October 2021 – Page 3 of 3 – The College View

3500 vaccines administered across third-level institutions during ‘Vaccination Week’

October 13, 2021

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed to The College View that 3500 people availed of Covid-19 vaccines as part of a week-long campaign to boost youth vaccination rates. ‘Vaccination Week’ was a campaign

Transport Crisis in Rural Ireland

October 13, 2021

How the lack of transport in rural Ireland is causing problems.

Teachers were the frontline workers of education during the pandemic. Treat them like it.

October 13, 2021

Recently, teachers unions have said they are not seeking pandemic bonus payments. But why would they not deserve something to recognise their work during the pandemic? As if teachers’ jobs were not hard enough already

Women keeping safe in winter

October 13, 2021

As winter approaches, it is important to remember that the shorter and darker evenings can prove to be very scary if you are a woman. Winter evenings can cause the fear of you, or

Students concerns over lack of clarity from University after cyberattack shuts down systems

October 13, 2021

Students of NUI Galway have aired concerns over where they stand on assignment work and accessing course material following a cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of their online systems. According to an email sent

Sober October: Is it possible at third level?

October 13, 2021

Always remember, being sober does not mean you are “no craic” and drinking on a night out is a choice, not a requirement.

Surviving the final Mercury retrograde of 2021

October 13, 2021

The main problems faced during Mercury retrograde include difficulties with technology, miscommunication, delays, and people from the past returning.

“The Leaving Cert: Covid Edition.”

October 13, 2021

The Leaving Cert 2021 was as fair as it was expected. The ‘choice’ solution came as a shock to many, however, was it the only way that students could take exams in the height of a global pandemic?

The benefits of supporting small Irish businesses

October 13, 2021

“Shopping locally with an Irish made business really helps smaller companies like me to grow. In the first few months word of mouth really helped us to improve and grow as a brand,” Abbie Beggs founder of Bound Apparel said.

Ireland’s Mental Health Crisis has Escalated to an Emergency Due to the Impact of Covid-19

October 13, 2021

Covid-19 arrived on Irish soil in early March 2020 and we are still living with the long-term effects of the pandemic 19 months later.

Juggling the costs: How to save sustainably in third level

October 13, 2021

Dean O’Reilly, Vice President of Wellbeing in the DCU Students’ Union gave some advice on ways to keep students “from slipping under the line”.

Is Veganism the Answer to the Climate Crisis?

October 13, 2021

With the popularity of veganism on the rise, we must question whether or not it is benefitting our climate crisis.

The challenges facing young people in Direct Provision accessing 3rd level education

October 13, 2021

Starting 3rd level education is challenging enough for the average student. Sorting out accommodation, transport, tuition fees, books and clothes is not so easy, especially in Ireland where tuition fees are the 2nd highest in

Awkward Plan B Story Highlights a need for Better Sexual Education

October 13, 2021

With a lack of sexual education being taught in Irish schools, teenagers are so vulnerable when they decide to become sexually active.

Brexit’s Latest Crisis: What is in Store For the UK Going Forward?

October 13, 2021

The UK is experiencing widespread depletions of fuel and supermarket stock as a shortage of HGV drivers transpires as one of their first major post-Brexit problems- perhaps the first of many.

Capsule wardrobes: Where to begin?

October 13, 2021

With a capsule wardrobe, you can find the balance between affordability, sustainability and being fashionable all at once.

Caring for your pair is vital this Breast Cancer Awareness month

October 13, 2021

This pandemic-led hesitation is reflected in the number of mammograms carried out by the HSE’s BreastCheck screening programme falling by more than two-thirds in 2020, leading to the detection of 600 fewer breast cancers.

Should Trump be Allowed Twitter Back?

October 13, 2021

Is the world a better place with a Trump-free twitter? Trump has made one too many mistakes on social media platforms, for anyone to think its a good idea that he receives access to Twitter again.

Additional funding, discounted transportation, and free contraception headline Budget 2022’s student impact

October 12, 2021

The government is committing an additional €200 million to the SUSI grant as part of a substantial investment in young people in the Budget 2022 announcement this morning.