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Official - Residences 08/09

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JocastaJackal
I dunno... I had no problems with Men C, but TB made me really ill and my arm got really horrible and infected for weeks x_x

I just taken another look at what vaccinations i had when i was a child and want i have had since,it looks like i will need the Hep B Booster,Tetanus Booster,MMR,Chicken Pox and Men C all next year before i start in Sept 2009 JocastaJackal.Thats a lot of vaccinations for my degree course.Its a good job i dont mind injections and in particular needles.:biggrin:
Studying at Cardiff University
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fone
question: to access the internet from my hall room what sort of lead do i need? or is it wireless?!

im confused. again.
fone
question: to access the internet from my hall room what sort of lead do i need? or is it wireless?!

im confused. again.


It's a network point, via an ethernet cable. I think they provide the cable for you.
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JocastaJackal
It's a network point, via an ethernet cable. I think they provide the cable for you.



Jupp, the Uni provides you with a short 1m cable GREEN cable. Apparently this is the only cable they allow you to use. Didnt try replacing mine last year so dont know if you can bring your own longer cable so you can lie in bed and use the internet at the same time.
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geewhizz
it's not wireless?! ah bum
geewhizz
it's not wireless?! ah bum


Nope, not in Halls, but in University buildings, sure.
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RightSaidJames
Nope, not in Halls, but in University buildings, sure.


Ah right. Thanks.

But they provide the cable yes? At least that's something
geewhizz
Ah right. Thanks.

But they provide the cable yes? At least that's something


Yeah, they do.

And the reason isn't because you're not allowed or able to use other cables, it's just that when university IT departments didn't do it, people would often buy the wrong cables. If you want to bring a longer cable and you're sure it's the right type, go ahead. I've got at least three of them floating about my house.
Just saw this thread; it's amazing how cheap Cardiff is compared to everywhere else. The same applies for other living costs, food and drink etc. I'm told.
thats good! i cant be dong with sitting at a desk while on the net lol! do u no wot kinda cable it is so i can get 1 b4 i go?
meclairerichards
thats good! i cant be dong with sitting at a desk while on the net lol! do u no wot kinda cable it is so i can get 1 b4 i go?


Read this :smile:

Edit - that doesn't actually answer your question, but basically all you need is a standard Ethernet cable, something like this.
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RightSaidJames
Just saw this thread; it's amazing how cheap Cardiff is compared to everywhere else. The same applies for other living costs, food and drink etc. I'm told.


Wow! Cardiff is way cheaper than other places! Everyone else seems to be paying around £4000 and still have to share bathrooms, whereas mine's less than £3000 and it's ensuite!

Bargain city!
Less than two weeks :biggrin:. I can't waaaait.
Trip to Ikea is so going to happen.
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ieuano
yep deffo need an IKEA trip!
RightSaidJames
Read this :smile:

Edit - that doesn't actually answer your question, but basically all you need is a standard Ethernet cable, something like this.


ah thanks so much!!!!! im gona order 1 right now!
Yup, I'll be doing an IKEA run any day now.

meclairerichards
ah thanks so much!!!!! im gona order 1 right now!


I'm not completely sure that's the right cable though. 90% sure I guess.
oh well, i found one lying around so it wont matter if its wrong!
going 2 ikea 2moro woop!
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tomlewis
Anyone know how the freeview reception is in Senghenydd Court? Could I get Freeview with a normal indoor digital aerial?
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geewhizz
I've been reading on the university website and just found out things such as iplayer don't work on our laptops in halls! Oooooh nooo it's a travesty. I thought I was being clever not planning on bringing down a tv and using iplayer and channel 4 catch-up instead!
Yeh, I was wondering....are most people taking a tv down? I have my Sony 20" tv which I think I'm going to be taking down with me......

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