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How To Survive First Year

September 28, 2022

The percentage of Leaving Cert students who continued to third level education last year rose to 66.1%. However, according to figures from The Times, one in every six college students are dropping out in their

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

Let’s talk: toxic friendships

October 31, 2018

Lorna Lawless discusses the effects of toxic friendships and why you need to remove them from your life.

Life after the leaving cert

October 25, 2017

The transition from Leaving Cert to college can be formidable and terrifying. It’s especially huge for people who have no experience of living alone or providing for themselves. Should it be such a massive adjustment,

The pros and cons of commuting to college

September 28, 2016

Coming up to the start of college, everyone will tell you to enjoy yourself. It’s the time of your life, the place where you’ll meet your future bridesmaids and create award winning hangover cures. Your college

College dating deal breakers

April 6, 2016

Adam Daly’s satirical view on college relationships.

Prague vs Amsterdam – a student’s guide

February 24, 2016

Conor Hawkins shares his experiences in two of Europe’s most famous cities.

The pros and cons of commuting to college

February 24, 2016

Aisling McCabe looks at the ups and downs of commuter life.

Decorating your college room for Christmas

December 2, 2015

Simple ideas for brightening up your accommodation this Christmas.

Student cooking: Pasta la vista

October 28, 2015

Delicious alternatives to pasta, rice and noodles.

Meal of the week: Chicken Risotto

October 14, 2015

A delicious chicken dish that even the worst chef can master.

A home from home

September 30, 2015

Tips on settling into college life.

Welcome to Dublin: things to do in the capital

September 30, 2015

Some cheap and cheerful things for students to do while living in Dublin.

You Say Goodbye, If I Say Hello

April 22, 2015

Aidan Delaney takls about the challenges men face when approaching a girl in a nightclub

Gender Imbalance warning to Irish colleges

February 25, 2015

Possible funding penalties on colleges to force them to rectify gender imbalances in leadership roles.

DCU has best return on investment among Irish universities study shows

November 12, 2014

DCU and Trinity College have the best return on money invested into them compared to other Irish universities, according to a study on Higher Education in Ireland.

What to do if you are unhappy with your college course

October 29, 2014

Colm Quinn offers advice to students who are not happy with their chosen college course.

First Year Survival Guide

October 1, 2014

A survival guide for first years

Internships: Are they worth it?

March 5, 2014

With Intra coming up for many students, is an internship even worthwhile these days?

Satire: SU run out of themed weeks

December 4, 2013

We’ve had SHAG Week, Community week… What now?

College: expectations v reality

November 20, 2013

Now that the semester is halfway through, how are Freshers settling into life in DCU?

Studying abroad: an experience ‘worth the pain’

October 23, 2013

What do students face when applying for Erasmus?

Freshers Guide: How To Deal With A Hangover

October 9, 2013

Whether you’re tee-total or a fully-fledged party animal, everyone is familiar with the concept of a hangover. Here is the Fresher’s guide for refreshing the morning after the night before.

Whatever happened to Labour’s pledge on fees?

October 9, 2013

A look at student fees and how the Labour Party broke their promises.

Surviving college: the ultimate guide

October 9, 2013

It’s that time of year. You’ve just started college. You need help. Time to bunker down and check out The College View’s comprehensive college survival guide