Student Survey Series: A Breakdown
Generation Y, Ireland’s number one youth marketing agency, surveyed over 1,000 students all over Ireland, focusing on their college experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The survey, carried out in Octob...
The Foolproof Guide to Getting an Extension
There could be many different reasons why you can't finish that rotten essay or polish off that last assignment. A loved one may have passed away, it could be money troubles, the fact we're still in the throws...
The Christmas Classics on Disney+ Right Now
Christmas is a time for family. It’s also a time for copious amounts of laughs and entertainment. Here are some of the classic Christmas movies you can find on Disney+ this season and with one or two you might...
My Life as a Student During the Covid-19 Crisis
It goes without saying that each and every one of us have struggled in 2020, and some of us have suffered more than others. The people of Ireland, particularly the Irish Government, tend to direct most of thei...
Self Care Tips for This Christmas: A Reminder
As many of us are aware, the most recent lockdown restrictions lifted this week. After what has been a rollercoaster ride of the last six weeks, we are now finally able to enjoy these short weeks of the period...
“I was 12”: The Reality of Image Based Sexual Abuse in Ireland
Image based sexual abuse, also known as ‘revenge porn’, occurs when intimate, nude or sexual images or videos of you are shared — or threatened to be shared — without your consent or permission. Currently in I...
The DCU Mental Health Services Available During COVID-19
The topic of students' mental health has come to the fore again after findings were published from a survey by Oxygen.ie, conducted with 1,000 students. The survey found that "93% of students feel they are mis...
Ireland’s Best-Kept Secrets
Ireland’s Ancient East is full of well-hid and forgotten gems. These historical spots attract less of a crowd than Dublin’s usual tourist traps but make them more rewarding when you discover them yourself. Her...
How to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work During Lockdown
2020 has been a weird year. We have stayed at home, watched Netflix series in record times, had pretty big milestones like graduation or birthdays celebrated in low key fashion. So of course, it was going to a...
Where to Go and What to Do if You’re Questioning Your Sexuality or Gender Identity
According to new data from the national LGBT+ youth organisation, BeLonG To Youth Services, 58% of LGBT+ youth find ‘coming out’ their biggest challenge.
For 58% of young people who access the organisation’...