Intra Archives – The College View

Students struggle to get the most from their Intra placements during Covid-19

July 21, 2020

For many students Integrated Training (Intra) is their first experience into the world of work of their chosen profession. It can create opportunities for final year students and for some students Intra placement results in

The INTRA system puts the students last

March 3, 2020

If you’ve come across the INtegrated TRaining internship programme, which is a way of academically assessing students in a workplace relating to their chosen field, you will often hear them debating over a bad job (that pays) or a good job (which doesn’t, and which you are unlikely to get a permanent place in after working for them).

The good, the bad and the ugly of student internships

April 15, 2019

“One of the main difficulties for students can be switching from the lecture hall to a work environment.”

INTRA portal last updated 12 years ago

March 20, 2019

The portal was initially set up in 2001 and is utilised each academic year by students across DCU across all faculties.

Surviving as a student in the working world

March 20, 2019

Being very young in a new workplace can be tough. There could be bias against a new person if some employees have the attitude of ‘They won’t be as good because I’m older I know more.’

People working in close to slave labour conditions in Ireland

February 21, 2018

Almost a quarter of a million people in Ireland have precarious employment contracts according to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

How taxing is an internship

October 11, 2017

While most of my peers were out at festivals, working in summer camps abroad or travelling around Europe, I spent my summer working in an accountancy, audit and tax firm and I loved it. Though

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Mathew Davey – SU Spread

September 27, 2017

The new VP for Education and Placement Mathew Davey spoke to The College View about his plans for the upcoming year.

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What to wear for an internship?

April 5, 2017

For those of you who are unsure how to dress for your upcoming intra placement or internships this summer, writer Niamh Dunne takes a look at appropriate office wear that will have you blending into

The Great Debate: Unpaid internships are worth the experience

November 18, 2015

It is a known fact that internships are a great addition to any CV or LinkedIn profile. Regardless of pay having an impressive internship can put you ahead of your competitors, as it shows determination, dedication and a good work ethic.

Internships: Are they worth it?

March 5, 2014

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

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