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New DCU students invited to take part in ‘First Year Check In’ survey

October 13, 2021

“Do you feel confident in your ability to complete your course?” “Do you feel at home here in DCU?” These are just some of the questions being posed to the first year class of 2021

DCU Student Union host virtual events to help first years adapt

October 14, 2020

The Student’s Union of DCU have held a number of virtual events to help first years adapt to a new hybrid of online learning and interact with their potential classmates.

All you need to do to fight the ‘Fresher’s Flu’

October 3, 2018

While ‘freshers flu’ obviously isn’t the end of the world, it’s not the most convenient time to be getting sick when you’ve so much going on. If you’re determined to avoid catching it, Amy Donohue has the guide for you.

How to: avoid being the sweaty mess after your gym sesh

October 3, 2018

For the sake of those around you and maybe even for your own dignity, here is how to go from
looking like a sweaty gym rat to pulling of the diligent student look.

Three-in-a-row for DCU Freshers football as UL defeated in All-Ireland Final

April 4, 2018

DCU Freshers had to work every minute for their victory in Wednesday night’s Freshers football final in Portarlington as they captured their third All-Ireland title in a row after a hard-fought 0-10 to 0-08 win

DCU retain Freshers hurling title

April 4, 2018

DCU retained their All-Ireland Fresher 1 hurling title last weekend, spelling a bright future for the college’s hurling ambitions.

Clubs and Socs week relocates to DCU sports centre

September 28, 2016

DCU’s annual clubs and socs week relocates to the sports centre and St Pats campus

CAO offers: DCU Education & Arts grow and STEM points soar

August 22, 2016

Dublin City University saw a large growth in Education and Arts following today’s first round of CAO offers, while an increased demand in Business and STEM programmes has led to a soar in points.

Freshers overcome St Pats in thrilling encounter

October 28, 2015

DCU Freshers hurlers followed up their win against DIT with a nine point victory over St Patrick’s-Mater Dei in Drumcondra on Wednesday afternoon. Gary Tynan (1-10, 6f) and Rian Mcbride (1-3) led the scoring for

Freshers Fortnight – a social round up

October 1, 2014

Emily Hawkins reports on what fun-filled events went on during the two weeks

First Year Survival Guide

October 1, 2014

A survival guide for first years

Fresher ‘A’ team marches into league final

December 4, 2013

DCU’s Fresher ‘A’ team overcame CIT in the league semi-final in St Clare’s on Tuesday afternoon.

College: expectations v reality

November 20, 2013

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

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.

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

Byrne leads demolition job of Carlow – DCU 2-17 Carlow IT 0-06

October 19, 2012

The Fresher’s football side opened their campaign with a demolition of Carlow IT at St. Clare’s on Tuesday afternoon last. In a match that bore little resemblance to a contest, DCU took on the alias

Making the Transition: The differences of third level

October 3, 2012

The transition from school to college can be a difficult one, especially if you’re moving away from home for the first time. With so much freedom and independence, college can be a lot to handle.

Your A-Z DCU survival guide.

September 21, 2012

College View reporter Eve Kerton takes an A to Z look at how to survive your college year. Argos catalogues No it is not to buy your nanny a pretend gold bracelet. The Argos catalogue