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Assignments…Assignments Everywhere!
In the run up to Christmas, I’ve got a pile of assignments to do
So I made this picture to sum it all up!
Bye!
Robbie
Do you want some free Jagermeister & Hotpress Freezer Session Tickets?
If so, then read on.
This week, the Jagermeister/Hotpress Freezer Sessions take place in Dublin (Tuesday 11th December) and Dundalk (Thursday 13th December). Both nights are packed with some of Irelands finest acts, some FREE Jagermeister and a FREE 17 track Freezer Sessions CD.
To get free tickets without waiting on a lottery draw, simply enter “Robert Morrissey” in the ‘Postal Address’ section of the Dublin form here, or the Dundalk form here, and you’ll receive a pair of tickets by email for the gig of your choice, or maybe both if you want!
On Tuesday, Leaders Of Men, This Club, Nanu Nanu and Tandem Felix take to the stage in The Workmans Club in Dublin. While on Thursday, The Original Rudeboys, fresh from their appearance on The Late Late Show last Friday, join up with Toby Kaar, The Ambience Affair and Mojo GoGo in Brubaker’s in Dundalk.
So pop along and enjoy a night of great music, courtesy of Third Level Times, Hotpress & Jagermeister.
Bye!
Robbie
Discussion: SUSI Grants – Where did it all go wrong?
The recenet backlog of processing SUSI grant applications has left most of the country’s third level institutions and students in limbo. The new system may be in its first year, but the length of time it has taken, and the projected completition of applications means that students are looking at an uncertain winter ahead. Many students across the country have expressed deep concerns over their position in their college, as many are in need of the grant to allow them to do the course they’re in. USI President, John Logue, has said that St. Vincent de Paul are recieving visits from students looking for food, as they struggle to save money in the hope that they can pay their fees.
USI President John Logue
Tomorrow is Budget Day in Ireland, and no doubt third level students will be hit somewhere. But the questions mount and its baffling how most student’s could continue to go to college if fees rise?
There’s been plenty of USI organised protests about the possible rise in college fees tomorrow, but will our govenrment listen to us students is another thing.
Being Social
It’s important to be social in college life, making new friends that could help you out and getting involved in hobbies, societies and clubs.
Every college differs when it comes to clubs and societies. But they are a great way of getting to meet new people in your college, no matter what year they’re in. Socialising with people who have gone through first year can benefit you, as you’ll learn some handy tips and advice about campus and off campus events. To get into clubs and societies isn’t very hard to do. Usually at the start of the year, there will be a Fresher’s Day/Week, where they’ll all be signing new members up. But if you miss that, you could always tag along to a meeting and get involved.
Getting involved and making new friends will broaden your social activities and outlook on college, After all, it doesn’t have to be all work and no play.
So get along to some Freshers’ events and pick up loads of leaflets for special offers and information.
Bye!
Robbie
Student Discounts
One of the benefits of being a student, is the rage of discounts available to us. Most students tend to purchase the Student Travelcard, which has a Leap Card built into it as well. This card also allows you to top it up at train and Luas stations so you can hop on and hop off transport in Dublin. There is also anouther student card called the ISIC card with a different range of discounts, but unfortunately it doesn’t have a Leap Card built in. Here is a quick, bullet point guide to finding the benefits of all these discounts to you as a student.
Student Travelcard:
- Has a built in Leap Card, allowing you to top it up in shops, stations and various locatons.
- Built in Leap Card will allow you to hop on and hop off different methosds of public transport
- Recognised my most shops and institutions as identification access to student discounts
- The card is available from certain student unions and by post, retailing at €12 (free with AIB Voucher) or €15 at Express Locations (includes photo capturing)
ISIC Card
- Globally recognised form of identification.
- Discounts available in countries outside of Ireland.
- The card costs €15.
- Unfortunately, it doesn’t double as a Leap Card.
The Student Travelcard is probably a more widely used and recognised card for students in Ireland, but during an erasmus year, the ISIC Card might be a wise choice.
Don’t be Daft – Finding a place to live in College.
Usually when a students CAO matters and registration are done, the next thing is finding a place to live.
Firstly, don’t do what I did and start looking after you’ve gotten your course. It’s far too stressful to handle and you need to be concentrating on more important things in the build up to the start of college life.
Instead, you should search during the summer before you go to college. This will reduce the stress levels and you’ll be able to attend any viewings you get. Even though you don’t know where your going yet exactly, have a look on property websites in the areas near your college to see whether its student friendly accommodation or those awkward 12 month leases.
Make sure the rent is reasonable in these properties, because your going to need money for college equipment (pens, lots & lots of pens), food and socialising. Its also important to make sure the bills aren’t too pricey, that there is internet and heating in the house/apartment/room. Make sure the smoke alarms work, its obvious.
Make sure the water and appliances work. Ask the landlord for an inventory of stuff in the house and get them to sign in along with you when moving in, it saves any accusations later down the line.
Keep a rent book (found in most book/stationary shops), as you’ll need to keep a record that you’ve paid the landlord.
Look for a friend(s) to move in with, as this will increase the chances of finding a place to live and reduce the rent cost on you.
When you find a place to live, don’t wreck the gaff, you’ve got to live there.
More info can be found in the USI Student Rent Book,.
Property Webistes
– Daft
– My Home
– Rent.ie
Bye!
The Situation
FOUR WEEKS IN and i’ve got the jist of my course timetable, remembered the lecturer’s names, made new friends, & realised that public transport rarely stick to timetables. When I found out in late August that I had got Journalism in Griffith College Dublin, I was delighted. It’s the profession that I have tried to get into since Secondary School, and now I’d got one step closer to achieving this dream.
But I’ve encountered many problems since then, and now I’ve more than learned my lessons from these mistakes.
It first started with registration complecations, which was resovled quickly with my college. But as they College did not recieve the details of my acceptance of my course from the CAO until 2 weeks after I had accepted, it left me in a slightly hurried state, but not for long.
The next step after registering was finding a place to live. The college had a Halls Of Residence, which was my first option. But a friend had conviced me to think outside the college and move in with him, and another friend soon followed me into the same idea. However, wiith no word from places on daft, we couldn’t find anywhere and my College’s accommodation was booked out after two days of searching.
Now, a month and a half later in mid October with no place to live, I’m commuting by train & bus to college on a daily basis from Kilkenny to Dublin. The rest of college life is going smoothly, and I know i’ve made the right choice in my course.
So lessons learned, and i’m sure there is more to come!
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