[…]Guide? Please visit your local Students’ Union for your FREE copy or you can read the online copy on https://usi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/A5-Web-version.pdf What should I check when I’m viewing accommodation? Check that all appliances are working, check for dampness and/or don’t be afraidto look behind the wardrobe or flip the mattress, check all locks on windows and doors, request a key for your bedroom door. What questions should I ask before agreeing to when viewing accommodation? It’s important to ask a lot of questions, write a list before you view so you don’t forget any. Ask; how much is deposit, rent in […]
[…]USI Rent Book? Please visit your local Students’ Union for your FREE copy or you can read the online copy on http://issuu.com/theusi/docs/rentbook2012 Where will I find accommodation? If you are moving away from home and you’re not sure where to look for accommodation, there are a few places you could go to for advice. Contact the Students’ Union in the college you will be attending, look up various websites such as daft.ie and the college website where you’ll find details about campus accommodation. The college could have an accommodation office or someone in student services who can advise you on […]
[…]and have not yet applied for the student grant log onto studentfinance.ie for information on the online application process. If you are not offered your first preference on Monday, don’t panic. There are a wide variety of back up options. Second round offers will be issued on August 31st and many institutions allow you to change between courses before the end of October. If you withdraw before Oct 31st and take a year out, you can apply to the CAO next year and you won’t have to pay extra tuition fees and as with many people they get on great […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has partnered with the Irish Times to develop Campus Times, a new online resource for new and returning third level students. For more information visit irishtimes.com/campustimes With the release of Leaving Certificate results and subsequent CAO offers, Campus Times aims to provide students with expert advice and guidance as they decide on their college career. Campus Times will host a live Q&A stream so that students and parents can have immediate access to the information they need to make informed decisions. USI has produced a number of videos for the site with the help […]
