Documenting the life of an Irish graduate.
And now here I am, four years later with my First Class Honours BCL degree in the bag wondering how my 18 year old self could have ever thought that. Life has a funny way of working itself out and now I can’t imagine having completed my degree anywhere else...
Below are some tips and tricks that I have picked up along the way, and that I will be using again esepcailly as the job market becomes more competitive due to COVID-19...
If I think back to the interview for my role, I think my extra curriculars probably helped me stand out and consequently helped me to secure the job...
Often, organizations hiring international employees want to see evidence that candidates can thrive in a global environment. The mere fact that you’re studying abroad and are now looking for a job tends to be all the evidence they need for the type of valuable skills you have...
While it can seem daunting at the start entering a virtual classroom once you take one class you will be able to see how the new world of online learning can benefit you...
So, my advice would be, DO the readings, watch videos, listen to podcasts and if you are ever unsure just ask the lecturer or teaching assistant a question at the end of the class or by email...
From the get-go when I landed in a PLC course I’ve been championing them ever since to whoever will listen to me. They are brilliant and open up a lot of avenues and possibilities for those who attend them – but only if you put the work in...
I began researching medicine courses and the various entrance pathways and discovered that there were 2 entry pathways available to me once I had completed my degree...
There is a wide range of courses across all NQF levels available from all of the top universities and institutes of technology across the country. The courses on offer are a mix of full-time and part-time as well as online, blended and in-person learning...
Advice to students and graduates who are unsure on what to do next, don’t be afraid to go outside your comfort zone and try something different. I commuted to Dublin for 3 months, before this I had never left Carlow on my own. I thought that I would not be noticed because I was studying in an IT in a small town...
