The Perfect Three-Day Break in Rome

By Laura Honan Although the Irish weather might not reflect it, summer is fast approaching which makes now the perfect time to book that summer break. Rome is the perfect spot for a break with plenty of historical sights and only being a short distance fro...

Top Tips for Your J1

By Sarah Murnane 1. Your J1 company The first thing you must know about your J1, is that whichever company you choose to help obtain your VISA, will be awful. They will make you work for it. Be prepared for the long email threads that go nowhere, ra...

String Theory

By Sarah Murnane There are two explanations in physics to explain the element of the universe we live in: string theory, and quantum theory (or quantum mechanics).  You may have heard of quantum theory before, it is attributed to the early work of Alb...

The Death of Cinema Etiquette 

By Charlie Kendellen  Unless you’ve been living under a cube shaped rock, you’ve certainly heard of A Minecraft Movie, with an ensemble cast consisting of Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and the iconic Jennifer Coolidge. The film has ...

How to Avoid Jet Lag

By Laura Molloy There is nothing more annoying than getting Jet Lag while travelling, but it happens to most of us. Therefore, Oxygen has compiled a list of tips on how to avoid it from happening to you.  But, before we get into the tips make sure ...

Tips for Preparing for Erasmus

By Laura Molloy Preparing for Erasmus can be stressful. It’s even more challenging if you are the first person in your family to go on one. Luckily for you Oxygen has compiled a list of tips to help keep your move abroad go smoothly.  Get your Home...

What I Wish I Knew Before my Erasmus

By Laura Molloy Going on Erasmus is a time of excitement and adventure, but it can also be daunting. For many students, it is their first time travelling alone. For others, it is their first time living away from home. After speaking to a variety of studen...