Getting Started
Every year, the number of students with disabilities going to college increases – last year there were over 5, 000 studying at third level nationwide. Most Irish third level…
Preparing for College (Page 4)
It is probably fair to say that you have been preparing for third-level education since your Junior Cert year, but there’s more to know!
In this section we look at all and every aspect of preparing for college. That means we look at Transition Year and Leaving Cert options. We also look at finding the right college and open days. We have a college jargon buster, and we tell you what to expect during Registration Week and Freshers Week. Furthermore, we have advice on finding student accommodation, student services and a lot more to help you get ready for college.
Part-time, Modular and Distance Learning Options
Not everyone is suited to full-time study, some people might find the option of part-time studying more beneficial or easily accessible to them as it means they still have…
Doing the Leaving Cert
It seems that the pressure and levels of expectation placed upon the young shoulders of leaving cert students increases every year. You must bear in mind however, that are…
UCAS Application – Case Study
Helen Allcutt, a student from Dublin, is currently in her second year studying for her MSc in Pharmacy at Manchester University. Helen applied to universities in the UK through…
Revise Wise Revision Guide Series Review
The ReviseWise series of revision guides are published by The Educational Company of Ireland and are available at both Junior and Leaving cert levels. The guides are 100% exam-focused and…
Less Stress More Success Leaving Cert Revision Guide Review
The Less Stress More Success series of revision guides published by Gill & Macmillan are available at both Junior and Leaving cert levels and are designed to help you…
Your Legal Rights
Starting college or university is for most students a pivotal point in their lives, marking a transition from childhood into adulthood. It is a time when you grow in…
Transition Week Schemes
Universities and Institutes throughout Ireland offer a number of different options for Transition Year placements, programmes and initiatives. Many implement a “Transition Year Week” in different faculties to give…
What Can You Expect To Get Out Of Transition Year?
New Skills The transition year is designed to help you develop not just on an educational level but also on a personal, social and vocational level as well. The…
Is A Transition Year For You?
It can be a difficult choice deciding whether to take the transition year or not. Some students are afraid they will lose their friends who continue straight onto the…
Transition Year
Have you just finished your Junior Cert and wouldn’t care if you never had to look at another textbook or revise for another exam in your life? Well, luckily,…
Planning
Planning If you consider spontaneity to have a lack of preparation, you may be able to carve a career out of your ability to anticipate. Planning is the initial…
About Finding a Job
Going to college isn’t for everyone. Some people really look forward to spending three or four years going to lectures, taking exams and studying hard. However, there are others…
About Private Colleges
There are a number of private institutions around the country that run third-level courses, offering qualifications from Higher Certificates to Masters and PhDs. The reason private colleges are called…
About Colleges of Education
If you want to become a primary school teacher in Ireland, you must train at one of the various Colleges of Education around the country. All colleges provide students…
About Further Education/PLC
Not everyone goes straight into the CAO system after his or her Leaving Certificate, for a number of understandable reasons. Many students choose to take a post-leaving certificate course…
About State/Other Colleges
There are many third level educational institutions in Ireland that do not fit into the categories of university, IT, College of Education or PLC. These may be colleges that…
About Universities
Universities traditionally sit at the top of the education system. They are third level educational institutions, granting academic degrees in a variety of subjects. Many Irish students decide to…
Finding the Place
No matter where you want to live, you can get help finding it from the college accommodation office and the Students Union. They will provide you with a base…
The Interview Itself
It sounds obvious, but it is very important to arrive at the interview location in plenty of time. It can be a good idea to do a trial run…
