I am really struggling with time management and getting my college work done in the lead up to exams. I am feeling very overwhelmed and stressed. Do you have any study tips you could offer?Kind regards,Anonymous Hi there, To begin, I would just like to reassure you that you are not the only one feeling this way. While we may be looking forward to the lead up to Christmas, … [Read more...] about Hi SIN Says,
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Why pets are the best
Alice’s cat Pixie. Photo courtesy of Alice O’Donnell I’ve had a mix of pets over the years. When I was younger, my parents were guide-dog trainers, so there always seemed to be a golden energy-ball of various puppy-sizes causing havoc in the house. We’ve always had our own dogs too, currently a dainty Labrador Retriever whose brother we trained to be a guide-dog, and my … [Read more...] about Why pets are the best
No longer in the “shadow of NUI Galway” — A Traveller’s journey into academia
Photo courtesy of Owen Ward and family. Owen Patrick Ward is a busy man these days. On top of being NUI Galway’s first Traveller Education Officer, Owen works with the Access Centre to ensure that no child from any minority group misses out on the opportunity to be educated, striving to give back to his community and holding the ladder out for others. Life is very … [Read more...] about No longer in the “shadow of NUI Galway” — A Traveller’s journey into academia
Clare mum creates swimming community to promote mental health awareness
June Curtin, 49, a mum of two from Spanish Point, Co. Clare swims 365 days a year and she says that it never ceases to amaze her how good it makes her feel. Being in the sea allows June to forget her worries for a while and focus on the present as “you can't think of anything, only the waves that are coming at you in that very moment.” Swimming changed June’s life as she found … [Read more...] about Clare mum creates swimming community to promote mental health awareness
Life in Limbo
Hello everyone, how are you keeping? Now that Spooky season is over the weather is getting colder and Christmas songs are getting louder. In my religion (which I don’t really practice) our Christmas is on the 7th of January and we mainly celebrate New Year so I guess I’m not as excited as most would be. I’m writing this on the morning of my return from Edinburgh, and I have to … [Read more...] about Life in Limbo