[…]Leaving Certificate results and the CAO offers were even more to the forefront of people’s minds in the recent weeks than in previous years. The current Leaving Certificate and CAO model is unfair, and focus must be placed on reforming this system. “Our advice to students is to take time to consider your options and don’t feel pressured to accept an offer immediately – you have until Wednesday to accept or decline. The NPCPP are running a Leaving Certificate helpline today on 1800 265 165. Qualified guidance counsellors are available to give advice and support to students who have queries […]
[…]Contribution Charge jumped from €1500 to €2000 in Budget 2011 and continued to increase in increments of €250 until it reached €3000 in 2015. A decrease in fee level would come at a relatively small cost to the state and alleviate pressure on the payment of fees that have doubled over a period of six years. The Student Contribution Charge is abnormally high by European standards, and second only to the United Kingdom within in the EU. Public benefits include the additional income tax as a result of higher earnings, additional social security contributions and low reliance on social welfare; […]
[…]ICOS organise international students’ fora each year and are currently working on a staff training DVD for those working with international students. Through ICOS, USI is represented on the High Level Group, which advises the Government on the implementation of the International Education Strategy. Disability College is one of the most rewarding experiences and having a disability should not stop you from having the best few years of your life. Ther are disability supports services on each campus and their job is to help you get the most out of college. The USI works closely with the Association for Higher […]
[…]them. USI’s pre-budget submission calls on the government to make a significant investment in the youth guarantee to avoid continuation of trends like this. Families up and down the country have been forced to wave off children as they leave Ireland in search of work elsewhere. With over 30% of under-25s being unemployed investment in the youth guarantee will go a long way towards closing the generation gap that has begun to emerge in Irish society. Young people want to live and work in Ireland but a lack of action on behalf of the government to deal with the issues […]
The USI Pink Training registration process is now open. If you are a delegation co-ordinator (either within the SU or the LGBT+ Society at your SU) you can register today to begin the process. Register […]
