[…]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 advance and rent, what other bills […]
[…]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 accommodation in the area. What should I check […]
One student’s day in a prominent Dublin […]
[…]Committee is charged by the Comhairle Náisiúnta with the oversight of USI’s Governance structures, and USI’s continued journey towards compliance with best governance […]
This article originally appeared in the education pages of The Star newspaper. John Logue, USI President As you start your first year in college, you probably haven’t thought about your college’s Students’ Union (SU). It’s even less likely that you’ve thought about the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), the national representative body for students. But as soon as you register as a Freshman, you’ll be a member of your local SU and most likely a member of USI too. So, welcome to USI. USI has been in existence for over 50 years now and in that time it has […]
[…]graduate will take up office on July 1. Logue was elected today by delegates gathered for USI’s annual congress in Galway and will succeed Gary Redmond, who has spent two years at the helm of USI. Mr Logue said he was “honoured and humbled” to have been chosen by the students of Ireland to lead them in what is a hugely challenging time for education. He said that Ireland has prided itself on an education sector that produces the best and brightest the world has to offer. “However, with increasing pressure on funding we are starving ourselves of the chance […]
[…]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 in the course they accept. As soon as you know which college you’ll be attending you need to do the following things: Sort out your accommodation. Work out how you […]
[…]more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email at […]
[…]more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email […]
[…]to pay the SCC in large instalments, instead requiring the student to pay a monthly rate of €100. However, as Patrick points out in his column, this will not ease financial stress for students who are paying for textbooks, rent, food and general living costs. Also, the student loan scheme offered by Bank of Ireland differs to those offered in the UK, where a loan holder only starts to make repayments once they are employed and are earning to a certain level. In the United States, the government offers student loans with the Stafford scheme. Under this scheme, students don’t […]
[…]more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email at […]
[…]for a Rainbow Wedding ceremony. The ceremony was organised to send a message to the Taoiseach – that students of Ireland want marriage equality for LGBT people. Thanks to all who volunteered and attended, including representatives from TCDSU. Photos by Conor […]
[…]president@ucdsu.ie USI Ronan Costello, Media and Communications Executive, USI. Mobile: 085 1164263 Email: […]
[…]more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email at […]
[…]Chief Tom Boland, Monday July 16th, 17:15 – 18:00 Mary O’Rourke, Tuesday July 17th, 14:45 – 15:15 and 16:45 – 17:15 Mary Davis, Wednesday July 18th, 18:00 – 19:00 USI President John Logue said: “We are delighted that Athlone IT has agreed to host our annual training week. Its location in the heart of the midlands is ideal for student representatives from across the island to gather and prepare for the year ahead. Students’ Union Training is a unique opportunity for representatives to come together and share ideas, ahead of what will inevitably be a difficult year for Irish students. The […]
[…]elections committee has certified the following results for officers who will take office on July 1, 2012. President John Logue Member Union when first elected: University College, Dublin Students’ Union president@usi.ie Deputy President and Campaigns Officer Kate Acheson Member Union when first elected: Institute of Technology, Carlow Students’ Union kate.acheson@usi.ie Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Laura Harmon Member College when first elected: University College Cork Students’ Union laura.harmon@usi.ie Vice President for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance Cat O’Driscoll Member Union when first elected: University College Cork Students’ Union cat.odriscoll@usi.ie Vice President for Welfare Denise McCarthy Member Union when first elected: Waterford Institute of […]
