[…]going to college is usually in August when CAO offers are made. While this is a hugely important and busy time, it is really prudent to start planning now before the Leaving Certificate exams even start. Forward thinking Guidance Counsellors and local Parent’s Councils are keen to help students prepare in plenty of time, so we felt this year we should launch ‘Flying the Coop’ in May instead of August.’ Flying the Coop includes valuable contributions and inputs from the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and many of their Student’s Union Officers. It also includes top tips from current […]
[…]to arrive by 1pm on Friday 2nd June 2017, to: The Recruitment Officer The Union of Students in Ireland Portview House Thorncastle Street Ringsend Dublin 4 Or by email to info@usi.ie. The subject line should state your name and the reference code for the job. The Roles are: Public Relations Executive Student Switch Off Dormitory Co-ordinator Please click on the role you’re interested in to find out […]
[…]manager of Durex Ireland: “We know that more than 80 per cent of Irish men and women risk STIs and and unplanned pregnancy by not always using a condom. Every student has the right to good sexual health and good sexual health education. As condoms are the only form of contraception that can protect against both pregnancy and STIs, we want people to feel comfortable using and talking about them. At Durex, we are committed to raising awareness of sexual health education and the importance of safer sex, which is why we are delighted to support the USI with such […]
[…]exercise routine for you. ■Think about the reasons you over-exercise and talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling. ■Make sure you have rest days in your exercise routine. ■Try to add variety into what you’re doing- if you work very hard one day, then go for a relaxing walk the next day or exercise for less time. ■Don’t push your body too far. If it’s hurting or tired you should stop exercising- otherwise you risk injuring yourself or making yourself sick. ■If you worry about your body image or have an eating disorder, talk to someone. Contact […]
[…]are among the key issues being raised by the Union of Students in Ireland at today’s (Monday) pre-budget submission lobbying day in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. USI representatives have been joined by Students’ Union officers from across Ireland to lobby the TDs, including Government ministers, who are attending the event. ‘A Living Crisis, A Student Crisis,’ USI’s costed pre-budget submission sets out the significant and increasing financial barriers facing students and potential students in Ireland. Among the key asks in ‘A Living Crisis, A Student Crisis’ are: A €1,000 reduction to the Student Contribution Charge Legislation to protect students in ‘digs’ accommodation An increase of €1,000 to the SUSI grant and increased income thresholds Capital grants for universities and colleges to build strictly affordable student accommodation Reducing the cost […]
