[…]students will be getting CAO offers on Monday the 21st of August from 06:00 online. These will also issued by post, e-mail and SMS text. USI is calling on students enrolled for next year or incoming first years to start searching for suitable and affordable student accommodation as soon as possible. “There are a number of useful resources for students coming to college next year who are unsure about what to do next about getting somewhere to live”, Mr Kerrigan said. “The USI and RTB Finance and Accommodation Guide details the rights students have as tenants, and it is particularly […]
[…]discrepancy has become a particular concern this year when Gaeltacht placements will take place online and despite costs such as food and accommodation no longer being applicable, students are still being charged high fees.” The Gaeltacht course will cost €650 per fortnight rather than the €750 of previous years. The aim of Gaeltacht placement is to fully immerse student teachers in Irish as well as the culture and history of the Gaeltacht for a two-week period. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions students in private colleges are being charged a high fee for a vastly different experience than in previous years. This is […]
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[…]away the student space on the Athlone campus that is currently used by the Students’ Union to store and distribute free period products, condoms and exam packs, as well as for other student-focused campaigns. The Students’ Union received an email that the college is converting the space, saying the decision is final – this follows a recent move by the university to take away a student space on the TUS Moylish campus in Limerick. USI President, Chris Clifford said: “This a vital space for the Students’ Union on the Athlone campus and they will not stand by and let this […]