By Aileen O’Leary Nelson Mandela once said, "It always seems impossible until it’s done." Four years ago, I never would have imagined reaching the last few weeks of college, or what it would feel like. There were so many times when I felt like I couldn’t do it, that the course load was too much, that I had no idea what was going on, but right now I am packing my things about … [Read more...] about Final Year Diaries: The final countdown
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Final Year Diaries: It’s beginning to look a lot like exam season
By Aileen O’Leary Welcome to the last instalment of the Final Year Diaries 2018! I will be back next semester for more insights into final year life, but for now, I’ll be signing off until our next issue in a few weeks’ time. I am a little sad that we’ve reached our last issue for the semester, but it also means a much needed break is right around the corner, right after … [Read more...] about Final Year Diaries: It’s beginning to look a lot like exam season
Final year diaries: Commutes and chaos
By Aileen O’Leary Sundays, the dreariest of days if you’re returning to college. Sundays are for sleeping in late, and having dinner before starting the long commute back to college. For most of us, this commute can start anywhere between four pm and six pm, and can take between four and six hours. Somewhere along the way you find yourself plugging in to music on the bus, … [Read more...] about Final year diaries: Commutes and chaos
“I don’t do advocacy, I do persuasion”: Mary Robinson discusses human rights at NUI Galway event
By Aileen O’Leary On 24 October NUI Galway hosted Dr Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and President of Ireland, for a discussion about the importance of human rights. ‘The Necessity of Advocacy’ event was organised by the Irish Centre for Human Rights and the School of Law - a university - based institution for the study and … [Read more...] about “I don’t do advocacy, I do persuasion”: Mary Robinson discusses human rights at NUI Galway event
Final year diaries: Happy Halloween
By Aileen O’Leary We are at the halfway point in the semester. Halloween is right around the corner and so are midterm assignments. Suddenly it's dark by six, it's cold, wet, windy. Your immune system can’t seem to fight off the common cold anymore, and you find yourself (like many) sniffling in lectures and coughing constantly. The real horror isn’t a bunch of maniacs in … [Read more...] about Final year diaries: Happy Halloween