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My Graduate Life: Leanne Hanafin

April 6, 2021April 3, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on My Graduate Life: Leanne Hanafin
My Graduate Life: Leanne Hanafin

Of course, the Covid-19 pandemic does not make it any easier to necessarily get where you might want to be right now. But my best advice for you if you’re looking to get into radio now or in the future is to keep working.

Why I Picked My Masters: Kayley Hardiman

March 29, 2021March 27, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on Why I Picked My Masters: Kayley Hardiman
Why I Picked My Masters: Kayley Hardiman

I have been able to hold onto my journalistic side despite moving towards a career in social media by joining some clubs and societies and writing pieces for DCU’s college newspaper, The College View and Her Campus, DCU.

My Small Business: Rory Traynor

March 21, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on My Small Business: Rory Traynor
My Small Business: Rory Traynor

The period that you finish college can be a very tough one. You are so eager to launch into your career. The harsh reality for some is that you don’t always just fall into a job as soon as you get your degree.

Staying connected through the Irish Women Abroad community

March 17, 2021March 20, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on Staying connected through the Irish Women Abroad community
Staying connected through the Irish Women Abroad community

Irish Women Abroad was initially an online community of Irish women supporting each other while living away from home.

My Graduate Life: Kristina Powell

March 7, 2021March 5, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on My Graduate Life: Kristina Powell
My Graduate Life: Kristina Powell

I didn’t want to spend the rest of my working life being pushed around to whatever job the bank had for me - I needed to do something I enjoyed. To come to that decision so quickly, I must have known it’s what I wanted to do deep down, but I needed a good reason to follow through.

Why I Picked My Masters: Orlaith Cullen

February 28, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on Why I Picked My Masters: Orlaith Cullen
Why I Picked My Masters: Orlaith Cullen

I was nervous at the beginning as I wasn’t sure whether the content and the course structure would work with remote learning. Thankfully everything was adapted to ensure it was possible to complete the Masters from home without too much struggle.

My Graduate Life: Gemma Deegan

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on My Graduate Life: Gemma Deegan
My Graduate Life: Gemma Deegan

I was also leaving my boyfriend, friends and family in Ireland, which made the goodbyes unimaginably difficult. But as is always the case, hindsight taught me that all the sacrifices were worth it in the long run, and 18 months later, I would do it all over again if I could.

Why I Picked My Masters: Megan O’Hanlon

February 14, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on Why I Picked My Masters: Megan O’Hanlon
Why I Picked My Masters: Megan O’Hanlon

For me, my Masters course has given me the opportunity to pursue a field adjacent to Finance that I was really interested in, to broaden my learning and understanding.

My Graduate Life: Michelle Daly

February 7, 2021February 6, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on My Graduate Life: Michelle Daly
My Graduate Life: Michelle Daly

I’m the type of person who lives to work rather than works to live so I decided to come home to work and get more experience as living at home could provide me with that flexibility.

My Small Business: Samantha Tabaldo

February 3, 2021January 30, 2021by LeanneLeave a Comment on My Small Business: Samantha Tabaldo
My Small Business: Samantha Tabaldo

As a graduate and being in my early twenties, I have felt like I was in some sort of race to get my life on track and work a big corporate job in order to be successful. Since doing the graduate program in LA, I realise we are all on different paths and your twenties are a time to try and to not be scared of failing.

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