By Aileen O’Leary Somewhere around 8:50am I make my way to the reading room, groggy and slightly cranky, I convince myself this is how I’ll get work done before lectures, this is how I’ll fill that pesky one - hour gap in between seminars and more. 9:00am, the masses have descended upon the reading room. You have the colourfully coordinated with notes, … [Read more...] about Final year diaries part three: Let the games begin
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Final year diaries: Last first day
By Aileen O’Leary Last first days are supposed to be a mess of emotions and nostalgia. Looking back at my first day on campus three years ago, I would have told myself to just enjoy it more, to not worry so much and just trust that there will be certain things that will happen over these next few years that need to happen. I also would’ve told … [Read more...] about Final year diaries: Last first day
Diary of a Final Year: Introductions
By Aileen O’Leary Hi, I’m Aileen, I’m a fourth year here in NUI Galway and these are my final year diaries. I’m not a big fan of formal introductions so in the spirit of fresher’s here are a few facts about me: I’m 20. I’m a Scorpio. I spent last year working as a communications intern for Cycling Ireland. I’m a dog person. I love binge watching bad … [Read more...] about Diary of a Final Year: Introductions
No filter is enough to hide ugly Snapchat update
The Snapchat update version 10.26.0.15 has left outraged users scrambling to find ways to uninstall the update, scratching their head wondering where they can find their own story never mind their friends’. Advertising has also expanded with companies like McDonald’s now using 10 second spaces between your friends’ stories to promote their products. However is social … [Read more...] about No filter is enough to hide ugly Snapchat update