For this final episode of the Going to College podcast series, presenter Sinead Ryan discusses the practicalities of college life, finding out what you can expect and how to make the most of your college years.Joining Sinead to give their insights and advice were Nóirín Deady, First Year Experience Co-Ordinator at UCC, Róisín Nic Lochlainn, Welfare…

With colleges starting back in the coming weeks, students – and especially first years – will have many questions and concerns about college during a time of Covid.Episode three of the Going to College series, presented by Sinead Ryan, addresses many of those concerns with a panel consisting of: Lorna Fitzpatrick, USI’s President, Dr Bryan Maguire …

The CAO offers are out and this second episode of the Going to College podcast series is looking at what’s gone up, what’s gone down, and the overall effect that the calculated grades had on the points for this year’s college courses.Joining Sinead Ryan were Guidance Counsellor, Aoife Walsh, the Irish Independent’s Education columnist, John Walshe,…

Going to College is a four-part podcast series, presented by Sinead Ryan, that will help you prepare for some nerve-wracking - and exciting - weeks ahead. From the Leaving Cert results to CAO offers and then going to college in a time of Covid, it’s stressful and life-changing, but this series will help with practical advice, tips and insights from…