It's a bit of a cliche that in secondary school the teachers hold your hand and then once you do your Leaving you are suddenly left completely to your own devices. But there is some truth in there too. It's a big step. Some people adapt better than others.

Luckily, Oxygen are here to help with our handy 'Oxygen Guide to the Colleges and Universities of Ireland'. Think of us as your new best friend. And like all best friends, we are right there with advice when you need it. But not a cuddle though. You'll have to go elsewhere for that.

It can be strange enough walking in for your first day in college. Some of Ireland's universities are big places. But we've talked to students in colleges and universities all over the country who've given us the inside info on facilities, the social scene, student services and lots more in each third level campus in Ireland.

University campuses can be strange places at first. So best to read our introduction to the basics of third level life before you get there...

The pros and cons of staying at home, living on res, finding digs or moving out on your own. Plus our handy guide to accomodation law in Ireland...

It's in limited supply. If you need advice on student accounts, loans, grants etc. for poor students, it's all here...

Guide to having fun while avoiding complications such as unwanted pregnancies and STIs...

No nonsense guide to the problems with drugs from tobacco and alcohol to more illegal varieties...