Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash This takes me back to the early days of first year. I would get up some days at 6am to make it in for a 9am lecture. I would be keen to avoid the rush at 8am. I mean you would be struggling to find a standing spot on the bus beside school kids, never mind finding a seat. A lot depends on your mode of transport. Sometimes walking … [Read more...] about The truth behind the commute: the good and the bad
Mature Student’s Diary
Most of the past week has been spent at home due to the cyber-attack. I am busy working on journalism assignments and I also have a weekend job. I realize that the cost of living has gone up. The cost of everything has gone up. Thankfully I can live at home rent free with my mum and I realize how fortunate I am to be able to do that. However, in first year I did struggle with … [Read more...] about Mature Student’s Diary
Mature Students Diary
Hi there everybody! Well, we are nearly into October, and I have to say the time is flying. I am learning loads on my internship at Flirt FM. I am just waiting for the weather to turn groggy and then what will we do? I had an excellent summer, I worked hard but then I rewarded myself with a couple of shopping sprees. I still don’t have my driving license, but I didn’t have time … [Read more...] about Mature Students Diary
Budgeting with Aoife
Everyone is on a budget. So how do you develop frugal habits and save money? Here are a few suggestions for you. There are hobbies you can take up which are low cost or free such as at home aerobics, painting or sketching. If you purchase a few ingredients you can go baking and make some biscuits or a cake!There are low-cost German supermarkets you can visit in Galway or … [Read more...] about Budgeting with Aoife
Mature student diary
Hello world! Well, hello NUI Galway anyway! My name is Aoife Burke, I am a third year English and Journalism student at NUI Galway currently serving a placement at Flirt FM. I am not sure yet where I will be on placement after Christmas, it could be a newspaper or maybe another radio station. I have just finished my third day of placement and I have learned loads. My editing … [Read more...] about Mature student diary