r/leavingcert Jul 28 '25

University ๐ŸŽ“ You needed to book student accommodation since MAY ?!?!?!

29 Upvotes

Hi guys, so I'm from another county and going to uni in Dublin, and I'm just finding out NOT A SOUL TOLD ME that I should have organised a deposit for accommodation in Dublin since April/May. Isn't that what guidance counsellors are for? :( I did apply to schools directly since May, but with private uni accommodation, I didn't know that I'd need it then, and now all places are sold out. The direct student accommodation hasn't got back to me yet, so ...... I'm only going to Dublin Uni, so I'm mega cooked LOL. And why is it so expensive? What the hell, 1k per month are you fr rn.....

r/leavingcert May 17 '25

University ๐ŸŽ“ Whatโ€™s everyone doing course wise after school

16 Upvotes

I'm thinking of doing business after school just wondering what everyone is doing course wise and what college there hoping for

r/leavingcert 2d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ eu vs international fees??

2 Upvotes

i moved to ireland like two and a half years ago would i be qualified for eu fees or would i need to pay international?? i lived in malaysia before this as well

r/leavingcert 5d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Whyโ€™s everyone hating on maynooth

20 Upvotes

Told me mates I wanna go there next year and everyoneโ€™s hating, whatโ€™s the issue?

r/leavingcert 6d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ To all students entering or returning to college in Ireland in the next few weeks

149 Upvotes

This is a heads up to all students as you begin your academic year and are possibly moving away from family and friends.

Please be vigilant of groups approaching you to join them for bible studies. Some of these groups are not upfront about their intentions. There is a highly controlling, religious cult called the Dublin International Christian Church (ICC)/ Cult actively recruiting new members in Ireland on college campuses. They have been removed from campuses in Dublin and have been grooming young people online via Bumble BFF, TikTok and Instagram.

This cult is highly dangerous and may not reveal who they are initially. They usually recruit in pairs on campus and may invite you to social activities initially and constantly text and harass you afterwards.

People who have joined have ended up having their lives controlled excessively, been cut off from friends and family and any contact outside of the ICC, pressured constantly to recruit new people into the cult and have got into debt meeting the tithing and donation requirements. This group use the bible and scripture to manipulate and scare members and they have successfully recruited unsuspecting victims since they have arrived in Ireland.

They dress in suits, even though their only job seems to be peddling hate speech and harassing people on public transport, online and on university campuses or monitoring every move of their members.

Media articles below... https://universitytimes.ie/2025/06/college-warns-students-of-religious-group-recruiting-on-campus/

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/dublin-students-warned-religious-group-35205577

https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/international-christian-church-dublin-recruitment-students-vnz7bp6jt

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/icoc-members-alleged-abuse-cult-behavior-1234798928/

r/leavingcert 10d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Please read before deciding on a course

30 Upvotes

Hi everyone, Iโ€™m not sure if this might come a little late since some of you may have already accepted your offers, but I wanted to share something I wish I had known before starting college. This isnโ€™t to scare anyone, just to give you more info so you can make the best decision for yourself.

Long story short: during the academic year I went through a lot of personal difficulties. I was granted โ€œextenuating circumstances,โ€ but I still had to resit some exams over the summer. That meant teaching myself those modules in just 2โ€“3 months. I spent the entire summer studying, barely leaving the house.

Even with that effort, I just missed the pass mark in one module. Because of how my college structures repeats, I now have to spend an entire year redoing only that single module. On top of that, I wonโ€™t receive the same financial support (like SUSI), and my graduation will be delayed by a full year.

I know itโ€™s easy to think, โ€œThat wonโ€™t happen to me,โ€ but the truth is that unexpected things can happen in life, and the way colleges handle repeats can really affect you.

My situation is really frustrating, especially knowing that not every college in Ireland has this rule. Some allow you to progress with one or two failed modules and make them up later, while still moving on to the next year, and being able to graduate on time.

I wonโ€™t name my own college, but I really encourage you to look into your collegeโ€™s rules on repeating modules. If I had known how this worked before choosing my college, I honestly donโ€™t think I would have picked it.

I really hope this information is helpful to you all. I know I would have found it extremely useful before starting college, especially as the first person in my family to attend college, I wasnโ€™t as aware as others might be of the key things to consider when choosing a course.

If anyone has any questions feel free to ask!

r/leavingcert 25d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Whatโ€™s your impression of Maynooth University ?

17 Upvotes

Genuine opinions?

r/leavingcert 13d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ what is needed for uni..

17 Upvotes

this feels like such a stupid question, but what do i need to bring to university everyday & what i should have ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

the offers are coming on wednesday and ive gotten nothing

r/leavingcert 11d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Anyone in trinity?

