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.
Every year, thousands of students graduate from third-level education here in Ireland and are faced with the harsh reality of life after college. Some Graduates will take a year to travel the world, some will begin jobs with companies they worked with during an internship, but for most, they will need to try and find a job they like, with a company that will hire them. In this blog we discuss some handy ways students can try and find a job they enjoy and that will benefit their future careers.
This year I will be graduating from University College Dublin, and while I had predicted most of the stressful elements of final year (exams, tight deadlines, late nights in the library), one headache I hadn’t anticipated was having to apply for jobs and graduate programmes. The pressure of finding a job I would enjoy was daunting and it certainly wasn’t aided by friends and family asking me, “ So, what are your plans for next year?”, at every available opportunity.