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Ideal Summer Jobs for Students

Summer break is the perfect time for students to earn some money and gain valuable work experience. While we all need a well-deserved rest from a hectic year of study, a little bit of cash flow will enable us to enjoy our summer to the max. Here are some ideal …

Having a Healthy Relationship with Your Phone

Smartphones have revolutionised modern life. According to a Deloitte survey carried out in 2019, 91% of Irish adults have a smartphone. This miniature portable computer allows us to carry out any number of tasks in any location at any time. The accessibility and ease of use of the modern smartphone …

Applying for an Academic Scholarship

Financing college can be difficult. Students have to pay up to €3,000 college fees annually, finance accommodation, transport and living expenses. Thankfully, there is an abundance of academic scholarships available throughout Ireland’s third-level institutions. Applying can be a daunting task. Here are some tips to help you through the process. …

How to Balance College and a Part-Time Job

In an ideal world, we could devote all our attention to our college studies. In reality, most students need to work part-time to afford necessities like rent, clothes and socialising. It can be difficult to strike the right balance between college and work, especially with the lure of additional shifts …

Sustainable Irish Fashion Brands to Fall in Love With

In a fast-moving, consumer-driven society, sustainable fashion is the way forward. Sustainable fashion means that clothing is designed, manufactured and distributed in an eco-friendly manner. Items are of high quality to increase longevity and the treatment of workers involved in garment production is fair and ethical. In a fast-fashion world, …

Could we see a Return to Live Music this Summer?

On March 9th, the Department of Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media announced €50 million in funding for a suite of measures aimed at supporting the music industry. These supports include €25 million towards a Live Performance Support Scheme for events taking place up until September 30th 2021. €14 million …

What Supplements Should I Be Taking?

As students, we lead stressful lives. Between assignments, study and part-time jobs, we can easily get overwhelmed and run down. Healthy eating and exercise can fall by the wayside. Could supplements be the key to maintaining good health while leading a hectic student life? According to Harvard Medical School, there …

Britney Spears: Slave 4 U

A new documentary from The New York Times entitled Framing Britney Spears has reignited interest in the plight of the Princess of Pop. The documentary focuses on the media scrutiny encountered by Spears and how matters of mental health were reported on.  For the past 13 years, Spears, one of …