We as students are always keen to travel. Deciding where to go can however be tricky. With so many options these days we can be swamped with numerous exciting destinations with a limited timeframe to work with. Narrowing our options to find the best one to suit us can seem impossible. Berlin for me however is an exception. There is no way that you will be leaving this magnificent city with nothing but positive memories that you will keep for life. The best part about Berlin is that it's not a one and done job. There is so much to explore that repeat visits are needed and that's a good thing. Something about the charm of the city keeps dragging me back and I hope after reading this you will understand why. Below I break down the key aspects of Berlin from the tourist sites to visit to the food to the transport system. So without further ado let me show you why Berlin is such a great city.
Berlin: A city full of opportunities
Mar 31, 2020 7:59:05 AM / by Tom Cordial posted in student travel, food and drink, berlin, music festival
Top 6 Things Your Waitress Wants You To Know
Mar 1, 2020 5:53:27 PM / by Sample HubSpot User posted in Insider, food, food and drink, foodie, restaurant, tips, server life, myths, how to, tipping, hospitality, how to tip, confessions
Hi, it’s me, the waitress at your local restaurant. I have had the (mis)fortune to work in this industry for over 5 years and noticed there's a lot of misconceptions around the topic. Even though I think everyone should work in hospitality or retail once in their life to have some perspective and respect, I've put together the basics for you. Here's everything your restaurant server wants you to know.
Nightlife and Food & Drink in Europe
Mar 1, 2020 4:23:46 PM / by Craig Lynch posted in student travel, food and drink, Student Nightlife, places to visit europe, nightlife europe
Travelling has become an interest and passion of many young people in today’s world. Recent modern developments in transportation such as airplanes, trains and even motorways have opened the accessibility of the world, especially in regions such as Continental Europe and North America. In this blog post, I will be focussing on how nightlife and food & drink have become substantial influencers on location choices, as well as giving example on some of the worlds best spots for a night on the town, grab a bite to eat or catch up over few drinks.VgjB
Hangover : How to (and how to not!)
Mar 1, 2020 4:22:54 PM / by Dr.Rory Johnston posted in Veganism, Vegan, Vegan Food, Vegan Diet, Vegan Recipe, Vegetarian, Benefits of Vegan Lifestyle, Vegan Lifestyle, FoodandDrink, bord bia, Pancakes, Nightlife, Bars, food, diet, Healthy Food, irishdairy, Irish food board, food and drink, natural, avocado, foodie, fruits, food guide, irish food, irish food and drink, irish dairy, Pizza, #healthylife, 5tipshealthylife, healthylifestyle, foodtips, breakfast, brunch, sport, physical exercise, healthbenefits, restaurant, tips, food and drink industry, irish drink, wellbeing, eco-friendly, go green, greener living, good food, beer, World Beer Challenge, Dublin Food, Dublin Bars, well-being, wellness, london eats, london bars, Health food, BYOB Dublin, BYOB Restaurants, cooking, guinness, pub, fast food, drinking, 'burger, burgers, meat, vegan burger, avocadotreats, top5avocadodesserts, avocadodesserts, food science graduates
Spotlight: Dublin’s Newest Craft Beer Oasis on the Docks!
Mar 1, 2020 11:38:51 AM / by Francisco Elizondo posted in Veganism, Vegan, Vegan Food, Social, Dublin, Bars, food and drink, beer, Socializing in Dublin, Dublin Bars, Craft Beer, Brewdog, Bar Games, Brew Dog, Non Alcoholic, Veg, Alcohol Free
When it comes to a finding a great spacious pub in Dublin for some after work pint with your mates or big get togethers where the music doesn’t drown each other’s voices, the choices are pretty limited.
5 Ways the Irish Food and Drink Industry Can Make the World a Better Place
Mar 1, 2020 10:43:42 AM / by Daniel O'Rourke posted in bord bia, UCD, UCD Smurfit, global business, masters, Irish food board, food and drink, post graduate, work experience, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Business graduate, masters degree, food and drink industry, job applications, full scholarship, sustainability, climate change, Origin Green, agriculture master, social sustainability, sustainability jobs, graduate jobs, graduate jobs ireland
The food and drink industry is undoubtedly a critical driver of the Irish economy. Following its expansion into several new priority markets, the food export industry reached an estimated value of €13 billion in 2019 (Bord Bia, 2020). However, the power and potential of this exciting industry does not cease at its economic credentials.
Beginners Guide to Dublin 2020
Feb 29, 2020 12:22:16 PM / by Hazel Hennessy posted in graduate programme, grad programme, bord bia smurfit, food and drink, "scholarship", post graduate, things to do dublin, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Business graduate, food and drink industry, graduate opportunities, travel opportunities, Free things to do in Dublin, Bord Bia Scholarship, marketing post grad, grad fairs, post grad
6 Steps to Success: Getting the Grad Programme You Want
Feb 29, 2020 9:59:12 AM / by Clíona Regan posted in bord bia smurfit, application, Irish food board, food and drink, Ireland, irish food, postgraduate education, "scholarship", marketing, post graduate, arts degree, communications, work experience, international business, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Business graduate, success, masters degree, food and drink industry, global, business, steps to success, tuition paid, fees paid
8 Dublin Sushi Spots that are to DIE for!
Feb 29, 2020 7:46:48 AM / by Marcus Dunne posted in food and drink, foodie, irish food and drink, japanese food, sushi
Sushi, some love it and some hate it. These Japanese raw fish dishes are often a controversial dinner choice but for those who can’t get enough of the stuff, you are in luck. Dublin has exploded in recent years with new sushi bars and Japanese restaurants. Some will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the cuisine and others might turn you way from fish all together. So how are we to know where to dive in and where to dodge altogether. We have scoured the streets of Dublin and through a rigorous process of some (delicious) tastings of what the city has to offer, here are what we believe are the perfect spots for any of you sushi lovers. Oh and of course we provide links in the titles so you check out the menus for yourself!
Ultimate Graduate Guide
Feb 28, 2020 9:58:14 AM / by Isobel O'Neill posted in Dublin, graduate programme, bord bia, bord bia smurfit international graduate programme, international, international graduate programme, UCD Smurfit, education, career, postgraduateeducation, application, Irish food board, food and drink, graduate application, irish food, irish food and drink, "scholarship", irish exports, marketing, post graduate
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Choosing a graduate programme can be daunting. The application process can be extremely time consuming and can also require a lot of effort. Because of this, it is important to be strategic in your approach and to apply only to those which you would be happy to accept an offer from.
That’s great, but what if you are not exactly sure of what it is you want to do once you have walked across the stage and collected that coveted piece of paper? I was in the exact same position last year, and it was not easy.