, faster and better internet and you shouldn't need a router as they provide one for the most part. Personally I'd split it with the roommates, but if not it's still affordable on your own.

Oh no! USB is crap and I did some reading about O2's service and apparently its not as advertised at all. Do you know if u can purchase traditional internet in Dennehy's Cross. I spoke to Amy at university hall and she gave me the impression that USB is the only option. I had a tough time swallowing it so I emailed Janice (manager) but she has not gotten back to me. If I can't have traditional highspeed I may have to consider Sheares gate as a I plan on skyping and downloading all my HBO tv shows. If you have info regarding this please let me know

Cheers

 

[asd979]

Oh no! USB is crap and I did some reading about O2's service and apparently its not as advertised at all. Do you know if u can purchase traditional internet in Dennehy's Cross. I spoke to Amy at university hall and she gave me the impression that USB is the only option. I had a tough time swallowing it so I emailed Janice (manager) but she has not gotten back to me. If I can't have traditional highspeed I may have to consider Sheares gate as a I plan on skyping and downloading all my HBO tv shows. If you have info regarding this please let me know

Cheers

It's definitely not the only option, I have friends who live on the top floor of my building who have traditional internet through Eircom. This is what I plan on getting once I get back in 2 weeks.

 

[bccanuck]

It's definitely not the only option, I have friends who live on the top floor of my building who have traditional internet through Eircom. This is what I plan on getting once I get back in 2 weeks.

Awesome! Thanks for info.

 

[Med-DocMont]

Quick question to people who are attending or attended UCC
Does UCC has whitecoat ceremony? I heard they don'y and if this is true, will they change and will they have it by 2016?

 

[Jloyay]

Quick question to people who are attending or attended UCC
Does UCC has whitecoat ceremony? I heard they don'y and if this is true, will they change and will they have it by 2016?

White coat ceremonies are more of an Americanized thing so I don't think they'll do it. I don't really see the point of it TBH.

 

[Med-DocMont]

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[Jloyay]

Is anyone coming to UCC this year? I am about to reserve a spot a Farranlea Hall. How is that residence? Is anyone familiar with the Cork residences?

 

[HKGYYZ95]

Is anyone coming to UCC this year? I am about to reserve a spot a Farranlea Hall. How is that residence? Is anyone familiar with the Cork residences?

I'm going to book sheares, most NA and medical school students will go stay there

 

[Vicex]

White coat ceremonies are more of an Americanized thing so I don't think they'll do it. I don't really see the point of it TBH.

Yeah, same. I think RCSI is the only one that does it... and they say it's a symbolic thing to get you to realise that you are now a part of a new lifestyle and etc...