1. Cost of accommodation, the major chunk of your budget.
Travelling is one of those activities that can be done in so many different ways – from relaxing, to adventuring through mountains and jungles, to enjoying the gastronomy of places, to admiring the art. There are many types of holidays that suit everybody’s tastes and this is why it is probably one of the most popular activities and hobbies. Travelling also opens our minds, making us more aware of what is happening outside our comfort zone. We learn how to communicate with other people, how to learn, how to find our way around and how to take care of ourselves in general.
Starting or joining a new college can be very overwhelming. Not only do you have to make new friends and start new lectures, but you have the exceptionally difficult task of choosing which societies to join. Let’s face it, there are so many student societies in UCD that even at the €2 signup fee, you could end up spending a small fortune.
Every little helps as they say, and this could not be more true for us students. With such a broad range of societies there really is something for everyone. We want to tell you about ten cool societies and what you could get from them.