Rachel Farrell Archives – The College View

The Pre-Flight Guide you need before you Jet off this Summer

April 18, 2018

Rachel Farrell tells us everything about the in’s and outs with flying with certain airlines and where to find the best deals before we take off for the summer

Nailing the business

April 4, 2018

Rachel Farrell explores how a subscription nail art salon is taking Dublin by storm.

Procrastination – avoidance at its best

March 21, 2018

Procrastination. A fifteen letter word that’s almost as difficult to spell as it is to overcome. Everybody experiences it, but the major impact it can have is often overlooked. Procrastination is “the act of putting

Are award ceremonies a place for politics?

March 14, 2018

If they don’t speak out on important topics, they’re criticised. If they do, they face backlash. Presenter and controversial Twitter user Piers Morgan described Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump speech as “hypocrisy”, but many others praised her words. They can’t win and they can’t lose.

Oscars 2018 trend report

March 14, 2018

Rachel Farrell analyses some of the key trends seen on the 2018 Oscars red carpet.

DCUSU Elections: Sarah Moore candidate for Societies Officer

March 7, 2018

Sarah Moore is a second year English & Media student hoping to represent DCU as Societies Officer in 2018/2019. She faces opposition from one other candidate, Catherine Kane. Sarah plans to have more interaction among

Cocktails and the art of mixology

March 7, 2018

The cocktail industry in Ireland is booming. Rachel Farrell explores the art of mixology and what makes a perfect cocktail.

The rise of students and sunbeds

February 21, 2018

Rachel Farrell explores the apparent rise of students hitting the tanning beds and issues arising from it.

Oh My God What a Complete Aisling

February 21, 2018

“Loads of the girls in work are like her. Real sensible types, all from down the country. One of them wears her county jersey every casual Friday and then throws on a pair of

Lifestyle

Life through rose tinted filters

February 7, 2018

Instagram aesthetics have been around for a while now, but in recent years they’ve become almost vital to the success or brands and bloggers worldwide. Rachel Farrell explores the reasoning behind a perfectly curated social media feed.

Metropolis Sunday was some day

November 22, 2017

Metropolis, the indoor music festival, took place in Dublin’s RDS over the October bank holiday weekend.

Opulence on the Orient Express

November 15, 2017

All aboard the Orient Express style train. Rachel Farrell tell us how to execute the 1930s party look with some inspiration from the Christie classic.

Stressed out skin

October 25, 2017

The life of a student can be very stressful and our skin can suffer as a result. Rachel Farrell tells us how to deal with stressed out skin.

Young Irish designers seeking success overseas

October 11, 2017

With six Irish designers showing at London Fashion Week this season, we question whether or not there’s space for young Irish design graduates to have a career in Ireland.

Lady Gaga’s chronic pain- what is fibromyalgia?

October 4, 2017

Fibromyalgia is hard to pronounce, hard to diagnose and even harder to live with. We take a look at the mysterious condition that caused Lady Gaga to cancel her European tour.

Travel Tales- Summer Camp Magic

September 27, 2017

Rachel Farrell explains how she spent her summer at a Camp in Indiana, telling some tales from her experience as a radio instructor and camp councillor.

Staycation Destinations

April 19, 2017

Sometimes for us students it’s just not feasible to go abroad and spend a fortune on holidays. So this is a guide to travel locations to see and do in Ireland.

Endless options for life after university

April 5, 2017

Rachel Farrell takes a look into some options available for students following graduation from university.

Drama makes Riverdale riveting

March 8, 2017

Secrets, lies, heartbreak and family drama – just some of the factors that make up the spine of any teen TV series, and Riverdale is no exception. Almost a year in the making, Riverdale is

Abuse it and Lose it

February 22, 2017

Ryanair are considering getting rid of their two bag allowance to stop people abusing the system, according to Chief Financial officer Neil Sorahan. The company currently allow one cabin bag as well as a small

Gifts for Her

November 30, 2016

Beauty bits: If you want to stray from the typical Boots Christmas sets, try something a bit different instead, like makeup brushes. Any makeup lover would be beyond happy to receive a Real Techniques set under

Black Friday Bargains

November 16, 2016

Black Friday is almost upon us, and although primarily an American tradition, it remains one of the biggest dates on the calendar for Irish shoppers. Rachel Farrell takes us through some of this year’s best