Changing jobs or going back to education as a mature student in your late twenties can be a huge challenge and worry for a lot of people contemplating it. In summer 2019 I did both of those things, joining the Bord Bia International Graduate Programme, undertaking an MSc in Global Business Practice in UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School alongside getting hands-on experience of working in the Irish food, drink and horticulture industry. In the following blog I have set out my experience so far – from money to work and education – and why I am delighted with my decision to take that step.
Why I’m happy that I changed jobs and went back to education at 27
Mar 1, 2020 4:53:51 PM / by Thomas Gavin posted in bord bia, bord bia smurfit international graduate programme, UCD, UCD Smurfit, money, bord bia smurfit, irish food, irish food and drink, postgraduate education, "scholarship", irish exports, marketing, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, masters degree, global, irish drink, Bord Bia Scholarship, international opportunities, food marketing graduates, mature student, irish horticulture, change jobs, change career, earning, msc
Student Trip to Belfast for Under £100
Feb 27, 2020 12:57:07 PM / by Hailey Kotsaftis posted in FoodandDrink, What to do on your day off, Social, Attractions, Fun, international, Bars, lifestyle, Travel, Student, cheap, Hostel, Belfast, college tips, student life, college social life, budget travel, cheap eats, bargain, cheap holidays, getaway, holiday, weekend trip, adventure, money, study abroad, travel budget, student budget, travel tips, irishfoodanddrink
Next stop: Belfast!
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After a few days exploring all the corners of the Republic of Ireland, Emerald Travel really recommends exchanging your euros for pounds to see a whole new side of the Emerald Isle. Here are our 5 key recommendations for visiting students to do in Belfast, keeping you enjoying your stay in Ireland and on a budget. We have scoured the city from top to bottom, and looked at options for things to do from five key angles: culture to take in, activities to do, where to eat, where to sleep, and where to celebrate! Below are our top picks for a Northern Irish Adventure!
College Survival - Money Saving Tips and Tricks
Feb 26, 2020 9:14:30 AM / by Aisling McCarthy posted in Dublin, college, college tips, saving money, money
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