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Hi,
I have applied to do Law with German at UCC.
Just wanted to know if any current students there could give me their opinion on the place and maybe there is someone out there doing the same course who could give some info.
I have applied to do Law with German at UCC.
Just wanted to know if any current students there could give me their opinion on the place and maybe there is someone out there doing the same course who could give some info.
Reply 1
Not a current student but I did go and visit UCC for the open day in Dec time. I loved it, the actual university was soo pretty and I really liked the course which I applied for (general BA degree). Having said that, I'm from the North and as much as I liked the University and course, the people were really cliquey- They all seemed to be from the South and I kinda got the impression you organise who you live with between yourselves and so everyones lives in flats with people they know. I would have been going completely on my own and making friends was/is a big concern so I have basically decided against going there on that basis. If that isn't such a big deal to you then I'd really recommend it- if for nothing but the setting of the uni.
Reply 2
Anna C.
Have you see the UCC book of modules which outlines exactly what you will be studying?
Have you see the UCC book of modules which outlines exactly what you will be studying?
Reply 3
Anna C
OP
Thanks Polythenegirl for your reply.
Jamie- yes I have.
Jamie- yes I have.
Reply 4
UCC is my alma mater, so I can give you some info on the college/uni (same thing in Ireland) and the city. I, however, did a BA there so my knowledge of their BCL is quite limited.
It's a small campus, in a small city, which has both positives and negatives attached. Also, although the campus itself is small, you will probably find that your lectures could be scattered all over the city.
Positives
1. You won't get lost or confused in Cork. It's practically impossible to do so, due to the size of the city, a day or two of wandering should give you a good idea of the place.
2. It's a small world - if you get involved in one society - the Law Soc, the German Soc, Dramat (Drama & Theatre Studies), the newspaper (currently The University Express I think), you will find that it will lead into knowing people in other clubs/societies.
3. There are plenty of nice pubs and restaurants in Cork, it's a nice place to go out and socialise.
Negatives
1. It's small, which may drive you insane.
2. As a previous poster mentioned, it can be cliquey. Many people went to primary school, secondary school and then onto university together. People in Ireland generally tend to go to their local university, unless they have a serious antipathy towards their hometown. However, that said, that was not my experience of UCC. I did know many people from my secondary school, but they didn't constitute the bulk of my college friends. Those came from my degree, and my extracurricular activities.
3. Although the college is physically small, there may be 200-300 in your Law lectures. Tutorials and class parties are the best ways to get to know people in your course.
4. The Library - Law students in UCC are notorious for being absolutely cut-throat. Guard your notes and articles with your life, while in the library. They are renowned for stealing books, tearing chapters and articles out of journals, and blacking out lines in books. You may have to buy many books yourself, due to lack of availability, so this will put a serious strain on your wallet.
As far as I know, most people in UCC do the straight Law degree (3 years), whereas those who do Law and Irish, Law and French, and Law and German are quite small groups so you will probably get to know those people very well.
If you have any general questions about the city, or the university, feel free to PM me.
Hope you enjoy your time in UCC!
It's a small campus, in a small city, which has both positives and negatives attached. Also, although the campus itself is small, you will probably find that your lectures could be scattered all over the city.
Positives
1. You won't get lost or confused in Cork. It's practically impossible to do so, due to the size of the city, a day or two of wandering should give you a good idea of the place.
2. It's a small world - if you get involved in one society - the Law Soc, the German Soc, Dramat (Drama & Theatre Studies), the newspaper (currently The University Express I think), you will find that it will lead into knowing people in other clubs/societies.
3. There are plenty of nice pubs and restaurants in Cork, it's a nice place to go out and socialise.
Negatives
1. It's small, which may drive you insane.
2. As a previous poster mentioned, it can be cliquey. Many people went to primary school, secondary school and then onto university together. People in Ireland generally tend to go to their local university, unless they have a serious antipathy towards their hometown. However, that said, that was not my experience of UCC. I did know many people from my secondary school, but they didn't constitute the bulk of my college friends. Those came from my degree, and my extracurricular activities.
3. Although the college is physically small, there may be 200-300 in your Law lectures. Tutorials and class parties are the best ways to get to know people in your course.
4. The Library - Law students in UCC are notorious for being absolutely cut-throat. Guard your notes and articles with your life, while in the library. They are renowned for stealing books, tearing chapters and articles out of journals, and blacking out lines in books. You may have to buy many books yourself, due to lack of availability, so this will put a serious strain on your wallet.
As far as I know, most people in UCC do the straight Law degree (3 years), whereas those who do Law and Irish, Law and French, and Law and German are quite small groups so you will probably get to know those people very well.
If you have any general questions about the city, or the university, feel free to PM me.
Hope you enjoy your time in UCC!
Reply 5
Hi! My name is caitlin and I'm from the north. I'm finding it really difficult to find a place to stay. Is anyone else having this problem and if so any advice on how to fid accommodation? Thanks
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