Photo by Sofia Alejandra on Pexels Every year, thousands of young adults flood into the lecture halls and classrooms of third level institutions. With this comes new opportunities, new friends, and newfound feelings of freedom and independence. However, there is a darker side to student life that often gets swept under the rug. Sexual assault and sexual … [Read more...] about 63% of students have experienced sexual violence, 16% occurring on campus
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Raise and Give Week: The Return of a Legend to University of Galway Campus
Image by the Students’ Union The return of Raise and Give (RAG) Week to the University of Galway campus is a long awaited, highly anticipated resurgence of a long-standing tradition which students partake in every year, normally around the week of Valentines Day in February. Raise and Give Week is often seen as a week where students go out, party, skip … [Read more...] about Raise and Give Week: The Return of a Legend to University of Galway Campus
2024 the year of making dreams reality
Image by Biljana Jovanovic from Pixabay Most people entering a new year set a new goal or resolution for themselves; I am no different. I am a first-year student at the University of Galway, and for me personally and academically, I want 2024 to be my best year yet. Academically, I aim to do as well as possible in my semester two assignments and exams to be … [Read more...] about 2024 the year of making dreams reality
Society Spotlight: DanSoc
It is safe to say that the University of Galway’s dance society, commonly known as Dansoc, is the perfect society for anyone interested in Dance. Founded in 2002, Dansoc is a joyous and upbeat society that absolutely anybody can join. Dansoc holds weekly classes in all styles for dancers of all levels and abilities. Rooted in creativity, vibrancy and … [Read more...] about Society Spotlight: DanSoc
Editor diaries
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Greetings fellow sinners and a Happy New Year. The year of 2024 has officially begun and with it comes resolutions and a new found purpose for reaching goals and beginning new hobbies. I wonder who took their Christmas decorations down before or after January 6 because it would be fantastic to hear that I’m not alone in taking them down before … [Read more...] about Editor diaries