Students Feel Overwhelmed & Undervalued Living in Ireland During the COVID-19 Crisis
The survey on young people’s mental health revealed some surprising results.
Over 58% of students paid more than €1000 upfront for accommodation before they were told college would be online
A survey published by Sinn Féin spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, has found that despite students reporting that on average their courses are 80% online, more than 58% of them...
How to Stay Motivated and on Top of Assignments During Lockdown
Now that Ireland has moved to a Level 5 lockdown, it can be even harder to stay motivated and keep on top of college or university work. Many students will be doing all their classes and work from their homes ...
Are online graduations the way of the future?
Completing preschool or Montessori now means a graduation ceremony in a local hall, four year olds donning cardboard caps and tiny gowns before continuing their journey through the Irish education system. Year...
Ireland’s lost learners: A mature student explains her struggles of pursuing university later in life
Jane* is in her first year of her Ancient Classics degree at Maynooth University. Her desk looks chaotic, but she has a working system and favourite lecturers and those that she will rant about for 20 minutes...
Uncertainty remains for prospective Erasmus students as universities struggle to cope in unprecedented times
The Erasmus programme began in 1987 with 3,244 students from 11 different countries. Since then, the programme has become more and more popular with students eager to experience a culture different from their ...
Remember the college and university students left in a state of arrested development
With the clamour of the Leaving Certificate disbanded and the dust settling for this year’s class of 2020, it might be time to think about the thousands of final-year college students around the country. ...
Students lead – others follow
Throughout history, social and political change has been consistently driven by a new educated class of students who, through their studies and experiences, recognise the failures of the generation before them...
A student guide for seeking financial assistance from social welfare services
Unemployed third level students can apply for financial assistance through the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection upon completion of their final year of coursework, according to the departm...
Tips & Tricks For Creating the Perfect Academic Cover Letter
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Written by Daniela McVicker
Applying for a job in academia or research institutions can be daunting. The recruitment process is rigorous, requiring some level of maturity in the ...