An gá freastal ar chursa chun líofacht i dteanga a bhaint amach?
Ní raibh sé riamh ar intinn agam an Phortaingéilis a fhoghlaim. Tá an dóthain deacrachtaí ag baint le dhá theanga a staidéar ag leibhéal céime gan teanga eile a chur…
Exploring Ireland’s All or Nothing Mindset
It’s something that’s constantly at the forefront of our minds recently. Whether it’s after a long day of lectures or simply because ‘why not?’, it seems that now more than…
What Are My Rights as a Part-Time Worker?
Many students may find themselves in the position of undertaking part-time work during their time in college and in doing so will enter into a contract of employment. So what…
Hair: A Grey Area??
It will not come as news that as we age, we become prone to grey hair. A number of factors influence this process, including and not limited to age, ethnicity,…
OECD Agreement Brings an End to Ireland’s 12.5% Corporation Tax Rate
Ireland has become one of over 130 countries to sign up for a new Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) framework for international tax reform. The move will mark…
The Student Guide to Budget 2022
On Tuesday, October 12 the government announced the 2022 budget. The document, which sets out the government’s strategy for how finances will be raised next year, has several additions pertinent…
UCDVO Continue Volunteering During Global Pandemic
“Participating in the UCDVO volunteering programme was one of the highlights of my degree in UCD. It has increased my awareness and appreciation for new cultures along with allowing me…
Éadaí SOS: Taispeántas Luacháireach ar Rian an Fhaisin Ghasta
Má shiúlann tú thíos Sráid Uí Chonaill, feicfidh tú siopaí ag ullmhú don séasúr nua faisin atá le teacht. Céann dos na cinn a bhfuil an méíd is mó tóir…
Security Patrolling UCD Campus Accommodation
Life in Dublin 4 regained some normality over the course of September as many students returned to Belfield lecture halls for the first time in over 18 months. However, there…
The Return of Erasmus in the US and J1s as Biden is Set to Lift Travel Ban
On the 20th of September, the Biden administration announced they would be lifting the travel ban instated at the outset of the pandemic. For over 18 months, 33 countries including…
Campus Return Sparks Commuting Hell
‘Life is About the Journey, Not the Destination?’ No Chance!!! Last month marked the return to students to the UCD campus. It also coincided with the return of full capacity…
The Pre-Erasmus Experience: Exciting, Stressful and a Lot of Paperwork
Erasmus is often associated with tales of self-discovery, crazy nights out, and minimal work. But there is another, less pleasant side we rarely hear about. The logistics involved in getting…