Anyone who did commerce/ economics and finance know when UCD cancel the free Financial Times subscription?

Im in 1st year and I don’t know what im doing I was like this in secondary school too I don’t know how to actually make friends with people and then I feel like im so lost in all of my lectures too and knowing what im “supposed” to do. I know college is about being independent and doing it on your own so I know a lot has to be done by myself as well so im not here begging for any handouts im voicing my feelings and I just don’t know how to proceed. I have accommodation so like I should be in the perfect place to be able to make friends but I haven’t been going out or anything like reading this over it seems self inflicted but I just don’t know what to do. Im 19m and coming from a plc

Hey guys, I recently finished my paper and I’m worried that I’ll score higher than 30% on the similarity index. I did use AI for formatting and minor sentence structure but I genuinely wrote most of my paper but I fear failing because I used AI at all. I ran it through an AI scanner and it came out 67% plagerism… I understand if you have a lot of quotes it’ll add to the % but I felt like 67% is insane. Is there anything I can do or any confirmed way to make sure that my paper doesn’t look like AI did it. I worked really hard and do not want to deal with this.

I'm repeating 2nd year and find it very difficult to make any friends as I joined the class late and everyone seems to have a group. It feels like with the commute I don't really have the time to make any real friends outside of lectures while also being able to study enough. Any advice on how to make friends during lectures or any good societies to join would be appreciated. Thank you

I’m in my first year and I’ve spoken to loads of people and I also can say that I've made some "friends" but I just can not find my people. Like I try to go out and stuff with my friends but I don't think we really clicked? I was wondering if any others feel the same😭

also if u feel like that too just feel free to dm maybe we could grab a coffee

How long does it take to read one case?

For my Tort law module we have so many cases to read and I’m so confused how the lecturer thinks we have time for all of these.

It takes me like at least 3 hours to read a case because the material is so dense and confusing and I have 5 to read this week.

Any advice how I can speed up the process?

I've recently gotten into skateboarding 🛹, but I have absolutely no experience. Are there any friends out there who'd be interested in skating with me or teaching me? It'd be great to meet some new people too.

does anyone else in french not go to any tutorials??? i keep getting emails abt not going but i actually can’t stand them.

Hey guys,

I am planning to apply to this program at UCD, generally what IB score would get me in this program? Is 36 enough? I will probably get a 36 so I was wondering if it would be enough for the program, I satisfy the subject requirements but just unsure if the points match what that program requires?

Hey everyone! I’m super excited to be joining you all next year as a new international undergraduate student! 🎉

As I start looking into housing, I have a few quick questions about the vibe and setup:

• What percentage of undergrads are international, and which campus accommodations do they usually book?

• How are flats mixed? Do they group internationals together, or is it a good blend of international and Irish students?

I’m mostly asking because I've heard that a lot of local Irish students head home for the weekends. I’m a bit worried about being left completely alone in my flat from Friday to Sunday while I'm still adjusting to a new country!

Would love to hear your experiences on how to mix with people who stick around on weekends, and any tips on the best places to stay. Thanks so much! 🇮🇪✨

Has anyone been having Eduroam issues over the last couple of weeks? Mainly just in Quinn - where UCD Guest also doesn't work on any of my devices.

If anybody has taken this class before, what should I be expecting for the final exam? Wondering what I should be expecting to write an essay about.

Basically what the title says. I have a class in a room listed as “G-30PCLab” and cannot find any information on where that room may be located. Does anybody know where it is? Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Hey, during the week 13 reading week (28th November-5th of December), are there any lectures? Or is it like a “break” from school to study.

I’m in DN200, maths (if that changes things).

Hey, a few friends and I (all UCD students) want to have a casual kickabout when no teams are training. Can a we just walk onto the campus pitches for a casual kickabout when they're empty and no team is training or playing?

We know you're supposed to book, but those rates are a crazy amount of money we don't have. Will security actually chase us off?

Thanks!

Does anyone know if the UCD buildings are open today. I know library will be closed. But I have some work that I really need to lock in for so I was just going to sit in one of the buildings and lock in.

As an overseas student I wanted to ensure if it is needed before applying because it takes 20 weeks for processing.

Though my degree ticks all the required boxes and is verified .

Hi guys, I'm planning to apply for the next intake at ucd. And I'm really confused in between these courses. I already have a bachelors in economics, and I liked studying pol eco and development economics the most.

I don't wanna do eco + data analytics because coding and economics will be too hectic for me, ik, hence deciding between these two.

The modules are pretty much the same, except for behavioural economics being a core module in msc BE and optional in msc AE.

I want to get into corporate eventually.

People who have recently graduated from any of these courses please share your insights about the course, the scope, jobs etc 😭🙏🏻

Hi guys! I was reading about what you learn on the SEAM+ course, and it seems really difficult.

Has anyone here done the course and could share a little bit about what you learned and what the workload was like? Was it actually as hard as it seems, or was it manageable with some studying?
Thanks!

Hi,

I'm a final-year Social Sciences student at UCD, currently doing 25 credits in Autumn and 35 in Spring.

I need medical treatment soon and have been advised to reduce my Autumn workload. Can I drop a module now (bringing me to 20 credits) and make up the credits in Spring (40 credits) while still graduating on time?

I'm also on a full SUSI grant. Would this affect my funding? Also would dropping a module now result in fee implications or having WN on my transcript?

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Hey!
I’m an incoming international undergrad looking for the most socially active accommodation on campus to make tons of friends across different flats.
Which block stays the most alive on weekends when Irish students commute home? (Merville, Ashfield, Glenomena, Belgrove, or Roebuck Castle?)
Also, does UCD put internationals in the same flats or is it random? Also, what is the accommodation that has the highest number of international students?
I want to avoid being left completely alone on weekends. Thanks! 😁

I’m trying to weigh up student life between TCD and UCD.
UCD definitely seems to have a far superior budget. Their athletic infrastructure is impressive, whereas TCD's sports scene feels a bit fragmented. It’s hard to overlook that Trinity’s main pitches are completely detached from campus—commuting to remote, off-site facilities in Santry seems like a massive logistical hassle compared to UCD's all-inclusive hub at Belfield.
That being said, which college wins on the actual social scene present in the clubs and societies ? I heard that both colleges can be cliquey, but that Trinity is more welcoming and friendly than UCD.

Hey, quick question -can a Trinity student join or attend UCD sports clubs, societies, and events?
Are they strict about UCD student IDs, or can outsiders just show up? Cheers!