[…]to benefit from the J-1 program just as they have in the past. The key to success with this latest change is for students to be proactive. We encourage all J-1 participants to plan ahead and register early for the job fairs. Even as some aspects of the J-1 program evolve and change, the cultural exchange and entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of the program remain exactly the same. The J-1 experience will continue to be a life-changing one that connects the next generation of Irish and Americans and strengthens the bonds of friendship between our two countries.” The guide […]
[…]and Irish Second Level Students’ Union 11.15am – closing remarks 11.30am – close For more information please contact: Laura Harmon, USI President: […]
[…]housing, including the announcement of a new student accommodation strategy, capital grants for affordable purpose-built student accommodation and rent freezes – along with action on the cost-of-living – these tweaks and changes will not make much of a different to students who are struggling to pay their bills. In practice, the rate of SUSI will only go up by €8 a week for those on the non-adjacent rates.” Speaking on the lack of measures for postgraduates in Budget 2023, USI Vice President for Postgraduate Affairs, Waqar Ahmed said: “This is a grossly insufficient budget for PhD researchers in Ireland and […]
[…]on petroleum exploration in Ireland may be obtained on the Department’s website at: […]
[…]underfunding of education. Universities constantly demand more money and resources, but for some reason would now rather it come at the expense of students, who are already experiencing recently unprecedented debt. Exactly at the point where the cost of living is rising at an alarming rate, well salaried college officials predictably argue that students should pay even more. We understand that there is a crisis in higher education funding and that colleges need more investment – but we say that the job of the colleges is to fulfill the educational needs of Irish society first and international league tables a […]