16 Upvotes

Iโ€™m doing midwifery

r/leavingcert Jul 24 '25

University ๐ŸŽ“ Commuting to Uni

10 Upvotes

Having slight panic attacks I donโ€™t live in Dublin Iโ€™m in the good old sunny south east anyway itโ€™s about an hour and a half to UCD. Iโ€™m 18 and donโ€™t turn 19 until July next year. Just looked up a return ticket to Dublin from where I live is 40โ‚ฌ which is 200โ‚ฌ per weekโ€ฆ. I used to be on child tickets so the price wasnโ€™t really that big of a concern but quickly realised I need to pay adult prices now.. I canโ€™t apply for a leap card as I will only hold a child leap card you need to be 19 for a student one so wtf do I do . If anyone has any suggestions

r/leavingcert Jul 02 '25

University ๐ŸŽ“ Just got accepted to my college course ๐Ÿ™Œ

47 Upvotes

That's most of the stress gone for me - now I just have to get a driver's license!

r/leavingcert 10d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Anyone doing mh304/306

5 Upvotes

Is anyone doing engineering in Maynooth? Genuinely cannot find anyone doing it or even talking about it.

r/leavingcert Apr 22 '25

University ๐ŸŽ“ Haven't touched a book all Easter

58 Upvotes

Honestly I'm so unstressed rn, my mocks went fine and I crammed for them a week before lol, I just actually can't be bothered studying especially now that all my projects and orals are done

I genuinely only need 250 points anyways and I'm hopefully gonna get H2-H1 in art so it's like there's literally no pressure

How's everyone else's mindset rn? What are you all aiming for and hoping to do after school? Its really interesting seeing others that are aiming for like 600+ points it's mad

r/leavingcert 2d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Orientation day for DCU

5 Upvotes

My orientation is on Tuesday but I have no clue how to find the time or where abouts itโ€™s on. Anyone have a clue? Edit: lads Iโ€™m after finding out that orientation is all the way till Friday and I had no clue Iโ€™m freaking out rn. I have work next week and am waiting for my laptop to arrive. Should I ring the college or what

r/leavingcert 15d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Dentistry Ireland 2025

2 Upvotes

Anyone wishing for dentistry guys what did u get

r/leavingcert 11d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ How to do Dentistry in Ireland if you don't have the points??

2 Upvotes

so I got around 520 points in my leaving cert which was not enough for any dentistry courses in ireland, and im lowkey stuck on what to do with my life now

ive heard that you could do some sort of degree (my option is biomed in maynooth) and then go into dentistry as a mature student or something but wouldnt that take like 6 or 7 years of studying for?? (not to mention the costs ๐Ÿ˜ญ)

i do not know how half this stuff works so bare w me but is there any other way besides this or studying abroad or whatnot,

pls help lol

r/leavingcert 22h ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ How to make friends on freshers week / orientation?

18 Upvotes

Asking for my brother lol. His orientation is on Wednesday in TU Dublin and he's nervous about meeting and making friends with people there over his first few weeks. Any tips? And anyone having their orientation on Wednesday 10th Sep in TU Dublin on Bolton street? If so maybe yous can be friends lolll ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

r/leavingcert 1d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ What is the minimum HPAT percentile needed to get into Trinity/RCSI/UCD for medicine if I get 625 points in LC?

8 Upvotes

I'm currently studying HPAT with MedEntry, but my average percentile is around 80, which I am not sure is good. What is the minimum percentile I must get to have a guaranteed place in medicine if I get 625 in LC?

r/leavingcert Jun 16 '25

University ๐ŸŽ“ Are pharmacy points expected to go down this year because of the new course in Galway?

1 Upvotes

r/leavingcert Apr 29 '25

University ๐ŸŽ“ How hard is it to get 6 H2s?

16 Upvotes

So i want to study veterinary and since thereโ€™s only UCD here id like to apply for the UK also but majority of universities require 6 H2โ€™s. iโ€™m in 5th year and currently scoring in the 60-90% range with 50s in maths. i do 7 subjects all at higher level. Is 6 H2 achievable? iโ€™m especially worried about maths. is it reasonable to think i can score this or do i need a reality check?

r/leavingcert 11d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Anyone going to mtu cork

1 Upvotes

Moving down have no one help !!!!

r/leavingcert 11d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Has anyone else not got their registration email from their college?

8 Upvotes

I accepted my offer at pretty much bang on 2pm yesterday and I still havenโ€™t gotten an email or a text from my college to register. Is this happening with anyone else?

r/leavingcert 8d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ How tf does fresher week work?

18 Upvotes

I joined a group chat on WhatsApp for it and I canโ€™t get a clear answer on how it works. There is some guy who keeps advertising tickets for certain nights in Dublin but Iโ€™m going to Maynooth. So Iโ€™m wondering how does it work is there still stuff going to be going on around the bars and clubs around the campus or what anyway cheers guys๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

r/leavingcert 5d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Enrollment for uni

4 Upvotes

Is it weird that I still havenโ€™t gotten my enrollment email after accepting my first choice

r/leavingcert 12d ago

University ๐ŸŽ“ Friendly Reminder: Points arenโ€™t everything! There are many paths to academic success!

19 Upvotes

I received under 400 points in my leaving cert, as I didnโ€™t like most of my subjects and the teaching system didnโ€™t work for me. I took a level 7 biology course with a ~280 point requirement, and today I am in the middle of a fully funded biomedical engineering PhD from one of the top colleges in the country and loving it. If youโ€™ve received your results and youโ€™re not happy with them, or if youโ€™re worried about the road ahead, please donโ€™t be. Just do your best, whether it be in your 12th option in the CAO (like me) or a PLC, do your best and doors will open for you. My leaving cert points havenโ€™t came up once since I started college. If any of you have any questions about pursuing academia Iโ€™d be more than happy to help!