[…]Round 2 offers tomorrow, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is urging students not to panic, and to visit homes.usi.ie to help alleviate the pressure of looking for accommodation. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “We’re now seeing digs benefitting both the homeowner and the student. Students have somewhere warm and safe near where they’re studying. The homeowner gets to claim up to €14,000-a-year tax free. Worryingly, 38 students in our study on housing stated that they have no accommodation and had to sleep on friends’ couches, floors or in cars. In two cases, students declared sleeping rough and availing […]
[…]students as lodgers Summary: Major USI drive to encourage home owners to take on students Photo and Interview Opportunity at 11.30am on Wednesday 6 August at St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre. Serious shortage of accommodation placing student study and graduate targets at risk Free website resource puts home owners and students in touch The Union of Students in Ireland has begun a major push and information drive to encourage home-owners in Dublin to consider housing a student during term-time. The call out is necessary as the student population in Dublin faces a serious shortage of accommodation, with CAO offers and the […]
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[…]Helpline for students during their Christmas exams. USI also partnered with PleaseTalk, ReachOut.com and Jigsaw who operate on third-level campuses across Ireland. The campaign is in response to a USI study showing that 61% of students are experiencing burnout attending third level education while 27% of students in college have dropped out due to stress. Speaking on Trinity College Dublin campus, USI President, Michael Kerrigan, said, “Exam time can lead to burnout and high levels of stress for students at this time of year. While the days are getting darker, and Christmas can sometimes be a tough time for students, […]
[…]set out in the legislation. Both parties (landlords and tenants) are encouraged to understand and discuss those rights and responsibilities so that it is clear from the outset and to reduce the possibility of a dispute arising subsequently. The guide also provides information on finance, and gives budgeting tips for students to financially manage the college year. The RTB and USI are advising students not to hand over money until they receive the keys, and the tenancy begins. In light of recent rental scams, USI is also urging students to transfer deposit money electronically, or if they have to pay by […]
